Clinton man sentenced to 10 years in MDOC

Jason Aery, 45, of Clinton, Missouri was sentenced to ten years in prison for distributing methamphetamine near an elementary school.

The Clinton Police Department executed a search warrant on July 18, 2023 of Aery’s residence near the elementary school in Clinton, wherein they found a significant amount of methamphetamine. Detectives also located two firearms. Aery later stated to investigators that methamphetamine “sells itself.”

Henry County Prosecutor LaChrisha Gray prosecuted the case and charged Aery with distribution of a controlled substance in a protected area, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possessing a stolen firearm.

On February 20, 2024, a sentencing hearing was held by Henry County Circuit Judge M. Brandon Baker following Aery’s plea of guilt to the offenses. At the sentencing hearing, Prosecutor Gray requested the Court sentence Aery to fifteen years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. The defendant requested the Court consider probation.

Mr. Aery was already on probation and supervision with Missouri Probation and Parole when this offense occurred. His probation was revoked in those other matters, which were both possession of controlled substance cases, as a result of this case.

Judge Baker sentenced Aery to ten years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on the distribution count and seven years on the two remaining charges involving the firearms.

Obituary - Eva May Schallert

Mass of Christian Burial for Eva May Schallert of Adrian, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be 5 - 6:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Eva May Schallert, age 97 of Adrian, Missouri died Friday, March 1, 2024 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri. She was born October 29, 1926 to Daniel Clarence and Dorris A. Field Lamar in Weston, Missouri.

Eva May, one of three children, grew up in Weston, Missouri where she attended Swamp Elementary School and was a 1944 graduate of Weston High School. In 1950 she received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Missouri in Columbia. On June 8, 1952 Eva May married Francis John Schallert in Weston, Missouri and to this union, four children were born. She was a Home Economics teacher from 1950 until 1960 in Memphis, Butler and Hume, Missouri. She later taught at Drexel, Missouri from 1985 to 1988 and was a substitute for several years in Adrian, Missouri. Eva May was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler, Missouri and the McNeil Extension Club and worked with local and community 4-H programs for over 30 years. Eva May was known as a happy and optimistic lady. 

Her hobbies included reading historic and mystery novels, quilting and cross-stitching. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and dancing. Eva May loved spending time with her grandchildren. She wanted to be remembered as a “pie baking grandma” and one who gave unconditional love.

Eva May is survived by three children, John Schallert and wife Gloria of Freeman, Missouri, Ann Fly and husband Bud of Drexel, Missouri and Carolyn N. Sorrell of Adrian, Missouri; five grandchildren, Christa Stokes (Jason), Jeremy Fly (Jennifer), Craig Schallert, Todd Schallert and Tim Schallert (Jerrilee); and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis Schallert on May 30, 2019; a daughter, Mary Jane Schallert; a brother, Robert Lamar; and a sister, Martha Stanley.

I-49 Traffic Shifted in Bates County for Bridge Rehabilitation Beginning March 11th

 I-49 Traffic Shifted in Bates Co. for Bridge Rehabilitation Beginning March 11th...

What: Northbound I-49 traffic shifted head-to-head in the southbound lanes between Mile Markers 135 & 137 in Bates County over the Missouri & Northern Arkansas (MNA) Railroad north of Butler while contractor crews work to replace the bridge deck/driving surface

 

When: Monday, March 11 and remaining in this pattern until work on the northbound bridge is completed

 

Traffic Impacts:

• I-49 traffic reduced to one lane in each direction with northbound traffic shifted head-to-head in the southbound lanes over MNA Railroad between Mile Markers 135 & 137 north of Butler in Bates County
• Expect delays during high traffic volume times
• Only one lane open in each direction
• Speed limit reduced to 60 mph through the work zone
• Watch for equipment and crews entering and exiting the work zone
• No signed detours
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
• Drivers should consider alternate routes during the project
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

 

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

 

Details: This contract also included the southbound I-49/MNA Railroad bridge, which was completed in October 2023.

