Senator Brattin visits Bates County Memorial Hospital

Bates County Memorial Hospital invited Rick Brattin, Missouri State Senator (Dist. 31) to tour our facility, discuss the financial issues rural hospitals are facing and to seek his insight and ideas for keeping health care close to home.

Prior to a tour of the hospital, CEO Greg Weaver and other staff members met with Senator Brattin to explore solutions or grants available at the state level.

They also wanted to share the unique limitations our hospital deals with, including the government-controlled discounts and programs that exclude a hospital like BCMH, and other regulations that create an uneven playing field, putting independent, rural hospitals at a distinct disadvantage.

We enjoyed getting to know Senator Brattin, and are grateful for his visit and for the chance to advocate for our community’s hospital.

Blast from the past

An old flame...

Thank you to Stacey Fox who shared this old Rich Hill Fire department photo with us.

Back row: Boots Hoover, Bill Bradley, Jake Knowles, Kenny Heuser. Middle row: Alvin Briscoe, Gordon Turner, Bill Reed. Front: Cory Gordon, Jerry Williams, Clinton Leer, Ron Thompson.

Woman struck and killed by train in Barton County

On July 20th, 2023 1206hrs, Emergency personnel was dispatched to NW 175th Ln and NW 33rd in reference to a pedestrian versus train. Upon arrival of first responders and Deputies it was determined that the accident occurred at NW 35th Rd and the train tracks.

 
At that location Emergency Personnel located a female lying on the ground with obvious injuries. EMS began lifesaving measures and a short time later the female was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 
It was determined the female was from Kansas and had been currently living in Burgess, Mo. The investigation is currently being investigated by the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas City Southern Railway Police. 

Currently, we are still attempting to locate a next of kin. If you have any information regarding this incident, we ask that you call the Barton County Sheriff's Office at 417-682-5515 and ask for Chief Deputy Ehrsam or Deputy Zentner.

Obituary - Calvin G. Mothersbaugh

Calvin G. (Strawbridge) Mothersbaugh, 36, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 19, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. He was born January 24, 1987 in Clinton, Mo., the son of George Strawbridge and Jeanette (Todd) Strawbridge.

Calvin married Lynzie Marie Mothersbaugh in Buffalo, Mo., on September 14, 2014, and she survives of the home. He was a member of the Victory Church in Clinton. 

He enjoyed hunting arrowheads, working out, going on walks and anything outdoors. He especially loved spending time with his family and fellow Christians. He was employed with TC Transcontinental Packaging as a laminator operator.

In addition to his wife, Lynzie, surviving are two sons, Qwenton Russell, Kansas City, Mo., and Parker Russell, Clinton, Mo.; three daughters, Brilee Ford, Clinton, Mo., Lynnex Mothersbaugh and Rowan Mothersbaugh, both of the home; his father, George Strawbridge (Kathy), Brighton, Illinois; his mother, Jeanette Strawbridge, Clinton, Mo.; three brothers, Josh Richardson, Clinton, Mo., Adam Strawbridge and Alan Strawbridge, both of the state of Texas; paternal grandmother, Janice Strawbridge, Archie, Mo.; Cathy and Scott Martin, Allie Targaczewski (Edward), Levi Martin and Brady Martin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Curtis Todd and Lana Todd; and paternal grandfather, Earl Strawbridge.

Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Victory Church, 1506 East Ohio Street, Clinton, Mo., 64735. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. just prior to the memorial service. There will be fund established for the children at Legacy Bank for memorial contributions.

Obituary - Keitha Ann Brown

Keitha Ann Brown, age 70, Mound City, Kansas passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was born in Garnett, Kansas on July 4,1953 the daughter of Chester Keith and Mila Frances, Chaney Herrmann. She was a Bulldog graduating from Blue Mound High School in the Class of 1971. She worked for over thirty years in the USD 346 School District.

She began at Blue Mound Elementary and then transferred to Jayhawk Elementary School where she was the self titled Operations Facilitator. Keitha touched many lives in a positive and caring way during her years working and also outside of work. She had a deep faith and a love for her God and his son Jesus. She was a woman of many talents.

She cooked, baked, crafted, quilted, crocheted and gardened. Not much that the gal couldn't do. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister in law, Sharon Herrmann. Keitha is survived by her son, Shannon Brown and wife Pasqual and their son Emmett Lyman, her daughter Leslie Doering and husband Wade, a brother, Howard Herrmann, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A visitation and celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 pm Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Jayhawk Elementary School(JES) to be used for the student activities. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Welcome to Bates County Memorial Hospital

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Jeffrey Marks, MD is now seeing patients through its Outpatient Specialty Clinics, located in the hospital at 615 W. Nursery in Butler. 

Dr. Marks practices in all aspects of urology including kidney stones, genitourinary cancers, prostate issues, erectile dysfunction and incontinence.

He has a clinical interest and expertise in robotic surgery for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and other urinary conditions. Urology clinic with Dr. Marks will be held on the third Wednesday of every month at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Scheduling for Dr. Marks at BCMH: 660-200-7006

See more about Dr. Marks on our website: https://www.bcmhospital.com/jeffrey-marks-md/

Obituary - Judith "Judy" Schnoebelen

Judith "Judy" Schnoebelen, 78 of Butler, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home in Butler. Judy’s wishes were to be cremated with no public services. Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

In lieu of any public service or flowers/plants please feel free to donate any monetary amount in Judy’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (www.alzfdn.org). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Judy was born in Adrian, Missouri on May 14, 1945 as the daughter of Emmanuel Lee and Verna Faye (Miller) Lockard. Judy attended elementary school at Passaic and later attended high school at Adrian High School graduating in the class of 1963. After high school, she was employed at Nelly Don dress factory in Nevada, MO. On May 1, 1964, she was united in marriage to her husband, Robert (Bob) Schnoebelen for 59 years. To this union one daughter and one son was born.

For several years, she had child care in the home. Judy also worked at Town and Country Shoe Factory in Sedalia, MO. She was employed at Thorco factory in Butler where she retired from.

Judy was active in Rebekah Lodge, Grand Ladies Encampment and Ladies Patriarch Militant of Missouri. She held several offices in each organization and was a member at Adrian Rebekah Lodge #449. Judy accepted Christ at an early age at The Adrian Christian Church. Later on in her life she attended Happy Hill Church of God.

She loved to plant flowers and just be outside. At a younger age, she liked to bowl, as well as camp in their RV at the lake. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Judy was preceded in death by both her parents, brothers Gene and Dale Lockard, niece Angela Crippen and nephew Bill Lockard. She is survived by her husband, Bob; her daughter, Trudy (Gary – deceased) Morgan of Hamilton,

Texas; son, William Schnoebelen of Kansas City, Kansas; five grandchildren, Kendra (Kyle) Norton, Buddy

(Shandi) Stewart, Bobby Baker, Anna Schnoebelen and Olivia Schnoebelen, as well as six great-grandchildren

Vehicle fire in rural Bates County

The Butler Fire Department along with mutual aide from the the Adrian Fire Department is on scene of a vehicle fire at a address of 6549 NE CR 10003 in rural Bates County.

Please slow down and move over for emergency vehicles. Mid America Live will update when more information is made available to us.