Obituary - Donna Eileen Deems Post

Donna’s wishes were to be cremated. There are no public services. Inurment in Altoona, Kansas. Arrangements by Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Donna Eileen Deems Post, age 90 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, February 26, 2018 at Serenity of Butler. She was born August 17, 1927 to John Clyde and Olive Elizabeth Searfus Deems in Butler, Missouri.

Donna grew up in Butler and graduated from Butler High School in 1946. She married Orin Post and together they raised two sons. Donna lived in Kansas City and Raytown where she worked as a dental assistant and for the Internal Revenue Service. She and Orin wintered in Bonita Springs, Florida for 20 years before moving back to her hometown in Butler permanently in the late 1990s. They also had a home in Camdenton, Missouri at Lake of the Ozarks. Donna was a member of the Community of Christ in Butler.

Donna was caring, thoughtful, independent, very smart, loved her sons and grandchildren and everyone loved her. She always had a smile for everyone. She was an artist and sold many of her works of art. She had a wonderful and loving relationship with Orin--they were crazy about each other and their family. They traveled the lower 48 states of the US with their two sons.

Donna is survived by her son, William (Bill) Post of Leesburg, Virginia and grandchildren Stephanie and Nicholas; her son, Richard (Rick) Post and wife Marianne of Medford, New Jersey and grandchildren Candice and Doug; two sisters, Dixie Harper and husband Theron of Lawrence, KS and Lynda Humphreys of Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Orin in 2010; three Deems brothers, Lloyd, Harley and Lelan; and two sisters, Helen Sweezy and Shirley Spears.

Bryan Ferrell Sentenced to 10 years MDOC

Bryan C. Ferrell

In news from the Bates County Courthouse, Bryan C. Ferrell of Butler, Missouri pleaded guilty this morning to burglary charges stemming from two separate incidents that occurred in 2016.

Judge Wayne Strothman sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Hugh C. Jenkins represented the State in today’s proceedings.

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Search Warrant Served In Nevada

In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Nevada Police executed a search warrant in the 400 block of N. Ash Street in response to reports of illegal drug activity at that location.

Officers had developed information regarding a known female subject at that location that had reportedly been involved in illegal drug activity. It was also discovered throughout the investigation that other known individuals were frequenting the residence.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with multiple subjects on the property. Police detained six individuals during the investigation. One male subject detained had outstanding warrants for his arrest from the Vernon County Circuit Court and Nevada Municipal Court.

During the search Nevada Police seized suspected illegal drugs and suspected drug paraphernalia. Suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, and suspected prescription medication identified as controlled substances were located amongst the subjects.

The suspected drug evidence seized is being sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis.

Three subjects were taken into custody by Nevada Police and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding. The three subjects were identified as follows:

Michelle R. Lindsey, age of 55 of Nevada

Timothy R. Austin, age 53 of Nevada

Bryan C. Judd, age 29 of Nevada

On March 1, 2018, the following charges were filed against Michelle R. Lindsey through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Three (3) Counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Lindsey is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $7,500 cash only bond.

On March 1, 2018 the following charge was filed against Timothy R. Austin through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Austin is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $7,500 cash only bond.

On March 1, 2018 the following charge was filed against Bryan C. Judd through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Judd is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $7,500 cash only bond. Judd is also being held on additional unrelated arrest warrants.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100.

To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477.

Any and all information will be kept confidential.

Update: One arrested after wild police chase in Adrian

 Christopher E Good

On 2/27/2018 at approximately 915pm Adrian Police Officers and Bates County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 407 East 1st Street in reference to a disturbance involving a man with a gun at a residence of a female that had an active exparte order against him. 

The male subject was identified as Christopher E Good, W/M, 12/7/1986 of Adrian Missouri. Good had within the last few weeks been released from prison where he was serving a sentence for a 2nd degree Assault, a felony charge. Prior to the arrival of the officers, Good stole the female’s vehicle from the driveway and fled westbound on 18 Highway. Good was followed by an immediate family member. At 18 highway and county road 3001 Good and the family member pulled over. 

Good then fired several shots at the family member’s car. One of the bullets pierced the rear quarter panel of her car, traveled through the passenger compartment and became lodged in the front passenger seat next to the female driver.

