Obituary -Thelma L. (Breshears) Smith

Thelma Louise Davidson Smith, 83, of Rich Hill, MO passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2022 at her home. Thelma was a fun-loving mom, grandma, and great-grandma.

She loved to laugh, dance, and just loved her life. She loved going to bingo and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sister, Donna Robinson of Rich Hill; sister-in-law, Carol Breshears; her daughters: Kathy & Rick Marquez of Port Hueneme, California, Connie & Gary Boyles of Rich Hill, Debbie & Richard Smith of Rich Hill, Gail Jagger of Russell, KS; Twila & Robert Holmes of Nevada, MO, Brenda Ross of Rich Hill, Susie Davidson of Liberty, MO; and one son, Larry & Debbie Davidson of Blue Springs, MO.

Thelma has 27 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. We needed you, but God needed you more

Graveside services and family visitation will be held August 9, 2022 at the Heuser Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am until service time. Graveside service will follow at 11:00 am at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Rich Hill.

Adrian Lanes now smoke free

After careful consideration we have made a decision. Effective 8-1-2022, Adrian Lanes will be Smoke Free.

We have placed Cigarette Holders at 2 locations at the front exterior of the building, under the front porch eave.

We appreciate your continued support and understanding of this new policy.

Thanks

Obituary - Carl Dayton Fortna, Jr. “Sonny”

Carl "Sonny" Fortna, 70 of Cleveland, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. Cremation, with a memorial visitation Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, 420 W. Main St. Cleveland, Missouri. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Carl Dayton Fortna, Jr. “Sonny” was born November 25, 1951 in Greenfield, Massachusetts to Carl and Lori Steed Fortna. He graduated from Belton High School in 1970, then served in the US Army. Sonny was united in marriage to Thelma Peters on June 4, 1979. He worked as a truck driver for B&H Freight Lines for 36 years before retiring. Sonny loved to garden, ride his Harley, and most of all have a good time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother Minnie Fortna. Sonny is survived by his wife of 43 years Thelma Fortna of Cleveland, MO., daughter Dana Robertson and husband Kevin of Adrian, MO., grandchildren, Tamara Peters of Cleveland, MO., Erika Hogan of Cleveland, MO., Taylor Robertson and Finace Bryce Bagby of Adrian, MO., and Cody Robertson and wife Crechelle of Butler, MO., along with one great-granddaughter Brielee Robertson.

Dirty Bingo and dinner at the Butler Senior Center

 Dirty Bingo & Dinner with the Board Tuesday August 9th at 6pm. Come & join us for a light meal and dessert and then, a fun game of Dirty Bingo!

Hello People of Butler, please share!

COMMUNITY AWARENESS POST.
Hello People of Butler, please share!

If you are wondering who is the one going around in the area and knocking on doors, then it’s me.

Since I always try to be really transparent at what I do, I'm doing this post.

I'm a University student from Europe, Estonia and doing my summer exchange program in this area selling educational books & apps for families from young toddlers all the way through College prep. I am not affiliated with any of the local schools.

This is my 1st week in Butler and so far your community has been super friendly towards me. Thank you for that!

I already got my solicitor license approved by the City Of Butler and went through Butler Police Department to introduce myself. Everybody’s so nice!

I’m now going to be meeting up with every family in Butler during the next few weeks selling educational materials that:

Help parents to help kids with the new math & other subjects
Help students to save time with schoolwork & test preparation
Help with ACT preparation by Princeton Review
Help with college credit classes by McGraw Hill
and last but not least. A jump start program for the pre-k kids that helps give a head start for school.

When I knock on your door, then know that I have an accent, please do not be intimidated by that. - Lilian Bookgirl Männi

Stolen vehicle from Cass County recovered in Rich Hill

On 8/2/2022 Deputies from the Bates County Sheriff's Office received a tip in reference to a possible stolen vehicle at 203 W Chestnut Rich Hill Missouri.

On arrival Deputies made contact with the property owner and observed the truck. Deputies advised the male subject of the possibility of the truck being stolen. The male subject provided a title with the VIN numbers that matched the VIN on the dash.

The Title showed the truck to be an F250 and the truck was an F350. A closer inspection of the truck showed the VIN number was tampered. The title and the truck were taken into evidence to determine the proper VIN number.

An inspection of the truck revealed the true VIN number and that truck was stolen out of the Pleasant Hill Mo area. Cass County Sheriff's Office was contacted and will join the investigation into determining who stole the truck.

Charges are being forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney in reference to the stolen vehicle.

Bates County August 2nd Primary Election Results

Precincts reporting: 100%. Turnout 37.10%. Unofficial results

Republican Party

For United States Senator

Patrick A Lewis 27

Eric Schmitt 918

Billy Long 53

Eric Greitens 501

Bernie Mowinski 10

C.W. Gardner 4

Deshon Porter 5

Vicky Hartzler 1,609

Dave Sims 9

Mark Mccloskey 90

Eric Mcelroy 13

Dennis Lee Chilton 3

Robert Allen 8

Dave Schatz 14

Hartford Tunnell 3

Kevin C. Schepers 2

Rickey Joiner 5

Robert Olson 4

Russel Pealer Breyfogle Jr 3

Darrell Leon Mcclanahan III 4

Curtis D. Vaughn 22

For State Auditor

David Gregory 1,201

Scott Fitzpatrick 1,596

For United States Representative District 4

Jim (Soupy) Campbell 59

Rick Brattin 691

William (Bill) Irwin 248

Mark Alford 1,864

Kalena Bruce 253

Taylor Burks 105

Kyle Stonner Labrue 51

For State Representative District 62

Bing Schimmelpfenning 328

Jessica Jane Levsen 311

Sherri Gallick 542

For State Representative District 125

Andrew Hurt 279

Dane Diehl 1,694

Dennis Turner 121

For Associate Circuit Judge

Julie A. Highley 2,513

For Presiding Commissioner

Jim Wheatley 1,607

Connie Pruden 826

Jeremy A. Cassaday 833

For County Clerk

Jami Page 2,168

Meghan Mooney Robbins 1,084

For Clerk Of The Circuit Court

Shelli White 2,654

For Recorder Of Deeds

Danyelle Baker 2,537

For Prosecuting Attorney

Hugh C Jenkins 2,613

Democratic Party

For United States Senator

Lewis Rolen 12

Gena Ross 5

Carla Coffee Wright 22

Josh Shipp 4

Spencer Toder 13

Lucas Kunce 116

Jewel Kelly 15

Clarence (Clay) Taylor 6

Pat Kelly 12

Trudy Busch Valentine 198

Ronald (Ron) William Harris 2

For State Auditor

Alan Green 369

For United States Representative District 4

Jack Truman 375

For State Representative District 62

Jim Hogan 155

Libertarian Party

For United States Senator

Jonathan Dine 5

For State Auditor

John A. Hartwig Jr 5

For United States Representative District 4

Randy Langkraehr 5

For State Representative District 125

Robert E. Smith 2

Constitution Party

For United States Senator

Paul Venable 4

Charlotte Township Question

Shall Charlotte Township Levy An Additional Tax Rate Of $0.3500 On The $100 Valuation For A Period Of Four Years?

Yes 46

No 66

Back to school fair tonight

Back to school fair: Aug 2nd 5PM-7PM at the Bates County Elks Lodge, located at 1000 Elks Drive Butler, MO. 

All children that were previously registered through the Carpenters Cup will receive a backpack with school supplies