Bates County COVID-19 Updates
April 19, 2021
Positive Cases Reported: 1,404
Active & On Isolation: 5
Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 36
Total Negative Tests Reported: 15,201 as of 4/18/21
Monday, April 19, 2021
Brick Street Bash Cornhole Tournament Registration
Cornhole Tournament Registration
Please note that we only have 32 teams, and they are first come first serve. Your teams spot secured once you have paid and turned in your registration form. If you need a downloadable registration form, send a message on here or to the email below.
Obituary - Vera Kay (Jennings) O'Bannon
Kay was born on August 13th , 1950 to William Bryan Jennings and Vera Laverne (Montgomery) Jennings in Clinton, Missouri. She enjoyed doing crafts with her daughter, making aprons, potato bags and wreaths. Kay made 1000’s of masks for the pandemic. She also enjoyed playing the slots at the boats, collecting frogs and gnomes.
Kay (a twin) was one of seven children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Conny Sue (Jennings) Jenkins, three brothers; Lonnie Francis Jennings, Jimmy Lee Jennings, Billy Vern Jennings, a Great-grandson Trenton Raye O’Bannon, and James A. Smart, her companion of 40 years.
She is survived by her daughter Rhonda Sue O’Bannon of Centerville, Kansas and her son Rodney L. (Ann) O’Bannon of Shawnee Mound, Missouri, twin brother Bryan Ray (Linda) Jennings of Knob Noster, Missouri, one sister Beverly Maurin (Jennings) Bowers of Clinton, Missouri.
One Grandchild; Clark Shelton (Stephanie) O’Bannon, three Great-grandchildren; Tristan Cole O’Bannon, Virgil Monroem O’Bannon, Cashus Earl O’Bannon, her Aunt Maurine June (Montgomery) Dehn and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Vera's wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, April 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. with Margie Briggs speaking at 5:30p.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Grant Cemetery Fund in Creighton, Missouri and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Bates County Republicans Meeting
Bates County Republicans will meet 6:00pm Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at the Bates County Museum. All are welcome! Join us for another great night of programs and discussion!
Lamar man charged in 16 month old childs death
An ambulance took the child to Cox Barton County Hospital where they pronounced the child as deceased.
The Lamar Police Department investigated and sent the case to the Barton County Prosecutor.
The prosecutor’s office filed the following formal charges against 31-year-old Jeremy R. Vanmeter: First Degree Endangerment of a child resulting in death and Abuse or Neglect of a child resulting in death.
Henry County Route F CLOSED West of Deepwater April 26-30 for Pipe Work
Where: Henry County Route F at the intersection with Missouri Route 52 west of Deepwater
When: ‘Round the clock from 7 a.m., Monday, April 26 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 30
What: Route F CLOSED to allow MoDOT crews to replace a deteriorating drainpipe underneath the road
Traffic Impacts:
All Route F lanes CLOSED where crews are working
Drivers will have access to driveways at either end of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone
No signed detour:
Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the work zone
Drivers should find alternate route
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
Drivers should find alternate route
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
MDC says hunters could see more young turkey's this spring season
Get more information on hunting prospects and turkey hunting regulations at
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