Obituary - Eldon Dean Webster

Eldon Dean Webster, age 69, of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Eldon's wishes were to be cremated. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, October 21, 2021with visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service. 

A remembrance dinner will be following at The Eagles Lodge. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Eldon Webster Memorial Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Eldon Dean Webster was born on January 9th 1952 in Henry County, Missouri.

Eldon was a jack of all trades. He worked for electrical union 20+ years. He owned Webster’s Contracting for 5 years doing plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. He helped run Eldon’s upholstery with Shirley and Raymond Mothersbaugh.

Eldon enjoyed fishing and golfing with best friends Dickey (Passed April 2020) and Jim. He also loved camping, barbecuing , traveling with the love of his life Joyce, riding his motorcycle, relaxing outside, working in the yard. But most of all spending time with his family.

Among survivors is his wife Joyce Carolyn (Stocking) Webster, his son; Jerry (Bobbiejo) Webster of Clinton, Missouri, his daughter; Amber (Webster) Coleman of Clinton, Missouri, his son; Shelby Webster of Bolivar, Missouri, 5 grandchildren Hailey, Eldon, Garrett, Andrew, and Skyla, 1 brother Danny Ray Webster of Clinton, Missouri, 1 sister Alice (Arthur) Collins of Clinton, Missouri.

Eldon is preceded in death by his parents; Orvile and Zelma Webster, Step-Father Walter Goff, 4 brothers; Jerry, David, Joe, and James, brother-in-law Raymond, 4 sisters Beaulah, Dorothy, Linda, and Shirley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - John K. Hoffman

John K. Hoffman age 66 of Lee's Summit, Missouri departed this life Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas surrounded with love and family.

John is survived by his wife Deborah Hoffman of the home; a daughter, Leah Barry and her husband Kyle of Maize, Kansas; a sister, Francina Hoffman M.D. of Lee's Summit, Missouri; two grandchildren, Russell and Charlotte; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Monday, October 25, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Cremation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shop with a Cop and may be sent in care of The Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

If attending the services face mask are optional.

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

Obituary - Sharon Joy Ross

Sharon Joy Ross, 84, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Sharon was born June 21, 1937 in Nevada to Edward and Betty Jo (Peters) Marquardt.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to the Vernon County Humane Society c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Search warrant served in Linn County Kansas

On October 18, 2021 at 6:13pm, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at 85 Branch Circle, Mound City, Kansas. This address is within the complex of Sugar Valley Lakes. 

The search warrant was issued for the investigation of a drug operation, specifically methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and the sale of narcotics. Upon the search of the property what is believed to be narcotic related products were located at the residence. 

One male subject was arrested and charges are pending in this matter. Further information will follow once the subject is formally charged in the case. As always, all subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

Kevin J. Friend Linn County Sheriff. 

Posse Invitational Rodeo Packs Ferguson Arena

FUN FOR THE KIDS as they jumped in the muddy arena and worked to win a prize by
pulling a string off a calf's tail at the Posse Invitational Rodeo Saturday evening

“We’re amazed at the turnout” declared Sheriff Chad Anderson just after the Bates County Sheriff’s Posse Invitation Rodeo started on Saturday evening “we actually did very little advertising and word must have spread like wildfire”. And indeed it did as spectators lined both sides of Ferguson Arena located just south of the Adrian city park. The evening was under direction of Rodeo Gold Productions of Louisburg KS, and provided non stop entertainment including the usual back and forth chatter between announcer and clowns- but the highlight may have very well been Sheriff Anderson donning an elf costume and climbing into a padded ‘bull barrel’, making himself a target for a roughly 1,800 pound angry beast “I was a little nervous  but I’m a team player and wanted to put on a good show for our community. I think the whole thing was a huge success and the fact it was free and open to everyone was the best part.  Seeing all those kids’ smiles and the families getting out together made the day!” he said.

As the show ran into the late evening, it brought rodeo favorites such as barrel racing, bull, bareback and saddle bronc riding bringing contestants from as far away as Oklahoma that included some local winners as well. Here’s the breakdown: Bareback division- 1st place Bryce Eck of Redfield KS with 73 points and $816.00, 2nd place Tanner Rankin of Drexel MO with 67 points and $544.00; Saddle Broncs- a tie for 1st place Augusta Jones of Monroe City MO and John Allen of Auxvasse MO both with 74 points and $664.00 each; 2nd place went to Bryce Eck of Redfield KS with 71 points and $332.00; Barrel racing 1st place Summer Samples of Adrian MO winning $265.00, 2nd place Paige Orstad of Wayne OK winning $159.00 and 3rd place to Michelle Wilson of Arvonia KS taking home $106.00; Bull riding- 1st place Harrison Kalinka of Freeman MO 81.5 points and $1,015.00, 2nd place Garrion Hull of Abbyville KS 80 points and $609.00, 3rd place Justin Hineman of Freeman MO 74 points and $406.00.

