Bates County COVID-19 Updates July 30, 2021

Bates County COVID-19 Updates

July 30, 2021

Positive Cases Reported: 1,647

Active & On Isolation: 78

Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 39

Total Negative Tests Reported: 18,928 as of 7/29/21

Courtesy of Jody Welston

Bates County Health Center

501 N. Orange/PO Box 178

Butler, MO 64730

660-679-6108

Obituary - Scott Shearer

Scott Shearer, 47 of Butler, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his home in Butler. Cremation with a visitation to be held from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

A memorial service will follow at 3:00 pm Saturday, also at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Scott Kory Arthur Shearer was born July 22, 1974 in Glendale, Arizona to Gene and Coleen Derenburger Shearer. He spent the first part of his childhood in Phoenix, Arizona, until the family moved to Amoret, Missouri where he graduated from Miami High School in 1992. In 1998 Scott was united in marriage to Bridget Popplewell and to this union two children were born, Mariah R. Shearer and Gage Kory Shearer. Later, Scott would be united in marriage to Jeanette Cacias, and to this union two children were born, Sianna and Greyson Shearer. Scott worked for Church & Dwight for 11 years.

He was proud of his advancements and achievements he made during his career with the company. Beginning first as a temp employee and working his way up to full time. In 2016 Scott earned his Associates Degree in Business from Metropolitan Community College, this also helped to advance his career.

Scott was a very family oriented man, he enjoyed his kids and grandkids. His favorite times were those spent in the backyard grilling with family.

Scott was preceded in death by his father Gene Arthur Shearer, Jr., by his brother Gene Arthur, III, and by his paternal and maternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Shearer, daughter Mariah Shearer and significant other Maximilian Haas and their children Sylvia and Sophia Haas, by his son Gage Shearer and wife Lacy and their children Kimbry Ella and Easton Shearer, by his daughter Sianna Shearer, and his son Greyson Shearer, along with step-sons Jacob and Joshua Smith.

Scott is also survived by his mother Coleen Shearer-Smith, brother Paul Shearer, nephews Shay Wilson, Peyton Shearer, and Cameron Cantor. He also leaves behind many other nieces, nephews, and extended family members that he held dear.

The Museum Minute: More bad luck for Mrs. Brown

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of August 4th

1825 Frederick Bates (whom Bates County was named), Mo’s 2nd Governor, dies in the 10th month of his term, at his 1,000 acre estate in St. Louis County. His only act was to veto a bill that would prevent dueling in Mo.

1869 Lewis Dixon, a farmer South of Butler, reports an astounding yield of oats of 66 ⅔ bushels per acre.

1882 Mrs. Brown, in the Northwest corner of Bates Co, who lost all her crops in the recent storm, today had her house burn to the ground and all her belongings with it.

1883 The Bates Co Record Newspaper responds to the Hume News ‘poke’ at Butler “If the Hume News spent as much time in the interest of Hume as it has recently spent trying to get a bonus to move its operation to Walnut, it’d be better  thought of by it’s readers”.

1895 A rare sandstorm damages buildings in Rich Hill.

1944 The Amsterdam Community Club holds the annual picnic at Old Vinton, northeast of Amsterdam, with swimming and an excellent picnic lunch.

1946 The Bates County Farm Bureau has sprayed the towns of Butler, Rich Hill and Adrian with DDT. Butler took 800 gallons, while the other two took 400 gallons respectively.

1959 Jack Sivils opens a new sales pavilion on U.S. 71, across from Stephens Liquor Store. Dr. D.R. Hany, DVM, is the owner, Jim Nisely the clerk, & Oscar Baker the auctioneer, Butler.

1990 Josh Rogers and Deanna Dale are the Prince and Princess of the 48th annual Hume Fair.

2000 The Butler Area Chamber of Commerce makes master pancake maker Freeman Stanfill of rural Amoret, an honorary member. He has flipped pancakes all over the county for many worthwhile causes.

A quick snip and it's official...

The Butler Chamber of Commerce welcomed Revive Salon and Spa located at 309 N. Orange St. with a ribbon this week. Left to right: chamber member Kim Jacobs, chamber Executive Director Barbara Lawrence, member Gayle Alexander, Adaline Underwood, owner Dannette Underwood, Krista Bollweg, Barbara Brooks, chamber member Cheyenne Burton (behind), MaryBeth Jennings, Mary Markham and Denise Steuck.

Happy Retirement Renn!

Today we said goodbye and good luck to Renn. He is retiring after 30 years with Walmart.

We wish nothing but the best- and a lot of well earned relaxation for him.

Thanks, Renn, for 30 years of excellent service! - Courtesy of Butler Walmart

Obituary - Gloria “Joyce” Thompson

Gloria “Joyce” Thompson was born November 10, 1934, in Rusk County, Texas, the daughter of Violet Ella (Allen) Murphy and Elmer Leo Murphy. Joyce married Curtis Thompson on December 22, 1950, in Weatherford, Tx. They were married 68 years at the time of his passing in 2019.

She retired in 2001 as Postmaster for the Edwards, Mo., post office. After retirement, Joyce and Curtis enjoyed traveling all over the United States in the RV. They would often join their best friends, Colleen and Allen Pankratz, traveling the southern states together, enjoying beaches, collecting shells and playing games. After several years, Joyce and Curtis settled in Clinton, Missouri to be close to their children. Joyce took up jewelry making and loved shopping for beads and making beautiful pieces to sell. Her favorite color was sparkle and she loved all things sparkly. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Curtis Thompson; one daughter, Marcella Anne Thompson; parents, Elmer and Violet Murphy; 3 brothers, Maurice Murphy, Norman Murphy and Jack Murphy. Surviving Joyce are her children, Cindy Mills (Jon), Jennifer Brown, Claude Thompson (Lisa), and Anne Thompson (Jeffrey); eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the age of 86, Joyce entered into the arms of Jesus with her daughters Annie and Jenny by her side. Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Obituary - Juanita Ruth Baggerly

Juanita Ruth Baggerly, age 97, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Juanita was born in Dana, Illinois on May 2, 1924 to Lewis Tucker and Ruth M. (Durban) Tucker. Juanita was a woman of strong Baptist faith throughout her life. She was joined in marriage with her late husband Harold Lester Baggerly in Ottawa, Illinois, on September 25, 1944, and together they were blessed with one son. Having many brothers and sisters of her own, family was such an important part of Juanita’s life, and she loved being a Grandma. For many years, Juanita and Harold were members of and faithfully attended services at the First Baptist Church of Raymore (now Faith Baptist Church). Each, having their own bible, Juanita had read hers from cover to cover multiple times. In life Juanita also enjoyed reading, gardening, and fishing (often out-catching all who were with her). But most of all, she loved to cook for others and often said she would have loved to have been a chef.

Juanita was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Baggerly; parents, Lewis and Ruth Tucker; three brothers, Louis Eugene Tucker, Wayne Tucker, and David Tucker, sister, Lois Reynolds; and two brothers in law, Merle Hayes and Orris Reynolds.

She is survived by her son, Louis Gene Baggerly and daughter-in-law, Teresa; sister, Marilyn Hayes; four grandchildren, Shawna Baggerly (Brandon), Tonya Carter (Brian), Louis Tucker Baggerly (Haley), and Nathaniel Gene Baggerly; and eleven great grandchildren.

Juanita was always smiling and was a source of joy for those lucky enough to have known her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or Faith Baptist Church (414 S Franklin ST, Raymore, MO 64083).

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Boil Water Advisory lifted for the city of Butler

The City of Butler has lifted the precautionary boil advisory. You may resume using water like normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.