Vehicle Stolen from Raymore Recovered During Pursuit in Cass County

Cass Co – Around 10:00 pm Thursday, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit attempted to stop a 2002 Ford F250 truck on Prairie Lane and E 155th Street near Raymore for speeding.

The driver increased his speed and continued driving north onto Pryor Road crossing 150 Highway. At one point, the driver drove into the oncoming lane of traffic nearly striking another vehicle.

The Cass County Deputy with a Grappler equipped vehicle was able to capture the vehicle on Pryor Road near South West Hook Road. The vehicle was brought to a stop a short time later and the driver was taken into custody without further incident.

The vehicle was confirmed stolen from Raymore, Missouri on January 7, 2021. The driver Eric C. Shope, 40, Kansas City was arrested and transported to the Cass County Jail for active warrants that include municipal warrants in Belton, Sugar Creek, Failure to Appear Possession of Drugs in Excelsior Springs, Mo. and Felony Possession of Controlled Substance in Jackson County.

Today the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office charge Eric C. Shope with Class D Felony Tampering with Motor Vehicle – 1st Degree, and Class E Felony Resisting/Interfering with Arrest, Detention or Stop Creating a Substantial Risk of Serious Injury/Death. 

The judge in the case issued Eric C. Shope a Signature (ROR) bond.

Obituary - Richard Hermann “R.H.” Brownsberger

Richard Hermann “R.H.” Brownsberger, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home in Nevada. R.H. was born July 26, 1934 in Blackwell, OK to Maurice and Allene (Smith) Brownsberger.  He married Evelyn M. Heiman in 1953 and she preceded him in death on april 23, 1978. On December 31, 1981 he married Marilyn (Hensley) Coonrod and she survives of the home.

     R.H. was raised in the Ballard area in Bates County and attended Ballard High School graduating in 1951. He farmed and raised livestock most of his life. In the 70’s and 80’s he was owner and operator of a trucking company, Brownsberger Enterprises. For the last 20 years of his career, he operated H & R Auto Sales in Nevada, buying and selling cars. R.H. was a racing fan and loved going to car races. He also enjoyed getaways to his lake house. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

     In addition to his wife, Marilyn, he is survived by one son, Herb Brownsberger (Michelle), Butler, MO, and one step-son, Jeff Coonrod (Lori), Nevada, MO; grandchildren, Richard Brownsberger, Evelyn “Evie” Brownsberger, Kristy Churchill (Scott), Jennifer Brownsberger, Tracy Brownsberger, Ashley Powell (Brent), Erica Hough (Jeremy), Dylan Coonrod, Marli Walker (Ben), Lani Coonrod; several great-grandchildren; his dear friend of 70+ years whom he spoke to every day, Raymond Rotert, Montrose; and his dog and companion “Bella”. In addition to his first wife Evelyn, he was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Rick Brownsberger, and Richard Brownsberger.

     A “private family” Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 with Father Peter Savidge officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park. Friends may call until 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

    Memorials are suggested in his memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Heartland Hospice c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Still smoldering

A fire burns inside these concrete grain bins at Adrian COOP following an explosion on December 31st that sent one worker to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. As this photo was taken, a skid loader is removing smoldering grain and loading onto a dump truck. Note that flames regularly appear just below the windows at top, signaling that the fire is much larger than can be seen from the outside. In a press release from MFA this week, special crews have been called in to work through the situation while local firefighters remain on call in the event they are needed. More details are expected to be released soon.

Obituary - Rosemary M. Fritts

Rosemary M. Wilson Fritts passed away January 1, 2021 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home at the age of 92. Private family graveside services were held January 8, 2021. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Adrian Christian Church, where she has worshipped for many years.

Rosemary was born December 15, 1928, the youngest of 7 children to Celia and Lawrence Wilson near Spruce, Missouri. Rosemary grew up around Merwin, Missouri where she attended school, graduating high school in 1947. She married Albert Perry Fritts on June 22, 1946, to this union 4 children were born.

Rosemary was interested in crafts and especially helping with Bible School crafts. She had a love of gardening and flowers, enjoyed the garden club, sewing clothing for her family and baking French bread. She was proud of her family. Her sweet quiet spirit made her loved by many. Rosemary worked in Kansas City for a short time, JCPenney in Butler, Missouri, Adrian school cook and Bass Busters in Amsterdam, Missouri.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Clayton, Donald and Richard; three sisters: Versene, Genevieve and Doris; her husband, Perry; her daughters: Nancy and Joyce; and one sone, Joseph. She is survived by her daughter, Janace Rugg and her husband, Jay of Adrian, MO; grandson, Jason Perry Rugg and wife, Jessica; great-grandchildren: Penelope and Leo of Bonner Springs, KS; grandson, Jacob Daniel Rugg and wife, Tiffony of Adrian, MO; along with several nieces and nephews.

Thank you!

The Bates County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Seider's One Stop for providing lunch to the deputies that are working the scene from the earlier shooting incident in Rockville.

Law Enforcement Officers are still on scene waiting for a search warrant to collect evidence.

Chamber announces event dates

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2021 BUTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENT DATES 

Thursday, March 18th  Annual Banquet at 6:00 pm 

Friday, April 16th  Cruise Night at 6:00 pm Sonic parking lot $10 fee, prizes

Saturday, May 8th Spring garage sales $10 fee

Friday, June 18th  Cruise Night at 6:00 pm at Sonic parking lot $10 fee, prizes 

Saturday, July 17th  Car Show on the square $25 fee, prizes

Saturday, Sept 11th  Fall garage sales $10 fee

Saturday, Oct 16th Huckster's Day 9:00 am on the square 

Saturday, Oct 30th  Halloween contest and parade on the square, trunk or treat with prizes     

Monday,  Nov 22nd  Ladies Night Out 

Saturday, Dec 4th  Christmas parade, prizes, Santa's house & mailbox 

Saturday, Dec 11th  Santa's house & mailbox 

Saturday, Dec 18th  Santa's house & mailbox 

Henry County Health Center confirms 13 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of 13 more positive cases of COVID-19. Clinton-4, Calhoun-1, Windsor-7 and Blairstown-1. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 1683.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick. 

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Westerhold Cattle Company LLC coming to Butler on Sunday!

Westerhold Cattle LLC is fully stocked on BEEF again! DELIVERY TO FORT SCOTT & BUTLER THIS WEEKEND. It’s grass fed, grain finished beef that has been processed under USDA inspection.

Pickup in:

• Fort Scott on Saturday from 11-12 in the Price Chopper parking lot

• Butler on Sunday from 1-2 in the Family Center parking lot

Pre-order by 7 PM on Friday for guaranteed pick up. However, we will also have a limited selection of items available for those that wish to drop by and take a look!

Orders can be placed through Facebook or by texting/calling 417-448-7485.

View the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/WesterholdCattleLLC

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