One arrested on warrants in Bates County

On Thursday October 26th around 3:17 pm the Bates County Sheriffs Department arrested 36 year old Matthew S. Heavener of Kansas City (formally from Butler).

Mr. Heavener was arrested on two felony warrants, one for forgery and one for fraudulent use of a credit/debit device (value $500 or more).

Matthew S. Heavener was booked into the Bates County Jail, and is being held on a $10,000 cash or surety bond.

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.

Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Vernon County

On October 27th around 9:10 pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a bicyclist struck by a vehicle on US 54 Highway 2 miles west of El Dorado Springs.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the accident happened when the eastbound 2002 Honda Accord driven by 24 year old Timmothey S. Wyrick of Lamar Missouri made a right hand turn and struck 38 year olds Joshua W. Rogers of El Dorado Springs Missouri who was riding a bicycle

Joshua W. Rogers sustained moderate injuries, and was transported to Freeman Hospital in Joplin for treatment for his injuries.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230577963

Obituary - Nelson Brooks

Nelson Ray Brooks, 91, of Nevada, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Nevada Medicalodge surrounded by family and friends. Born April 21, 1932, in Hume, MO, Nelson was the son of Buford Marshall and Emma Dell (Potter) Brooks. He married the love of his life, Ella Mae (Burrus) Brooks on June 27, 1953, at the Methodist Church in Hume, MO, and she preceded him in death on July 23, 2008.

Nelson attended the one-room schoolhouse, Brush College, southeast of Hume for grades 1-8 and the Hume High School grades 9-12, graduating in 1951 right along with his wife. Nelson was best known for his basketball talents as a Hume Hornet with a great hook shot, his hunting skills, his hard work ethic, his love for his family and his storytelling.

After graduation, Nelson worked for the Frito Asphalt Company, based in Pittsburg, KS, from 1951-1954, dynamiting for construction of roads. He then became a brakeman on the Missouri Pacific Railroad from 1954-1981, until he was badordered due to hearing loss. Nelson was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada from 1953 until 1989 when he and Ella Mae transferred their membership to First Baptist Church in Nevada. Other memberships in his life included the Masonic Lodge #303, O.E.S. #53 (Order of the Eastern Star), Elks Lodge #564 and N.A.R.V.R.E. (National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees).

Enjoyments in Nelson’s life included vacationing with Ella Mae in Colorado Springs, playing pool at the Neal Center, reading Louis L'Amour books, watching westerns on Channel 8, and having family visit, especially his grandsons and great-grandkids. His favorite restaurants were Chicken Annie’s, Cooky’s Cafe, and Emery’s, where waitresses spoiled him.

Survivors include one son, Randy Brooks, of Nevada; one daughter, Ranea Couch and her husband, Phil, of Moundville; grandchildren: Christopher Schulze and his wife, Jenny, of Willard; Kyle Schulze and his wife, Lauren, of Nevada; Bob Brooks, Perkiomenville, PA; Bryan Brooks, Jacksonville, FL; Isabella Brooks, Nevada; step-grandchildren: Samantha Schmitt, Tayrin Schmitt, Kodie Schmitt and his wife, Macey; great-grandchildren: Maelee Faye and Gracee Aleen Schulze, of Willard; Emerson Ray and Iris River Schulze, of Nevada; Kallen Nash Brooks, of Perkiomenville, PA; step great-grandchildren: Heath Ray Hubbard, Taylee Mae Bryant and Connor Andrew Foster-Bryant; two sisters: Colleen Blevins, of Butler; and Diane Clark and her husband, Larry, of Hume; a sister-in-law, Karen Brooks, of Carl Junction; a brother-in-law, Oran Burrus, of Nevada; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

In addition to his wife Ella Mae, he was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Emma Brooks; his brothers: Melvin Brooks, Tom Brooks and Bob Brooks; sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Burrus) Busbea and Donna (Roby) Burrus; brothers-in-law: Bill Blevins, Elvy Burrus, Sr. and Darrell Busbea; nieces: Lisa (Burrus) Cargill and Judy (Burrus) Moore; nephews: Oran Everett Burrus and Travis Allen Burrus; and step great-grandson, Maddox Franklin Foster-Bryant.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. A private committal will be held at a later date at Moore Cemetery beside his wife.

