Graveside services for Daryl Clay of Amoret, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Benjamin Cemetery in Amoret under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. No visitation. Interment in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to the Amoret Fire Department. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Daryl Keith Clay, age 69 of Amoret, Missouri died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home in Amoret. He was born September 22, 1952 to George P. and Ruby Fern Grimsley Clay in Amoret, Missouri.
Daryl is survived by a brother, Jerry Clay and wife Cecelia of Pleasanton, Kansas; three sisters, Jane Jennings and husband Dick of Rich Hill, Missouri, Helen Huggins and husband Willard of Worland, Missouri and Doris Johnson and husband Kendall of Mound City, Kansas; and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul Clay and Wendell Clay.
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Unit 2 includes wetland pools in the northeast portion of Four Rivers, which is in Vernon and Bates counties. MDC staff will continue to monitor the area and provide updates if any other units require closure. The HPAI was detected in pelicans.
Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, is a virus that naturally occurs in bird populations. HPAI especially affects birds such as pelicans, waterfowl, shorebirds, and domestic birds such as chickens and turkeys, said MDC State Wildlife Veterinarian Sherri Russell. MDC and other agencies have monitored the outbreak since early January when it was detected in the eastern United States and Canada.
Fortunately, avian influenza does not present an immediate public health concern, Russell said, although on rare occasions it has infected humans and other animals. MDC recommends that people avoid handling sick or dead birds, and to report sick or dead wild birds to MDC.
Citizens can report sick or dead birds by emailing WildlifeHealth@mdc.mo.gov or by calling their local MDC office. MDC’s wildlife health staff are interested in reports of single waterfowl, raptor, or avian scavengers with neurological symptoms – tremors, head tilting, lethargy, loss of coordination, inability to fly or walk properly, or trouble standing upright. They are also interested in waterfowl or other waterbird deaths involving more than five birds where the cause of death is unknown.
For more information, and for updates about avian influenza in wild birds, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/wildlife/wildlife-diseases/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai. For domestic poultry situational updates and biosecurity information, visit the Missouri Department of Agriculture website, Agriculture.Mo.Gov/avian-influenza
He married Cindy Ann Saling on December 31, 1976, in Deville, LA, and they were blessed with three children.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Cindy Hudson of the home, daughter Jean Tillery (Waylon), Amsterdam, MO, son Kenneth Hudson (Kendra), Grain Valley, MO, and daughter Lisa Cameron (Ben), Amsterdam, MO, sister Kathy White, brother David Hudson, eleven grandchildren, Avery and Wyatt Brooks, Brentley and Brian Tillery, Michala, Tyler, and Dakota Hudson, Waylon, Wayde, Walker and Weston Cameron, and a host of other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Edna Hudson, sister Ann Thompson, granddaughter Kylie Hudson, and grandson Hayden Hudson.
Rockies wishes were to be cremated. A private celebration will be held at a later date. The family thanks everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time.
With the recent media coverage regarding a District staff member, I wanted to reach out to provide you with the limited information we can disclose at this time:
Mr. Reece is on administrative leave and will not be on campus or at District events or functions. Any time there are allegations of inappropriate conduct by a staff member, the District not only performs its own investigation pursuant to our policies, but also works closely and cooperatively with law enforcement in their investigation.
Because this matter does involve personnel and student information, I cannot disclose specific details or information. If you have specific questions or concerns, contact me directly.
Please know that the District is fully committed to ensuring that every staff member is appropriate background checked prior to employment, and that student safety is the first priority each and every day.
Darin Carter
Superintendent
https://www.midamericalive.com/2022/03/butler-teacher-arrested-for-3-counts-of.html
On 3/31/2022, the Bates County Sheriff’s Office along with Butler Police Department made contact with the teacher at the school. The teacher was taken into custody and transported to the Bates County Sheriff’s Office.
Preliminary charges were sent to a special prosecutor and the following charges have been filed on
Charles Odell Reece (9/16/1983).
3 counts of sexual contact with a student.
The Butler School is cooperating with the Sheriff’s Office in this investigation. The investigation is an ongoing investigation with the anticipation of additional charges connected to this victim. Detectives are asking potential other victims to contact their office at 660-679-3232.
Bond was set at $50,000.00 cash only by Judge Highley, With bond conditions of no contact with the victim or other potential witnesses.
No other information will be provide as this is an ongoing investigation.
Christina Sue Thurman was born on November 1, 1971 in Clinton, Missouri to Earl and Dolores Thurman.
Christina was loving and compassionate. She loved the sound of birds chirping in the morning as well as spending time with loved ones and laughing. You could very seldom sneak up on her but when you did it was sure to be funny. She had the best and brightest smile and laugh! She will be truly missed by so many, but one day we will all be reunited together, again. Until then, Fly High Mother and I’ll see you on the other side.
Survivors include her son, Sam Parks of Clinton, Missouri, her grand puppy, "Batman", three brothers, Eric Thurman of Clinton, Missouri, Danny Thurman of Leeton, Missouri, Joe Thurman of Clinton, Missouri, her companion, David Beason of Ionia, Missouri, three nieces, Carley Thurman of Warrensburg, Missouri, Alexis Thurman of Warrensburg, Missouri, Emily Thurman of Leeton, Missouri, her nephew Cole Thurman of Warrensburg, Missouri and many more step nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
The Butler R-V School District is aware of this matter, and takes concerns regarding personnel conduct and student safety seriously.
This staff member is currently on leave and the District is cooperating with law enforcement regarding their investigation. We cannot comment further on matters involving individual personnel and students, as those are confidential as required by law.
However, any time the District becomes aware of an allegation impacting student safety, we promptly investigate the matter and address it in accordance with Board Policy and the law.
The safety and well-being of our students is of utmost importance, and we are committed to providing a safe and successful learning environment in the District.
- Courtesy of Darin Carter
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