Fundraiser for the Bates County Sheriffs Office K-9 units

Bates County Recovery Court holds fund raiser for the Bates County Sheriffs Office K-9 units. The fundraiser was originally set in May But was rained out and rescheduled for today. The Recovery Court Participants approached the K-9 unit and asked what they could do. Together they identified the needs to help protect our K9 with purchasing bullet resistant vest for the dogs. The softball tournament has raised close to enough to purchase one vest. It’s currently being held at the Adrian Park.

They welcome anyone wishing to donate to help them reach their goal to purchase a second vest for the other dog. The vest are custom made to each dog. Each vest cost approximately $1000.

One recovery participant jokingly said “at one time we were on the other side of the law and now we are working together.”

Sheriff Anderson says, “For recovery to be successful for the participant, there has to be support and team work. Just like winning a softball game there is no “I” in team. A successful recovery for just one person is a win for our community as a whole. We are all one bad decision away from a completely different life then we have now. We appreciate the Recovery Court Participants for their hard work putting this together for us.”

It’s Safety Village time!

It’s Safety Village time in Butler! Any child aged 4-5 is eligible to attend. We will have two sessions each day, 9-12 and 1-4. 

Signs up will be on Sunday, June 23rd from 5-7 at the old high school gym on Pine Street near the Butler Police Station. 

Safety Village will run June 24-28th with a small program Friday evening.

Butler man escapes injury in Caldwell County Crash

On 6/8/19 around 6:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Caldwell County responded to a two vehicle accident on M-116 at Brangus Road- 4 miles east of Interstate 35.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident happened when the 2003 Kenworth tractor trailer driven by 35 year old Emery B. Englehardt of Butler, Missouri was stopped when he struck from behind by the 1994 Toyota Camry driven by 69 year old David Bannister of Odessa, Missouri.

Mr. Bannister sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Liberty Hospital for treatment.

Neither Mr. Englehardt or two other passengers from Bethany, Missouri were hurt in this accident.

The Camry was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Sams Tow of Lathrop, Missouri.

Obituary - Lois M. Stuart

Lois Maxine Stuart of Garden City, Missouri was born May 18, 1928 in Hoxie, Kansas the daughter of Elva and Jessie Taylor. She departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 91 years and 21 days.

Lois was united in marriage to Ovid Stuart. Lois was employed as a clothes washer for a dry cleaning business.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ovid Stuart; a brother, Dale Taylor and a sister, Margie Moody.

Lois is survived by her brother, Darrel Taylor, Kingsville, Missouri; a sister, Dorothy Grah, Garden City, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and their families; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A Celebration Of Life Gathering will be 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

Rockville man still missing after a week

It has been a week since Mr. Bartz went missing. We still do not KNOW where he might be. 

We do KNOW that we are surrounded by a caring community that has reached out with prayers, food and a desire to help in any way they can. 

Please continue to be vigilant looking for some sign of him and pray that we get an answer soon. -  Courtesy of Facebook 

Nevada Speedway Feature Results 6/8/19

Nevada Speedway Feature Results for Saturday June 9, 2019:

Mini Stocks
1. Scott Mohlfeld
2. Dakota Girard 
3. Richard Girard
4. Kyler Girard
5. Brandon Leer
6. Mike Baxter
7. Logan Alacron
8. Foxie Sumner DNS

Street Stocks
1. Dale (Tray) Douty
2. Billy Shadden
3. Grayson McKinney
4. Ethan Lamons
5. Jerry Wheeler
6. David Higgins
7. Zachary Hendren
8. Shawn Hendren
9. Michael Nelson
10. Tommy Joles
11. John Cox
12. Charles Brown DNS

Midwest Mods
1. Carter Brownsberger
2. Garrett Thompson
3. James Gish
4. Keith Bradley
5. Ryan Larsen
6 Cody Myrtle
7. Broc Rose
8. Ray Shotts
9. Garrett Lievens
10. Jerry Brown DNS
11. Kelby Keith DNS

B-Mods
1. Tyler Kidwell
2. Justin Pike
3. Brayton Skaggs
4. Matt Rose
5. Bryce Weldon
6. Tylor Black
7. Jason Mallory
8. Calvin Boyd
9. Ryan Hill
10. Jerry Morgan
11. Tyler Roberts
12. Kenneth McDonald
13. Joe Cummings
14. Justin Amick DNS

