Update: Subject charged in Bates County officer involved shooting

On 3/16/2020, the Bates County Prosecutors Office charged Robert E Jeffries 3/12/1985 of Garden City in connection with the officer involved shooting on 3/15/2020 in rural Bates County. 

Mr. Jeffries was charged with one count of assault in the second degree special victim and two counts of assault in the third degree special victim. All three charges are felony charges.

Bond was set at $500,000 cash only. Jeffries is being held in the Vernon County Jail. Charges may be upgraded or added when the investigation is complete.

Obituary - Lynn Dean Sheridan

Lynn Dean Sheridan, 64, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Lynn was born September 5, 1955 in Nevada to Theodore (Ted) and Darlene (Phipps) Sheridan.

Lynn graduated from Sheldon High School and attended Southern Missouri State. Lynn lived in the Nevada and Sheldon, MO area most of his life. In the last 30 years he owned properties in Nevada which he would rent out and work on.

He was an avid reader with a preference for American history, historical biographies, and fantasy. Lynn loved camping, television and films, strategy board games, and first edition Dungeons and Dragons. He always followed politics and was always outspoken.

Survivors include two children, Quinn Sheridan, Jefferson City, MO, and Breanna Sheridan (Steve), Los Angeles, CA; four grandchildren, William Carter, Gage Sheridan, Tristan Ellifrit, Chloe Sheridan; three sisters, Delila Brown (Bill), Lee’s Summit, Dolores Honey (Jim), Carthage, Phyllis Sprenkle (Paul), Sheldon; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Burial will follow in Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, MO.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to the American Heart Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Emma Jean (Brokob) Hartman

Emma Jean (Brokob) Hartman, 74, Nevada, MO was born August 12, 1945 in Nevada to Albert H. and Pearl M. (Rose) Brokob. She left us all on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center where she had the most caring staff. Emma had battled cancer and could fight no longer. She has left behind a most loving family. Emma had raised her three children alone and they shall miss her dearly.

Survivors include her three children, Jeannie Pryor, Nevada, Anna Conley, Nevada, and Doyle Hartman (Angela), Athens, TX. In addition, a nephew, Michael Hoskins joined their home in 1979, and they all have their own families and children who were most precious to Emma, including Josh Barker, Danny Hartman., Martsha Braaten, Andria Cummins, Maddison Davis, and Emily Miltenberger; also surviving are several great-grandchildren; her sister, Dorothy Burns, her brother, Bill Brokob; several nieces, nephews, and their children.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. She will be laid to rest at Moore Cemetery in Nevada with her parents, grandparents, and her other siblings and family. Due to the weather there will be no service at the graveside. All are welcome.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

First case of Covid 19 in Cass County, Missouri

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Staff Tested Negative for COVID-19

Clinton, Mo. – (March 16, 2020) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is pleased to announce that staff members placed on quarantine and tested for COVID-19 have all tested negative.

In addition, GVMH is back to standard operations. The ambulance service is running and patients may keep their scheduled appointments, unless they have any signs or symptoms of respiratory illness. If so, GVMH recommends they contact their primary care provider by phone or through the myGVMH patient portal for guidance on care.

As a protective measure, GVMH is still limiting visitation. If someone is not seeking treatment or assisting someone that needs care, GVMH requests that they do not visit its facilities at this time.

“Our entire team has been working diligently around the clock to take all the necessary steps to safeguard the health of our patients, staff and community,” said Craig Thompson, chief executive officer at GVMH. 

“I commend our staff for all that they do. They are heroes that go over and beyond the call of duty every day to keep our patients and community safe.”

For up-to-date information from GVMH, visit our website at gvmh.org and follow us on Facebook

From the Rich Hill R-IV School District

After consulting with CDC Guidance, state and local health officials, school is canceled for the week of March 16-20, 2020 for the Rich Hill R-IV School District. 

All meetings, practices, and school get-togethers of any kind are also canceled for the remainder of the week.

You can expect further messages regarding this school closure later today.

Butler Chamber Banquet Postponed Until April 30th

The Executive Board of the Butler Chamber has decided to move the annual banquet to April 30, 2020. We felt that with the current environment, it would be for the best for everyone. 

We appreciate your patience and we still look forward to a wonderful banquet on April 30.

Archie R-5 Community