As officers approached the area Good fled westward from CR 3001 to FF Highway where the Adrian Officer attempted to make a traffic stop. Additional Deputies and Adrian Officers were called from home to assist. Good fled in the stolen van throughout the rural area West of Adrian. Several attempts to utilize tire deflation devices were unsuccessful because Good would drive off the road way into yards and fields to avoid the spikes. At one point Good drove to the family member’s house and drove through the yard and across a field to return to 18 Highway. 

The pursuit then continued back toward the City of Adrian where an Off-duty Detective was able to deploy the spikes and deflate the two front tires as the pursuit passed his house. During the pursuit Good continued to wave his arm out the window. It was unclear as to if he was waving the gun at the officers or not. The pursuit traveled eastbound through Adrian on First Street until Good reached Interstate 49 Highway.

At Interstate 49, Good drove down the exit ramp traveling northbound in the southbound lane toward oncoming traffic. At that point Sheriff Anderson instructed his deputy to utilize his patrol vehicle to force Good off the roadway and keep him from entering the Interstate for the safety of citizens traveling southbound. As the deputy pulled beside Good, Good rammed the patrol car in an attempt to run the deputy off the ramp. The deputy then performed a pit maneuver on the van causing it to slide off into the median.

Good had to be extracted from the vehicle and continued to resist arrest while it was believed he was still armed with a gun. Good was finally overpowered and secured in handcuffs. Good was transported to the Bates County Hospital for potential treatment for any injuries sustained in the incident. 

A Taurus 9mm hand gun was recovered from the median a few feet from where the vehicle came to rest. Spent shell casings were recovered from the intersection of CR3001 and 18 Highway along with the bullet that was lodged in the front seat of his family member’s car.

During an interview at the Sheriff’s Office, Good admitted to having the gun and stated that he was only firing the gun in the air. Good also admitted to stealing the car and using narcotics just prior to the incident. 

Good was charged with:
Assault in the 1st degree a class B Felony, Assault in the 2nd degree a class B Felony, Resisting Arrest by fleeing creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death to any person a class E Felony, Resisting/interfering with an arrest for a felony a class E Felony, and Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon a class D Felony. Bond was set at $100,000 cash only.

Sheriff Anderson stated “these types of calls commonly have a different outcome for law enforcement. If Mr. Good is willing to shoot at a family member then there is no doubt that he has no problems shooting at an innocent bystander or our police officers. Tonight Good displayed that he is a danger to our community and places no value on anyone’s life.” Sheriff Anderson went on to say “I am 100% positive that we saved innocent lives tonight by taking Good off the streets. 

I am proud of the joint efforts of the Deputies, Police Officers and Troopers that were involved tonight. They showed courage in the face of danger, tremendous restraint and put the safety of our Community ahead of their own.”

Obituary - Margie Lucille Carpenter

Margie Lucille Carpenter, 68, of Milo, MO passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 22, 1949 in Fairbanks, AK to Gene and Ruby (Wright) Williams. She married Bradley Eugene Carpenter on August 11, 1972 in Milo and he survives of the home.

Margie was a life-long resident of Vernon County and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1969. She loved fishing and taking rides in the country with Brad. She liked to hunt for mushrooms, watching wildlife and taking care of her nieces and nephews.

Survivors include her husband Brad; five brothers, Douglas Williams and his wife Jan, Moselle, MS, Danny Williams and his wife Blanche, Nevada, Ed Williams, Nevada, Kevin Williams, Milo, Ron Williams, Sheldon, and sister Donna Conway and her husband Charlie, El Dorado Springs, MO; her mother Ruby Craft, Milo; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Gene Williams, step-father Nelson Craft, sister Ruby Elaine Mitts, brother Michael Williams, nephew Anthony Barnes and great-great nephew Teagen Baldwin..

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Milo Baptist Church, Milo, with Bro. Jim Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Milo Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening, March 2, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Those who wish may contribute in Margie’s memory to the Milo Baptist Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Structure Fire in Rural Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Fire Department along with Mutual Aide of the Butler Fire Department and Amoret Fire Department is in route to a structure fire at a address located at 11055 NW J Highway in rural Amsterdam at this time.

No one is said to be home at this time.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us.


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