Zion Lutheran School Annual Chili Supper February 24th

 

Obituary - Deanna “Marie” Morrell

Deanna “Marie” Morrell, 68, Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Marie was born November 14, 1957 in Ft. Scott, KS to William J. and Lois Mae (Houston) Cooper.

Marie graduated from Nevada High School in 1975 and then attended Ft. Scott Community College for one year. She worked in Food Service at Nevada Regional Hospital for a number of years until she retired due to an illness.

Survivors include one son, Benjamin Michael Morrell (Abby), Ft. Scott, KS; one daughter, Angela Pettibon, Richards, MO; a brother, Donald Cooper (Linda), Arcadia, KS; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Jasmine; a brother, Danny Cooper; and a son-in-law, Jamie Pettibon.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Obituary - Leslie Calvin Stone

Leslie Calvin Stone, 76, Milo, MO, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Les was born February 1, 1948 in McCook, NE to Dick L. and Etna M. (Thornley) Stone. He married Linda Lou Burris on September 5, 1967 in Nevada, MO and she preceded him in death in August of 2023.

Les attended Nevada High School. He then served 18 months in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1968-969. Les worked for Brown Motor Company in Nevada from 1975 thru 1998, a year at Guthrie Motors, five years at Auto Spot, and several years at Len’s Auto until his retirement.

Survivors include two children, Les Stone, Jr. (Lorene), Moundville, MO, and Lele Woodcook (Chuck), Nevada; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Phelps, Liberal, MO. In addition to his wife, Linda, he was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Dave Stone, Harry Stone, and Terry Stone; a sister, Nancy Burris; and an infant son, Pete.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Kerry Honeycutt officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home.

Obituary - Deborah Anne Rhynerson

Deborah Anne "Debbie" Rhynerson, age 65, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. She was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on September 17, 1958 the daughter of Edwin T. and Mildred L. Dean Peery. She was in the first class to graduate from Jayhawk Linn High School. Debbie was united in marriage to Donnie Rhynerson on February 10, 1978.

She had recently retired after serving as Clerk of Jayhawk USD 346. Deb was all about family and helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Tracy Jo Rhynerson on February 24, 2003, a brother, Gary Peery, and a sister, Joyce Cummings.

Deb is survived by her husband, Donnie, a son, Dustin Rhynerson, three brothers, Tom Peery, Ed Peery, and Bob Peery, two sisters, Carolyn McGown, and Judy DeMott, three grandchildren, Samantha, Abigail, and Dawson, one great grandchild, Ryker, and one due in April, Mattylenn.

Funeral service will be held 2 pm Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Jayhawk Elementary School. Visitation will follow until 4:30 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Debbie Rhynerson Memorial Fund, to be used for a children's cause. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Update: Charges filed in narcotics bust in Butler

On 2/14/24 The Bates County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant in the 500 block of South Orange Street in Butler. During the search warrant 4 subjects were taken into custody. Approximately 3/4 of a pound of a crystal substance was recovered along with digital scales and cash.

Upon entry by the SERT Team, the four subject were gathered around a counter the scales and some of the methamphetamines were located. Initial charges have been filed by the Bates County Prosecutor.

Robert Dale Gillespie of Butler Mo was charged with Trafficking Drugs in the 2nd degree. Bond was set at $100,000.00 Cash only.

Anthony Christopher Becerra of Hume Mo was charged with Trafficking Drugs in the 2nd Degree. Bond was set at $50,000.00 Cash only.

Jessica J Taylor of Amoret Mo was charged with Trafficking Drugs in the 2nd Degree. Bond was set at $50,000.00 Cash only.

Aeneas Talib Smith of Pleasanton Ks was charged with Trafficking Drugs in the 2nd Degree. Bond was set at $50,000.00 Cash only.

Friday snow amounts will be light

Snowfall expected to arrive Friday bringing light snow (mainly less than an inch). Greater snow amounts are expected across central into eastern Missouri.

Update: Narcotic search warrant served in Butler

Roses are red
Violets are blue
If you sell drugs
We are coming for you

 
On 2/14/24, at approximately 10:30 am, members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team executed a narcotics search warrant in the 500 Block of South Orange Street in Butler adjacent to Sandy’s Herb Shop. Again the search warrant was not at Sandy’s Herb Shop nor had anything to do with her business.

 
The search warrant was the culmination of a several months long investigation into the occupants of the garage area selling narcotics. Upon entry to the building SERT team members encountered three males and one female gathered around a counter with digital scales and bags of white crystal substances. Under the same counter were several larger bags of white crystal substances. Smaller baggies of white crystal substance was located either on the body of those occupants or on the ground next to them as they were being taken into custody.

 
“This morning we received a Valentines Day card saying ‘Police be our Valentine’.” Says Sheriff’s Anderson. “So we responded with our own card and brought our ‘Furrrrrrever Your Pups’.” “On a serious note, I’m proud of the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office for putting their lives on the line to do our best to protect our community”.

 
Almost three quarters of a pound of methamphetamines and a little over $1000 were recovered and taken off the street. Our target has a very long history of dealing drugs in our community. This investigation isn’t over, we are continuing to work on those people who we have on surveillance going in and out of this location. We hope this sends a strong message that we are looking to close down drug houses and bring those career criminals to justice to account for the destruction they perpetuate on our community.

 
Charges are being submitted to the Bates County Prosecutor’s Office for first degree trafficking with 1000 feet of a school. Simultaneously, the case will also be referred to the United States Assistant Attorney for federal charges.

Bears get win on the road at Oak Grove last night

The Butler Bears pushed their season record to 17-6 with a 52-40 victory over the Oak Grove Panthers in varsity basketball action last night.

Butler senior star Carter Trumbore broke the all time Butler High School assist record with 291 assists and counting. The previous record holder was Kaleb Kauffman (288 assists). Way to go Carter!

Butler will conclude the regular season this Friday night as they travel to Buffalo to take on the bison.