Obituary - Samantha Wall

Samantha May Lee Fay Wall, daughter of Ronald and Sandra J. Black Derr, was born October 14, 1979, in Pittsburg, Kansas. She departed this life Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of forty-two years, six months, and twenty days.

On December 31, 2009, she was united in marriage to Jeff D. Wall, and they shared the last twelve years of happiness and memories. Her mother preceded her in death.

Samantha is survived by her husband, Jeff, of the home, in Lebanon, Missouri; five daughters, Ashlee See, Adrienne See, Bryanna Hawk, and her husband, Austin, all of Lebanon, Missouri, Britany Rojas, and her husband, Edgar, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Monica Adams, of Fort Hood, Texas, and Taylor Wall, of Foley, Alabama; two sons, Baylee Wall, and his wife, Tori, of Nevada, Missouri, and Jessie Horseman, of Bolivar, Missouri; four grandchildren, Zachary, Amelia, Aylissa, and Aniya; her father, Ronald Derr, of Rich Hill, Missouri; two brothers, Ronald Derr, Jr., and Jeffery W. Derr, both of Rich Hill, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and a very special niece Delta Johnson with her wife Cheyenne Johnson and their children, as well as a host of other relatives.

She was raised in Rich Hill, Missouri, and graduated from Rich Hill High School. She then attended OTC in Lebanon. She served her country faithfully in the United States Army National Guard for two years. In 2010, she and Jeff moved to Lebanon and made their home. Samantha was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family and also worked at various nursing homes. She was in the process of getting her nursing degree. She had worked as a cook at T’s Redneck Steak House for a time.

She loved music and enjoyed singing with her daughter. She liked chomping on ice in her many glasses of Coke each day. She was a hard core people person who was always willing to give advice. She possessed a dark humorous sense of humor and could be very funny and make people laugh. She was talented at calligraphy, excelled at gaming, was a Naturalist and Wickin and was fond of Ozzy Osborn. She had two special dogs, Siren and Lucifer “Fur”, and Neagan, and liked puppies. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed having time with her grandchildren.

Samantha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.

Arrangements for Samantha Wall will be announced by Holman Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon, MO.

Butler School District Spring Band Concert tonight

Please join us this evening for the Butler School District Spring Band Concert in the Auditorium at 7:00 PM. 

Doors will open at 6:15 PM. Please park in the south parking lot and enter through the south gymnasium doors or the doors located by the flagpole.

Driver Flees into Lake During Pursuit in Cass County

Cass Co – Around 12:30 Wednesday morning, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle in Raymore near Ward Road and County Line Road. The vehicle began speeding away at which time the deputy deployed his Grappler device and stopped the vehicle. 

The driver refused to exit the vehicle, struck the patrol car nearly hitting one deputy, and sped away at a high rate of speed. Deputies continued pursuing the vehicle that was partially disabled. The pursuit continued north into Jackson County and eventually onto a lake access area of Longview Lake. 

The driver drove the vehicle into the lake and became stuck in approximately 2 feet of water. Deputies took the driver into custody when he exited the water.

The driver is identified as Cory L. Bartz 33, Belton, Missouri.

The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office charged Bartz with Felony Resisting Arrest By Fleeing Creating a Substantial Risk of Serious Injury or Death. A warrant was issued with No Bond. Additional charges are pending.

Obituary - Carolyn Lea Goddard

Funeral services for Carolyn Goddard of Independence, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Visitation 10 - 11 a.m. Monday prior to services at Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment in Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Missouri. Contributions to American Cancer Society or Diabetes Association. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Carolyn Lea Goddard, age 80 of Independence, Missouri died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her home. She was born December 25, 1941 to Roy Edward “Buster” and Jewell Laura Duff Spears in Butler, Missouri.

Carolyn, one of three children lived in Bates County, Missouri where she attended school at Ballard. Her family moved to Nevada, Missouri and she graduated from Nevada High School in 1959. On December 11, 1960 she was united in marriage to Barney Lee Goddard and to this union, four children were born–two of which were twins. For most of her professional career, Carolyn worked as an accountant for the Independence Housing Authority.

Carolyn is described as being loving, caring, funny, witty and ornery as well as selfless and very intelligent. She liked to read, play slot machines, watch game shows and get her hair and nails done. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Carolyn is survived by two daughters, Robin Burke of Kansas City, Missouri and Tracy Goddard of Marble Hill, Missouri; a son, Joe Goddard of Independence, Missouri; a brother, Gary Spears and wife Sue of Lawrence, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Neta Browning of Butler, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Morgan Burke, Matthew Burke and wife Shannon, Patrick Burke and wife Cassie, Toni Burke, Sarah Birch and husband Bradley, Chelsea Spencer and fiancé Mathew Wells, Brandon Harris, Tiffany Harris and Rachael Harris; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Barney Goddard; sister, Lois June Davidson; and daughter, Laura McKinney.

Turn around don't drown

WATCH FOR FLOODED ROADS!!

Several roads are down to one lane or closed completely due to flooding. Don't assume it's safe under the surface. 

If you see standing water, just turn around and take a different route.
You can find current, up-to-the-minute closures on the Traveler Information Map.

Click the link below or download the app onto your phone.

http://traveler.modot.org/map/index.html

Thank you for the donation

Mary Fisher from Bates County Farm Bureau donated 35 pounds of ground beef to Rita Lowe, the Culinary Manager of the Butler Senior Center.

On May 2, 2022 to help us continue our mission to provide nutritious meals to the seniors of Bates County! Thank you Mary and thank you Bates County Farm Bureau!

It's Still Raining....

Buenos Dias! Rain continues around the region. Heavier rainfall is expected south of I-70. Some embedded strong thunderstorms are possible south of I-70 tonight (6-10 PM). Temperatures warm quickly after rain moves out.

BCMH Volunteer of the Year

We are honored to announce the 2021 Volunteer of the Year, Lora Padley. Help us say congratulations to Lora! Lora has volunteered at Bates County Memorial Hospital since July, 2018, and has contributed 715 service hours. She works in the Auxiliary Gift Shop, and her kind demeanor with everyone is only matched by her energy. One of her many tasks is a weekly shopping trip to keep food and drink items stocked in the gift shop. 

Lora decided to become a volunteer because she wanted to help her friend, Dorothy Keene (now passed) to get out and be more active, but pretty quickly she found that she really enjoyed it. Lora appreciates that volunteering allows her to meet new people as well as to see old friends. She also gives her time volunteering for her church at the Double Branch Church Thrift Shop.

 
Like Lora, our volunteers frequently mention that they find fulfillment in giving to others. In turn, they offer so much to our employees, patients and visitors. Just a smile and a listening ear goes a long, long way.

CEO Greg Weaver presented a plaque and a mantel clock to Lora at last Friday's Auxiliary Appreciation Banquet as a thank you from the hospital. BCMH thanks Lora, and all of our volunteers, for the gift of service.