Obituary - Betty Rose Bosch

Betty Rose Bosch died Friday, January 28, 2022 in Butler, Missouri Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Alzheimer’s’ disease research. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Betty was born on March 26, 1932, the second of three children of Walter L. Dishman and R. Leona Dishman, and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She was married to Rex D. Bosch on July 10, 1954, with whom she raised three sons. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Betty worked for Wien Air Alaska and for the Geophysical institute in Fairbanks, Alaska, as a bookkeeper. She held jobs in Anchorage as well. Once she was convinced to learn how to ski, she found what she loved to do. She also loved walking and berry picking in the fields in Alaska. She enjoyed baking/cooking, knitting, sewing, crocheting, and gardening. After moving back to Missouri, she was a long-time resident of Blue Springs, Missouri and worked for the Tomahawk Mortgage Company of Blue Springs and the First Federal Bank of Kansas City before she retired.

Betty Bosch was preceded in death by her parents Walter L. Dishman, R. Leona Dishman, her husband Rex D. Bosch, her oldest son Kimberly D. Bosch (Joy), and her siblings, Jean Stokes and Jimmie Dishman. She is survived by sons Gregory K. Bosch (Lisa) and Eric C. Bosch (Justine), 12 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.

Jesse Rodriguez love fund now set up at Citizens Bank

Anyone who would like to help with any expenses for the Rodriguez family may donate to the “Jesse Rodriguez love fund” at Citizens Bank.

Thank you for anything you are able to do for the family, whether it be donate, or just to pray.

MoDOT News Release: Winter Storm Continues Brutal Assault

Winter Storm Continues Brutal Assault

Bitter temperatures to slow cleanup efforts Friday

JEFFERSON CITY – The powerful winter storm that blanketed parts of Missouri with up to a foot of snow continued to move through the state on Thursday adding more snow and ice to already covered roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to be patient as crews continue to work to get roads back to normal. Bitterly cold temperatures on Friday will slow the efforts to get roads clear.

MoDOT crews will still have a lot of work to do on Friday, clearing all the roads including the smaller routes as well as exit ramps and outer roads. Expect slow travel as conditions will not be clear in many areas for Friday morning’s commute, especially in St. Louis, Springfield and the southern portion of the state. Motorists should be cautious for refreeze on elevated surfaces and on hills and curves.

“Our plows have driven nearly 800,000 miles already this storm. That’s three times the distance from the earth to the moon,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer. “By Friday, crews will be on their third 12-hour shift this week. Please be patient and give them room to work.”

This winter storm has created extremely hazardous driving conditions resulting in a large number of wrecks on the state’s interstate system. Gusting winds will cause drifting snow that will make some roads appear that they haven’t been cleared. To make matters worse, another round of snow and wintry precipitation is forecast for the lower third of the state overnight, primarily affecting areas south of Interstate 44 to the Arkansas state line.

Though Friday is expected to be sunny, single-digit temperatures can decrease the effectiveness of chemicals used to clear roads down to the pavement. “Crews have already spread approximately 10,000 tons of salt this week. You will continue to see them working shifts through the weekend until roads are mostly clear,” Allmeroth said.

Check current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. You can also find road conditions and warnings by following MoDOT on Facebook and Twitter or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Closing and Cancellations for 2/4/22

The following will be closed on Friday 2/4/22 due to cold and inclement snow:

Adrian School District (AMI Day)

Appleton City School District

Archie School District 

Ballard Grill 

Bates County Administration Building

Bates County Extension Office 

Bates County Public Administration Office

Bates County Prosecutors Office

Ballard School District

Butler Public Library 

Butler School District

Carpenters Cup (Butler) 

Clinton School District

Crowder College Campus

Drexel School District (AMI Day)

Golden City School District

Harrisonville School District (AMI Day)

Hudson School District

Hume School District

Lincoln School District

Miami School District (AMI Day)

Montrose School District (AMI Day)

Northeast Vernon County School District

Nevada School District

Old High School Thrift Store (Butler)

Osceola School District

Pleasant Hill School District (AMI Day)

Rich Hill School District

St. Mary's (Montrose)

Sheldon School District

Sherwood School District (AMI Day)

Vernon County Courthouse 

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

Obituary - Sheryl Hallam

"This too shall pass," said Sheryl to her family, friends, and anybody who knew her throughout her life. When encountering hardships in particular, that was her motto and her go to message she left people with when they needed her advice on anything. She would remind everyone of this even now.

