Butler woman escapes serious injury in Bates County crash

On November 11th around 10:40 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on A Highway just west of CR 8007 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2018 GMC Arcadia driven by 37 year old Melissa A. Quayle of Butler, Missouri crossed the centerline of the roadway traveling off the left side and striking a utility pole. 

Melissa A. Quayle sustained minor injuries and she refused medical treatment at the scene of the crash. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the crash site by Douty's Tow of Butler. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210588234

Obituary - Robert M. Dahmer

Robert M. Dahmer, 59, of Nevada, MO, passed away on November 5, 2021 in Billings MT. He was born in Melbourne, FL, on April 01, 1962, Son of Maurice “Bub” and Marinda “Tin” Dahmer.

Rob grew up in Nevada, MO where he enjoyed a life of sports and attending school with his brothers, sisters, and friends. After High School, he joined the Army and found himself stationed in Hawaii where he met Julie Klehn and married soon after, they have 3 children together. Rob was an over the road truck driver most of his adult life, the last 15 years of which he spent traveling & hauling cattle with his longtime companion Dawn Howell. They loved seeing the countryside together and there isn’t a place in The U.S. he hasn’t been. His fellow truck drivers from across the Southeastern United States only knew of him as RD or “Rocket”, the latter of which he earned for delivering cattle from Florida to Missouri 6 hours ahead of schedule, the nickname stuck ever since. He was great at his job and known for being the first to arrive and fastest to deliver. He was most passionate about cattle hauling and he never shied away from letting everyone know, “If it ain’t a Peterbilt, I ain’t touching it.”

Among many things, Rob will be remembered for his sense of humor and love for playing jokes on people and making them laugh. He had a beautiful singing voice and loved playing the guitar. He loved his four-legged baby Marley immensely and often referred to her as his best friend. Rob also loved kids, but none more than his children and grandchildren, they were truly his pride and joy. Rob passed from this life unexpectedly but was blessed with having Dawn and Marley by his side. Though he wasn’t surrounded by all his loved ones, Dawn will forever cherish their memories together and the last words he spoke, “Tell my kids I love them”.

He is survived by his children, Amanda, Joey and Eric Dahmer as well as Dawn’s children, Megan, Amanda and J.D. He is also survived by grandchildren Malachi, Jeremih, Khai, and Michael “Mikey”, Klynsdae, Brennen, Kami, Zien, Tray, Blaykie, Adrian, Dominic, and Anaiyah. He is also survived by his longtime companion Dawn, his 4 siblings Don (Donna) Dahmer, Tracy (Ronnie) Fancher, Cory (Amy) Dahmer, Carrie Green, and numerous nieces and nephews. To know him was to love him. Rob was preceded in death by his mother Marinda “Tin” Dahmer.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 at the Nevada Elks on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Memorials are suggested to a fund for his grandchildren c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Henry County Announces two more Covid-19 related deaths

Obituary - Rosa Lee Wesemann

Rosa Lee Wesemann, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home.

She is survived by her son, William "Bill" Wesemann and wife Jeanie, Harrisonville, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Nicholas and partner, Ryan, Jessica and husband Rho'mel, Jeannette and husband Harold, Michelle and husband Samuel; 5 great-grandchildren, Michael, Christopher and wife Elvia, Jonathan, Jennifer and husband Sam, Matthew and Ava; a brother, Roy Benware, Holden, Missouri; former daughter-in-law, Judy Wesemann, Harrisonville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

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

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Donald "Don" Gene Smith

Donald “Don” Gene Smith, age 68, of Nevada, MO, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, in Nevada, MO. He was born May 16, 1953, in Kansas City, MO to Eugene William and Evelyn Louise (Parks) Smith. He was baptized at Austin Baptist Church in Austin, MO, was a high school graduate and worked as an over the road truckdriver. He was also an artist and loved to ride motorcycles, drive fast cars, go fishing, watching NASCAR races and playing with his dog, Tobe.

Don is survived by two daughters, Christina (Aaron) Houdashelt, Raymore, MO and Ashley DeSpain, Nevada, MO; grandchildren Taylor Stutes, Kennedy Stutes-Noble, Ian Stutes, Felicity DeSpain and Thomas Bousfield; stepchildren Angela Green, Andrea Woodruff and Christopher King; step-grandchildren, Corrigan True, Aiden Tumbleson, and Jordan Green; one brother Dennis Smith, Nevada, MO; three nephews, Joshua Wiley, Robert (Deidre) Smith and Joseph Smith; great nieces and nephews, Mycole, Malaki, Liliana, and Neziah; a brother at heart, Donald and Tonya Herbst and their children, Trustin Herbst, Brianna Herbst, Makayla Geer, and Kaitlynn Herbst; two sisters at heart Audrey and May Clinton;

Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother Kenneth Smith; a sister and her husband Barbara and Robert Wiley; his best friends, Randall Ashley, Mark Clinton, Ray Clinton and Christy Johnson.

There will be a private family service.

