Bates County Republicans Meeting

Bates County Republicans will meet Thursday, March 15, 6pm at El Charro restaurant in Butler. 

All interested Republicans are welcome. Please bring a friend!

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Obituary - Raymond Lee Tourtillott

Raymond Lee Tourtillott, age 77, a resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, February 26, 2018, at his home. He was born August 5, 1940, in Panama, MO, the son of Denver and Willa Weddle Tourtillott. He graduated from Metz High School. He married Zeta Adams in 1962. They later divorced. He married Edna Mae Sharp in 1983. 

She preceded him in death in April 2017. In his earlier years, he farmed and raised cattle. He then worked for Mercy Hospital and retired in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was a member of Community Christian Church and the 55 Plus church group. He enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Raymond is survived by his sons, Mike Tourtillott and wife Sandra, Las Cruces, NM, and Joe Tourtillott and wife Becky, Ft. Scott; two step-sons, Richard Sharp and wife Jennifer, Olathe, KS, and David Sharp and wife Michelle, Ft. Scott; a step daughter, Sherry Culp, Ft. Scott; a sister, Pat Dallefeld, Galesburg, IL; a brother, Jewell Tourtillott and wife Phyllis, Rich Hill, MO; a sister-in-law, Madelyn Tourtillott, Nevada. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Elroy, Everett and Ralph Tourtillott; sisters Irene Negley and Peggy Westerhold; and a great grandson, Gavin Sharp. 

Rev. Tim Woodring and Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 1st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Mercy Hospice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Bates County Circuit Court News 2/23-3/1-2018

Veronica R Gregory v Scott W Gregory, Dissolution of Marriage Granted.

St v. Bryan C Ferrell, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines—found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC; II: Misd. Possession of drug paraphernalia—found guilty, sentenced to 30 days in Bates County Jail , to run concurrently with any other sentences.

St v Bryan C Ferrell, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines—found guilty, sentenced to 6 yrs in MDOC; II: Misd. Possession of drug paraphernalia—found guilty, sentenced to 30 days in Bates County Jail;  III: failed to wear seat belt—dismissed;  sentence to run concurrently with any other sentences.

St v. Bryan C Ferrell,  I: Felony burglary, found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC including Long Term Drug Treatment Program ordered; II: Felony receiving stolen property, found guilty, sentenced to 3 yrs in MDOC, to run consecutively with each other and any other sentences.

St v. Bryan C Ferrell, I: Felony burglary, found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC; II: Felony receiving stolen property, found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC; III: Felony possession of controlled substance, hydrocodone, found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC; IV:  Felony possession of controlled substance, alprazolam, found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC, to run concurrently with any other sentences;  Defe. Ordered to Long Term Treatment Program with in DOC.

Two injured in St. Clair County Crash

On 2/28/18 around 10:17pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County responded to a one vehicle accident around 5 miles North of Eldorado Springs on CR SW 1401 Road in rural St. Clair County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire driven by 18 year old Johnathan L. Nickerson of Eldorado Springs, Missouri ran off the roadway and struck a tree.

Mr. Nickerson along with a passenger in his vehicle 21 year old Alexandera N Stranimier of Osceola, Missouri both sustained moderate injuries in this accident and both were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by J&B Towing. 

Job Opening In Butler

Firearms Auction In Montrose

FIREARMS AUCTION

Saturday, March 17, 2018 10:00 A.M.

Montrose, MO

Montrose Community Building

Guns, Ammo, Reloading Supplies

Questions call:

Kevin: 660-492-3279

Tyler: 660-492-7764

Bryan: 660-492-3740

Also view sale bill @ www.auctionzip.com

Obituary - Joseph Franklin Clark

Joseph Franklin Clark, 89 of Nevada, passed away February 26, 2018 in Nevada following a period of illness. Joe was born March 5, 1928 in Appleton City, MO, the son of Guy Keeler and Winnie Mae (Majors) Clark.

Joseph graduated from Rich Hill High School with the Class of 1945. He was a WWII veteran serving with the United States Army Air Corp. He married Merriell Lee in August of 1953 and the couple ran a dairy operation on the family farm near Hume, MO until he retired in 1990. He moved to Marionville, MO in 2005 where he lived until moving back to Nevada in 2017. 

Joe attended the United Methodist Church in Nevada where he attended the many church activities. He enjoyed years of traveling with his wife in their RV, playing golf, and crafting stained glass. Joe will be remembered by his family as a hard worker who was devoted to his wife and family and one who really enjoyed life.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Merriell in 2008, three brothers- Kenneth, Eugene, and an infant brother and is survived by a daughter, Sherry Amely-Velez (Ruben) Highlands, CO; brother, Charles Clark, Ft. Scott, KS; sister-in-law, Lois Bray, Denver, CO; companion, Marge Mason, Waupun, WI; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the United Methodist Church in Nevada with Pastor Sharon Freeman officiating. A Private Committal will be held in the Independence Cemetery, Hume, MO at a later date.