Obituary - Charles Vincent Wehar

Funeral services for Charles "Sonny" Wehar will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Grace Fellowship Church in Worland, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1 - 2 p.m. at the church. Burial in Woodfin Cemetery, Foster, Missouri.

Contributions to Grace Fellowship Church or Woodfin Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Charles Vincent Wehar, age 82 of Hume, Missouri died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home in Hume. He was born September 13, 1938 to Louis and Mary Rosella Malis Wehar in Worland, Missouri.

Sonny is survived by his wife, Lavena Fay Wehar of Hume, Missouri; one son, John Slack and wife Deanna of Tuttle, Oklahoma; three daughters, Shelley Flood and husband Kim of North Bonneville, Washington, Charla Miller and husband Tim of Hume, Missouri and Tracie Carroll of Colorado; one brother, George Wehar and wife Connie of Hume, Missouri; one sister, Rosemary Eldred and husband Bill of Butler, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Jeff, Charla, Tim, Cori, Wylie, Daisy, Zane and Kelee; and three great-grandchildren, Gracie, Sam and Dominic. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Wehar; one sister, Margie Duffield; and one grandson, Luke Schuman.

Nevada woman seriously injured in Vernon County rollover accident

On 9/18/20 around 2:53am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident in the southbound lanes of I-49 around 4 miles north of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Ford F-150 driven by 35 year old Alanda N. Monroe of Nevada, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway, driver over corrected and traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Alanda N. Monroe sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported Medflight Helicopter to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Garwood's Wrecker Service of Nevada.

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Obituary - Judy McArdle

Judith Mae "Judy" McArdle, Centerville, Kansas passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Anderson County Hospital after a three year battle with cancer. She was born on January 20, 1946 on a farm near Centerville the daughter of William Earl and Kezia Ellen Reynolds Brownback. 

After the death of her father, and her mother's remarriage, the family moved to Blue Mound, Kansas in 1955. She graduated in the Blue Mound High School Class of 1964. She was united in marriage to Robert McArdle on June 19, 1964 in Blue Mound. 

They made their home in Gas City until moving south of Centerville to the farm where they have lived over fifty years. Judy was badly burned in a fire in 1958, leaving her severely scarred for life. She spent considerable time in the hospital that caused her to have a deep desire to help others as she had been helped. As a result, she attended Neosho County Community College School of Nursing, receiving certification as a registered nurse. She worked as an ER nurse for over thirty four years at Anderson County Hospital. Judy was a proficient quilter belonging to two quilt guilds. 

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Allen McArdle, parents, Earl and Kezia, and three sisters, Betty Joan Brownback, Margaret Gabe and Rosalie Weaver. Judy is survived by her husband, Bob, a daughter, Amy McArdle and husband, David Striegel, two grandsons, Josh McArdle and David Striegel, three brothers, Don Brownback(Betty), Tom Brownback(Judy), and Dewey Brownback(Kathy), a sister Katherine Stever, two sister in laws, Karen McArdle and Barbara Golladay, step brother, Hillary McVey, extended family and friends.

Funeral service 10:30 am Monday, September 21, 2020 at Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial in the Sunny Slope Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 to 6 pm Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Church. Contributions are suggested to Linn County Care to Share, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Bates County man arrested on Probation and Parole Warrant

On 9/15/20 around 2:09pm the Bates County Sheriff's Office arrested 57 year old Gerald L. Jones of Passaic, Missouri.

Mr. Jones was arrested on 1.) Felony Probation/Parole Warrant.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently being held on no 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.

Adrian R-3 School District COVID-19 Update

September 18, 2020
Dear Adrian Parents/Guardians 

We are reaching out to you today to inform you that an individual at the Adrian School District has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last present in the school on Monday September 14, 2020. The District has worked with the Bates County Health Department to identify close contacts of the confirmed case. If a student or staff member has been determined to have been in close contact with this individual, you have already been contacted with further instructions. If you have not been contacted, there is nothing further you need to do at this time. Close contact is defined as fewer than 6 feet away for more than 15 minutes, regardless of face covering use per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The District is taking all precautions, consistent with the CDC and Bates County Health Department. Due to privacy requirements, we cannot release the name of the individual or details that may identify them.

Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting measures are being taken, so there is no need to close our building for additional cleaning.
COVID-19 is thought to be spread via person-to-person contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the spread of other viruses, we urge everyone to take the following preventive measures:

Stay home when you are sick

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue away and wash your hands. If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze into your arm.

As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between non-household members and wear a mask in places where maintaining that distance is difficult.
Be alert for symptoms including…
Fever of 100.4° or higher
Any new cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
New congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Close contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days
We are continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. If you have any questions regarding COVID, you can contact the Bates County Health Department at 660-679-6108.

Sincerely,
Don Lile
Superintendent
Adrian R-III School District

State Farm student athlete of the week Dylan Sutton

We would like to congratulate our first Butler State Farm student athlete of the week for the 2020-21 school year, Dylan Sutton a senior from Archie. 

Dylan was nominated by his coach Drew Smith. In his last outing Dylan had 10 rushes for 202 yards and 5 touchdowns, one reception for 7 yards, 8 solo tackles and 1 interception for a touchdown. Dylan plays running back, wide receiver and safety for the Archie Whirlwinds. 

When we asked Dylan what it takes to become an elite athlete he stated "it takes hard work and dedication and putting in an effort towards relationships with his team on and off the field to get everyone on board." Coach Smith stated "Dylan is a leader both on and off the field. He is someone people look up to and look to for guidance. 

He leads by example and is not a follower." We want to wish Dylan and the Archie Whirlwinds good luck as they take on Jasper tonight for Homecoming.

Courtesy of Kellie Davidson State Farm Agent in Butler 

Cruise for Kaleb in Rich Hill

We need your help!

Max Motors of Butler is offering a $10,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) that was involved in a auto theft that took place last night! Two vehicles were stolen and were last seen going northbound on I-49.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-3161