Obituary - Elmer LeRoy Epperson

Funeral services for Elmer Epperson of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 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 Adam Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to Happy Hill Church of God or to the family. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Elmer LeRoy Epperson, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Butler Center. He was born July 29, 1941 to James Olin and Effie Grace Sutton Epperson in Akron, Indiana.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Beulah Mae Epperson of Butler, Missouri; three children, Debra Epperson, Russell Epperson and wife Vickie and Kenny Epperson and wife Tracy all of Butler, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Albert and wife Christina, Tyler and wife Savannah, Justin and wife Kayla, Sharron, Katie and husband Trent, and Dalton and fiancé Jillian; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Leroy Welch of Butler, Missouri; and a sister-in-law, Kay Epperson of Butler, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Loretta Welch; and a brother, Joe Epperson.

Standoff ends in arrest in Cass County

At approximately 2:10 pm yesterday, March 24th, Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 32000 Nash Road in reference to a welfare check.

Upon arrival deputies were met by an armed male subject who pointed a weapon at them. A perimeter was established while the Tactical Response Team was deployed. 

After several hours of tense talks, hostage negotiators with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were able to successfully convince the suspect to exit the residence without escalating the situation.

The male subject was transported to the Cass County Jail while awaiting formal charges. No injuries were reported from the other occupants of the residence.

 
On 03-25-23, a Cass County Judge issued James Kenedy (41) from Harrisonville Missouri, a warrant for 4th Degree Assault. He is currently being housed in the Cass County Jail with a bond of $5,000.00 bond, 10% Cash Only.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Nikki Long

Eva Nichole Long(Nikki), age 50 of Drexel, MO passed away on Friday, March 24th, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. 

A visitation will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm Saturday, also at the chapel. Burial will take place in Jingo Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Nikki was born September 10th, 1972 in Harrisonville, MO. The daughter of Billy Nichols, and Mary Charleen (Wilson) Nichols. She moved to Drexel when she was 3 months old and went on to graduate from Drexel in 1991. Nikki was united in marriage to John(Chuck) Long on September 8th, 1990.

Nikki worked as a cook and also worked grooming and taking care of animals for many years with some dear friends. Nikki enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was a beloved Mimi and was so happy to have that title. She was an avid collector of everything Mickey Mouse and she loved working outside with her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Father Ward, Eva Ward and Jim Wilson and Homer and Wanetta Nichols, as well as her nephew Coty Nichols. Nikki was survived by her husband, Chuck Long, her two sons Nicholas and wife Courtney Long, Aaron and wife Keisha Long. Her grandchildren lit up her world. She had two grandsons Logan Hatch and John Long. And many nieces and nephews as well as extended family.

The love Nikki gave will never let her be forgotten.

Way to go Dara!

We Would like to congratulate Butler Freshman FFA Student Dara Ramage for winning 1st place in FFA Creed Speaking! 

Dara is the daughter of Donald and Denise Ramage! Best of luck at Districts Dara!

Colorado man arrested in Bates County

On March 25th around 2:19 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 51 year old Jason P. Bilello of Littleton, Colorado.

Mr. Bilello was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Speeding 3.) Fail to drive in the right lane.

Jason P. Bilello was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and later cited with tickets and released.

View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I463937A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Francis Poe

Francis Poe, age 79, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in the Bethel Campground Cemetery in Edwards, Missouri.

Francis Ann Poe was born on January 13, 1944 in Attalla, Alabama. On March 1, 1960 she married Floyd H. Poe and they began their lives together in Blairstown, Missouri. They later ended their journey in Edwards, Missouri. To this union 5 children were born, Lois Gallo of Gulfport, Mississippi, Floyd Poe and wife Tammy of Warsaw, Missouri, Bruce Poe and partner James Eden of Gulfport, Mississippi, Edger Gene Poe, and Linda Serraro and husband Matt of Gautier, Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by one son Edger, her husband Floyd, her mother, father and grandparents.

Survivors include her 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, one sister Joan Norman of Oneonta, Alabama, and one brother Gary Page and wife Linda of Clinton, Missouri, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and her best friend of 40 years Sonja Clark of International Falls, Minnesota.

Francis enjoyed fishing, mowing her yard, spending time with family and shopping. She was known to randomly show up at her granddaughter Samantha’s home and take her great grandson Syrys home for a weekend.

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

Giving Fore Living Committee is hosting its annual Burgers and Baseball or Blue and Green Day game April 27th

Interact and the Giving Fore Living Committee are hosting our annual Burgers and Baseball or Blue and Green Day game at the ballpark.

The event will take place on Thursday, April 27, at the Butler Baseball/Softball Complex at 4:30 PM. The baseball and softball teams host the Hume Hornets. We will be serving cheeseburgers/hamburgers, chips and a cookie for $10.

There will also be a concession stand open at both fields that day. We will also be selling blue and green t-shirts; the order form along with the t-shirt design is attached. The order form is due Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Iowa woman injured in St. Clair County crash

On March 23rd around 10:12 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 13 Highway at Collins.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2021 Nissan Versa driven by 79 year old Patricia A. LeClair of Sioux City, Iowa ran off the roadway and struck a parked 2017 Ford Fusion.

Patricia A. LeClair sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230150961