Obituary - James E. Matlock

James E. Matlock, 73, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

He was born on February 14, 1945 in West Plains, MO, the son of Earl and Marjorie Matlock. He married Robyn Shaunce on March 1, 1970 in West Plains, MO. She preceded him in death on December 27, 2012.

James was employed with Shelter Insurance for 38 years, starting out as an agent in Jasper, MO, moving into management, and then finally had an agency in Clinton for 10 years, retiring in 2014. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting and buying and selling guns. He supported numerous veterans service organizations and Boys Town.

Surviving are one son, Bradley R. Matlock and his wife, Ursula, Clinton, MO; one daughter, Teresa Ann Matlock, Clinton, MO; two grandchildren, Cody Matlock, and Brittnay Woods and her husband Cody, Clinton, MO; two great-grandchildren, Lilly and Austin Woods; one sister, Rhonda Short, Rogersville, MO; his mother-in-law, Doris Shaunce, Neosho, MO; one sister-in-law, Nancy Woodrum and her husband Jay, Neosho, MO; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.



In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.



Mr. Matlock's wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

Butler man arrested for assaulting his father

Jordan M. Barr

On 12/25/18 around 8:00pm the Butler Police Department was called to a residence on East Pleasant Street in Butler in regards to a man assaulting his father.

When officers arrived on scene they arrested 23 year old Jordan M. Barr of Butler, Missouri for 1.) 3rd Degree Assault.

Mr. Barr was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently being held on a $4,500 cash/surety bond.


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Thank you ladies!

The Bates County Democrats want to thank Bates County Circuit Court Clerk Diana Rich and Bates County Recorder of Deeds Lucille Mundey. For the years of service you have given to Bates County. 

We appreciate everything you have done over the year's for the people of Bates County. You will be missed and we wish you all the best in the future.

Looking into the New Year

Today’s cold, wet, weather will not be the most pleasant way to end the year. We expect today’s rain to persist through the morning hours; finally shifting northeast out of eastern Kansas and Missouri this afternoon and evening. However, a cold, breezy wind will sweep in behind the exiting rain; pushing temperatures below freezing tonight, and for the New Year. 

This might result in a bit of freezing drizzle and/or flurries this evening as what is left of the precipitation exits, but will also most likely result in slick surfaces tonight as anything wet freezes overnight. Tuesday will be the coldest day of the week, with conditions starting to moderate as we move into the weekend. 

Otherwise, we will be watching a storm system Thursday moving across the Plains States, but currently it looks to pass through southern Missouri, thus not providing much of a chance for precipitation across northern half of the state.

Obituary - Gary Leland Cornell

Gary Leland Cornell, 48 of Springfield, MO and formerly of Nevada, died on December 29, 2018 at his home in Springfield. Gary was born September 26, 1970 in Nevada, MO to Larry and Ruby (Cartwright) Cornell.

Gary grew up in Nevada, MO, graduated from Nevada High School class of 1988 and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia for two years. Gary served in the United States Marines for the following four years. 

Gary has lived and worked in Springfield since 1997 and was currently employed by Missouri State University in their mail department. 

Gary was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and also a fan of music by his favorite band “KISS”. Survivors include his sister Lori Solensky, of Nixa, MO, one niece, Marisa Solensky, Nixa, MO, his uncle, Clifford Cartwright and wife Cindy, Nevada, MO, aunt, Linda Bozworth, Nevada MO, numerous cousins, and his many friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO with Dave McKinley officiating. The family suggests memorials to the Shriner’s Childrens’s Hospital in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Thomas Matthew Timme

Matt Timme, 59, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, at his home. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

The family will receive friends 6:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the funeral home. 

Contributions to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Obituary - Karen Denise (Knox) Miller

Karen Denise (Knox) Miller, 58, Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. 

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO. 

The family will receive friends 9:00-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Rich Hill man killed in Linn County Kansas Crash

On Thursday December 22, 2018 the Kansas State Highway Patrol and Linn County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle accident in rural Linn County.

When officers arrived on scene they found 81 year old Wayne McCune of Rich Hill, Missouri pinned in the vehicle he was driving after it veered off a county road and hit a mailbox and a tree.

Wayne McCune sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was flow to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri were he passed away on Thursday, December 27th.

Arrangements for McCune were under direction of the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill and the service is scheduled at two o'clock Monday afternoon, December 31st, at the First Baptist Church in Nevada.

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