Obituary - Esther Eveline (Phalen) Shields

Esther Eveline Shields, age 88, LaCygne, Kansas passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Calvary Baptist Church, LaCygne, Kansas. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday, June 3 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, LaCygne Chapel.

Contributions are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church, La Cygne Historical Society or Olathe Hospice House. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

I have the honor of encountering veterans and their families often.

When a person has passed away and I learned they are a veteran, sometimes I notice memorabilia like photos or medals around a home. 

Other times I notice nothing at all, because a veteran chose mostly not to speak of their memories. For reasons very few can ever put into words.

But today, I remember all of them and my thoughts are with their families. May everybody have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Public Service Announcement From Lucas Oil Speedway

To the thief who stole the victory lane backdrops off the victory lane podium under the off road grandstands.

If you return them by Wednesday morning no questions will be asked, or we will turn it over the the sheriffs department for action.

We have surveillance cameras everywhere and we will have you on camera stealing them.

Bear sightings near El Dorado Springs is increasing

Over the past few weeks we have received reports of Bear sightings in El Dorado Springs, first on the 1000-1100 blocks of East Patricia Street, and today on the 800 blocks of North Main and North Jackson Streets. Most likely from the descriptions given this is a young bear looking for a territory to call their own.

Bears are wild animals and will not be removed by the Police Department. If you see a bear, leave it alone! Do not approach it. Make sure it has an escape route and do not attempted to feed it.

If you want to know more about Missouri’s Black Bears or report sighting to the Missouri Department of Conservation go to https://mdc.mo.gov/wildlife/wildlife-facts/be-bear-aware.

Otherwise enjoy observing all of the wildlife found in the City of El Dorado Springs from a distance.

Strong to severe storms possible today & Tuesday

Another windy day, especially during the morning hours when winds could gust 40 to 45 mph. There may also be scattered showers/storms during the morning hours as well but this activity is not expected to be strong or severe. 

Severe weather chances increase later this evening with additional chance Tuesday afternoon - evening. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible this evening. 

Tomorrow, damaging winds and large hail are the main threats but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.

Updated Obituary - Frederick E. Shelton

Funeral services for Frederick E. Shelton of Amoret, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to Amsterdam Baptist Church. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Frederick “Fred” Earnest Shelton, age 83 of Amoret, Missouri died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home in Amoret. He was born October 23, 1938 to James Earnest and Lona Alta McIntire Shelton in Bates County, Missouri.

Fred is survived by his wife, Bevera “Bev” Shelton of Amoret, Missouri; two sons, Ron Shelton and wife Diane of Amoret, Missouri and William Shelton and wife Amy of Blue Springs, Missouri; three sisters, Doris Lancaster of Drexel, Missouri, Mary Jane Michaels of Harrisonville, Missouri and Esther Saner and husband Tom of Shawnee, Kansas; five grandchildren, Brittanny Lunde, Devon Lunde, Catilynn Kelly and husband Patrick, Bailey Barnes and Caleb Shelton; and three great-grandchildren, Bryleigh Lunde, Kynsli Kelly and Oaklee Kelly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son Jay “Jay Jay” Shelton; two brothers, Dale Shelton and Everett Shelton; and one sister, Thelma Mabrey.

One seriously injured in Benton County ATV accident

On May 29th around 5:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with Benton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a ATV accident in Bent Tree Harbor around Warsaw.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Polaris Magnum ATV driven by 35 year old Nathan L. Roland of Excelsior Springs, Missouri was westbound on Elks Ridge Drive when the ATV experienced a mechanical brake failure, The driver turned sharp to the right in an effort to miss a utility pole, ejecting the passenger. 

The passenger on the ATV 35 year old Felicia D. Roland of Excelsior Springs, Missouri sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported by EMS to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220278623

Obituary - David Lee Sheafer

David Lee Sheafer, age 45 of Linn Valley, Kansas passed away at his home on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

There will be a Celebration of David's life at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory. La Cygne Chapel.