Free COVID-19 Testing in Butler

FREE COVID-19 TESTING!

COVID-19 mass testing is open to any Missouri resident and will be held at the Butler Aquatics Center parking lot on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 7 AM - 12 PM.

Pre registration is highly recommended and may be done at health.mo.gov/communitytest

Obituary - Karen Mallatt

Memorial services for Karen Mallatt will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1:30-2 p.m. Saturday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Karen Ann Mallatt, age 68 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born February 16, 1952 to Aaron and Betty Jane Cooper Harper in Butler.

Karen is survived by her husband, John Mallatt of Butler, Missouri; three brothers, Keith Shobe and wife Teresa of Butler, Missouri, Gerald Shobe and wife Debra of Rich Hill, Missouri and Kenny Cooper of Butler, Missouri; two sisters, Etta Jack and husband Jamie of Kansas City, Missouri and Carla Besendorfer and husband Daniel of Butler, Missouri; an uncle, Walter Wright of Butler, Missouri; and other nephews, nieces, cousins and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter; and two brothers, Steven Hawkins and Danny Cooper.

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.

Nevada man arrested in Bates County

On 9/15/20 around 11:32pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 25 year old Joshua Meisenheimer of Nevada, Missouri.

Mr. Meisenheimer was arrested for 1.) Felony Warrant - Nevada Police Department 2.) Possession of a controlled substance - 35 grams or less of Marijuana.

He was booked into the Bates County in Butler and is currently being held on a $5,000 cash only bond.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Brenda Nichols

Brenda Nichols, 74 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). 

Graveside services will follow at 11:00 am in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Friends are welcome to attend, face masks are recommended, and social distancing should be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nichols family. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Brenda was born February 13, 1946 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to James and Nina Wright Pratt. On June 2, 1962 she was united in marriage to Jimmy Ray Nichols in Corcoran, California. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and husband Jimmy. She is survived by her three children and their families, son Allen Nichols of Grandview, MO., daughter Terri Corbin of Drexel, MO., son Keith Nichols of Harrisonville, MO., daughter Melissa Mariano of Drexel, MO.

Obituary - Katherine Leslie Shaughnessy

Katherine Leslie Shaughnessy, age 95, Louisburg, Kansas went to be with the Lord and beloved husband Bryan on Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born on May 24, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of John H. and Catherine Elizabeth "Betty" Lightner McCarty. 

She graduated from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Leslie married Harry "Gene" Bedgood. He preceded her in death. She later married Bryan Daniel Shaughnessy, who also preceded her in death. Among numerous jobs, she was most proud of being the editor at the Basehor Sentinel. 

She also worked for the Montgomery County News and the Arkansas Democrat. Leslie was a talented story writer and poet. She finished her working career as a receptionist in an optometry office. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Jerry Bedgood, John Bedgood, and Harry E. "Skip" Shaughnessy, two grandsons, one great granddaughter and two great grandsons. Leslie is survived by four children, Joseph Bedgood(Robyn), Mike Shaughnessy(Hailey), Cindy Meyer(Gary) and Shayna Lamb(David), numerous grand, great grand and great great grandchildren extended family and friends.

A private family service is planned. Contributions are suggested to the Prairie View Family Church, Olathe, Kansas. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements; Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

Video: Butler city council meeting

You can watch the Butler city council meeting tonight on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/midamericalive/videos/3509918605695249/

And yes, our audio is much improved!

Obituary - Jack Vernon Edmiston

Jack Vernon Edmiston, 87, died peacefully on September 8, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. Jack was born September 22, 1932 in Nevada, MO and was the son of Henry Vernon Edmiston and Mary Virginia (Bean) Edmiston. He lived in Nevada the entirety of his life until moving to North Carolina last year.

Jack graduated from Nevada High School in 1950 and had many fond memories participating in school plays, playing basketball, running track, cheering for the Tigers as a Yell Leader, and serving as Editor of the NEVAMO Yearbook. He enjoyed organizing and attending his class reunions. He attended the University of Missouri and Drury College where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and letterman on the Drury track team.

During the Korean War, he was drafted into the United States Army in 1953. Following basic training at Camp Chaffee, AR and Fort Sill, OK, he was stationed in Augsburg, Germany as a supply sergeant until his honorable discharge May 1955. Jack returned to Nevada to join his family’s business, Edmiston’s Clothing Stores, which his father started in 1934. He helped lead the growth of the business which, at one point, had locations in Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Missouri. He appreciated the dedication of long-time employees and the loyal patronage of customers. On June 10, 1962, Jack married Linda Louise Spillman, whom he finally asked out following her appearance in an Edmiston’s fashion show. They had a fondness for the dance floor which began during their courtship days at the Radio Springs Park pavilion. They raised three children and spent 50 happy years together.

Jack enjoyed swimming and diving, waterskiing, and annual snow skiing expeditions to Aspen, CO. He was an accomplished tennis player, twice winning the Nevada City Championship. He was an avid reader, aspiring architect, and lover of all music, particularly Broadway musicals. He enjoyed performing in the community theatre and cherished being cast as the villain in the Diana’s Club annual fundraiser shows. His dramatic talents were evident during his tenure as Grand Old Geezer of the Old Buzzards Society, as were his storytelling skills with his fellow ROMEOs (Really Old Men Eating Out) at the Nevada Country Club. Most Sunday afternoons Jack could be spotted driving his vintage red Army Jeep to the 80 acres of property he owned on the outskirts of town which he considered his sanctuary. Here he taught his children how to ice skate on the frozen pond and fish, and spent endless hours mowing and moving dirt with his old John Deere tractors. Picnics with homemade ice cream and fireworks were regular events with family and friends.

Jack had a great deal of pride for his hometown. He served as President of the Nevada Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Nevada Downtown Retail Merchants Association, President of the Nevada High School Booster Club, President of the Nevada Country Club, and President of Deepwood Cemetery Association. He promoted the Bushwhacker Museum, spearheaded the revitalization of historic Deepwood Cemetery, and supported Cottey College. He was also a director of Mid-Missouri Bancshares in Springfield, MO. He was a past member of the Christian Science Church where his mother had been an active member.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Linda, and infant daughter, Cynthia. He is survived by his three children, Mark (Tina) of Lee’s Summit, MO; David (Heather) of Atlanta, GA; and Suzy Owens (Troy) of Charlotte, NC; and grandchildren David, Charlie, and Beck Edmiston, and Lindsay and Rhys Owens.

A private committal will be held at a later date in the Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada.

Friends may call from now until Tuesday, September 22, 2020, which would be Jack’s 88th birthday, at Ferry Funeral Home to sign a guest book. The family also invites friends to record their remembrances and anecdotes of Jack for all to enjoy by clicking the “Share a Memory” button alongside his online obituary at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested in Jack’s memory to the Cottey College Student Center or the Deepwood Cemetery Association in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 South Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.

Stolen motorcycle in Henry County

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate a stolen 2016 Yamaha V-Star Motorcycle that was taken from the 100 Block of North Windsor.

The bike is said to be white in color and have side gas tank and tail light that has a star on them. The bike has a Missouri license plate number of GV2LZ. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office.