New! in the BCMH Pharmacy

New! in the BCMH Pharmacy, a remodel and addition to the "clean room". Completed in 2020, the remodel allows the hospital to continue providing treatments for cancer patients, a valuable service for our community that allows a patient to receive chemotherapy and other infusion treatments close to home.

The project included the construction of a new, negative-pressure room as well as a remodel of the pharmacy’s clean room. 

This provided the appropriate separation of storing and processing hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, ensuring the safety of our patients and staff.

Updated Obituary - Lowell Dain Kindall

Lowell Dain Kindall, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO.

Lowell was born July 19, 1932 in Fordland, MO, a son of Alvis and Corda (Tella) Kindall. He grew up in Fordland and was a 1950 graduate of Fordland High School. Lowell worked for Boeing Airlines in Wichita, KS for a short time after high school and before joining the Army.

He was united in marriage to Frances L. Armstrong on July 21, 1953. After Lowell was discharged from the Army, they made their home in the Kansas City area. They moved to Harrisonville in 2012. Lowell was a Security Guard in Kansas City, MO for Bendix/Allied Signal for 33 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Lee’s Summit Christian Church in Lee’s Summit, MO.

Lowell was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Frances, his parents, and two brothers, Charles Denzel Kindall and Dale Kindall. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Stoterau, Harrisonville, MO; son Mike Kindall and wife Jan, Greenwood, MO; a daughter, Janice Carter and husband Terry, Kansas City, Mo; and daughter Pamela Linquist and husband Mike, Lee’s Summit, MO, ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Semi truck rollover accident in Bates County

On April 13th the Butler Fire Department along with Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident on I-49 around mile marker 127 south of Butler.

The driver refused medical treatment at the scene and crews spend several hours cleaning up the mess. 

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office seeking public assistance

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The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is looking for identifying the individual pictured here, in regards to a Burglary.

Please contact us at 417-646-2565, or email us at tips@scsomo.org. Thank you!

Obituary - Ashley Miranda Neal

Ashley Miranda Neal, age 31, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away at her residence on April 4, 2021.

Ashley was born to Mitchell Mertz and Catherine “Elliott” Mertz, in Warrensburg, MO, on January 4, 1990.

Ashley graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Ashley is survived by her mother Cathy Mertz; daughter Aspen Neal; sister Cassie Wilcox; grandmother Pat Elliott; and many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Mitchell Mertz; grandfather Carl Elliott; and aunt Karen Elliott.

Ashley’s love for everyone who ever met her will forever be remembered. Her love for all things, especially anything outdoors was incredible. 

She knew the name of every tree, plant, mushroom and bird from Missouri. She passed that love to her beautiful daughter, the love of her life, whom she named according to her passion: Aspen. She was an amazing mother with so many wonderful talents that she has instilled on to her sweet baby. 

Her smile could brighten up any room and she had a heart of gold. It is often difficult to see the good in this world, but Ashley was it. May she Rest In Peace, and know all the love that everyone has for her, and she for them.

The family asked that memorial donations be made to Consalus Funeral Home for a scholarship to be established for Aspen.

Obituary - Earnest Allen "Ernie" Rea

Earnest Allen "Ernie" Rea age 92 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Monday, April 12, 2021 at Holden Manor Care Center, Holden, Missouri.

Ernie is survived by his son, Gary A. Rea and his wife Carol of Garden City, Missouri; a daughter, Vickie Mellott and her husband Richard of Peabody, Kansas; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

The Family will receive friends Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m at the funeral home.

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

BCMH: Heart saver CPR/AED Class

An American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED class will be offered at Bates County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Location: BCMH Training Center
Cost: $25.

Deadline to Register: May 1, 2021. Class size is limited. Please call 660-200-7007 to register.

https://www.facebook.com/events/805601353390706/

Obituary - Jacqueline J. Gatton

Jacqueline J. Gatton, age 81, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will resume on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside committal will be held following services at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jackie was born in Rock Island, Illinois on May 27, 1939 to Leonard “Red” K. Bealer and Zana L. (Cook) Bealer. She was one of nine children growing up. After graduating high school Jackie was joined in marriage with her late husband Howard on November 30, 1957. Together they were blessed with five daughters and shared over fifty-six happy years together. Jackie was a woman of Christian faith and devoted her life to being a mother, not only to her own children but to others as well. In life she loved crocheting, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Jackie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard J. Gatton; parents, Leonard and Zana Bealer; three brothers, Pat, Tom and Jack Bealer; and son in law, Joseph Short.

She leaves behind her five loving daughters, Teresa Gatton, Linda Meier (Kyle), Joyce Short, June Babb (Robert), and Charlotte Long (Coby); three brothers, Bill Bealer, Kenny Bealer (Anne), and Dick Bealer; two sisters, Sharon Hentzen (Tom) and Sally Strom (Randy); eleven grandchildren, Somer Dokolas (Pete), Jordan Umphress (Adriane), Casey Meier, Bethany Wyles (Andrew), Spencer Babb, Blake Babb, Caroline Cairns (David), Candace Dealy, Roxanne Evans, Carly Long, and Jakoby Long; and fifteen great grandchildren with one on the way.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jackie’s name to the Veteran’s Community Project online at www.veteranscommunityproject.org/donate or by mail to 8900 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278