Man arrested after assault with tomahawk

On 08/20/2024 Deputies responded to an address in rural Butler after a juvenile called in stating that he had been assaulted with a tomahawk by an adult male.

 
Upon arrival to the scene, Deputies learned that the juvenile had been hit in the face with a hatchet style weapon by Michael L. Richards at the residence. 

When deputies collected identifying information from Richards, they discovered that Richards was wanted by U.S. Marshals on a federal warrant for violation of the conditions of probation and/or supervised released. 

Deputies also spoke to the Marshal Service who advised Deputies that during a prior encounter with Richards, Richards had reportedly shot at the Marshals and was reported to be an absconder.

Richards was taken into custody for his active warrant. Charges stemming from the assault on the juvenile with a deadly weapon were submitted to the Bates County Prosecutor for review. Additional charges are expected.

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.

Butler Chamber ribbon cutting for Mini Menage this morning

 

The Butler Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Mini Menage mall located on the south side of the Butler square this morning with an official ribbon cutting. Owners Michelle Richards and Liz Cullison (center) are preparing for their grand opening set for tomorrow beginning at 10:30 am. which includes a grand prize drawing for a pair of Field Box seats to the KC Royals vs Minnesota Twins game on Saturday evening, September 7th. More information can be found here https://www.facebook.com/events/402097222453431

Adrian Fire Department September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Make plans to attend the ceremony to honor those that lost their lives on September 11th.

Fall City Wide Garage Sale for Rich Hill

Fall City Wide Garage Sale for Rich Hill will be September 27th & 28th. If you would like to be listed on the map, please stop by City Hall before September 20th @ 5:00 pm. 

Garage sale permits are $3. If you have any questions, please feel free to call City Hall at 417-395-2223.

Obituary - Robert Neil “Bob” Feller

Robert Neil “Bob” Feller, 74, Nevada, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Bob was born September 15, 1949 in Bronaugh, MO to Waldeen and Rosa Lee (Yost) Feller. He married Harriet June Daniels on November 20, 1971, in Nevada, MO and she survives of the home.

Bob was raised in Bronaugh and graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1967. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1971. He lived all of his adult life in Nevada, MO and worked at 3M Nevada for 30 years until his retirement. One of Bob’s favorite hobbies was woodworking. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Nevada.

In addition to his wife, Harriet, Bob is survived by 2 sons; Chris Feller (Michelle), Nashville, TN and their children, Padrick and Sydney, and Robbie Feller, Nevada, MO, and his children, Jade, Aiden, and Hunter Feller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waldeen and Rosa Lee Feller; and his father- and mother-in-law, Delmer and Ida Lee Daniels.

Friends may call at Ferry Funeral Home until noon Monday, August 26, 2024. A private family burial will be held in the Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS at 1:30p.m. on Monday, August 26. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

 

Butler Chamber Featured Business of the Month

 

LeNeve's TV & Appliance is the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce Featured Business of the Month. Don LeNeve (second from left) has been in business a whopping 69 years serving Bates county with quality appliances and excellent customer service. LeNeve's offers a wide selection of new and used appliances with prices that rival the 'big boys'. Stop by and check 'em out before heading to the city. You'll be glad you did. 

Camper fire in rural Rich Hill

On Wednesday August 21st the Rich Hill Fire Department responded to a report of a camper fire at Harmony Mission southwest of Rich Hill.

The cause of this fire is currently under investigation at this time. Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available. 

Obituary - Freddie Leroy Gilkey

Freddie Leroy Gilkey, age 63, of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away of natural causes on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 10, 1961 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri, the son of Bobby Ray Gilkey and Della Marie (Black) Gilkey.

Fred attended schools in Rich Hill, Hume, and Adrian. He had many talents, but his true calling was as a short-order cook. He was also a good plumber. Besides being known as a good plumber, Fred had the great ability to fix anything that needed fixing. He really enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with family and friends. Fred had a gift for caring for and loving elderly family and friends and people in the community.

Fred spent time in the Bible and loved God. He was a believer and hoped more people were. Fred also loved spending time and visiting his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Little people meant the world to him.

Fred was united in marriage to Georgia Karen Gilkey on February 28, 2013 in Nevada, Missouri. She preceded him in death on September 19, 2022.

Survivors include a sister, Carol Fillpot of Grain Valley, Missouri; brothers, Joe and Peggy Gilkey of Nevada, Missouri and Dewey Gilkey of Greensburg, Kansas; step-daughter, Wendy and Brett Sadler; grandchildren, Nicholas and Tiffany Vernon, and Trevor Reese; great-grandchildren, Domanic, Alyvia, and Emma Vernon; and Tyce and Tate Reese; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and a couple of great-great-nieces and -nephews. All were greatly loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Ray Gilkey and Della (Black) Douglas; his wife, Georgia (McNeely) Gilkey; one brother, John Gilkey; one sister, Lavona Bradley; niece, Chealsey Gilkey, and great-niece Hannah RoseMarie Lamb.