Obituary - Dorothy Winter

Funeral services for Dorothy Winter will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

 Visitation will be prior to services from 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. 

Contributions to Merwin Christian Church or Heartland Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Dorothy Earle Winter, age 100 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri. She was born January 9, 1918 to Walter Reece and Ethel Pearl Sutton Wright in Butler.

Dorothy is survived by two sons, Ron Winter and friend Nancy Erickson of Butler, Missouri and Damon Winter and wife Sharon of Bates City, Missouri; one brother, Don Wright and wife Valda of Harrisonville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Richard Wilson and wife Carrie, Greg Wilson and wife Kathy, Julie Torpey and husband Noel, and Lisa Burch and husband Shane; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Rollo in 2010; one son, Don Winter; daughter-in-law, Sherlee Winter; grandson, Craig Winter; two brothers, Joe and Glenn Wright; and two sisters, Christine Berry and Pauline Hart.

MSHP: Have A Safe Christmas Season!

Sleigh bells ... carolers ... laughter ... joyful greetings: These are sounds everyone wants to hear during the holidays. Unfortunately, breaking glass, crunching metal, and calls for assistance are heard all too often. The Missouri State Highway Patrol asks motorists to make safety a priority this holiday season.

Last year, there were 1,618 traffic crashes during the Christmas counting period. In those crashes, seven people were killed and another 541 were injured. During the 2017 Christmas holiday, troopers arrested 92 people for driving while impaired.

So, what can you do to improve traffic safety this holiday season? Check your vehicle before you travel to ensure that it is in good working condition. Make sure you are well rested before driving to your destination, no matter how short the distance. Keep an eye on the weather. Above all, please, please obey all traffic laws, be a courteous driver, and drive sober.

Remember: Holiday drivers will affect traffic patterns. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. The Road Condition Report number is 1-888-275-6636. Allow extra time to reach your destination and obey all traffic laws.

The 2018 Christmas holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 25, 2018.

If faced with a traffic emergency, motorists can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. This emergency number will ring into the nearest Highway Patrol headquarters. Motorists should use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or observe a stranded motorist in need of assistance, or other traffic emergencies.

“Please be a safe, courteous driver this holiday season,” said Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. “If your plans include alcohol, designate a sober driver. On behalf of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, I want to wish everyone a safe, merry Christmas!”

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri's roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. "Don't Violate The Trust."

There’s no place like home for the holidays. Please, plan ahead, pay attention, and arrive safely.

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

On December 9, 2018 a Deputy was notified that a vehicle belonging to the City of Rich Hill was located on I-49 at the Highland exit in Nevada, MO

The Bates County Deputy contacted a City of Rich Hill employee who advised the vehicle was not approved to be taken by anyone and was in fact missing from their building. 

The employee stated that when he left work on Friday at 5 p.m. the vehicle was parked in it's correct spot and locked.

While the Deputy was at the City building he discovered a lock on another vehicle was damaged but the suspect was not able to gain entry to the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 6606793232.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release Dec. 3-10, 2018

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made four arrests during the week of Dec. 3-10, 2018.

To view the full report please Click on the link that we have provided for you below:

View Link Here:

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=851

Burglary in rural Amsterdam

On December 10, 2018 a Bates County Sheriff's Deputy took a report of a burglary that had previously occurred on County Road 11001 in Amsterdam, MO.

The victim stated that he had a chainsaw stolen from his barn. The chainsaw is a Stihl MS 171 with a 16" bar. The serial number on the chainsaw is 504539508. 

The victim said that he did not notice any other items missing, just the chainsaw.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 6606793232.

Obituary - Elizabeth "Bates" Sutton

Elizabeth M. Sutton, age 69, passed away on December 10, 2018. 

Elizabeth was born on March 10, 2018 to George Edward Bates and Dessie Cerben ‘Scarbrough’ Bates.

She married Wilbur Sutton on March 14, 1973. Wilbur preceded her in death on August 14, 2018.

Liz worked as a CNA. She was an active member of T.O.P.S (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) and was very proud of her K.O.P.S (Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly) status.

In addition to her husband, Liz was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, John, William, Leon and Frances Bates and an infant sister.

Liz is survived by her daughter, Tonya (Eric) Bradbury; grandchildren, Danielle and Jamison Bradbury; sister, Mary Bates Milligan; brothers-in-law, Alvie (Eva) Sutton of Calhoun, Willie (Karen) Sutton of Clinton and Tom (Phoebe) Sutton of Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Wilma (Arthur) Bedford of Lowry City, Betty (David) Burnett of Sweet Springs, Bonnie Sutton of Springfield, Aline (Rick) Jurden of Warrensburg and Corrine Lesmeister of Deepwater; special caregiver, Dewayne (Lynne) Blevins; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM at Consalus Funeral Home on Thursday, December, 13, 2018. A Funeral Service will follow on Friday, December, 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Consalus Funeral Home. Cremation and Burial of Cremains will follow at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the “Elizabeth Sutton Memorial Fund” and left in the care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd, Clinton, MO 64735.

Obituary - Virginia Mitchell

Viginia Mitchell, age 88 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at her home on Monday, December 10, 2018. Services are pending at this time.

The Next 3 Days!

Today will be a much warmer day than we've been accustomed to lately, albeit a bit breezy! Temperatures today will rise into the upper 40s (north) to the mid 50s (south). This will be the first day above normal in the KC area since December 1st! 

Just a heads up for for those living or travelling through northern Missouri that there may be the chance for some freezing rain or freezing drizzle on Thursday morning. Just wanted to put that on your radar! Get it?? Radar! Sorry, we've been up all night.😳