Obituary - Bufford "Bud" Wayne Lindsay

Bud Lindsay, age 88 of Prescott, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born the son of Esler Roy and Bessie Clara (Deckard) Lindsay at Lebanon, Missouri. Bud loved racing, working on old cars, riding horses, tractor pulls and being outside. He served in the United States Navy for three years. He worked as a "tire man" for many years. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lindsay, his siblings and parents. He is survived by the kids he raised and loved, his grandchildren and great grandchildren of many. Anyone who knew him, knows he would help anyone in need. He was a man of great knowledge and looked up to by many.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, Pleasanton, Kansas. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Burial will be in Prescott Cemetery in a private family burial. Military Honors will be presented at 2:00 pm.

Attention if you live in the city of Butler

Lost off the truck:

The City of Butler Electric Department lost a M-18 Milwaukee Chain Saw off the back of the truck sometime this morning. 

The truck traveled from 206 E. Mill to Fulton Street, South on Fulton Street to Ohio Street then east to South Water Street and over by Dakota Street.

If anyone finds this saw please contact Butler City Hall. 

Obituary - Thomas "Tommy" A. Craig Jr.

Funeral services for Thomas "Tommy" A. Craig Jr. of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Thomas “Tommy” Allen Craig Jr., age 65 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born August 24, 1957 to Thomas Allen Craig Sr. and Thelma Marie McMillin Craig in Butler, Missouri.

Tommy is survived by three daughters, April Craig of Spain, Brandi Baxley and husband Bryan of Liberty, Missouri and Jayda Burkhart and husband Kaenan of Ocean Side, California; seven grandchildren, Kelsey, Dakota, Grace, Vince, Bane, Bodhi and Aurora; and four sisters, Karen Kenney and husband Steve of Butler, Missouri, Sandra Snider and husband Garry of Clinton, Missouri, Rita Griffith and husband Harvey of Butler, Missouri and Linda Hatman and husband Jim of Texas City, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Dustin Craig.

Update: Deceased male in Butler from Saturday identified

The Coroner's office responded to a residence on Dove Lane in Butler Saturday morning where a male had been found deceased in a home.

The decedent is identified as 82 year-old Arthur Helmer. Cause of death remains investigation pending testing; however Mr. Helmer may have recently been treated for pneumonia and the ambient temperature in the home was noted to be approximately 21 degrees.

The status of surviving family members to Mr. Helmer is currently unknown. If you have information regarding family, please be in contact with our office. 

If no surviving family is found following a search, it is permissible in Missouri for a 'next friend' to take responsibility for Mr. Helmer's remains if they so desire.

 
Anyone with information may call (660) 679-0009, Option 2, or email greg@batescountycoroner.com.

Respectfully,
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Celebration of life for Brooklynn Brielle Enos March 25th

 

Reminder from Domino's Pizza in Harrisonville

REMINDER: This week is Harrisonville is spring break. 

If you know a child in school from K-12 who will be missing out on lunch we will be offering one free slice of pizza (hand tossed cheese or pepperoni only) and one free piece of fruit from the hours of 11AM to 1PM Monday March 20th thru Friday March 26th. Carryout only.

All rea

House fire under investigation in Miami County Kansas

On Sunday March 19th around 6:30 p.m. several fire departments responded to a house fire in Miami County Kansas around the area of the 29000 block of W. 235th Street.

When the fire crews arrived on scene, fire could be found coming from the backside of the home. 

No one was injured by the fire. The residents of the home were not present at the residence at the time of the fire and have been displaced. One feline is unaccounted for, according to JOCO Fire District.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and we will update when more information is made available to us from the JOCO Fire District.

Nevada Police Department Incident Spotlight

Nevada Police Department Incident Spotlight:

During a midnight shift patrol, one officer noticed two subjects near the square. Once the subjects noticed the patrol vehicle they attempted to avoid the area. The officer was able to contact the subjects and seize suspected methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia.

Officers took a report of a stolen wallet where the victim's debit/credit card was being used unlawfully. Officers were able to identify the suspect involved and executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence. During the execution of the warrant, officers located suspected stolen property, including a stolen firearm.
Officers responded to a report about a subject with a weapon making threats at a residence. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the subject in question and were able to seize a firearm from the individual.

Officers responded to a residence in regard to an assault that had just occurred. It was reported the subject had assaulted the victim and made threats with a knife. Upon arrival, the subject fled the scene. In the following days, officers were able to locate the subject in question. They were taken into custody.

Information was obtained by officers about the location of a subject with outstanding felony warrants. Officers responded to the area and were able to locate the subject in question and take them into custody.

Great job to all involved!