Condolences

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the Hickory County Sheriff’s Office and the family of Nathaniel Mueller, whom passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021. Services today were held in remembrance and honor of his service.

Nathaniel had served in the U.S. Army from 2004 to 2007, and was currently serving as an investigator for the Hickory County Sheriff's Office.

Obituary - Alice Lucille Hildebrand

Alice Lucille Hildebrand age 69 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, March 19, 2021 at her home surrounded with family and love.

Alice is survived by her husband Jon Hildebrand of the home; a son, Levi Horseman and his wife Jackie of Lee's Summit, Missouri; a daughter, Melissa (Missy) Campbell and her husband Tom of Warrensburg, Missouri; ten grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Harrisonville Community Church, Harrisonville, Missouri at 10:00 a.m.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Mo 64701.

A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Obituary - Aaron Enoch Goodwin

Aaron Enoch Goodwin, 39, Deerfield, MO, passed away in Hot Springs, AR. Aaron was born on May 31, 1982 in Big Lake, MN to Johnnie Albert and Connie JoAnn (Wood) Goodwin.

Aaron moved with his family from Minnesota to Deerfield in 1991. He grew up in the Deerfield area and graduated from Ft. Scott High School Class of 2001. He was a brick mason and also worked as a press operator for Liberty Label in Ft. Scott, KS for a number of years. Aaron enjoyed disc golf, camping with family and friends and fishing.

Survivors include his father, Johnnie, Deerfield; siblings, Tosha Ann Potts (David), Wichita, KS, Keilah Ruth Forgey (Terry), Deerfield, Joshua Wayne Goodwin, Ft. Scott, Ashley Dawn Gronewaller (Jeff), Guthrie, OK, and Elizabeth Ann Todd (Saul), Ft. Drum, NY; Marguerite Ann Goodwin, grandmother; aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, friends and acquaintances. He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Private committal will follow in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, MO.

Obituary - Virginia L. Argabright

Virginia L. Argabright, 91, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00am Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. 

The family will receive friends Friday, 10:00-11:00am at the funeral home in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.

Contributions may be made to the Archie United Methodist Church, Archie, MO. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Warning: Full schedule ahead!

Bates County Museum 2021 Events – Save the Dates!!!

I had hoped to have a full newsletter completed and mailed but the polar vortex blast of frigid weather has changed my plans.  Let me first say that our grand old Museum building withstood the weather in fine fashion and I’m thankful for that!

Below is a partial list of important events and dates that you need to SAVE on your calendars.  More will follow when I get a proper newsletter completed and sent.  Thank you to everyone who has renewed dues and to those new members, we say Welcome!  Thank you for your understanding and giving me a bit of ‘wiggle room’! Plan C is going full steam ahead. 
2021 is off to a memorable start and I hope to see you at these upcoming events! 
~Peggy Buhr, Museum Director Bates County Museum, 802 Elks Dr., Butler – 660-679-0134~

          Museum Events will practice Socially Distanced Seating.  Masks are Optional.

March 6, 2021 – Sat. 10:30 am – SHOW & TELL Gatheringand Society’s Annual Meeting and Election.  You are invited to bring interesting items and share their story.  Beloved heirlooms, vintage toys, tools, gadgets, and more.  Coffee & Water served.  

March 21, 2021 – Sun. 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery – The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Westport Camp # 64, are conducting a rededication ceremony for Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Freeman Davis, Captain, 80th Ohio Infantry.  Kevin Miller (SUVCW) has coordinated the ceremony and I have been asked to speak about Mr. Davis’ life in Butler.  The public is invited.

THIS & THAT SALE - DONATIONS requested!  No clothing or exercise equipment.  
Members:  We need VOLUNTEERS to help set-up, during the sale, and clean-up.  Call Me!
Society Members Only Sneak Peek – Wed. April 7th   12 noon – 6:00 pm!!!  

April 8, 9, 10, 2021 – This & That Sale open to the public. Thu-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. 
Sat. 9:00 am – 12:00 noon.  This has become our biggest fundraiser for the Museum so spread the word, donate items for sale, volunteer if you can, and COME SHOP!!!

April 27, 28, 29, 2021 – Missouri’s Bicentennial Quilt will be on display at the Museum in Robertson Hall.  We are honored to be a chosen site and invite everyone to come view the quilt.  Tue April 27 and Thu April 29 the Quilt can be viewed from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  Wed, April 28th the hours are 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Bates County is represented on the quilt that has blocks from each county in the State.  Don’t miss the opportunity to see this unique commemoration.

SAVE THE DATE:  Tuesday, August 10, 2021 – Partnering with the Missouri 2021 Committee, the Museum will host an Ice Cream Social on the front lawn.  SAVE THE DATE!!! 

That’s it for now friends!  Be well & Stay safe.     ~Peggy~

Reminder: Historical recognition in Butler this weekend

The public is invited to the Medal of Honor Commemoration for Sergeant Freeman Davis, U.S. Army at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler this Sunday at 2 pm.

There will be many dressed in period uniform along with participation from the Missouri National Guard. Climax of the ceremony will include the presentation of a flag and commemorative display case to the Bates County Museum which will be proudly added to the museum’s Civil War collection. 

Sergeant Freeman Davis (February 28, 1842 – February 23, 1899) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Missionary Ridge in Tennessee on 25 November 1863. 

HPD: Jeremiah Jacobs promoted to the rank of Sergeant

Please help the Harrisonville Police Department in congratulating Jeremiah Jacobs radio number 242 who has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. 

Sergeant Jacobs will begin his new duties with the department Monday March 22, 2021 by supervising one of our night shifts. 

We hope you will join us in congratulating Sergeant Jacobs and wishing him good luck in his new role.

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