Obituary - Annette Joyce Quitno

Annette Joyce Quitno, 89, Nevada, MO, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Forest Creek Memory Care in Overland Park, KS. Annette was born on February 18, 1932 in DeKalb, Illinois to Joseph and Frances Male. She was united in marriage to Bob Quitno on June 23, 1951.

Annette was raised in DeKalb, Illinois and attended school there. She graduated from DeKalb High School in the class of 1949. Bob & Annette came to Nevada, MO in 1978 when they purchased the W.F. Norman Company from Franklin Norman. Annette worked at the company until last year. She was a member of Thalias for many years and played in both couples and ladies bridge groups.

Annette is survived by four children, Mark and his wife Sue, Nevada, Susan Vicory and her husband Jay, Mound City, KS, Neal and his wife Nora, Nevada, and Chris Quitno and her husband David Carden, Stilwell, KS; ten grandchildren, Tracy, Lauren, Katy, Clare, Elizabeth, Carolyn, Andrew, John, Hannah and Lily; three great grandchildren Gabby, Ethan and Miles; and one brother Louie Male. She was proceeded in death by her husband Bob; her parents Joseph and Frances; one brother, Joe Male, and one sister Marge McCabe.

A Private Graveside Service will be held for the family only on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call now and until 12:00 p.m. on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make contributions to the Community Outreach, Moss House in Nevada, or Special Olympics in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Police Pursuit in Bates County

On 3/4/21 at approximately 4:10pm a deputy observed a black Ford being driven by a subject who has an active No Bond warrant out of Vernon County. The driver identified as Carl A Bogart, 1/30/83 began to flee the deputy when he initiated a traffic stop.

 
The pursuit traveled on the gravel roads west of I49 and 52 west highway. During the pursuit Mr. Bogart showed no regard to innocent people by passing a number of innocent drivers and even a school bus. At times reaching speeds of over 100mph.

 
At county road 9001 and V Highway a deputy deployed the Grappler System. The truck began to skid across the road and struck the ditch, overturning and coming to rest on its side.

 
Mr. Bogart is well known to area law enforcement and has even made threats to kill Lector, the K9 that apprehended him the last time. Lector assisted deputies in extracting Mr. Bogart from the vehicle this time also.

 
Mr. Bogart has an extensive criminal history involving drug possession and fleeing/resisting arrest. On 4/7/20, Mr. Bogart was found guilty or pleaded guilty again to resisting arrest and drug possession given 4 year sentence and then 5 years of probation.

 
Mr. Bogart was transported to the Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. When released he will be transferred to the custody of Vernon County Sheriff’s Office. Additional charges from today’s events will be forwarded to the Bates County Prosecutors Office.

BaCo Transport looking for volunteers for dispatching

"BaCo Transport looking for volunteers for dispatching. Very easy to do with short training period. Hours 9:00 to 12:00-1:00 to 3:30. We need some help with Thursday and Fridays right now. Half a day would help.

Please call Senior Taxi at 660-679-6322 or Alvin Griffin 660-679-7255 or Bob Jennings 660-679-7652. Thank you for your support.

Obituary - Alberta Lee Longworth

Funeral services for Lee Longworth of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation will be prior to services from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Virginia United Methodist Church, Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Antique Tractor and Machinery Association or charity of choice. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Alberta Lee Longworth, age 94 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Butler Center in Butler, Missouri. She was born March 25, 1926 to Albert Freeman and Carrie A. Towers Stanfill in Butler.

Lee is survived by one daughter, Helen Louise “Lou” Whittier and husband Gary of Kansas City Missouri; two sons, John Longworth and wife Joan of Butler, Missouri and Rex Longworth and wife Glenda of Passaic, Missouri; and 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Longworth; two brothers, Walton Stanfill and Walter Stanfill; and two sisters, Fay Bagby and infant sister, Fern Stanfill.