Sheryl was, first and foremost, a devoted Christian and dedicated every area of her life to God. Her favorite roles were wife, mother, grandma, sister, daughter, and teacher. Her children frequently recall walking in her bedroom and seeing her on her knees by her bedside with her Bible in prayer every morning. She loved going to her children's sport's games, FBLA, family trips, and helping out in anyway possible whether it was homework or redecorating her children's houses or anything in the community. She loved to shop and spoil her children. Once back in the car she would tell them, "don't tell your dad how much we spent." She was always ready to help anybody who needed her.

She was active in the Schell City Baptist Church for many years and loved teaching Sunday School, leading hymns, or assisting as church treasurer. She truly demonstrated a servant's heart and will leave a legacy of this.

She lived by the scriptures every day of her life but especially Proverbs 31 and would be an example to her own daughters and granddaughter of a virtuous, godly woman.

Sheryl was born on August 2, 1954 to Joe and Evelyn Bell in Schell City, MO. She attended Schell City school and graduated valedictorian. She gave her all to her academics and sports, while also falling in love with her high school sweetheart and later husband, Kenny Hallam.

Sheryl graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Education from Southwest Baptist University in 1976. She began teaching in the NEVC community and taught for 41 years after "just one more year." Her children are reminded of her stating often, "if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life." And, she did just that.

Kenny and Sheryl Hallam were married on a hot, summer day on July 9, 1976. Sheryl had recalled their wedding cake leaning due to the heat in the church building, but it did not matter because she finally married the love of her life. They built a home in Harwood MO on a farm and had many years there. They were blessed with four children - Tristan, Kendra, Toni, and Tiffani.

Sheryl passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at Jefferson Health Care in Lee's Summit, MO.

Sheryl leaves behind her family she loved beyond measure. Her husband, Kenny, of 45 years; Tristan and Linda Hallam, and grandchildren Kalei and Braxton, of Belton MO; Kendra Hallam, of Raymore MO; Toni and Josh Reeves, of Ozark MO; and Tiffani and Austin Kicksey, of Fordland, MO. As well as her brothers and many nieces and nephews.

Remember in life as Sheryl would always say..."This too shall pass."

The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Ferry Funeral Home.

Update from Countywide Disposal

UPDATE:

We currently have 2 trucks stuck in snow drifts. We do not foresee the roads improving until end of the weekend. 

Any stops that are not picked up today due to impassable roads will be picked up next week on your scheduled day. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Countywide Disposal LLC

Bates County Traffic Alert

Traffic Alert:

D Highway around 1/2 mile east of Passaic is closed due to a semi truck off the roadway! Please avoid this area and slow down for emergency vehicles!

From the City of Nevada

City of Nevada crews started at 3:00am this morning plowing streets to help keep essential travel routes clear for emergency response vehicles and drivers.

The City of Nevada Fair Share Taxi Service will not operate today (Thursday, February 3) due to the road conditions and staffing. We will evaluate the road conditions on Friday, February 4 and make the determination if we are able to operate safely.

City Hall will be closed to the Public today (Thursday, February 3). We will have limited staff answering the phones. Please call 417.448.5115 option #2 or emails your questions to utilitybilling@nevadamo.gov.

Payments can be made, by phone, online at nevadamo.gov, or at the drop box located on the south side of City Hall.

For water/sewer emergency's during business hours 8:30am-4:30pm call City Hall 417.448.5115 Option #2. 

For after hours call emergency dispatch at 417.448.2710.
Everyone be safe today and enjoy the snow!!!!!