Butler Senior Center back open for indoor dining

For Immediate Release – Contact Nancy Rich, (660) 679-5830 Nov. 11, 2021 Butler Senior Center back open for indoor dining

The Butler Senior Center is back open for lunch and recreational activities.

The center at 611 W. Mill St. welcomes adults 60 and older to dine indoors, according to Butler Senior Center Coordinator Nancy Rich. It’s open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Masks are optional.

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meals are provided for people 60 and older for a suggested contribution of $4.50. Call (660) 679-5830 or visit goaging.org to get a current menu.

Transportation is available by calling BaCo Transport by (660) 679-6322.

The center still offers curbside pickup of meals. To receive a curbside meal, please call the center before 9 a.m. the day of pickup or anytime the day before. Pickup is available from 11 a.m. to 12:30.

The center needs volunteers to serve as receptionists, Rich said.

“We also want people to come in and begin visiting and recreational activities,” she said. The center typically hosts cards, Bingo, domino games, puzzles and chair exercises.

Care Manager Artricia Lowry will be available at the center by appointment by calling 417-279-5138.

Fewer tables allow for distancing, and guests are asked to remain social distanced when they are getting their meals. While the mandatory use of masks and temperature taking have been halted, visitors, staff and volunteers still will be requested to answer health questions about COVID-19 exposure or symptoms.

The Butler Senior Center is one of 21 locations operated by Care Connection for Aging Services in 13 West Central Missouri counties, including Bates. The mission is to provide opportunities to create positive aging experiences. For more information, visit www.goaging.org or call 1-800-748-7826.

Slow down and move over its the law!

During Crash Responder Safety Week (and EVERY WEEK), we remind motorists to slow down and move over for flashing red, blue & amber lights. 

Firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, road crews and tow truck drivers do dangerous work! Do your part to make their jobs safer!

Obituary - Jack Alan Wagner

Jack Alan Wagner, 73, of Adrian, Missouri entered his eternal home November 9th, 2021 after a long fought battle with cancer. Jack was born December 28, 1947 to Charles and Alvina Wagner, the fifth of nine children. Jack was married to the love of his life, Deborah Jo (McFarland) on September 28th, 1968. Together Jack and Debbie had three daughters Tamara, Jill (Jake) Mankin and Amanda (Russell) Hayes.

Jack was a graduate of Wyandotte HIgh School Class of 1965 and served his country in the US Naval Reserve 1967-1973.

Jack spent his professional life as a community banker. He began his career as a clearing house messenger at The Livestock National Bank in 1965 and continued his career there until 1985 when he left as the Sr. VP. He then took the position as President of Farley State Bank and served there until 1995, when he then took the position as President at the Adrian Bank in Adrian, MO. He retired in December 2017 as the CEO and Co-Chairman and continued as a consultant for the bank.

Jack served on numerous boards throughout his banking career, notably in 1976 as President of the KC Chapter of the American Institute of Banking, becoming the youngest President in their sixty year history. He also served as the President of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association 2015-16.

Wherever Jack lived he was an active member of the community being involved in Rotary Club, Optimist Club and the Lions Club.

Jack was a lifetime member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Kansas City, KS and a member of the Kansas District of the Lutheran Laymen’s League. Jack served as a board member and treasurer of the Lutheran High School of Kansas City and the Lutheran High School Foundation

Jack had a servant’s heart and was able to attend the last board meeting for the bank only one month ago and just resigned as treasurer of KC Lutheran High Foundation.

On his days off you would find him with his family, on the golf course or doing his honey-do list from Debbie Jo. Jack loved being Debbie’s cabana boy while she spent time in the pool, loved playing dominos and Uno among other games with his family. He loved a good game of around the world, playing catch, hitting golf balls or playing cards. He was an avid sports fan cheering for the KC Royals and even naming his pet cat Escobar. Jack's love language was feeding family and friends

Jack taught his family to put his Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ first and his faith is what has carried him through life. His faith shined through his interactions with family and friends.

He always led by example and was a child of God, devoted husband, loving Dad, and proud Papa aka Pops.

Jack was humble, kind and had a heart of gold and was loved by many and loved them back just as much.

Jack was preceded in death by daughter Tamara Jo Elleman, brother Jim Wagner, parents Charles and Alvina Wagner. He is survived by wife Debbie Wagner, daughter Jill (Jake) Mankin, daughter Amanda (Russell) Hayes, grandchildren Jake Mankin, Jordan Mankin, Olivia Smith, Alexandra Jo Elleman, Braedon Hayes, Wagner Elleman, and Jaxson Hayes. brother's Ron, Gary, John. sister's, Susan Loehr, Judy May, Donna Payne, Linda Sparks, Jim's wife, Jennifer Wagner, Debbie's sister, Carolyn Fratzel and numerous nieces and nephews

The visitation for Jack will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 12, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS. The Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 722 Reynolds, Kansas City, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, the Lutheran High School Foundation of Kansas City or the Adrian Optimist Club. Condolences may expressed at www.porterfuneralhome.com