Obituary - Vita Pauline Hurt

Vita Pauline Hurt, 68, of Deepwater, Missouri, formerly of Chilhowee, Mo., passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home.

She was born February 14, 1955 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Charles Joseph Treccariche and Juanita Pearl (Lafferty) Treccariche.

Vita was a longtime caregiver, providing valuable care to end of life patients. She was also a waitress for several years. She enjoyed her Bible studies. Vita was known to take in and care for various stray animals. She loved all animals. She also enjoyed buying and rebuilding old broken down campers and reselling them.

Surviving are one son, Joe Hurt (Tricia), Clinton, Mo.; one daughter, Nylonya Colleen Lucio, Blairstown, Mo.; six grandchildren, Brittany Fonke (Coley), Logan Joseph Hurt, Elijah Hurt, Taysia Beebe, Jonah Hurt and Damien Hurt; two great-grandchildren, Jasper Hurt and Jade Hurt; one sister, Toni Treccariche, Deepwater, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James E. Shepherd; and step-father, James E. Hancock.

Vita’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office seeking public assistance

The Linn County, Kansas Sheriff's Office is currently seeking the identification of the subject in the photo. The subject is suspected of criminal activity in the Prescott, Kansas area. 

Please call the Linn County, Kansas Sheriff's Office at (913) 795-2665 with information regarding the identity of the subject.

Obituary - Monty "Joe" Christopher

Due to inclement weather, visitation for Monday, January 22 has been rescheduled to 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 23 just prior to 2 p.m. service.

Funeral services for Monty "Joe" Christopher, age 88 of Butler are 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 23 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 1 - 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 23 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Monty Joe Christopher, age 88 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home. He was born December 26, 1935 to George Henry and Lelia Poor Christopher in Butler.

Joe, one of ten children, was a lifelong resident of Butler, Missouri where he graduated from Butler High School. Joe had worked for General Motors and Thorco. He was a member of the Virginia United Methodist Church but for the last several years enjoyed watching Joel Osteen. On January 8, 1961 he married Carol Jean McElwain and to this union, four children were born.

Joe was quiet, strong, a hard worker, dedicated, creative and positive. He was very loyal and was a person who always had your back. Joe was known as a jokester, always upbeat and someone who had a way of shedding off negativity. Joe enjoyed gardening, farming, milking cows, raising his cattle and Yorkies and going to cattle shows. Some of his other pastimes were traveling and vacationing, singing and telling stories about the past. Joe enjoyed watching the Chiefs and Royals, comedies, Adam Sandler movies, late night shows and Saturday Night Live. His children say it was a privilege and honor to have him as their dad. He was the best and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Joe is survived by a son, Chad Christopher of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie Cole and husband Don of Butler, Missouri and Darcie Anderson and fiancé Bob Beilfuss of Overland Park, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Ellis, Hilari, Bethanie, Gabby, Kristopher, Zach, Lacy, Melanie and Ryan; two great-grandchildren, Kimbry and Easton; and a son-in-law, Kelly Craft of Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean Christopher; his daughter, DeAnna Craft; six brothers, George, Moreland, Tom, Wally, Stanley and Bob Christopher; two sisters, Charlotte Ward and Moina Ratliff; and an infant sibling.

Traffic Alert: Semi truck in the ditch west of Butler

Traffic Alert: Semi truck in the ditch west of Butler...

The Bates County Sheriff's Office is on scene of a semi truck that is blocking the roadway at this time on 52 West Highway just west of the Butler City Lake near CR 5001. 

Please avoid this area as crews work to get this cleaned up.

Obituary - George “Mike” Michael Price

George “Mike” Michael Price, 72, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, MO. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held 6:30pm Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Cass County Elks Lodge in Harrisonville.

Mike was born October 24, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, a son of David L. and Nora C. (Billingsley) Price. He spent his early years in Americus, Kansas, and was a 1969 graduate of Americus High School. 

He attended college for two years at Emporia State University in Emporia, KS, before starting work in the construction field. Mike was a concrete flatwork finisher and owned his own company, GMP Flatwork, and retired after 36 years on the job.

Mike moved to Archie in 2000, and was united in marriage to Dawn Rusow on May 16, 2003 at his sister’s home in Gravette, Arkansas. He was a member of the Cass County Elks Lodge in Harrisonville.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David; and two sisters, Cecilia and Rosemary. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Price, Archie, MO; two sons: James Rusow, Cleveland, MO; and Justin Rusow, Adrian, MO; two daughters: Michelle Price, Washington State; and Jennifer Renee Murphy, Adrian, MO; two sisters: Sheri Heath, Gravette, Arkansas; and Patricia Price, Gravette, Arkansas; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Cass County Sheriff's Office Alert: Please stay off the roads if you don't need to travel

Traffic Alert: The Cass County Sheriff's Office have responded to several incidents because of slick driving conditions, including this one on Southbound I-49 at 307th St. Three semi-trucks were involved in this incident.

Due to this inclement weather, Cass County Circuit Courts and the Sheriff's Business Office are closed today, January 22nd.

Slick Monday around the area

Slick Monday around the area...

The ice has sure caused a lot of craziness today around the county. Emergency personnel have been extra busy with wrecks, falls and slide-offs. 

Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson sent out an advisory early this morning to stay home if all possible. He stated that we currently have deputies who are also stuck in their vehicles and we are unable to get to them. We advise not to travel if you don't have to.

Below is some photos that we accumulated from this morning. If you must travel slow down and provide yourself extra time to arrive at your destination. 

Traffic Alert: Semi truck in the ditch in Butler

The Butler Police Department is on scene of a semi truck that is blocking the roadway at this time at the intersection of Maple and Clark in north Butler.

Please avoid this area and stay home if you can!