Due to Covid, the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel respectfully asks that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Obituary - Angela Dawn Splitter Yow

Angela Dawn Splitter Yow, age 42, of Oronogo, Missouri, passed away peacefully with her big brother and husband holding her hands on February 17th, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Angela was born on May 29th, 1978, in Nevada, MO., to Leslie Splitter and Linda (Parker) Hagins. Angela was married to Mike Yow for 20 years. Angela was a believer in God and was baptized by Brother Dale Keel at Liberty Baptist Church in Everton, MO. Angela worked at NHC and enjoyed interacting with the residents there. She was previously a manager at Lilly’s Floral where she made beautiful flower arrangements which was her true talent. She attended school in Lamar until her senior year when she moved to Carthage, MO. She always dreamed of being a veterinarian or a marine biologist.

Angela will be remembered for her cute giggly laugh and her sweet personality. Angela was a loving wife and mother, caring daughter, and a wonderful grandma. Angela enjoyed taking photos and watching movies with her family. Angela had a special loving bond with her mother Linda and enjoyed spending time with her. Angela enjoyed crafts, drawings, history and just being in the presence of her kids and grandkids.

Angela is survived by her mother, Linda Hagins, father, Leslie (Jackie) Splitter, husband, Mike Yow, children; Calab Splitter Yow (22), Savannah Yow (19), Sophia Yow (14), and Seanna Yow (13), grandkids; Braelyn, Hudson and Aubree, one sister, Cynthia Bryan of Springfield, two brothers; Leland (Dena) Splitter, Nevada and Anthony (Kim) Splitter, Joplin, two step-sisters; Mary Reinholtz, Lamar, and Jodi (David) Delana, Warrensburg, and a step-brother, Mike Hagins, Lathrop, her mother-in-law, Donna Meadows, a brother-in-law, Adam Huffman and sister-in-law, Melissa (Bryon) West along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Angela was preceded in death by her stepfather Larry Hagins, who held a special place in her heart. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Margit Parker and grandparents, August and Evelyn Splitter, her aunt Mary Splitter and uncles, Paul Parker, Gene Parker, and Rick Bentlage.

A formal burial will be held at Greenfield Cemetery in Jerico Springs, MO., later this spring.

Boot Block for the Wayne Hunt Family

A boot block will take place on Saturday 3/6/21 at several locations throughout Bates County for the family of Wayne Hunt.

This family can use all the help the can get.

View more about Wayne's Journey below:

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Obituary - Kelly Radford

Kelly Radford, 32, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021 at the Lee's Summit Medical Center. 

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Benson Convention Center, 1008 East Sedalia Avenue, Clinton, Mo. 

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., just prior to the service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

Obituary - Charles “Charlie” Bayard, Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Bayard, Jr., 72, of Clinton, Missouri passed away early Saturday morning, February 27, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.

He was born February 4, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Charles Bayard, Sr., and Lacona Jane (Hatcher) Bayard. He married Alpha Irene Feldman, and together they were blessed with a son and daughter. Charlie was employed as a mechanic for many years, then worked for and managed the NAPA store, and finally worked at Tracker Marine. He honorably served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Clinton Eagles Aerie #3667 and the Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 1894, both in Clinton. Charlie enjoyed restoring old cars. Surviving are one son, Charles F. “Chuck” Bayard and his wife Kari, Drexel, Mo.; one daughter, Sonya L. Lasater and her husband Andy, Murray, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Kyle Bayard, Alyssa Bayard, Dylan Bayard, Cason Lasater and his wife Mikaleigh, McKayla Lasater and Zachary Lasater; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Ted Bayard, Peoria, Ill.; and two sisters, Susie Force and her husband Floyd, Pekin, Ill., and Beth J. Bayard-Cisneros, Pekin, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Sandra Belden. Memorial Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Eagles Lodge 3667, 723 North 3rd Street, Clinton, Mo. Military services will be at the Lodge under the direction of the Clinton Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 1894. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.