Trafficker Intending to Distribute Drugs in Benton County arrested

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office, in an operation comprised of multiple law-enforcement agencies working together, recently arrested an alleged drug trafficker with multiple warrants already pending, in the process of transporting methamphetamine to Benton County. 

Rhonda Johnson, age 56 of Branson, Missouri, is now held in Taney County on a no-bond warrant for Trafficking 2nd Degree, and has additional charges for trafficking pending in Christian County.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reports receiving information in conjunction with the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force on June 7th “regarding a subject who was trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine into the area from southern Missouri.”

According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, “Detectives contacted the COMET Drug Task Force and discovered this individual had been under investigation over the past two years for drug trafficking. Through the cooperation of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Taney County Sheriff’s Office, Christian County Sheriff’s Office, Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force, and COMET Drug Task Force, the suspect was located while she was in the process of transporting methamphetamine to Benton County.”

The suspect was arrested in Christian County, where a search warrant was executed on her residence. Law enforcement officials seized narcotics and paraphernalia from the residence, along with “approximately ¾ of a pound of methamphetamine” that was allegedly intended for transportation to Benton County.

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.

Updated Obituary - Sandra Yelton

Graveside service and interment for Sandra Yelton of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Strasburg Cemetery in Strasburg, Missouri. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, June 24 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the memorial fund to help pay for the final expenses. Make checks payable to Heather Agnew. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Sandra Kaye Yelton, 66, of Butler, Missouri passed from this life into the loving arms of our heavenly father on June 18, 2024. She was born April 10, 1958 in Odessa, Missouri the daughter of John Tom Faulkenberry, Melba Mae Faulkenberry, and Linda Lou Faulkenberry.

Sandra was a 1976 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. When she graduated she went straight into the workforce working for the Division of Family Services as a secretary. In 1980 Sandra started a family beginning with the birth of her daughter Heather Lynn, next came William (Billy) Douglas, and finally rounding out the family Brian Scott. After the children came, Sandra became a stay at home mom. Later in life she worked at Norm’s Jewelry Store, BTM, The Alley Bar, and most recently retired from Russell Stover’s Candy. Sandy (as she was lovingly called) was always a hit with kids and adults alike at family reunions when she brought out her “candy box” or boxes on many occasions.

Sandra had many loves and passions. She loved using her beautiful voice to sing with her family, listening to music, snow, holidays, the Kansas City Chiefs and her animals Pax, Shadow and Copper. Sandra’s other love was push mowing and maintaining her beautiful lawn. Her biggest passion was her grandchildren. You could always find her cheering them on whether they were at a ballpark, on a court, on a stage, or any other big or little milestone, she was there for them all.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Heather Agnew (Ryan); her two sons, Billy Yelton (Dawn), and Brian Yelton; seven grandchildren, Hayden, Jeremiah, Hayleigh, Logan, Adrianna, Landin and Gavin; her mother, Linda Faulkenberry; three brothers, Tommie Faulkenberry (Lisa), Terry Faulkenberry (Taylene) and Stephen Brisbin;, six sisters, Brenda Howard, Nancy Hurtt (David), Doreen Green (Ty), Stephanie Wolfe (Rick), Julia Morris, and Lisa Faulkenberry; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her mother, Melba Mae Faulkenberry; her father, John Tom Faulkenberry; her brother, Ronnie Faulkenberry; and her brothers-in-law, Rutheford Howard, Carl Bowers, and David Morris.

Obituary - Jane McNabb

Celebration of Life Service for Jane McNabb formerly of Butler, Missouri will be held 11 am, August 31, 2024 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. Inurnment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Clara Jane (Bock) McNabb formerly of Butler, Missouri died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Creek Side Community Care in Burlington, Washington. She was born April 26, 1931 at the family home seven miles east of Appleton City, Missouri, to Clara Mae Bock (Shoop) and Louis Frederick Bock. She was one of nine children and attended the Potts School House for eight years and then Appleton City High School, where she graduated in 1949. Jane worked at Citizens Bank in Appleton City for the six years following high school. She loved playing her straight saxophone, playing basketball, and riding her horse, Dolly Rambler, in her spare time.

In 1953, Jane married Dale Crockett and to this union three children were born; Patrick, Carolyn, and Charlotte. In 1983, Jane married Hendrix H. “Mac” McNabb and enjoyed 31 fun and loving years with him and their blended family, including Mac’s adult children Bob and Mary. She worked as a cashier clerk for Associated Natural Gas Company in Butler for 14 years, retiring in 1992.