Memorials are suggested to the Neal Center, where Nelson loved going to play pool with friends or the Osage Masonic Lodge #303, where he was a long-time member, c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

 

2023 Week 10 District Quarterfinal Missouri State High School Football Scores

2023 Week 10 District Quarterfinal Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Adrian 34, Stockton 10

Belton 43, Ruskin 19

Bowling Green 54, Mark Twain 6 
Branson 41, Glendale 38 

Brookfield 20, Lawson 7

Booneville 35, Knob Noster 0 
Butler 36, El Dorado Springs 14
California 49, Clinton 26

Camdenton 17, Rolla 14

Cameron 42, Pembroke Hill 7
Capital City 26, Battle 7
Carl Junction 22, Lincoln College Prep 0
Carthage 42, Smith-Cotton 3

Caruthersville 49, Kelly 7

Cassville 24, Aurora 14

Central (Cape Girardeau) 45, Mehlville 3

Centralia 24, Hallsville 18

Central (New Madrid County) 13, Malden 0

Chillicothe 28, Richmond 22 

Clark County 14, Palmyra 0

Clayton 55, Jennings 6

DeKalb 44, Stewartsville 40 

Diamond 49, Sarcoxie 14

Eldon 63, Buffalo 12

Eureka 52, Parkway South 0

Farmington 22, Webster Groves 16

Forsyth 65, Willow Springs 20 

Fort Osage 42, Winnetonka 6

Francis Howell 76, Vianney 47

Gateway 52, Roosevelt 14

Grandview 56, Center 0

Greenfield 50, Jasper 40

Hannibal 64, St. Charles 12
Harrisonville 62, Southeast KC 0

Hazelwood Central 22, Pattonville 0

Herculaneum 32, Kennett 26

Hermann 27, Montgomery County 14
Hillcrest 12, Rogersville 7

Holden 32, Lexington 6 

Holt 57, Mexico 6

Jefferson City 63, Fulton 16

Kearney 56, Benton 6

King City 20, Stanberry 12

Kirksville 28, Excelsior Springs 13 

Knox County 50, Paris 36

Ladue Horton Watkins 34, Chaminade 7 

Lafayette County 67, Lone Jack 7 

Lees Summit 20, Ray-Pec 10

Liberty (Mountain View) 20, Springfield Catholic 14

Marshall 24, Van Horn 15 
McDonald County 41, Marshfield 0

Mid- Buchanan 28, South Harrison 6 

Miller 34, Hayti 6

Moberly 49, Macon 10

Monroe City 34, Highland 0 

Mountain Grove 49, Clever 7

Mount Vernon 42, Hollister 0

North County 35, Potosi 0

Northwest (Hughesville) 72, Santa Fe 0

Oak Grove 50, Summit Christian Academy 23 

Orrick 60, Northland Christian 14

Osceola 68, Rich Hill 6

Owensville 48, Lutheran South 14 
Ozark 13, Waynesville 12

Pacific 71, Affton 8 

Parkway West 20, Parkway Central 17

Pattonsburg 50, Albany 0

Platte County 35, Raytown 7
Raytown South 35, Neosho 7

Reeds Spring 41, East Newton 0
Republic 42, Parkview 6

Russellville 32, Fayette 28

Savannah 70, Lafayette (St. Joseph) 6

Scotland County 34, Gallatin 30

Scott City 56, East Prairie 8 

Sikeston 33, Perryville 14

SLUH 69, Hazelwood West 7

South Callaway 26, North Callaway 14

Southern Boone 47, Wright City 25 

Staley 13, Park Hill South 9

St. Clair 55, Cuba 7

St. Mary's Southside 37, Fox 12

St. Michael the Archangel 38, Sherwood 0 

St Paul Lutheran (Concordia) 72, Slater 20

St. Pius X (Kansas City) 57, North East (Kansas City) 0

Strafford 35, Houston 13

Tarkio 32, North Andrew 12

Trenton 42, Lathrop 28

Union 48, Windsor (Imperial) 19

Versailles 28, Cole Camp 26

Warrensburg 30, Osage 28

Warsaw 49, Carrollton 0

Wellington Napoleon 29, Lincoln 24
West Plains 50, Monett 0

William Chrisman 36, NKC 28

Adrian Blackhawks stay undefeated, Will host Butler next Friday

The Adrian Blackhawks (10-0) with a 34-10 victory tonight to move on to the second round of district play.

Next Friday night, Adrian will host the Butler Bears next week with the Kickoff is set for 7:00.

Photos Courtesy of the Adrian News Leader

Butler Bears get the win tonight over El Dorado Springs

Butler Bears get the win tonight over El Dorado Springs..

