From the Nevada Police Department

Obituary - Duane Neil Griffith

Duane Neil Griffith, 83, Adrian, MO, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. 

Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association.

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

Two injured in Bates County Crash

On 11/8/18 around 8:45pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 52 Highway just east of the Miami Creek Bridge west of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 Dodge driven by 37 year old Jamie L. Roberts of Butler, Missouri lost control of her vehicle on a ice covered bridge, causing the vehicle to travel off the left side of the roadway and down a embankment before striking a tree and coming to rest.

Two passengers in the vehicle 11 year old Wyatt J. McClay and 63 year old Constance R. Blancett both of Butler, Missouri both sustained minor injuries in this accident and both were transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Don's Towing of Butler.


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Butler man injured in Bates County Crash

On 11/8/18 around 8:05pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County responded to a one vehicle accident at Missouri 52 east Highway at Route BB in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 42 year old Nicholas D. Switzer of Butler, Missouri was south bound on Route BB and slide through the intersection ad Missouri 52 east and struck a embankment.

Mr. Switzer sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler.


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Obituary - Bentley Miller

Bentley James Miller the infant son of Kristy Cook and Dale Miller was born November 7, 2018 and passed away November 7, 2018. Cremation, with private family memorial services. 

Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Obituary - Wayman Russell Cumpton

Funeral services for Wayman Cumpton will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Marla Kash officiating.  Visitation will be prior to services on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel.  

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.  Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Wayman Russell Cumpton, age 77 of Adrian, Missouri died Monday, November 5, 2018 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri.  He was born March 7, 1941 to Earl Russell and Eva Parker Cumpton in Altona, Missouri.

Wayman is survived by his wife, Reda Cumpton of Adrian, Missouri; two sons, Carl Cumpton and wife Susan Ann of Adrian, Missouri and Justin Cumpton and wife Brandy Rene of Archie, Missouri; one daughter, Cindy Mackey and husband Daniel of Adrian, Missouri; one brother, Larry Cumpton and wife Bonnie of Adrian, Missouri; three sisters, Joy Craft and husband Ray of Amoret, Missouri, Sharon Halliburton of Butler, Missouri and Iva Erickson of Amsterdam, Missouri; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and nephews, nieces and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Leroy Cumpton; brothers-in-law, Larry Erickson and Richard Halliburton; nephews, Robbie Cumpton, Gene Cumpton; sister-in-law, Carolyn Cumpton; and a niece, Jessica Evans.

Obituary - Theodore Edward Olgren

Theodore Edward Olgren passed peacefully on Wednesday November 7, 2018 after a long illness.

Ted was born in Hancock, Michigan on September 27, 1926 to Theodore and Ann Olgren. He served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Barnes. He lived in Reno, Nevada and Sacramento, California before moving to Jerico Springs, Missouri where he met and married Mary Louise Thomas. They were married for nearly 65 years. He worked most of his life in the grocery business and retired from Safeway after 40 years.

He leaves behind wife Louise, and seven children: son Charles (Tammy), daughter Linda (David) Pitts, son Keith, son Kevin (Karen), son Karl (Kristen), son James (Joy), and daughter Julie. As well as nine grandchildren: Bianca, Bailee, Daniel, Jessica, Eilis, Colleen, Nathan, Annika, and Molly.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-2:30 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Dunnegan Grove Cemetery, Sheldon, MO.

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect

Light snow will move into the areas eastern KS and western MO to include the KC Metro near today's PM commute. Be watchful for areas of slippery road conditions and reduced visibilities.