A-Mods
1. Kyle Thompson
2. Rusty Skaggs
3. Lucas Dobbs
4. Darren Roberts
5. Gene Mills
6. Jerald Folk

Late Models
1. Shannon Phillips
2. Rusty Skaggs
3. Nick Whitehead
4. Jerry Morgan
5. Justin Henson
6. Rodney Ashworth
7. Bobby King DNS
8. Steve Johnson DNS
9. Mark Daye DNS
10. John Willard DNS

Obituary - James Alvin Plumlee

James A. Plumlee, age 91, formerly of Clinton, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, MO. Funeral services for James will be 2PM, Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be 1-2PM prior to services. Interment will follow in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home-Canteen and can be left in care of the funeral home.

James Alvin Plumlee was born in Coal, MO May 2, 1928 to David and Ethel (Parks) Plumlee. He joined the U.S. Navy in December, 1948 and served for four years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was very proud of his service for his country and wore his uniform in many parades. Jim as he was known, worked for Moorman's Feed Co. for many years where he retired from. He also farmed and held other various jobs. Jim was united in marriage to Wilma Joann Bunch on January 25, 1958, and was very lonely after she passed away in June, 2009. To this union a daughter and son were born and they were very proud of their children raising them in the home he built at 7th and Bodine streets.

He was a member of the VFW Post 1894 and Allen St. Baptist Church. He volunteered at the Clinton Senior Center. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, dances at the senior center, cards and dominoes with his friends, woodworking. Jim loved playing music on his fiddle and harmonica. He was also a fan of the Kansas City Royals, but never figured out his son's fascination with the Miami Dolphins. He was very proud of his gardening talents raising many vegetables and being complimented by those who passed by.

Preceding his death were his wife, Joann, parents, David and Ethel Plumlee, brothers, Phillip and Alfred, sisters, Dorothy Preussner, Elsie Garbaldi, Georgia Logan, Linnie Smith and Irene Davidson, plus 2 infant sisters. Surviving is daughter, Wanda Quibell, Blue Springs, MO and son, David Wayne Plumlee and wife Bretta Plumlee, Clinton. His granddaughters, Crystal Pisano, and husband,
Rob, Las Vegas, NV and Ashley Caselman, and husband, Adam, and their children, James and Leo, Grain Valley,
MO.

Many nephews, nieces and friends also survive. The family would like to express its sincere thanks to the nurses and employees of the Missouri Veteran's Home.

Updated Obituary - Louise Smith

Louise Smith, 98 of Butler, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home in Butler. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Monday, June 10, 2019 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Olive Louise (Louise) Burke Smith was born May 4, 1921 in Ohio to James Burke and Amy Snider Burke. She passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on June 6, 2019.

After the death of her mother, the family moved to Bates County in 1930. She attended schools in Bates and St. Clair counties. She was united in marriage to Buford Martin Smith of rural Butler, Missouri, on September 14, 1939. They purchased the family farm east of Butler where they were blessed with four children.

Louise worked with her husband on the farm in their row crop and livestock operation. After the death of her husband of 58 years in 1997, she continued to live on and manage the farm with the help of her family.

Family was Louise’s priority. She was proud of her children, grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Her favorite times were those spent around the table with family, and extended family, laughing and sharing stories.

Louise was preceded in death by her mother, Amy Snider; her father, James Burke; her stepmother, Lillian Burke; her two brothers, Mike and Roy Burke; and grandson, Darren Arthur Gilmore. She is survived by three daughters and one son: Karen Gardner; Martina (Walter) Gilmore; Anita Smith; and James (Tammy) Smith, all of rural Butler, Missouri. She leaves behind six grandchildren: Lora (Hugh) Gustin; Nancy (Landon) Simons; Elizabeth (Jeff) Cox; Curtis (Brenda) Gilmore; Zephaniah (Haylee) Smith; and Casinda Smith. Eight great grandchildren: Hayes Gustin; Sydney Cullison; Kinsey Simons; Cordell, Jake, Burke and Reid Cox; and Brayden Smith. Three step great grandchildren: Trey and Caden Gustin; Adelyn Knipp.

Louise gave her life to Jesus Christ at an early age and had a strong faith. She was the family prayer warrior. She always reminded her family she had a good relationship with the Man Upstairs. At the end of her life she was at peace knowing she would be united with Jesus and her family in Heaven.