Monday, May 7, 2018

A big thank you from the Butler Children’s Center





Schell City woman seriously injured in Vernon County crash

Courtesy of the Walker Rural Fire District 
On 5/7/18 around 10:10am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County responded to a one vehicle accident on Route Y around 4 miles east of Harwood in rural Vernon County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Mazda B3000 truck driven by 79 year old Connie S. Davis of Schell City, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway and over turned.

Connie S. Davis sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was life flighted to Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Southeast Auto of Nevada, Missouri.

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All photos courtesy of the Walker Rural Fire District Facebook Page


Courtesy of the Walker Rural Fire District

Courtesy of the Walker Rural Fire District




Obituary - Virginia Evelyn Potter

Virginia Evelyn Potter, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Virginia was born March 4, 1932 in Jackson County, MO to Olin E. and Iva Ruth (Kincaid) Reynolds. She married Norval L. Potter on April 13, 1951 in El Dorado Springs, MO and he survives of the home.

Virginia accepted Christ unto her life at the age of 16. She was an active member of the Willard United Methodist Church in Willard, MO.

Virginia’s early years were spent in St. Clair and Cedar Counties in Missouri. She and her immediate family lived in Nevada from 1951 to 1994. She and Norval relocated to Greene County near Willard to be closer to their daughters and their families. In the summer of 2016 they moved back to Nevada.

Virginia worked as a legal secretary for many years with the Ewing Law Firm, Russell, Brown and Breckenridge Law Firm as well as with Farm & Home Savings Association of Nevada. Her most recent work was as the Executive Secretary for the Finis M. Moss Charitable Trust.

Virginia’s family has always been very important to her and she strived to be a good wife and mother. She exceeded in both of these and will be greatly missed. Virginia will always have a special place in each of the family’s hearts as well as each person that ever met her. In addition to her husband Norval, she is survived by two daughters and their families, Carol and Mark Handly of Leeton, MO, Janet and Gregg Fritter of Ash Grove, MO; two granddaughters and their families, Heather and David Vestal, Katie and Matthew Fletchall, both of Nevada; one great-grandson, Kaleb Vestal; four great-granddaughters, Kylee and Kourtnee Vestal, and Hadley and Haizleigh Fletchall, all of Nevada; two nephews, Larry Potter, Nevada, and Terry Potter, St. Charles, MO; one sister-in-law, Darlene Hiebert and her husband Raymond, and their children, Steven, Mary Ann, and David, all of Sheldon, MO; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents; step-father, Joseph Nicholas; brother-in-law, Oden Potter and his wife Judy; and two nephews, Jerry Potter and Daniel Hiebert. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Sharon Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Vernon County Cancer Relief or Hospice Compassus in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.


Butler Police Department Activity Report 4/30-5/6/18

04/30/2018  
Traffic stop
Animal complaint Cedar Lane
Traffic stop
Theft report
Keep the peace 800 block of S High
Theft report
Follow Up
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Attempt to locate
Disturbance Cedar lane
Warrant service Fire Alarm

05/01/2014  
Noise complaint S High
Assault report
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Vandalism report
Speak to officer
Disturbance Fairgrounds
Noise complaint 300 block of W Ohio
C and I driver report N Fulton
Open door on square

05/02/2018  
Disturbance 400 block of S Mechanic
Warrant service Chestnut and Main
Warrant service Ft Scott and Main
Well being check Havanna and Ft Scott
Animal complaint S Mechanic

05/03/2018  
Well being check Wal-Mart
Speak to Officer Traffic assist Fran Ave
Walk in theft report
Well being check Nursery and High
Harassment report 200 block of E Chestnut
Well being check Longsinger St.
Warrant service pine and Havanna
Vehicle stop

05/04/2018  
Vehicle Stop
Vehicle Stop
Vehicle Stop
Well being check
Animal Complaint 400 block of W College
Traffic assist Fran Ave
Animal complaint 600 block of W Harrison
Vehicle Stop
Attemp to locate
Walk in harassment report
Assist BCSO
C and I driver report W-52
Assist BCSO in jail disturbance

05/05/2018   
Animal complaint ruby Ave
Speak to officer
Traffic assist Nursery and Delaware
Vehicle Stop
Walk in assault report
Assist BCMH with patient
Disturbance 400 block of S Olive
C and I driver call
Speak to Officer
Traffic Stop
Medical assist 900 block of E Pine
Fireworks complaint  Park Lane

05/06/2018 
Accident High School
Animal complaint 200 block of N Havanna
C and I driver call S High
Medical assist
Animal complaint S Main



Obituary - Willis Dale Wainwright

Willis Dale Wainwright, 85, Butler, MO, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with visitation from 4:00-5:00. 

 Burial to follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Bates County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or to the First Baptist Church, Adrian.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).





City of Pleasanton Kansas Job Opening





Chris Reno named Clinton Firefighter of year!

Congratulations to Class B Engineer Chris Reno for being named the Clinton Fire Departments “Firefighter of the Year”. The award was presented at the Elks Lodge First Responder Appreciation Dinner this past Saturday, May 5th









A big thank you Nevada Speedway!

The 50/50 for the Bird Family Saturday night raised nearly $1,000 after Nevada Speedway's Donation of $100! 

The winner of the drawing donated his half back to the family! We could not have helped this family without the support of our amazing and giving fans! 

Thank you to the Beebe's for sacrificing an evening to sell tickets and especially to Mark Crandall for his generosity!
"Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another." Romans 14:19





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