Updated Obituary - Diana Lou Stout

Diana Lou Stout

Diana Lou Stout, 52, of Tanglewood Lakes, died Friday, April 7, 2017. She endured many health issues throughout her life, however her death was unexpected. Diana was born November 22, 1964 in Edwardsville, Kansas to Gary Lee and Doris Louise (Galllup) Roush. She graduated from Turner High School with the Class of 1983. 

On April 18, 1986, Diana married the love of her life, Stephen R. Stout in Merriam, Kansas. Diana was an animal fanatic. She was known for always having a menagerie. She also loved to cook and was well known for her delicious cakes for family birthdays, and other special occasions. Diana loved to do crafts including making puzzles, painting, sewing, jewelry making, and woodworking. She loved celebrating holidays, and always decorated and planned something to celebrate each occasion. Above all, Diana loved and cherished her family in her role as wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. Diana was preceded in death by her father Gary, and all of her many loved past pets. Diana is survived by her mother Doris of Overland Park; husband, Steve, of the home; two daughters, Megan Meads and husband Travis of Linn Valley Lakes, and Carla Stout of Tanglewood Lakes; three grandchildren, Brooke, Ellie, and Colden McAvoy, who were her world; four sisters, Joyce DeGhelder and husband Bruce, Peggy Barnhart and husband Ken, Dotty Harding and husband Ken, and Tracy Stokes; 15 nieces and nephews; and her two beloved Maltese, Isabella and PollyAnna. Diana also had a special bond with her dear neighbors and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, LaCygne Chapel, followed by a reception and remembrance luncheon. In Diana''s honor the family suggests donations to the Students Promoting and Encouraging Animal Kindness (SPEAK) program at Prairie View High School, LaCygne, KS in care of the funeral home P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. Friends and family may leave on line condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Wicks takes 2nd place at Adidas Nationals

Photo Submitted 

Zack Wicks son of Jason and Melissa Wicks of Butler, Mo took 2nd place and 9th grade All American status at Adidas Nationals wrestling.

Thanks to all his coaches and team mates.

From the Cass County Sheriff’s Office

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has recently recovered a purple bicycle in the rural Pleasant Hill Area. 

If you know the owner of this item, please have them contact our property officer at 816-380-8316.

Cookee's Drive-In Cruise Night

National Library Week April 9th -15th

All activities are at the Butler Public Library located at 100 W Atkison

Circuit Court of Bates County Court News 4-6/4-10/2017

• Danny R Garrison v Brandy L Garrison, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

• St v Cora I Brown-Lawrence, probation revocation, previous sentence of 45 days in Bates Co Jail imposed.

• St v. Cora I Brown-Lawrence, probation revocation, previous sentence of 6 mos. In Bates Co Jail imposed. 

• St v. Michael E Lindsay, probation revocation, previous sentence of 7 yrs in MDOC ordered executed. 

• St v. Michael Lindsay, probation revocation, dismissed upon plea agreement.

CORRECTION: Cora I Brown-Lawrence, was sent to MDOC for 120 days in MDOC.

New sex offender registered in Nevada

Braxton Elias Junk

The Vernon County Sheriff's Office has sent out a Nixle to let the public know that a new sex offender is registered in the city of Nevada.

Braxton Elias Junk (06/09/1996) is a registered sex offender from Kansas who has moved into a address located at 1329 W. Allison Street in Nevada, Missouri.

Mr.Junk's Offense/Statute includes 1.) Aggravated Indecent Solicitation Of Child ( 14 years) To Commit a Sex Act.

Trespassing call leads to arrest in Bates County

Billy Miller 

On April 5th a Deputy responded to county road 12004 in reference to trespassing.

The Deputy met with the landowner and another male, Billy Miller (DOB 8/31/1960), who was being accused of trespassing. 

The landowner stated that he has had logs and other items stolen from his property in the past so he put up No Trespassing signs. The neighbor saw a pickup on the property and called the landowner. The landowner advised the Deputy he wished to pursue charges for trespassing.

Mr. Miller stated he had been mushroom hunting and he did not have permission to be on the property.

Miller had an active warrant out of Bates County for Failure to Appear with a bond of $2500.00 cash or surety. Miller was taken into custody and was transported to the Bates County Jail.

The trespassing report was sent to the Prosecutor’s Office for review.