Road Closure on Highway M April 5, 2021 Thru July 26, 2021

On April 5th we are scheduled to start construction on Job # J7S3261, Contract # 210122-G05 Bridge Rehabilitation over Truman Reservoir (Osage River) 2.4 Miles South of Rte. B West of Rockville, MO. This work will consist of Bridge Deck Replacement. Hwy M will be closed thru July 26, 2021.

We are requesting cooperation and coordination in case of any emergency with your organization, and if you have any questions or concerns please call our office at (573) 796-8101.

Ryan Porter
Lehman Construction LLC

Updated Obituary - Maxine A Flanner

Maxine A. Flanner, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Maxine was born May 29, 1932 in Port Angeles, Washington, one of two children of William Robert “Tex” and Julia Frances (Radford) Allen. She graduated from West Seattle High School in 1950. Maxine was united in marriage to Walter James Flanner in a small wedding in National City, California on December 18, 1954. They made their home on Kansas City’s west side until 1970 when they moved with their five children to a country home outside of Harrisonville.

Maxine worked as a secretary for the U. S. Marine corps in Kansas City, Missouri until her retirement in 1992. After her retirement, she enjoyed dancing, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and her beloved little dog, Carmen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Walter on January 5, 2002, and her son, Timothy Flanner on March 23, 2014. Maxine is survived by four children, Maureen Flanner, Harrisonville, MO, Dan Flanner, Independence, MO, Molly Fordyce, Harrisonville, and Patrick Flanner (Jeannette), Harrisonville; one sister, Marjorie Roseblock, Harrisonville; grandchildren, Kelly and John Powell, Joseph Flanner, Ian, Erin and Jacob Fordyce, and Meghan, Dylan and Colin Flanner. Granny Max also leaves behind 12 great-grandchildren, Keaton, Sophie, Georgia, Samuel, Bradley, Blake, Jackson, Greyson, Archer, Oliver, Willow, and Brigham.

Thank you for 35 years of service Pam!

Bates County Health Center would like to thank Pam Hedger for her dedication and service on the BCHC board for the past 35 years. 

Since 1986, Pam has dedicated a wealth of knowledge, support & many hours of unpaid time to BCHC as well as the citizens of Bates County.

From all of us here at BCHC, we would like to extend our appreciation to Pam for her years of dedicated board service.

House a total loss in Butler

On Wednesday, March 24 at 09:49 a.m. the Butler Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on the 300 block of south High street for a report of a structure fire. 

Upon arrival heavy fire was found throughout the structure. Fire was placed under control at 10:38 a.m. with heavy fire damage throughout the structure.

Cause of the fire is under investigation. Units were released from the scene at 11:58 a.m.

Assistance was given by Butler Police, Adrian Fire Department and Bates County EMS. All occupants were out of the residence upon arrival. There were no injuries.

Courtesy of Butler Fire Department 

Archie athletes received 2020 Missouri Academic All State Volleyball Team award

The following Archie athletes received a 2020 Missouri Academic All State Volleyball Team award: Emily Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Peyton Anderson(front). Aubree Smith, Keara Mattingley, Emma McIntire, Chesnie Baker (back). Congratulations!

Freeman woman arrested on warrants

On 3/24/21 around 8:37pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 29 year old Samantha L. Horton of Freeman, Missouri.

Samantha L. Horton was arrested for 1.) Felony Bates County Sheriffs Office Warrant- Failure to appear in court(X2) 2.) No valid drivers license.

She was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and is currently listed as bondable.

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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.

Wasteland set to rock the Alley Tavern In Butler

Obituary - Christopher Paul Osborn

Christopher Paul Osborn was born June 26, 1991. He passed away March 15, 2021, at his home at the age of 29 ¾ years. To his paintball friends, he was better known as “Ducky”. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed by his friends from paintball, Wasted Youth Car Club and by his co-workers from Wal-Mart and McDonalds, and by his many other family and friends. 

Chris donated his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center for research purposes as he died from a rare form of sarcoma known as ASPS. He touched many lives, was a hard worker, an avid environmentalist, a paintball ambassador and an avid reader. Chris loved to restore old tractors, raise bunnies, rescue turtles and take care of his mom and dad.

Survivors include his parents, Paul Osborn and Elaine Gray Osborn. He is also survived by his three sisters, Dyalah Gadberry (James), Amelia Black (Stephen) and Meghan Ford (Davey) and a brother, Franklin Osborn (Erin) and six nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Aiden.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Care to Share, Integrity Hospice or the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.