The Butler Bears hosted the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs tonight in District Quarter Final Football.

Butler led the contest 14-6 at halftime and was able to explode in the 2nd half and get the win 36-14. Butler was led on offense by Senior Quarterback Dylan Davidson who had 3 touchdowns on the night.

Junior Running back Xavier Wisdom had another great game with over 250 yards rushing behind a great effort by our ever improving offensive line.

The Bears (9-1) will take the 10 mile trip north next week to take on long time rival the 10-0 Adrian Blackhawks.

Pictures Courtesy of Carmen Behringer 

Obituary - Chris Zurn

Chris Zurn, 44, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Fire Department.

Chris grew up in his childhood home in Louisburg, KS, with his father, Tom, and mother, Dee. Chris attended Louisburg High School, graduating in 1997. He would go on to further his education at the Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, where he obtained his degree in Automotive Diesel Technology in 1999. Chris' mechanical passions eventually led him to a position with the Missouri Department of Transportation in 2005. His hard work, dedication, and strong work ethic earned him his current role as the equipment technician supervisor that he has held since 2013. Chris was incredibly dedicated and found it hard to take time off because there was always so much work to do. His creativity led to two innovations that were designed to protect and promote MODOT employee safety on the job. These innovations would go on to be adopted nationwide, also earning him the Missouri Governor's Award of Distinction.

 
In 2005, Chris met Shawna. The two united in marriage in 2007 and relocated to Adrian in May 2008, where they started their family by having two children, Callie Rose and Thomas Roy. He was a proud father and enjoyed watching his children grow into the people they are today. Chris enjoyed going on hunting and fishing trips with friends. He was an exceptional cook like his mother. He enjoyed cooking and entertaining for friends and family including his MODOT family. Over the years, Chris enjoyed volunteering his time and experience maintaining and upgrading the Adrian Fire Department's fleet. He was extremely proud to be a part of designing and outfitting the newest rescue truck. Although he was a mechanic by trade, he could also be found enjoying his passion alongside his best friend, Tyler, at "the Shop." Chris was an incredible husband, father, friend, and overall human being.

Chris is preceded in death by his mother, Dee Greving. He is survived by his wife, Shawna Zurn; daughter, Callie Zurn; son, Thomas Zurn; father, Thomas Greving, of Louisburg, KS; sister, Niki Greving (Troy Myers), of Ottawa, KS; sister, Kellie Joeckel, of Belton, MO; sister, Heather Sturm, of Belton, MO; and grandfather, Charles Zurn, of Kansas City, KS.

Obituary - Corey Alley

Corey Alley, 35, of Eldon, MO, departed from this world on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was an adventurous soul who embraced life with an unwavering spirit. He left behind a void that can never be filled. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Living Faith, 1121 SW Hook Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64082.

Corey was born on June 21, 1988, in Kansas City, MO, and grew up in the small town of Peculiar with his grandparents, Gary and Dorthy Peters. Corey was a man who lived life to the fullest. Even from a young age, he longed for adventure. He was always tinkering with something with such passion behind it.

Crazy Corrr - his love for the great outdoors was infectious. Whether he was casting a line into his favorite fishing spot, or sitting in the deer stand, his passion for nature was so apparent. His love for going fast, rock climbing, and scuba diving was what kept him living and loving life to the fullest.

At a young age, Corey started working as a sub-contractor for a railroad car refurbisher; this is where he found the love for welding. For several years, his love for welding grew and he decided to move on and start the next chapter of his life. In 2017, Corey decided that working and living at the Lake of the Ozarks was the life that he wanted. One of his life long dreams came true and he opened up A-1 Mobile Welding: Dock and Dive. Corey quickly had the lake memorized and did a ton of work for those on and around the lake. Not only was he known for the quality of his work, but he was also the only one at the lake who offered a lifetime warranty on all of the welds.

In the final year of Corey's life, he found his life partner, Karie. She brought a light to Corey's life that had never been seen before. They were able to share so many exciting life adventures and love together. Corey had no enemies. He was known as a fantastic teacher and friend. His uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way made it hard to not love him. He always enjoyed the simple things in life, like walking along a creekside with his dog, or setting up a hammock and falling asleep next to a fire.

Corey is survived by his father, Todd Alley; his mother, Kathy Ogletree; his grandfather, Gary Peters; the love of his life, Karie Place; his brother, Derek Ogletree; his sisters: Kara Ogletree and Haili Smith; as well as, many other family and friends.