Once the “keyholder” arrived on scene it was determined that person(s) unknown had apparently entered the building through the roof of the business and their entrance was therefore not detected by exterior examination of the building by deputies. It is unknown what has been taken at this time.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Commercial burglary in Henry County
On January 21, 2020 just after 5:30 a.m. personnel of the Dollar General Store in Tightwad reported that a burglary had occurred at their business. An alarm call was reported about 4:30 a.m. and the deputy found the building to be secure.
Notice of Historic Preservation Program
The Butler Historic Preservation Commission will host a program on Working on National Register of Historic Places and local Historic Landmark designations. The program will be held on January 23, at 6:00 pm at the Caskey Mediation Room on the west side of the Butler Square.
The program will cover the requirements and application procedure for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. It will also explain the new local Historic Landmark designations available for residential and commercial properties in Butler.
Plans also include a second program in late April with a staff member for the State Historic Preservation Office who will visit properties identified in this January meeting and provide more detailed information on the application process, restoration tax credits and grant availability.
Plans also include a second program in late April with a staff member for the State Historic Preservation Office who will visit properties identified in this January meeting and provide more detailed information on the application process, restoration tax credits and grant availability.
Please call 660-424-0534 for more information and to register to attend. The program is free but we want you to register to be sure we have sufficient materials available for everyone.
Obituary - Everett Allen Loughridge
Everett Allen Loughridge, age 83, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family members.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Victory Assembly of God, 601 N. Old Highway 71, Adrian, Missouri 64720. A visitation service will be held prior to the funeral from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Victory Assembly of God, 601 N. Old Highway 71, Adrian, Missouri 64720. A visitation service will be held prior to the funeral from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Everett was born in Livingston, Montana on April 1, 1936. He was the son of George Loughridge and Dorothy (Wanke) Loughridge and growing up had one sister, Jeanette. After graduating high school Everett went on to further his education and received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Carroll College in Helena, Montana. He then enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country for a total of thirty-four years, retiring at the rank of Captain. While in the military Everett was joined in marriage with his wife, Jo Ann (Gollmyer) Loughridge on December 30, 1959 in Helena. After Everett’s long and honorable service, he returned to school receiving a Bachelor of Science from DeVry Institute of Technology. Together, Jo and Everett were blessed with three children, Lori, Lisa and Lance.
For three years, Everett worked for the Raytown School District as a teacher and then for another fourteen years as the Technology Coordinator at the Belton School District until retiring in 2008. Throughout his life, Everett attended various churches while at different duty stations and always maintained much involvement with each one, playing saxophone, teaching Sunday School and serving as Deacon at Christ Center Assembly of God in Beaverton, Oregon; Belle Chasse Assembly of God in Belle Chasse, Louisiana; and Grandview Assembly of God in Grandview, Missouri. Most recently Everett faithfully attended the Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, Missouri where his son Lance and daughter-in-law Angie are pastors. Everett was a member of the Radio Control Flying Club and for ten years a member of the Belton City Council. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, writing, collecting rocks, remote airplanes and model trains.
Everett was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy Loughridge.
He is survived by his loving wife of over sixty years, Jo Ann Loughridge; son, Rev. Lance Loughridge (Rev. Angie); two daughters, Lori Loughridge and Lisa Nelson (Glen); sister Jeanette Van Meter (Jim) of Clancy, Montana; seven grandchildren, Jonathon (Michelle), Jordan (Dalton), Jacob, Tyler, Ashley, Lane, and Paige; and one great granddaughter, Addie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Victory Assembly of God Church as it is addressed above.
Obituary - Virginia Elizabeth (Saathoff) Fletchall
Virginia Elizabeth Fletchall, 95, Nevada, MO passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada following a sudden illness. Virginia was born June 25, 1924 in Ketterman, MO (rural Vernon County) to Richard E. and Susie (Shuhart) Saathoff. Virginia graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1943. The following year she was united in marriage to Page Fletchall on May 6, 1944 in Norman, OK and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2013.
Throughout her life, Virginia was involved in many things. She was a seamstress at Key Work Clothes in Nevada, a cook at Nevada R-5 Schools, was a 4-H Leader, a Girl Scout Leader, and was a devoted wife and mother. She loved living the rural country lifestyle, whether it was helping with the cattle, tending to her large garden and yard, cooking, or sewing. Virginia loved to fish and going camping in the RV at Stockton Lake. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada. Virginia also loved being involved with her family and was a devoted grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include two children, a son, “Ed” Roy Edwin Fletchall and (Connie), Nevada, and a daughter, Judy Elizabeth Gast (Howard), Nevada; grandchildren, Monica Fletchall, Springfield, MO, Jennifer Willits (Titus), Wichita, KS, Matthew Fletchall (Katie), Nevada, Becky Hoselton (Tony), Nevada, Bryan Gast (Heather), Nevada; great-grandchildren, Hadley Fletchall, Haizleigh Fletchall, Ty Willits, Paige Willits, Blake Hoselton, McKayla Hoselton, Alex Gast, Brayden Gast; one sister, Betty Lou Emery (Leon), Deerfield, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends. In addition to her husband Page, she was preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandson, Brett Lynn Hoselton; a sister, Pauline Hogsett; two brothers, Roy Saathoff, and Richard Saathoff.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Bill Cox and Pastor Hubert Fox officiating. A private burial will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials are suggested in her memory to Backpacks of Love (First Baptist Church) in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Throughout her life, Virginia was involved in many things. She was a seamstress at Key Work Clothes in Nevada, a cook at Nevada R-5 Schools, was a 4-H Leader, a Girl Scout Leader, and was a devoted wife and mother. She loved living the rural country lifestyle, whether it was helping with the cattle, tending to her large garden and yard, cooking, or sewing. Virginia loved to fish and going camping in the RV at Stockton Lake. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada. Virginia also loved being involved with her family and was a devoted grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include two children, a son, “Ed” Roy Edwin Fletchall and (Connie), Nevada, and a daughter, Judy Elizabeth Gast (Howard), Nevada; grandchildren, Monica Fletchall, Springfield, MO, Jennifer Willits (Titus), Wichita, KS, Matthew Fletchall (Katie), Nevada, Becky Hoselton (Tony), Nevada, Bryan Gast (Heather), Nevada; great-grandchildren, Hadley Fletchall, Haizleigh Fletchall, Ty Willits, Paige Willits, Blake Hoselton, McKayla Hoselton, Alex Gast, Brayden Gast; one sister, Betty Lou Emery (Leon), Deerfield, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends. In addition to her husband Page, she was preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandson, Brett Lynn Hoselton; a sister, Pauline Hogsett; two brothers, Roy Saathoff, and Richard Saathoff.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Bill Cox and Pastor Hubert Fox officiating. A private burial will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials are suggested in her memory to Backpacks of Love (First Baptist Church) in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
MIA: Norman
Norman has wandered away from home in the Amsterdam area. He’s very friendly, if seen contact Dea Erickson on Facebook.
Things may get slick the next few days...

Wednesday
Cloudy with snow. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.
Wednesday Night
Light snow in the evening will give way to a mixture of rain and snow overnight. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. Low 33F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
Thursday
Cloudy with rain and snow in the morning. Snow showers in the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70%. About one inch of snow expected.
Thursday Night
Light snow in the evening will give way to snow showers overnight. Low 29F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
Friday
Mainly cloudy with snow showers around in the morning. High 34F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 40%.
Friday Night
Overcast. Low 27F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy skies. High around 35F. Winds light and variable.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 23F. Winds light and variable.
Sunday
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 41F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
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