Jane had a vibrant personality and never met a stranger. For many years, she enjoyed playing golf at the Butler Country Club and was the ever patient teacher/coach to anyone wanting help with their game. Other interests included being a member of P.E.O. and the United Methodist Church, playing cards/games, working in her yard, attending all the activities in which her children and grandchildren participated (including golf tournaments/ball games/horse shows), fishing for trout at Bennett Springs, Missouri and watching Netflix movies. Most of all, Jane enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They all had her heart!

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Clara Bock; her siblings, Opal Bock Smith, Allyne Bock Schultze, Olin Bock, Melvin Bock, Ila Bock Wiser, Fredolin Bock, JD Bock, and Gwendolyn Bock; her former husbands, Dale Crockett (father of her children Patrick, Carolyn, and Charlotte) and H. H. McNabb.

She is survived by Patrick (Janie) Crockett and his children Marcus, Jackson, and Reagan; Carolyn (John) Lewis; Charlotte (Brian) Butler and her daughter Valerie Craft (Danny Mainard); Mary (Ed) Scott and her children Ashley (Jordan) Cox and Morgan (Thomas) Dudley and grandchildren Carson, Blake, Lucas, Wilson, Natalie, Aubrey, Rachel, Hollins, Callum, and Griffin Mac; Bob McNabb; sister-in-law, Henrietta “Hetty” Bock; nieces and nephews Sharla Michael, Connie Nash, Jim Bock, Michael Bock, Tom Bock, Madonna Engle, Ken Wiser, Myrna Snedeger, Don Bock, Benita Bock; her ever loyal cat and companion, Lucy; great nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends!

New pumps coming soon in Amsterdam

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We are in the process of getting the new pumps ready to be set up. We will update when we can .Sorry for the inconvenience it may cause!

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Obituary - Sandra Kaye Yelton

From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Sandra Kaye Yelton, age 66 of Butler, passed away Tuesday, June 18th at Butler Center.

Funeral services are pending and will be announced later by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.

Obituary - Jacquelin L. Lubbert

Jacquelin L. Lubbert, age 64, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away, Thursday, June 13, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 25, 1960 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

She made her home at a young age in Wisconsin, later moving to her favorite place in Colorado and then to Missouri.

She is preceded in death by her adopted father Joseph Davis, her biological mother Patricia Minor, step father Jack Minor, biological father Frederick Lubbert and one brother, Grant Minor.

She is survived by her adopted mother, Carol Davis, three children; Lindsey Hefley, and her husband Mike, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Shannon Branham, of Warsaw, Patrick Schliefert, and his wife Sandra, of Green Ridge, Missouri and Debbie Nelson and her husband Daniel, of Warsaw, seven grandchildren; Emma, Ethan, Michael, Taron, Georgia, Ashlyn, Misty and one more on the way, three brothers; Kenny, Richard and John and three sisters; Jean, Jane and Hope, numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.

Jackie was an avid football fan and love to cheer for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers.

Arrangements for her cremation are under the direction of the Reser Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held by the family at a later date.

Obituary - Blanche Fergerson

Blanche M. Fergerson, age 87, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Friday evening, June 14, 2024 at the E.W. Thompson Care Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on February 11, 1937 in Lincoln, Missouri to George and Effie Mae Roark.

She grew up in Lincoln, Missouri and attended Lincoln High School until being united in marriage to Bill Nichols on June 26, 1953. Following Bill's military service in Korea, they made their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado until they moved to the Warsaw area in 1958. Bill preceded her in death in 1988.

Blanche was employed at Unitog in Warsaw, then later she worked for both Bishop and Fajen Gunstocks.

She was united in marriage to Marvin Allen in 1990 where they made their home in Warsaw until his passing in 2001.

She was united in marriage to Bill Fergerson on October 14, 2011. They made their home in Warsaw but would spend their winters in Texas.

She was a member of Poplar Baptist Church as well as being involved with the Eagles Lodge and the Saddle Club as well as various social groups. She enjoyed being around people, enjoyed dancing, flowers and being outdoors. She also had a lot of fun negotiating at garage sales.

In addition to her 3 husbands, she is preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Earl Roark, Ralph Roark and Cleatith Lee Roark.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Joyce Schlesselmann and her husband Cecil, Karen Nichols, Shirley Logan and her husband Gale, one son, Oral Nichols and his wife Tammie, 7 grandchildren, Mandy Schlesselmann, Dara Osoego, Cary Jo Ingram, Gary Ingram, Jill Logan, Jerad Nichols and Derrick Nichols, 10 great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Payton, Grace, Faith, Kate, Ragan, Olivia, Sawyer, Ember and Parker, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the Poplar Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, June 18, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, Missouri. Graveside services and interment will be at the Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lincoln Cemetery or Benton County Hospice c/o Davis-Miller Funeral Home, P.O. Box 400, Warsaw, Missouri 65355.