Obituary - Bernard Duane Roberts

Surrounded by his family, Bernard Duane Roberts, died in Chester, Virginia at age 88 on August 5th, 2019. He was born August 27, 1930 in Grant, Iowa, the son of Neils Osmer and Jessie Marie (Olson) Roberts. B.D. was a youth standout on the Tiger Rifle Team and head cheerleader on the Tiger Cheer Squad at Nevada Missouri High School. It was there, in his last year of high school, when he meant, then later married, his life mate Virginia Mae McGee. Upon graduation in 1948 he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in Austin Texas. He served his country in Korea and was honorably discharged.

He wed his beloved high school sweetheart on Dec 22, 1951 at her parent’s home in Nevada Missouri. Three children from that marriage survive their father Rita Marie (Dan) Medlock of Little Rock, Arkansas, Rosan Dora Campbell of Gum Springs, Virginia and Bernard Duane Roberts Jr. (Mary Lou) of Moseley Virginia. His six grandchildren are Marvin Earl (Becca) Hancock, Shelly Marie (Paul) Hardin, Lindy Lee (Josh) O’Neal, Douglas Duane (Liz) Roberts, Jessie Mae Roberts and Raymond Roberts along with seven great grandchildren, Jordan Faith Hancock, Saylor Grace O’Neal, Anniston Lee O’Neal, Ella Marie Hardin, Marvin (Trace) Hancock Jr, Hyson David O’Neal and Ethan Eoghan Hardin.

Bernard Roberts was educated at University of Missouri school of Mechanical Engineering and obtained a Master of Business degree from the University of Arkansas. He worked for Arkansas-Missouri Power company in Blytheville, AR and City of Richmond, VA accumulating over 30 year of gas utility experience.

He was baptized along with his three children in Blytheville’s First Baptist Church at the age of 35 and continued to serve God and his community in Arkansas, Virginia and Missouri throughout the rest of his life. He always had a garden wherever he lived and was fond of fruit trees and honeybees. He and Virginia cared for their aging mothers until they passed away at age 99 and 102 in Nevada and Butler, Missouri.

B. D. is preceded in death by his wife, his parents and one sister Lola Case and two brothers Maurice Roberts and Gerald Roberts.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Dr. William Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Pryor Creek Cemetery in Metz, MO.

Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church in Nevada in c/o Ferry Funeral Home or www.hylesbaptist.com

Police seize sizable amount of meth in Harrisonville

From the Harrisonville police department

Yesterday during two separate searches/investigations Harrisonville officers seized over 25 grams of suspected methamphetamine, as well as numerous firearms. Charges are pending so no names will be released at this time.

We're working hard to clean up Harrisonville and want to again ask for the public's help with tips and information so we can continue to make Harrisonville a great place to live.

Busy night at Butler council meeting

Highlights from Butler City Council meeting last night, courtesy ward 4 councilman Dale Newkirk

Personnel: the committee met tonight to discuss some changes and we will be following up at the next meeting.

Operations: the council renewed the cities contract with Larry Welston of Bates County Disposal. Otherwise known as Spud, he has served the city well since, I think he said 1979. One of the additions to the contract was Spuds willingness to make sure all customers dumpsters are dumped every 30 days. Hopefully this will help in alleviating over flowing dumpsters sitting in people's yards while they are finishing up their projects. Spud's dedication to service and dependability is very much appreciated.

Council meeting: started off great with the cub scout pack 237 leading us in the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Henry then presented them with a key to the city.

We had 5 scheduled guests appear before the council tonight.
Terry and Tammy Bledsoe of First Baptist Church discussed the 5k run/walk scheduled for August 18th. Council voted to approve.

Steve Craigmiles, Richard McLaine and Dennis Raybourn all spoke to the council about the problems they are experiencing with vandalism and break ins. There was a good discussion between them and the police Chief about stepping up patrols in these areas. There was also talk about encryption of the PD's radio equipment, so would be crooks can not hear the PD's location or dispatch.

We had a public hearing on the zoning of medical marijuana tonight with no input from the public.

Chief Beshore said that we are getting a "Labor Day" grant that will help with overtime costs over the holiday. A big thanks to the Chief for getting this grant for us.

We voted on Bill 2019-14 ordinance NO.1101 amending chapter 26 of the Butler City Code adding article VIII titled medical marijuana facilities.

