Osage Valley Electric Cooperative reporting power outage in Peculiar area

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative members around the Peculiar area are experiencing an outage at this time. Crews have been dispatched and power should be restored relative soon. 

Please do not report outages through Facebook or Facebook Messenger. Please call 660-679-3131 option 2 or use the SmartHub app.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified applicants for 2 Rural School Resource Deputies

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified applicants for 2 Rural School Resource Deputies.

*Starting pay $40,560.00 year($19.50 hrs)
*CERF retirement with portion matched by county
*13 paid holidays
*Paid Health and Life insurance
*80hours paid vacation after 1 year
*8 hours sick time per month
*Paid gym membership
*Take home car for those who live within the county
*Academy tuition reimbursement for qualified applicants
*Top of line equipment provided
*All required training provided
*Opportunity in multiple divisions within department
We believe in “Service to Our Community”.

We are seeking applicants who want to be part of a community that has a strong support for law enforcement. 

We are seeking applicants who want to work where they can see first hand the positive difference that you make in our rural schools. Selected applicants will rotate multiple schools in rural Bates County throughout the week.

Applications can be picked up in person at 6 West Fort Scott Butler Missouri 64730 or downloaded from our website at www.batescountysheriff.com. 

Applications can be emailed to Captain Justin Corbin at jcorbin@batescountysheriff.com

Obituary - Jeffery Chris Brown

Jeffery Chris Brown, age 68, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

In accordance with Jeff’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Jeff was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 28, 1954 to Wilber and Elizabeth “Betty” Brown. After graduating high school, Jeff continued his education briefly before his work with KCP&L as a in ground lineman. 

Jeff worked for over twenty years for KCP& L and during those years, also owned his own home remodeling company. He retired from Operating Engineers Local 101 after being an Operator for over twenty years. In life, Jeff was passionate about his family, including his canine companions, Jetta, Lexi, Willie, and Shadow. 

He was also an avid collector of different items such as coins, stamps, and marbles. Jeff would also love to spend his free time fishing.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Wilber and Betty Brown.

He is survived by his loving wife of over twenty five years, Brenda Brown; his three children, Jeremy Brown (Sally), Linsey Klinksick (Chad), and Keith Brown (Maria); and two grandchildren, Lane Brown and Kody Yohe.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Morris Animal Foundation online via www.morrisanimalfoundation.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

New Sex Offender registered in Bates County

David Guffey (DOB 8/18/1974) registered as a sex offender today in Bates County.

Mr. Guffey was convicted of Statutory Sodomy in the 2nd Degree on 11/24/2014 in Cass County, MO.

He is residing at 14127 NW County Road 221 in Adrian, MO. Guffey is classified as a Tier 3 sex offender.

Amoret man arrested on several warrants

On 7/9/2022 Bates County Sheriff Deputies went to 14013 NW Cr 3002 Amoret Mo in reference to locating a subject that had outstanding warrants. 

On arrival the deputies located the subject sleeping in the front seat of his car in the driveway.

Deputies took the subject, identified as Timothy Clark Pitts II, into custody on the following outstanding warrants for failing to appear.

September 2018 Charges
Felony Resisting arrest
Felony Fleeing arrest creating a substantial ricks to another person
Felony Escape or attempt to escape custody
Felony Unlawful possession of a firearm
Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance
Misdemeanor Driving while suspended
Misdemeanor careless or imprudent manner
Misdemeanor fail to stop at a stop sign

October 2020 Charges
Felony Stealing over $750
Felony Unlawful use of a weapon
Misdemeanor trespass 1st Degree
Infraction No seatbelt
Misdemeanor Driving while Revoked/suspended

January 2022
Misdemeanor Driving while revoked/suspended
Felony possession of a controlled substance
Felony Resisting arrest
Felony Resisting arrest
Misdemeanor Unlawful possession or transport of illegal weapon
Misdemeanor Failed to register motor vehicle

June 2022
Misdemeanor failed to yield to emergency vehicle
Misdemeanor driving while revoked/suspended
Total bond on warrants $60,610.00 Cash or Surety

Obituary - Cora Smith

Cora Smith 52, of Butler, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. 

A visitation will be held 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2022 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm Friday, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Project Hand-Up c/o The Carpenters Cup. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Obituary - Kyle Foster

Kyle Foster, age 36, of Deepwater, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. 

A funeral service for Kyle will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 also at the Chapel.

Burial to follow in the Deepwater Cemetery in Deepwater, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Deepwater Fire Department and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

City of Adrian Special Meeting July 14th at 4:00 pm

City of Adrian Special Meeting July 14, 2022. 4:00 pm