Adrian man arrested in Bates County

On Tuesday March 26th around 8:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 42 year old Daniel G. Wareham of Adrian, Missouri.

Mr. Wareham was arrested on the following charges 1.) Driving While Intoxicated -Habitual Offender 2.) Endangering the welfare of a child 3.) Driving while revoked.

Daniel G. Wareham was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he was later released.

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.

View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I486113A

Obituary - John William Read

John William Read, age 68, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.

John was born March 8, 1956, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of Francis Marion “Cisco” Read and Ruth Louise Groner Read.

John was married May 22, 1976 to his wife Paula Raye Smith at the Catholic church in Fort Scott, Kansas.

He attended elementary school at Saint Mary’s Catholic School, where he made lifelong friends, and graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1974.

He began working as a mechanic at the age of sixteen and was a diesel mechanic for B&D until the flood of 1986. Shortly after, he began working for Kansas Truck Center Freightliner in Wichita, Kansas until his retirement in 2021.

After retirement, he and Paula moved back to Fort Scott to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. In addition to being with his family, he enjoyed fishing, tinkering and fixing things, growing tomatoes, and reading to his great-granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife Paula Read; one son David Charles Read and his wife Jessica of Carl Junction, MO; one daughter Carrie Louise Read Lord and her husband Heath of Uniontown, KS; four grandchildren Isabel Neva Read and Isaiah William Read both of Carl Junction, MO, Krystal Raye Lord of Chanute, KS and McKenna Mae Lord of Uniontown, KS; and one great-granddaughter Bexley Raye Shelton of Chanute, KS. Also surviving are one brother Chuck Read: six sisters: Becky Grounds, Brenda Read, Julie Smith, Carol Read, Joyce Swearingen, and Rose Gauthier; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 29th at the Apostolic Christian Church in Ft. Scott. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the John Read Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Drexel Police Department seeking public assistance

The Drexel Police Department is seeking public assistance locating a vehicle who stole last friday around 6:30 pm, a white male, driving this vehicle, stole the propane tanks from the Food Fair. 

If you recognize this vehicle or have information about this incident, please contact us via Messenger.

Drexel annual Easter egg hunt

Hope you can join us!If you want to donate filled eggs, please bring them to City Hall March 29 by 4 pm

Medicalodge of Butler Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Bring the children and come to the Medicalodge of Butler annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th at 1pm. Age categories Birth to 3, 4-6 and 7-10. 

Children will go at separate times so parents can be with each child. Enjoy Cotton Candy, prizes, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more!

The community is invited to attend! 

Sonic in Butler Now Hiring

Think our shakes are sweet? You should check out our benefits. Visit careers.sonicdrivein.com or stop by Sonic Drive-In to apply today!

Hard freeze expected tonight

 

Obituary - Shirley Ann Lewis

Shirley Ann Lewis, 87, Nevada, MO passed away and went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO after a lengthy illness.

Born August 10th, 1936 in Osceola, MO she was the daughter of LeRoy and Lucille (Brown) Taylor.

Shirley graduated from Nevada High School. She was employed at the Nevada State Hospital for 33 years until her retirement.

She was a mother, grandmother and great grandmother who devoted all of her time and energy to guiding and advising her large family through life.

Shirley was previously married to Joseph (Bob) Simrell and Carl Lewis. Of these marriages she had five children. Survivors include Nyoka Simrell, and her companion Gary McQuay of Nevada, Orletta Simrell of Nevada, James Simrell, and his wife Michelle of El Dorado Springs, and Steven Lewis of Nevada; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Tonya Lewis; her parents, LeRoy and Lucille Taylor; and three sisters, Lela Bullard, Lenora Wallen, and Juanita Moberg; one nephew; and one great-great-grandchild.

A Celebration of Life is being scheduled for a later date.