Obituary - Vicky Koehn

Vicky Koehn, 70 of Spring Hill, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, September 11, 2020 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). There will be no visitation. 

Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Friends are welcome to attend; masks are respectfully requested and social distancing should be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Drexel Fire Department. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Accident near Adrian

Adrian Fire and first responders are in route to a two vehicle accident on southbound I-49 at mile marker 145.2 involving a passenger car and a large truck. Use caution if traveling through the area; more details to be posted as they become available.

This Story Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/09/update-kansas-man-injured-in-bates.html

Obituary - Carol Richards

Funeral services for Carol Richards will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 11 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Contributions to Friendship Full Gospel Church or Evangelistic Center Church. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Evelyn Carol Richards, age 74 of Independence, Missouri died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born September 27, 1945 to Heber Austin and Beatrice Bernice Schellenger Rogers in Emporia, Kansas.

Carol is survived by her husband, Merl Ray Richards of Independence, Missouri; two brothers, Paul Rogers and wife Mary of Butler, Missouri and David Rogers and wife Goldie of Nevada, Missouri; one sister, Lois Kennedy of Nevada, Missouri; and two sisters-in-law, Nancy Rogers of Nevada, Missouri and Ruth Weatherman and husband Jim of Independence, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Hubert Rogers; brother-in-law, Alfred Kennedy; sister-in-law, Kathy Rogers; and her niece, Michelle Kennedy.

At the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, we practice social distancing, recommend face masks and discourage hugs and hand shakes. A card or phone call to the family would go a long way in remembering their loved one. If you don't have family addresses, feel free to mail cards to us at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (1301 N. Orange St., Butler, MO 64730) and we will send to the family.

Yet again: Court date for Samantha McCoy rescheduled for Sept. 21st

Murder suspect Samantha McCoy will appear before a judge on September 21st at 1 pm for a criminal setting, which usually equates to setting of a trial date.

McCoy, who is being held at the Bates County jail, is accused of murdering her mother Cynthia McCoy at the Butler city lake on May 1st, 2019.

Setting of a trial date for McCoy has been rescheduled numerous times since the first of the year, Mid America Live will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Obituary - Norman H. Kesterson

Norman H. Kesterson, age 91, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020.

A visitation service will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. following the visitation at Belton Cemetery in Belton, Missouri.

Norman was born on December 9, 1928 in Greenville, Tennessee to James and Ila Kesterson. After school, Norman began his career as a mechanic that lasted for many years. In life, he enjoyed watching westerns, playing games, and loved fishing.

Norman was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy Kesterson; parents, James and Ila Kesterson; one sister; and six brothers.

He is survived by his loving partner of over twenty-one years, Ferial Gideon.

Butler School District COVID-19 Update

A good deed, indeed

The Bates County Museum extends a big thank you to Roy Conley, a northern Bates County resident, and to Alvin Griffin, Northern Commissioner, for removing a huge brush pile from the Museum’s grounds. While many people were enjoying time off over Labor Day weekend, these two gentlemen spent time working for the Museum. The brush pile had accumulated from clean-up following storms in May of this year and help was needed to get it moved. Many thanks to Roy and Alvin!

Friends and volunteers of the Museum are the reason we are able to keep everything so nice. Volunteers are always welcome and there is a variety of projects and jobs, both inside and outside, to choose from. The Museum is particularly grateful for the time, labor, equipment, funding, and a host of other contributions from people working together to Preserve Our History & Sustain Our Heritage. Bates County Museum: 660-679-0134 or director@batescountymuseum.org

Warning: Busy weekend ahead!

Here's the rundown:

Friday
Adrian Fire Department annual 9/11 Ceremony to be held during half time of the Adrian home football game, silent procession will begin at 6:30 pm, through Main street, and on to the park/football complex where they will stand by until halftime.

Football- Adrian vs Knob Noster at home

Football- Butler at Stockton 

Football- Drexel at Liberal

Football- Rich Hill at Santa Fe

Saturday
2nd Saturday Sale/Festival on Main street in Amsterdam. Vendors, food, live entertainment, unveiling of a great new store and a lot more!

Rodeo at the Bates County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, starting at 7 pm nightly. 

Estate Auction near Appleton City, details here https://midamericalive.blogspot.com/2020/09/auction-sept-12th-tools-cars-atvs.html 

Real Estate and Personal Property Auction in Butler, more info here https://midamericalive.blogspot.com/2020/09/sept-12th-real-estate-personal-property.html

Estate Auction near Freeman, more info here https://midamericalive.blogspot.com/2020/08/huge-auction-sept-12th-in-freeman-mo.html

Bookmark this page, we'll adding more as the week progresses!

Sunday

Tractor pull at the Bates County Fairgrounds 2 pm, gates open at 11 am