Rich Hill Pie Auction always a great success

PIE AUCTION RESULTS … Thank you again to all who baked pies for the 2024 Pie Contest. A total of 59 pies were sold (including 4 donated and not in the judging). 

Thanks also to our bidders and buyers who ALWAYS step up to support this auction and allow the 4th of July committee to put on an annual celebration that’s second to none! This year the average pie sold for over $450 each! 

Following the pies, we sold a quilt for $1,000 which was donated by Carol Farley and benefitted the Rich Hill Fire Department, an original Tom Altenburg painting for $1,000 that benefitted Ready, Set, Grow, and a Crown Royal quilt donated by Swope’s Drive-In for $500 and benefitting the 4th of July event. 

I want to personally say how much I appreciate, and thank, each participant in this very important annual FUNdraising effort!

-Larry Hacker 

Missing Man from Nevada found dead

Missing Man from Nevada, Missouri is man found dead...

UPDATE 7/3/24 – 63-year-old Eric Strom, who has been missing since June 12, 2024, has been found dead, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol.

According to MSHP Sgt. Mike McClure, Strom’s body was found on June 27, 2024, near the location where he was last seen. McClure says the body was difficult to identify due to its decaying state.
Officials do not believe there is foul play involved.

Original Story (6/12/24):
VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — The Nevada, Missouri Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for 63-year-old Eric Strom of Nevada, Missouri, who went missing Wednesday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Obituary - Janet Daugherty

Janet Lee Daugherty, 80, Moundville, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. Janet was born October 3, 1943 in Pittsburg, KS to Jack Tilford and Virginia Lee (Stone) Hatfield. She married Don Daugherty on September 3, 1960 in Miami, OK and he preceded her in death.

Janet came with her family at the age of ten to Nevada in 1954. She was a member of the Nevada High School Class of 1961. Janet was a longtime employee of Missouri Public Service from where she retired after 22 years of service. She loved cooking and was known as a kind and giving person. Janet was a member of the United Methodist Church in Nevada.

Janet was survived by her sister, Judy Haggard, Nevada; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband Don, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Brent Daugherty.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Michelle Whitlock officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Butler teen arrested after crash

On July 4th around 1:20 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 18 year old Lane A. Webb of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Webb was arrested on the following charges 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Failure to maintain the right half of the roadway resulting in a crash 2.) Failure to display valid plates.

Lane A. Webb was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he was later released.

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I492279A

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.

2024 Rich Hill 4th of July Pie Winners:

We would like to congratulate the 2024 Rich Hill Pie Winners: 

1st Place: Emily Laning
Blackberry Lemonade Pie

2nd Place: Carrie Irwin
Lemon Meringue Pie

3rd Place: Brecklyn Morrison & Lane Hardin
Apple Cheesecake Pie

2024 Rich Hill 4th of July Baby Contest Winners:

Rich Hill 4th of July Baby Contest Winners: {July 3rd, 2024}
We were excited to sponsor the Baby Contest for Rich Hill's 4th of July again this year!

We had 82 babies entered from 17 different towns and 2 states this time!! There were soooo many adorable babies! Judging and picking only 2 winners for each category was the hardest job!

0-3 Month Girls:
1st Place: Vivlin Leavell, Daughter of Devion and Rebecca Leavell
2nd Place: Hazlee Peery, Daughter of Kaylee Hyder & John Peery

0-3 Month Boys:
1st Place: Carson Hammett, Son of Dexter and Kimberly Hammett
2nd Place: Tate Carney, Son of Zach and Erica Carney

4-6 Month Girls:
1st Place: Amelia Cumpton, Daughter of Caitlynn Dodson & Kyle Nelson
2nd Place: Daphne Palms, Daughter of Makayla Charles & Trevion Palm

4-6 Month Boys:
1st Place: Platt Keith, Son of Zachary and Kayla Keith
2nd Place: Rhett Schmitt, Son of Andrew and Abbagail Schmitt

7-12 Month Girls:
1st Place: Scottie Aldrich, Daughter of Lane and Mackenzie Aldrich
2nd Place: Marleigh Bennett, Daughter of Montana and Kyle Bennett

7-12 Month Boys:
1st Place: Quinn Lemcke, Son of Kevin Lemcke & Janine Castillo
2nd Place: Bronson Morrison, Son of Jordan Morrison & Taylor Brooks

13-18 Month Girls:
1st Place: Addi Erickson, Daughter of Chase and Amanda Erickson
2nd Place: Adalee Spencer, Daughter of Robbie and Emily Spencer


13-18 Month Boys:
1st Place: Stephen “Scotty” Collier, Son of Bailey and Josie Collier
2nd Place: Hudson Fields, Son of Joey and Brooke Fields

Bold Daisy Boutique’s Sponsor’s Choices:
Girl: Sutton Miller
Boy: Stetson Miller
Son and Daughter of Bailey and Kearston Miller

Stolen vehicle recovered in Rich Hill

At 17:31 07/03/2024 City of Butler Dispatch contacted Chief of police Mike Buehler City of Rich Hill Police and advised that Vernon County had a stolen vehicle from 07/02/2024. 

Chief Buehler was told that the vehicle could possibly be at an address located on Pine St in Rich Hill. The Chief and other officers went to the location and found the vehicle. 

The owner of the vehicle was contacted, and the vehicle was released to the owner per Vernon County’s request. Chief Buehler Released the vehicle to the victim after the vehicle was processed by Rich Hill Police. Rich Hill Police have several leads they are looking into.

Obituary - Gary Lee Cramer

Celebration of life services for Gary Lee Cramer will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation is prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment at a later date. Contributions to a charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Gary Lee Cramer, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday June 29, 2024 at his home. He was born December 27, 1945 to Harlan Edward and Edna Nadine Dishion Cramer in Centralia, Missouri.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Underwood and husband Dr. Jim Wirkkula of Butler; three grandchildren Harlan Underwood and wife Hannah, Dean Underwood and significant other Avery Brooks, and Jocelyn Underwood; one great-grandson, Jackson Lee Underwood; one great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Joyce Belshe of Houston, Missouri; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Dale Cramer.