 

Project information:

• Prime contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, Columbia

• Total project cost: $4 million
• Contract completion date: July 30, 2024

Assault last night in Butler

On 03/03/2024, at approximately 10:58pm, Butler Officers responded to 507 W. Clark Street due to an assault. Butler Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the victim, a 54 year old female who was bleeding profusely from her head. 

The victim was transported to the Bates County Memorial Hospital to be treated for her injuries.

The assault occurred when there was a verbal dispute between the victim and a neighbor, identified as Crystal Baker. The verbal dispute escalated to Crystal striking the victim in the face, causing the victim to fall backwards onto the ground. Baker then continued to assault the victim by repeatedly slamming her head into a brick flower bed until pulled away by a witness.

Crystal Baker was arrested and placed on a 24 hour hold. A warrant was later issued and Crystal Baker was charged with Assault – 2nd Degree and assigned a bond of $10,000 Cash or Surety.

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.

Obituary - Gladys Curry

Graveside service and interment for Gladys T. Curry of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Kamp Kiersey. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Gladys Trilby Curry, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Butler Center. She was born September 6, 1936 to Conard Isaiah and Flora Mae Allgood Stewart.

Gladys is survived by three sons, Bruce Curry of Clinton, Missouri, Randy Curry of Joplin, Missouri and Tony Curry and wife Cindy of Highlandville, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie Norman and husband David of Butler, Missouri and Beth Brock and husband Jeff of Sarcoxie, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sherman Curry; and a brother, Shelby Stewart.

Obituary - Roxanna Marie Leer

Roxanna Marie Leer, 61, Sheldon, MO, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home in Sheldon following a lengthy illness. Roxanna was born March 5, 1962 in Nevada, MO to Robert A. and Nellie M. (Mays) Clayton. She was united in marriage to Troy Leer on December 1, 1979 in Nevada and he survives of the home.

Roxanna attended Nevada High School. She has worked at Value Merchandising in Fort Scott, KS for the past 27 years. Roxanna lived for a number of years in Moundville, MO and then made her home in Sheldon where she has resided for the past 23 years. She enjoyed fishing, watching Friday night races at Nevada Speedway, family get togethers, and going camping. Roxanna was a member of the Eagles Lodge, and the Eagle Riders.

In addition to her husband Troy, Roxanna is survived by two sons: Brandon Leer (Jennifer), Nevada, and Christopher Leer, Nevada; grandchildren, Chelsea Leiker (Zach), Pittsburg, KS, Victoria Peery (Ethan Ray), Nevada, Keana Dickinson, Kansas City, MO, Trinity Williams, Pleasanton, KS, Daylen Williams, ND, and Ashton Williams, Ft. Scott, KS; her father, Robert Clayton (Kaethe), Pittsburg, MO; one brother, Randy Ladwig, Kansas City, MO; a sister, Rose Ladwig, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Ladwig, a brother, Rick Clayton, and an infant daughter, Bethany Nicole.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Ray Dean Scism officiating. Interment will follow in Balltown Cemetery in Horton, MO. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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Obituary - Norvell Fanning

Norvell Fanning, 88, Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his home in Independence. Norvell was born October 7, 1935, in Milo, MO to Ralph W. and Mildred E. (Hiestand) Fanning. He married Charmion Lee Mesplay on February 25, 1959, in Miami, OK and she survives at home.

Norvell attended Nevada High School for three years and graduated from Faith Bible Academy in 1953 in Camdenton, MO. He served in the US Air Force for 3 years and was stationed in France and Germany. Norvell was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Independence, MO.

In addition to his wife, Charmion, survivors include his children: Debra Allee, Independence, MO, Matt Fanning of Flemington, MO and Mark Fanning of Flemington, MO, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Norvell was preceded in death by his four brothers, Ivan Fanning, Dwight Fanning, Raymond Fanning, and Melvin Fanning, and three sisters, Louetta Whiteside, Roberta Handyside, and Marjorie Swanson, and a grandson, Marcus Fanning.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, MO, with Pastor Darren Tharp officiating. The family will receive friends from 11am to 12 pm at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO prior to the service.

Those who wish may contribute in Norvell’s memory to the Olive Branch Cemetery in care of the funeral home.