Monday, May 10, 2021

Obituary - David Matthew Zellmer

Funeral services for David M. Zellmer of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation prior to services from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment in Mulberry Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to an Education Fund for Matt's Children. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

David Matthew “Matt” Zellmer, age 45 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home in Butler. He was born October 19, 1975 to David Ira and Elaine Nelson Zellmer in Butler, Missouri.

Matt is survived by his parents, David and Elaine Zellmer of Amsterdam, Missouri; two children–daughter, Lindsey Zellmer and son, David Zellmer both of Quincy, Illinois; and one sister, April Reno and husband Kyle of Fairgrove, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.



Bates County COVID-19 Updates

Bates County COVID-19 Updates
May 10, 2021
Positive Cases Reported: 1,435
Active & On Isolation: 13
Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 36
Total Negative Tests Reported: 16,376 as of 5/9/21




Osage Valley Electric Cooperative outage news:

We currently have an outage affecting members in the Freeman, Lake Annette and southern Peculiar areas. Crews are working on the issue and will restore power as quickly as possible.


Obituary - Rickey Allen Stubbs

Rickey Allen Stubbs
8/25/1955 - 5/9/2021

Cremation. We will be gathering to share our favorite memories, our stories, to laugh and remember a wonderful man who is greatly missed, on Thursday May 13, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville MO.

Inurnment will take place Memorial Day weekend at the Stubbs Cemetery in West Plains, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.



2021 State Fair Grandstand Concert Announcements



Concerts are back! We are excited to announce the first four concerts for the 2021 State Fair Grandstand presented by CFM Insurance!!

🎤THURSDAY, AUG 12 – Trace Adkins with comedian Dusty Slay
🎤FRIDAY, AUG 13 - Russell Dickerson with Cassadee Pope
🎤SATURDAY, AUG 14 – Boyz II Men with KAZUAL
🎤TUESDAY, AUG 17 – Tyler Farr and Tenille Townes

More information, including ticket pricing for each of the shows, can be found on the Fair’s website, https://bit.ly/3uEKDjy.

Tickets will go on sale to the public starting June 29. Sign up to be a Fair Fan on the website to receive early announcements, including presale concert ticket opportunities.

Stay tuned! The final four nights of concerts in the State Fair Grandstand presented by CFM Insurance are still to be announced.


Vernon County EMS warns of collection call scam!

We have been notified of a customer receiving a “collection call” demanding payment for a past due bill.

We want to alert our patients that our billing company does NOT call for payment, and if you receive a call like this, please notify us, and DO NOT make ANY payment over the phone for this.

Courtesy of Vernon County EMS Facebook Page


Obituary - Nadine V. Cavanaugh

Nadine V. Cavanaugh, age 98, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

There will be no services as per the request of Nadine. An inurnment will be held in Burlingame Community Cemetery in Burlingame, Kansas.

Nadine was born in Carbondale, Kansas on September 28, 1922 to William C. Jungmann and Minnie M. (Graham) Jungmann. After graduating high school Nadine continued her education briefly. Nadine worked for twenty seven years as a Contractor Administrator at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base before retiring. Nadine served her community by being a member of the Mt. Pleasant Fire District Board as well as working with the Cass County Well Baby Clinic. Nadine was a member of the Eastern Star.

Nadine was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hubert J. Cavanaugh; parents, William and Minnie Jungmann; and eight siblings, Robert White, Eugene Jungmann, Mary K. Green, Vera Waltmire, William Jungmann, James Jungmann, and Charles Jungmann.

She is survived by three sons, Robert J. Porter (Dianne), Edward J. Porter; and Larry D. Porter; daughter, Patricia A. Porter; loving friend, Mary Ann Borchert; six grandchildren, Charmel Kapoor (Vishal), Marty Ann Peterson, James Porter, Colton Porter, Samuel Pedretti (Chansley), and Keela McCleneghan (Mark); eight great grandchildren, Zac Reasoner (Jasmine), Nathaniel Julseth, Denton Julseth, Ankita Kapoor, Dalton Thomas (Quincey), Dakota Thomas, Koa Pedretti, and Neal Pedretti; and three great-great grandchildren, Kyler Reasoner, Kaylee Reasoner, and Avery Julseth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Osage County Historical Society, 631 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, Kansas 66451.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278


Anyone lose some keys?

Found over the weekend near the Maris de Cygne River south of Virginia a lost set of keys!

We would love to get them back to you, If you lost these keys please contact Sharon at 660-424-4241.

There is a Yellow car dealer tag on the key ring that say 2012 Chevrolet white.






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