Obituary - Galen T. Gazaway

Galen T. Gazaway, 77, El Dorado Springs, MO passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Community Springs Nursing Home in El Dorado Springs.

Additional family and service information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home at a later time.

Vernon County man wanted for his mother’s murder found dead in Arkansas

The body of Aaron Goodwin was located early this week in a wooded area outside of Hot Springs, Arkansas nearly five months after being named the sole suspect in a homicide case. Goodwin was wanted by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for Abandonment of a Corpse and was the suspect in the murder of his mother, Connie Goodwin, who was found in her home on October 28, 2020. 

According to Officials with the Sheriff’s Office, the body had been decapitated and the head was located in the back of a truck in Hot Springs, Arkansas later in the day. 

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Crime and Drug Control during the investigation. 

The body was located by a citizen and reported to law enforcement.
According to the press release, information was developed early on, leading investigators to believe that Aaron may have committed suicide in a wooded area, but the investigation was still treated like a suspect at large. 

“Because his body had not been found, we continued to follow up on leads from Kansas and Missouri and requested the assistance of a federal agency in searching for him” said Mosher. Investigators are still trying to piece together what may have caused Aaron to commit such a crime.

Have you seen this missing man?

Seth Hammett, 23, went missing from Springfield, Missouri, on January 25, 2021. He was seen at 1345 South Cedarbrook Avenue, in Springfield.

He is originally from Rich Hill, Missouri.

Seth has a slight scar on the bridge of his nose. His nose and ears are pierced.

If you have information, please contact Springfield Police Department at 417.864.1810, or Missouri State Highway Patrol's Missing Persons Unit at 800.877.3452, or 911

Public Service Announcement from Countywide Disposal

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there was a delay in one of the trash routes today. The owner is very dedicated and is currently on a trash truck tonight picking up the rest of the trash on this route.

If you have already pulled your tip cart in, please set it out by the curb tomorrow morning and we would be happy to swing by and pick it up.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please give us a call at (660)679-0717 for any questions/concerns. We’d be happy to help!

Sincerely,

Lee and Emily McLain

Clinton Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Derek B. Roberts, 41, of Clinton, Missouri, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, for possession of child pornography. 

The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit, the Missouri Digital Forensic Center, and the Clinton Police Department.

On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, investigators attempted to contact Roberts at his residence in Clinton, Missouri, regarding an ongoing investigation. Later that day investigators contacted Roberts on East 14th Street, in Sedalia, Missouri. During their contact with Roberts, child pornography was located on his cellular telephone. Roberts was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail.

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Roberts with three counts of possession of child pornography. Roberts remains in custody at the Pettis County Jail with a bond of $50,000. The Clinton Police Department assisted the Patrol with the investigation.

The Division of Drug and Crime Control encourages Internet users to promptly report to the Patrol or local law enforcement anyone who attempts to engage in unwanted, inappropriate, or sexualized
communications with children. The Digital Forensics Investigative Unit is partially funded by the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 

The Missouri Digital Forensic Center is a joint effort of the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri Department of Social Services, and the Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Program, and is coordinated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperDDCC

Obituary - Phillip Marvin Maynard

Phillip Marvin Maynard, age 73, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 310 Johnston Pkwy, Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow the funeral service at Raymore Cemetery in Raymore, Missouri.

Phillip was born in Logan, West Virginia on September 4, 1947 to Marvin James Maynard and Edna Mae (Puckett) Maynard. After high school Phillip served his country in the United States Air Force from August 3, 1966 to October 15, 1998. In the summer of 1974 Phillip was joined in marriage with his wife Sherry (Scrivner) on June 8th. Together they were blessed with three sons, Michael, Brett, and Bryan. As a man of Christian faith, Phillip was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Raymore. He was a member of the American Legion Belton, Post #488, the Air Force Sgt. Association, the Air Force Association, and the Disabled American Veterans. In life he loved all kinds of cars, and loved most his children, grandchildren, and family.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Edna Maynard.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sherry J. Maynard; three sons, Michael J. Maynard (Dena), Brett A Maynard (Jennifer), and Bryan A. Maynard (Jillian); sister, B. Gayle Van Matre (Mike); and seven grandchildren, Jaquelynne, Jocelyn, John, Reagan, Blake, Brady, and Kaitlyn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Disabled American Veterans online at www.dav.org

Obituary - Shirley Lee Bass

Shirley Lee Bass, 81, Nevada, MO passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Shirley was born November 10, 1939 in Vernon County, MO to Roy Lee and Dortha (Pope) Ramsey who proceeded her in death. She was one of five children.

Shirley served in the United States Navy in her early life and worked at The Nevada State Hospital in her adult life

Shirley is survived her daughter, Denise Payne; two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters; a brother Richard Ramsey, and two sisters Nancy Sanders and Sharon Lamb. She was preceded in death by her sister Barbara.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Moore Cemetery in Nevada.



*** Those in attendance will be asked to maintain social distancing and are asked to wear face masks to protect themselves and others.

BCMH Employee of the month for March 2021

Nicholas Head is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for March, 2021. Nick began his employment in the Information Systems Department in March, 2018. 

Nick works as a help desk technician, assisting staff throughout the hospital and clinics. Nick will trouble-shoot problems that arise with computers and other technology used in the organization. 

Recently, Nick has been instrumental in training staff on new processes, as well as the implementation of the hospital’s new central registration project. Nick is always available when needed, with an outstanding response time to solve issues. 

Nick is always pleasant and respectful to staff. BCMH is proud to honor Nick with this recognition.