Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Bates County

On January 7, 2019 a Deputy conducted a traffic stop that resulted in a drug arrest. The driver identified as John H. Schmidt (DOB 7/14/86) failed to maintain his lane by crossing over onto the shoulder multiple times. 

The Deputy requested a K-9 Unit to respond to his location. The K-9 conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle and alerted. This gave the Deputy probable cause to search the vehicle. 

During the Deputy’s search he located several pills, drug paraphernalia that appeared to have marijuana residue inside them and a small baggie that contained a white crystal substance. The crystal substance tested positive for methamphetamine.

Dispatch advised the Deputy that Schmidt had 13 outstanding warrants out of the City of Butler. Schmidt was taken into custody and transported to the Bates County Jail. He will face additional charges for possession of a controlled substance as well as other charges.

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Obituary - Billy "Butch" James Morgan Jr.

Billy "Butch" James Morgan Jr., 42, Harrisonville, Missouri departed his life on Friday, January 4, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by a son, Tristan James Morgan, Cuba, Missouri; his mother, Mary Tucker, Garden City, Missouri; his father, Billy J. Morgan Sr., Harrisonville, Missouri; a brothers, James Marshall Morgan, Garden City, Missouri and a sister, Jamie Yoder and husband, David, Harrisonville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with cremation to follow the service.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2019 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Sunny and cooler the next 3 days

Temperatures are going to start to cool off, at least compared to today and this past weekend. 

The good news is the sun will stick around.

Update: One seriously injured in two vehicle crash in Barton County

On 1/7/19 around 9:13pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Barton County along with Barton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on US 160 at Junction T around 4 miles east of Lamar.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Chevrolet driven by 54 year old Dorothy N. Madrigal of Lamar, Missouri pulled into the path and struck the 2000 Dodge truck driven by 20 year old Cheston D. Stacy of Humansville, Missouri.

A passenger in Mr. Stacy's vehicle 22 year old Likayla C. Stacy of Humansville sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported to Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by Abernathy Tow and Parks Tow both of Lamar.

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Hume Community News 1/8/19

The County Line 4-H Club was busy in the month of December. On the 5th of December they met at the Legion Hall in Hume for the Club’s annual Christmas Party. 

After the business meeting, 12 members of the club created cards & fruit baskets to deliver to people in the community and filled candy bags for the local businesses. The members also collected household items for Lillys House in Adrian, MO.

The County Line 4-H Club is a wonderful asset to the Hume Community and they do a lot of good in their service work for Hume and the surrounding area.

The community of Hume wishes to extend their sympathy to the family of Vern Sword of Hume. Vern passed away December 20 in Nevada, Missouri. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The community also wishes to extend the sympathy to the family of David “Flash” Hymer of Nevada, MO who was formerly from Metz, Missouri, passed away on December 24. Flash will be long remembered and missed by his family and friends.

Also we would like to extend our sympathy the family of Wayne “Red” McCune of Rich Hill. Red was an icon in our communities and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of these families for the loss of their loved ones.

Distribution for the Hume Food Panty will be the third Saturday of the month, January 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please mark this date on your calendar. 

Also coming up will is the annual Spaghetti dinner in April, a fundraiser that will benefit the Food Pantry. Be watching for more details on this event.

My apologies for missing the last two weeks of the Hume News; I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and wishing you the best in 2019.

Courtesy of Karen Irwin

Deepwater man injured in Henry County Crash

On 1/7/19 around 3:55pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on southbound Missouri 7 Highway at Route U in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria driven by 78 year old Marvin L. Hills of Deepwater, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the roadway.

Mr. Hills sustained minor injures in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle received minor damages and it was towed from the scene of the accident by Cole Tire.

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Nevada woman arrested in Bates County

On 1/7/19 around 5:25pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 37 year old Vanessa M. Masterson of Nevada, Missouri.

She was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Speeding 3.) Driving While Revoked.

 Vanessa M. Masterson was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler were she is currently listed as bondable.


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Obituary - Dorothy Crowell

Dorothy Crowell, 93 of Drexel, Missouri passed away January 4, 2019 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian, Missouri. Cremation with memorial services to be held 1:00 pm Saturday, January 12, 2019 at South Fork Baptist Church in Drexel. There will be no visitation. 

Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Baptist Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy June Crowell was born January 27, 1925 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Dwight and Beulah Dunagin Masters. She grew up in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1943. She worked as a model in her younger years and had a successful 30 year career with Avon. Dorothy was united in marriage to Bill Crowell. Together they farmed and raised Charolais cattle. She enjoyed traveling, playing the piano and violin, attending South Fork Baptist Church, and overall, just enjoying God’s creation.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, son Ron Himby, sister Luella Lapage, and brother Robert Masters. She is survived by her grandson Jason McCurley, great-granddaughters, Harper Grace and Charlotte Gray McCurley, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.