Juvenile male killed in Missouri rollover accident

On Thursday November 16th around 11:54 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Hickory County along with Hickory County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident at Route AA and 54 Highway around 3 miles east of Weaubleau, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Chevrolet 1500 driven by a 17 year old juvenile male from Collins, Missouri ran off the roadway, overturned and ejected the driver.

The 17 year old juvenile male was pronounced dead and was transported to Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola, Missouri.

This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 127th fatality of the year 2023.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230612754

Obituary - Peggy Jean Swafford

Peggy Jean Swafford, 68, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Medicalodges of Nevada. Peggy was born October 7, 1955 in Nevada, MO. She was married to Dwayne Brundridge and to this marriage her two children were born. She married Mike Swafford on March 7, 2001 and he preceded her in death on October 4, 2005.

Peggy was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada Schools. She worked as a CNA most of her life. Her jobs included working at the Nevada Hab Center, and several area nursing homes. Peggy loved crocheting, and most of all being with her family.

Survivors include two children, a daughter, Jessica Hallam (James) of the home, and a son Shane Brundridge (Brie), Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Karrolynne, Damien, Dominic, Gracyn, Adalynn, and Macey; several brothers and sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Mike, she was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Neva Wardin; and a son, Johnathon; three brothers, Bill Wardin, Steve Wardin, and Clayton Wardin; and a sister, Donna Spencer.

No services are planned at this time.

Thank you!

Today the Clinton Police Officers Association presented a check to the Clinton National Honor Society. Captain John Scott, School Resource Officer Dody, and Sergeant Hodges presented the check to President Mikalah Scott, Vice President Mia Bagley, Secretary Olivia Goehrig, Historian Belle Clifton and Advisor Shasta Hetherington. We hope this donation helps out tomorrows leaders.

Come eat chili with the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Join us after the Christmas Parade in Butler for dinner! Saturday December 2, 2023 6-8pm or until we run out! 

This is a free will donation dinner to raise money for our Shop with a Deputy program that we hold each year for kids in Bates County. 

Come visit with your Bates County Deputies and warm up with a bowl of chili!

Missing inmate back in custody in Bourbon County Kansas

The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office reports that at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, inmates and correctional center staff supervisors were working in the 2100 block of South Horton in Fort Scott when 54 year old Melvin Foley walked away.

The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office says upon notification of the missing inmate, a search ensued, and Foley was found and taken into custody in the 700 block of Main Street. Foley is alleged to have entered a home in the 1300 block of South National where it appears he attempted to alter his appearance and change his clothes. It is also alleged that the inmate took personal property from the residence; all property taken was recovered from his possession at the time of his arrest and returned to custody.

The Sheriff's Office also apologized for the original and misleading Facebook post, and wanted to clarify inmate Foley did not escape from the jail, but from the work-release program which had been active in the community for many years without incident.

Local schools and government offices within the City limits were notified and used their discretion to conduct a lockdown as their protocols set out. Original social media posts noted Foley had been returned to custody by 10:36 a.m.

Obituary - Linda Lee Moore

Linda Lee Moore, age 67, passed away on November 14, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas with her loving husband by her side.

A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date and time.

Linda was born in Simmern, Germany, on February 27, 1956. After graduating high school, Linda enlisted in the United States Air Force as an Administrative Specialist. In life, Linda worked as an office manager for UMKC and an auto body shop for many years. Linda met the love of her life, Micheal T. Moore and together they were married on October 22, 1997. Together, they were blessed with six children, Brian, Kristy, Theresa, Kevin, Chris and Sean. Linda loved spending her spare time working on cross stitch, all kinds of crafts, gardening, and family time.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Carol Albertsen; and son, Sean Richardson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Mike Moore; five children, Brian Moore (Tyrene), Kristy Jeffers (Dillon), Theresa Richardson, Kevin Moore (Sarah), and Chris Langsdale; brother, Horst Winkler (Sally); sister, Karen Schleper (Bill); and six grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immune Deficiency Foundation.

Bates County Toys for Tykes

 

And the winners are...

Congratulations to Karis Burris and Evan Elles for winning the Visa gift card drawing for completing the City of Butler comprehensive plan survey. 

We appreciate all the Butler high school and junior high students that took the survey. 

The survey is open until this Sunday you still have time to take it. You can pick up a paper copy of the survey at City Hall or you can go online and take the survey at.

https://communitysurvey.wattsnextbutler.com