Bill 2019-15 Ordinance NO. 1102 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Aviation Project Consultant Agreement with Burns and McDonnell Engineering for planning services for the Butler Airport. This will enable the City to get a grant for a long range engineering plan for the Airport. The cities part of this will only be 10%. While I used to think that the airport was not all that important, I have since realized that the quality of our airport is in direct connection with our ability to get a major employer. The ability for corporate management to be able to fly in and out of town for meetings, etc. is very important.

Just an FYI, we had someone interested in opening a grocery store, but have been waiting on a survey from Associated Wholesale Grocers. Unfortunately the survey said there is only about 100 to 125k dollars worth of potential business. Woods supermarket was disappointed as they need 175k worth of business per month to be able to make a store work in Butler. This is mostly due to Walmart's huge share of the current sales.

In regards to cleaning up our fair city, 106 S. Havana and the corner of Mechanic and Dakota have been demolished and 2 more eyesores are approved and awaiting demolition.

The county has been declared a disaster due to the flooding this spring and we hope to get some federal money to help repair some sink holes and washed out culverts, such as the one on Fort Scott street.

In regards to the "Dog Days" event at the pool I voiced my displeasure to the city administrator on this. I love dogs and cats, but I don't think it's a good idea to let pets into a multi million dollar facility, mainly due to liability issues and possible damage to pumps and filters from hair, poo, and other debris in the water.

There is still some talk that Dollar Tree may be coming to town. I will update you on any further developments as they become available.

We have a Non-Binding letter of intent to purchase the spec building in the industrial park, by Local Leaf LLC. Though my desire was to have a contract for the sale of the building with a contingency on them getting their permit from the state, this was the way the buyer wanted to proceed and the council voted to sign the document. I hope this works out as it could be great long term, for the city and our community. There are still a lot of details to hash out as a deal of this size is complicated.

Please remember the Town Hall meeting on Monday August 12th at the Butler High School. There are good things happening and we need your help to continue on. Invite your friends and neighbors and be a part of the solution, as we strive to make our fair city a place we can all be proud of!

Man shoots out window at Clinton School District Board Office

Around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, a man using a type of sling shot with ball bearings shot out the glass to the front door of the Clinton School District Board Office. The staff in the office immediately called 911. The police were on the scene within minutes. They collected evidence and conducted a search of the area. 

Staff was able to provide a description of the man. The police are continuing to investigate the incident. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Although this incident occurred outside the school year, the district is continuing to assess and enhance the safety measures in place throughout the school district. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Each year, we review our safety plans with our staff and students so they know what to do should an incident occur at school. We have drills on a regular basis so that everyone is prepared should we need to put our safety plans into action.

Shooting at Raymore Walmart

At approximately 6:20 p.m. this evening Raymore Police responded to a shooting in the parking lot of Walmart. One person was injured and the suspect fled the scene.

Police are currently investigating and we ask residents to please avoid the area. 

We will update as more information becomes available and can be released. - Courtesy of the Raymore Police Department 

Henry County Sheriff's Office looking for Non Compliant Sex Offender

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate Tommy Peek Jr. who is wanted for failure to register as a sex offender, assault, stealing, resisting arrest and drug possession.

Mr. Peek fled from Henry County Sheriff's Deputies today on foot in the Calhoun, Missouri area.

If anyone see's this subject please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office immediately.

Two vehicle accident east of Nevada

Photo submitted to us

On 8/6/19 around 11:30am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident on Missouri 54 Highway around 6 miles east of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2009 Mazda CX7 driven by 20 year old Skyla D. Rash of El Dorado Springs, Missouri was slowing to make a left hand turn when she was struck in the rear by the 1985 GMC truck driven by 20 year old Christian A. Stanbery of Fayette, Missouri.

A passenger in the Mazda 39 year old Perri D. Jadlot of El Dorado Springs, Missouri sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene by TCB Tow and Southeast Tow both of Nevada.


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Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for August, 2019

Megan Reach is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for August, 2019. Megan began her employment at BCMH in May, 2017. 

Megan is a registered nurse, working in Nuclear Medicine/Radiology and Surgery. Megan consistently delivers compassionate and excellent care to her patients. 

Megan goes above and beyond meeting the needs of her patients, including helping them get their meal in the dining room if they have difficulty walking. BCMH is proud to have Megan on its’ health care team.