Snow spreading into the area tonight

Transition from rain to snow continues to push south. Expect snow across much of the area by midnight.

Obituary - Kenneth Stewart

Kenneth DW Stewart of Butler, MO passed away Saturday January 29,2022 at St. Joseph hospital. He was born February 4, 1961 to Warren and Marjorie (Browning) Stewart. He was the 5th kid of 10 kids.

Kenny met and married Trudy (Morgan) in 1985 and had two children Kendra and Kenneth Jr (Buddy).

He loved driving fast, turning wrenches, fishing, but most all his family especially his kids and grandchildren.

Kenny is survived by two kids Kendra (Kyle) Norton and Buddy (Shandi) Stewart, 6 grandchildren, 7 siblings Keith (Joyce) Cramer of Nevada, MO, Warren Leford (Loni) Stewart JR of Hugoton, KS, Raymond “Shorty” Stewart of Gillette, WY, Barry Stewart of Nevada, MO, Wilma Stewart of Satanta, KS, Janet (Gary) Coffman, and John David (Nancy) Stewart of Texas. Lots of nieces and nephews.

Kenny is proceeded in death by his dad Warren Stewart Sr, his mom Marjorie Stewart, one brother Steve Stewart, one sister Eileen Schartz, and one niece JoAnna Stewart

Obituary - Angela Kay Rotert

Angela Kay Rotert, age 82, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Angela's wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School 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.

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter precipitation is expected to begin overnight tonight, Tuesday, February 1st for the entire state and will continue through Thursday, February 3rd.

Expected precipitation includes the possibility of ice, freezing rain and more than 12 inches of snow in some areas, making it a particularly dangerous event for road travel. 

Please, stay at home if at all possible.

Obituary - Carmita May Black

Carmita May Black, age 97, Prescott, Kansas passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was born in rural Prescott, Kansas on May 31, 1924 the daughter of Lawrence Albert and Mildred E. Thompson Odell. She graduated from Hume High School. 

Carmita was united in marriage to Kay Black on May 15, 1946 in Fort Scott, Kansas. Together they lived on the farm south of Prescott until 1999, when they moved into town. 

While on the farm they had a dairy herd for forty years. They sold the dairy cows and started a beef cow calf operation. She was a member of the Hume Baptist Church. Her and Kay enjoyed going to showdeos and saddle club. Carmita had a love for flowers. She was the matriarchal host of family gatherings. She had many specialties including fried chicken, angel food cake and special jello salad all being at the top of the list. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kay, and a son in law, Darrel Beth. Carmita is survived by a daughter Sandra Beth, a son Ken Lee Black and wife Robin, and a brother in law Carl Black. She is also survived by grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren. The four grandchildren include: Shana Beth Emerson and Mike, Clifton Beth and Whitney, Kevin Black and Sara, and Kayla Black Wilkinson and Adam, 10 great grandchildren: Cali, Nick and Austin Emerson, Ella and Carter Beth, Nathan, Isaiah, Rebecca, and Abigail Black, Erica Wilkinson and one great great grandchild, Lincoln Emerson.

Funeral service will be at 2 pm Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Prescott Cemetery. Friends may visit from 1 pm until service time at the Pleasanton Chapel.

Contributions are suggested to the Prescott Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Public Service Announcement:

Public Service Announcement:

Due to the impending weather conditions and illness, The Bates County Recorder of Deeds Office will be closed the rest of this week.

February 2nd-4th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Closings and Cancelations for 2/2/22

The following will be closed on 2/2/22 due to cold and inclement snow:

Amsterdam Cafe 

Appleton City School District (AMI Day)

Adrian School District (AMI Day) 

Archie School District 

Bates County Administration Office 

Bates County Courthouse

Bates County Extension Office 

Bates County Health Center 

Bates County Museum 

Bates County Recorder of Deeds (Closed 2nd-4th) 

Ballard School District

Belton School District

Bronaugh School District

Butler Church of Christ 

Butler School District 

Butler License Office

Butler Public Library 

Clinton School District ( Closed Thursday Also)

Cottey College Campus

Crowder College Campus 

Citizens Bank of Rockville 

Custom Creations by Harvest Hill 

Drexel School District (AMI Day)

East Lynne School District 

Harrisonville School District (AMI Day)

Hudson School District

Hume School District

Lakeland School District 

Lake Winnebago City Hall 

Lily's Pad 

Liberal School District 

Lincoln School District 

Miami School District (AMI Day)

The Meat Shoppe 

Montrose School District 

Nevada License Office 

Nevada School District

Northeast Vernon County School District

Osceola School District (AMI Day)

Pantry Thrift Store (Butler)

Peculiar City Hall 

Prairie View Schools USD 362

Pleasant Hill School District

Ray-Pec School District (AMI Day) 

Rick Hill Cafe 

Rich Hill City Hall 

Rich Hill School District

Sheldon School District

Sherwood School District (AMI Day)

Stockton School District (AMI Day)

Vernon County Courthouse

Vernon County Health Center

Vernon County Recycling Center

Wine Journal

Please bookmark this page as we will be adding to this list as more closings are made available.

Obituary - Betty Jane Tucker

Betty Jane Tucker, Nevada, MO, passed away on January 30th, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born in Gatewood, MO on April 23, 1930. She married Willard Tucker on July 7th, 1950. They spent the next 50 years living in St Louis and had two children, Teri Tucker Posey, and Phillip Thomas Tucker. Betty worked for Hazelwood School District for many years as a Teacher’s Aide. She met countless friends along the way. She was active in Girl Scouts, a member of the Women’s Bowling League, and a member of St Mark’s Methodist Church. Willard and Betty moved to Nevada in 2002 and were fortunate to meet many more great friends. They were also proud “Winter Texans” and spent many winters on South Padre Island.

Betty was distinguished by an inordinate amount of common sense, sageness, practicality, and wisdom - qualities that were almost always true and right on target. Betty’s kind heart and soul shined brightly throughout her life. She dearly loved all people, children, dogs and cats, beautiful flowers, her many friends, stylish fashion, and her family, including her cat Tom Tom.

All of her family, from her sister to her many nieces and nephews, and especially her two children and son-in-law, will miss her in too many ways to count. She was a great mother with a big heart.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Willard in 2013, who always referred to her as “a poor man’s Elizabeth Taylor”. Survivors include her daughter Teri Posey and husband Christopher of Nevada, and her son Phillip Thomas Tucker, PhD, of Davenport, Florida. She also leaves behind her sister, Lee Crowley, of Prescott, Arizona.

Interment will be at Doniphan Cemetery in Doniphan, MO at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to St Jude Children’s Hospital or Vernon County Animal Shelter in care of Ferry Funeral Home.