Greg Mullinax, Captain of the Mounted Posse said due to the success of this event, another most certainly will be in the planning for next year. More information is available on Facebook, search Bates County Sheriff’s Posse.

Third Time's a Charm

David Oringderff, affectionately known as ‘Doc’ has served with the Adrian police department since 2014, and through his vast resume has ‘retired’ several times- but this time he’s determined to make it stick. Since his first job at a supermarket at age 14 (which he lied about his age to get the job) David served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1976; spent time with the Texas National Guard; served as a peace officer and later as a police chief in Blue Mound TX; then back to the Army 1981 to 1995 where retired as a Major. He found himself back in law enforcement in 1996 during which time he finished his PhD in clinical psychology and used his training as a mental health advisor on the hostage negotiation team in Comal county TX. 

In 2014, he became a licensed police officer in the state of Missouri and since has made his home in Adrian. David also is a Professor of Psychology and Religion at Cherry Hill Seminary in Columbia SC, and is the chair of the Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy Department there as well. Thank you for your service David, enjoy your retirement!

The Museum Minute: Elkhart Bandit Busted for Illegal Liquor Sales

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

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of October 20

1883 The editor of the Bates County Record newspaper complains, in print, about the cattle sales that are held on the courthouse lawn, Butler

1895 Bates Co Prosecutor P.H. Holcomb goes to Elhart  to prosecute Grant Goodman for selling illegal liquor in Merwin.

1919 When Edson Snyder, cashier of the Farmers Bank of Passaic, unlocks the door this morning, finds someone had tried to dynamite the safe during the weekend. Since the fuse was never lit, it is thought the attemptee’s were scared off.

1938 Twenty members of the Rich Hill FFA return from a two day trip to the American Royal, in Kansas City. Ralph Greenlee won first, second & third with his 3 pens of Buckeye pullets. 

1945 Truman Record, owner of the Record Flying Service at the Independence Mo. airport brings several army training planes and pilots to Butler and presents an airshow to a large crowd.

1972 Miss Tena Stephens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Stephens, is crowned Butler High School Homecoming Queen during the Butler-Pleasant Hill football game, at Deaton-Thomas field.

1977 Wesley Bolin, a native of Butler, is sworn in as the Governor of the state of Arkansas.

1977 The “News-Headliner” newspaper in Butler, breaks the news that rural water districts are going to sue the city of Butler, in protest of recently established water rates.

1978 Emmett Kling, Jr., marks the 90th anniversary of his Kling Monument Company at 11 N. Havanah st, in Butler. Founded by Kling’s grandfather, his daughter Melissa Phillips is preserving the family tradition.

1995 Kathy Knox of rural Butler recently won the national competition at the U.S. Border Collie Handlers Association finals at Sheridan, WY. She and her husband Jack have 30 registered border collies and return every year to Scotland to replenish their kennels.

Bates County Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses

Simons, Audra Carleen to Wright, R Todd Str 5-40-32 //Ne

Askew, Mitchell Freeman James to Claiborne, Robert A Jr Str 28-42-29

Gustin, Trey to Gustin, Trey Lt 92 Country South

Sargent, Richard B to Rayborn, Karen Lt 3 Bl 1 Harper’s (Albert) Subds 23-40-31

Murphy, Galen E to Sargent, Richard B Lt 6 Bl 21 West Side Addn+

Close, Ronald to Mcguire, Earl Str 14-40-31 //Sw

Wadel, James to Mattingley, Jerry E. Bl 88 Walnut Nka Foster

Brattin, Myles Levi to Fields, Michael Scott Str 9-39-31 //Nw

Yohe, Dustin to Yohe, Arthur Lt 11 Bl 65 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Becker, Gale to Becker, Gale Str 13-38-33 //Nw

Heiman, Garrett to Hackett, Lorrie Lt 17 Bl 29 Rockville, Original Town Of+

Beasley, Orville to Tucker, William F Bl 10 William’s Addn+

Brooks, Linda Diane to Keener, William J. Lt 5 Bl 8 William’s Addn+

Hankins, Richard Brent (Suc Trustee) to Droz, Jeffrey D Bl 163 Town Company’s Second Addn+

Moreland, Harold to Barnett, Donna Lt 5 Bl 72 Rich Hill, Original Town Of

Fairbanks, Janet Lin to Wadel, James Bl 88 Walnut Nka Foster

Gunnels, Jay to Gunnels, Debbie Str 16-42-33 //Sw+

Fletcher, Patricia (Suc Trustee) to Sargent, Lance E Lt 7 Yoakum’s Subd

Long, Curtis W. (Trustee) to Jordan, Dru Ryan Str 21-40-31

Long, Ann H. Trust 11-24-1992 to Jordan, Dru Ruan Str 21-40-31

Marriage License:

Kartik Ghai and Jessica Renee Brooks

Michael Tyler Ragan and Mary Virginia Bailey

Cole Michael Carlberg and Taylor Lee Scheidegger

Stuart Wryan Meade and Sonya Ann Walsh

Dillon Wayne Kepley and Jayme Marie Snodgrass