Obituary - Elfriede Helena Sparks

Elfriede Sparks, age 84, passed away on Thursday September 2,2021 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. 

Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the service. Burial to follow in Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun, Missouri.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E.) 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.

One injured in rollover accident near Butler

On September 4th around 4:22 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Butler Fire Department and Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident in the southbound lanes of I-49 just south of TT Highway north of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2020 Toyota driven by 28 year old Bridgette C. Castaneda of Belton, Missouri travelled off the roadway, struck the guardrail end and returned to the roadway, the vehicle then overturned coming to rest on its wheels. 

Bridgette C. Castaneda sustained moderate injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The Toyota was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Douty's Tow of Butler.

View Crash Report Below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210464475

Obituary - Daisy E. Duncan

Daisy E. Duncan, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life, Wednesday, September 2, 2021, at the Windsor Manor Care Center in Windsor, Missouri.

Funeral services are pending under the care of Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Service times and a complete obituary will be published here as soon as that information becomes available.

One more rainy day.... Then Sunny and Dry

Off and on rain will continue through the morning. Once the rain clears later this afternoon look for a prolonged dry stretch starting Sunday, lasting through most of the upcoming week.

2021 Week 2 Missouri State High School Football Scores:

Week 2 Scores:

Adrian 33, Lighthouse Christian 20

Archie 53, Rich Hill 0

Aurora 36, Monett 18

Ash Grove 36. Cabool 12 

Ava 45, Humboldt (Kansas) 0

Blair Oaks 62, Knob Noster 16

Branson 23, Ozark 21

Buffalo 34, Forsyth 27

Butler 47, Sherwood 0

Cass Midway 34, Princeton 16

California 47, Fulton 21 

Carthage 28, Carl Junction 0

Center 35, Capital City High 6

Cole Camp 42, Lone Jack 14

Diamond 21, Pierce City 12

East Buchanan 42, Trenton 7 

East Newton 21, Mount Vernon 14

El Dorado Springs 44, Clever 24

Drexel 70, Appleton City 0

Greenfield 28, Osceola 22 

Hannibal 40, Jefferson City 13

Harrisonville 28, Maryville 20

Fair Grove 27, Liberty 8

Fox 38, Ritenour 0

Ft. Osage 36, Staley 21

Glendale 30, Rolla 26

Jeff City Helias 41, Hickman 6

Joplin 28, Nixa 25

Kennett 61, Doniphan 7

King City 72, Dekalb 6

Kirkwood 67, Parkway Central 12

Lamar 54, Reed Springs 13

Liberty North 44, Liberty 13

Liberal 64, Concordia 44

Lincoln College Prep 60, Cameron 7

Lockwood 54, Jasper 46

Lebanon 33, Kickapoo 16

Lees Summit North 36, Lees Summit 0

Lees Summit West 35, Blue Springs South 0 

Marshfield 35, Cassville 0

Mid Buchanan 42, Southeast 0 

Mexico 32, Southern Boone 7

McDonald County 45, Springfield Catholic 6

Mound City 50, Stewartsville 6

Nevada 54, Hollister 28

Odessa 35, Lansing (Kan) 0 

Pleasant Hill 50, Benton 19

Pembroke Hill 41, KC East 0

Polo 18, Slater 6

Poplar Bluff 55, DeSoto 0 

Republic 45, Willard 21 

Ray-Pec 21, Blue Springs 13 

Rock Bridge 50, Sedalia Smith-Cotton 0 

Seneca 35, Rogersville 21

Skyline 52, Central 14

Smithville 58, William Chrisman 0

St. Clair 19, Salem 12

St. Pius X 56, St. Michaels 10 

Stockton 51, Miller 6

Stanberry 50, Albany 0

Salisbury 28, Paris 20 

Summit Christian Academy 49, Ft. Scott 0

Tarkio 84, West Nodaway 0

Thayer 46, Highland (Ark) 16

Van Horn 13, Northeast KC 0

Warrensburg 33, Excelsior Springs 26

Warsaw 42, Versailles 7 

Washington 42, Pacific 38

Webb City 49, Neosho 20

West Plains 69, Hillcrest 7

Windsor 42, Lincoln 20

Worth County 72, St. Joe Christian 0

Bates County COVID-19 Updates 9.2.21

Bates County COVID-19 Updates

September 3, 2021
Positive Cases Reported: 2056
Active & On Isolation: 83
Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 45
Total Negative Tests Reported: 21,459 as of 9/2/21

Dear Archie R-V Families,

9-3-21

Dear Archie R-V Families,

An individual in the District has tested positive for COVID-19. As soon as the individual and the District were aware of the situation, the individual self-isolated and has not returned to school.

Though we know you will have many questions and concerns, in order to protect the privacy of the individual involved, the District is incredibly limited as to the information it can share with you; however, if you’d like to ask specific questions regarding any next steps you may need to take, please contact the Cass County Health Department.

We continue to thank our community for your support and patience during these difficult times. We remain committed to ensuring staff, students, and the community are safe and informed.

Obituary - Elmer Olive Hines

Elmer Olive Hines, 84, Creighton, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, September 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by love and family.

He is survived by his daugher, LeAnne Salmon and husband Terry, Creighton, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jordon Lee Salmon and Melaina Christine Salmon both of Peculiar, Missouri; a brother, Donald W. Hines, Houston, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A private family inurnment will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri at a later date.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.