BCMH Employee of the Month for March 2022

Betty Reinke is recognized as the Employee of the Month for March, 2022 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Betty began her employment in 1987 in the laundry department. She has also worked in housekeeping, but has spent most of her years at the hospital working for the purchasing department. Betty is a very dedicated employee who is extremely knowledgeable about all of the products used at BCMH. 

She has been vital during the COVID pandemic to make sure that BCMH has the products needed in order to provide patient care to our community. This has not been an easy task with frequent shortages, but she somehow finds a way to get the products needed. 

Betty deals with others in a respectful manner and is always willing to help others as needed. She is very cost conscious and works extremely hard to save the hospital money wherever possible. Betty strives for excellence in her many duties, focuses on providing quality customer service to all, and she enjoys her job. BCMH appreciates Betty for the great job she performs every day.

Obituary - Shirley Morine Curry

Shirley Curry’s wishes were to be cremated. There are no public services at this time. Arrangements under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Shirley Morine Curry, age 80 of Adrian, Missouri died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at her home in Adrian. She was born January 27, 1942 to Claude D. and Flora E. Douty Wright in Dallas, Texas.

Shirley is survived by a son, Christopher D. Curry of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; four daughters, Roberta L. Harrison of Montrose, Missouri, Tammy J. Winder and husband Eldon of Adrian, Missouri, Laurenia M. Lawrence of Monteca, California and Crystal Wheeler and husband David of Adrian, Missouri; a half-brother, Gary Christopher and wife Annie of Dunnegan, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert L. Curry; son, Robert “Bobby” Curry; daughter, Lenora Curry; granddaughter, Sonja Winder; and sister, Bonnie Meade.

Butler Chamber Business of the Month

 

Nordyke Law Offices on the south side of the Butler square has been chosen as Business of the Month and was commemorated as seen here yesterday afternoon. L to R: Chamber Executive Secretary Karen Rayborn, Chamber President Greg Weaver, Mason McCoy, Hope McCoy, Steve and Debbie Nordyke, Chamber members Kim Jacobs and Gayle Alexander. 

Osceola man injured in St. Clair County rollover accident

On March 2nd around 6:02 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 82 Highway around 10 miles east of Osceola.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Acura MDX driven by 47 year old Brian E. Crowl of Osceola, Missouri ran off the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Crowl sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220106364

Obituary - Joan Doris Engle

Joan Doris Engle, 79, Liberal, MO passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS. Joan was born June 24, 1942 in Nevada, MO to Lawrence and Dora (James) Rackley. She was united in marriage to Lonnie Engle on April 2, 1961 in Nevada and he preceded her in death in 2010.

Joan was raised in Walker, Nevada, and Sheldon, graduating from Walker High School in 1960. She lived in Hume for a number of years and has resided in Liberal for the past 40 years. Joan was a member of the Christian Church of Liberal. She enjoyed crocheting, and taking care of her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Joan is survived by three children, Lonnie Joe Engle (Joyce), Liberal, Jonie Ray Engle (Tammy), Liberal, and Lona Linn Engle, Jefferson City, MO; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Schooley, Sr. Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Lonnie, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ronnie; two brothers, Charles Brown, and Donald James Brown, Sr. (Jim); two sisters, Patricia Periman, and Mary Dagley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Ray Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friend from 9:30–11:00 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Heritage Baptist Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Emory Spainhour vigil in Harrisonville

On Sunday March 13, 2022, at 5 p.m., The Harrisonville Police Department, along with the family and friends of Emory Spainhour Jr., will be holding a vigil for Emory. 

The vigil will be at the Commuter Parking Lot on Rockhaven Rd. The vigil will mark 6 months since his unsolved murder that occurred on 9/13/2021. 

We are inviting the community to come to the vigil to show support and to help the police find any additional information for the active investigation.

Motor vehicle accident outside of Butler

On March 2nd around 1:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies an Butler Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on East Dakota Street just outside of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by 30 year old Nickolas W. Guyer of Butler traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Mr. Guyer sustained minor injuries and he refused medical treatment at the scene of this accident. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this crash by Douty's Tow of Butler.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220105878