Obituary - Donald Tilman

Donald Tilman age 83 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by love and family.

Private family services.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to be made to the American Kidney Association and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O, Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Standoff situation in Butler ends peacefully

On 9/6/2024, at approximately 1300hrs deputies from the Sheriff’s Office arrived at the 100 block of south Fulton in Butler Mo, in reference to a court ordered 96 hour hold. As the deputies attempted to take the subject of the court order in custody, he locked himself in a shed on the property. 

Deputies were advised he was potentially armed with knives and had poured gasoline on himself. He reportedly threatened to burn the shed down with himself inside.

 
Additional units arrived to assist along with two Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiators. After a short time negotiators were able to talk the subject out of the shed without incident. 

The Butler Fire Department was put on standby as a precaution. Bates County EMS was called to the scene where they transported the subject to hospital where they can determine the next step in the medical care for this subject.

Fence issue now further complicated

 During the August 20 Butler city council meeting, Brandon and Brianne Golliday, owners of the Modern Brick event space located at 1201 Paradise Lane asked for a variance regarding a fence they were installing. Since the fence, as it was partially constructed, was in violation of city code they were asked to stop construction until they could meet with the planning commission to ask for a variance.

However, it was announced during the council meeting on Tuesday that the fence construction had been ongoing despite the request, as the Gollidays had promised a customer renting the space that the fence would be completed.

No action was taken however, the Gollidays are still on the agenda for the upcoming planning commission meeting; pending a thumbs up from the commission it will then be passed to the city council for approval or not.

Additional details will be forthcoming in the News-Shopper and at MidAmericaLive.com.

Council clashes on proposed entertainment district

 

The decision to expand an ‘entertainment district’ to include the Butler square plus one block all around it didn’t come easy. Allowing alcohol as part of the deal didn’t sit well with some council members.

Several guests spoke in favor of the project including Joanne Godfrey, owner of Luna Umbra Winery, who made a presentation demonstrating that wine festivals can bring great benefit to smaller towns in Missouri as they have already in Glasgow, Plattsburg and Excelsior Springs. All was good with the exception that alcohol will be served to the public, which drew fire from several council members including Denny Rich, Fawn Alkire and Scott Mallatt who expressed concern that minors could be served, among other issues. 

Godfrey explained that the entire operation is carefully controlled to help insure that anyone not age vetted won’t be served- if there is a problem, local police are called. To note, Police Chief Jarrett Wheatley said he didn’t see a problem with it and would enforce the ordinance as they would in any other situation.

Butler Chamber Executive Director Cody Morris also spoke in support of the project as did Electric City Downtown spokesperson Jaylen Watson. But the council still had questions and comments.

“Rich Hill has an event every year that draws a big crowd and they don’t serve alcohol” rebutted Alkire “Same for Adrian and Drexel.” While others agreed that big events can be held without adding alcohol to the equation, the questions kept coming. 

Godfrey said that vetted attendees are given a wristband and a special cup to use, giving those in charge a clear perspective on who is consuming, among other precautions.

Councilman Brown expressed concerns that the city could get sued if there was an issue related to the event; councilwoman Behringer pointed out that it would be no different than any other previous event where a beer garden was allowed. She went on to say the only difference is that the area, instead of a tent, would include the square and one block around it.

Cody Morris then took the floor and  during his plea to pass the ordinance noted that the city attorney said there would be “zero legal ramifications” in adopting it.

As pro’s and con’s were tossed about for what became a large portion of the meeting, it was finally down to a vote to adopt the ordinance or not with a final tally as follows:

Denny Rich-no; David Brown-yes; Doncella Liggins-yes; Jeff Hall-no; Marlene Wainscott-yes; Fawn Alkire-no; Carmen Behringer-yes and Scott Mallatt-no.

This of course left a split, leaving Mayor Jim Henry with the deciding vote. 

“I’ll make one comment” he said “but I’m going to go on record as saying that if we have problems with this, I’ll be the first one to repeal it”.

This was followed by another bill related to fee structure for said events which was passed by the council.

Remember the Butler city council meets on the first and third Tuesdays, 7 pm, upstairs at city hall and an elevator is available for those with special needs. The public is strongly encouraged to attend.

Vehicle pursuit with stolen vehicle in Cedar County

Cedar county Deputies were involved in the pursuit of a vehicle stolen from Vernon County this evening. 

A Cedar County Deputy spiked the vehicle causing it to be disabled. The suspect fled on foot in the area of 32 highway and 680 rd south of Eldorado Springs.

The drone pilot and Cedar County Sheriff responded to the location. The suspect was located by our thermal drone and Deputies were guided to his location.

He was arrested and is on his way to jail. Amazing job Cedar County Deputies!

Update:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2024/09/update-sheldon-man-charged-with.html

Butler Lady Bears Volleyball has good night in Midway

The Butler Lady Bears Varsity Volleyball Team picked up its 2nd win of the season tonight defeating the Midway Lady Vikings in 3 sets. Butler now moves to 2-0 on the season.

The scores from tonight are as followed: Varsity:25-11, 25-21 & 25-8 and Freshman 25-8, 25-13 JV 25-13, 25-16.

The Lady Bears will host the Warsaw Lady Wildcats on September 10th. Please come out and support these ladies. Enjoy some photos from tonight below:

Harrisonville Police seeking public assistance

On 8/26/2024 at approximately 1618 hours, Harrisonville officers responded to southbound I-49 near 291 highway in reference to a motor vehicle crash involving injuries. Upon arrival, it was determined one of the vehicle's involved in the crash had left the scene before law enforcement arrived.

The vehicle was described to be a white utility truck with a black flatbed trailer, purple fenders, and asphalt in the bed of the trailer. The driver of the vehicle is a white male subject with a beard.

A photograph of the vehicle which left the scene is posted below. If you have any information, please contact the Harrisonville Police Department at 816-380-8940 and request to speak to Corporal Bell.

Obituary - Anna Lee (Myers) Davenport

Anna Lee (Myers) Davenport, 101, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 am at Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman, MO, with the visitation beginning at 10:00 am at the church. Interment will follow at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist Church or the Freeman Cemetery Association.

Anna was born on the family farm west of Freeman, MO, on March 16, 1923, the oldest of three children. Her elementary years were at Brownville #116 School, graduating from Freeman High School in 1940 as Salutatorian of her class. Her young life was very active in basketball, 4-H, and her church. She attended Warrensburg Summer Term, became certified to teach and taught at Rock Ford #92 School from 1940 - 1941.

On May 20, 1941, Lloyal Dean Davenport made Anna's dreams come true taking her as his wife. They raised their three sons on a farm north of Drexel. Anna was very active in her community in many ways. She attended Freeman Baptist church for over 100 years and held positions of clerk, Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, and participated in WMU. Anna and Dean were long-term members of Farm Bureau, each year representing Cass County at the annual meeting. They also served on the Farm Bureau board.

Anna was multi-talented. She served as a 4-H leader, 4-H judge, member of West Line Homemaker's Club (1942-1974), member of Lyle Home Club (1989 - 2018), and the Freeman Community Club. She spent many days serving as clerk of the Election Board. Anna knew her way around the kitchen. Her hot rolls were known near and far. She had very few idle hours - always crocheting or quilting or homemaking or mothering or grand mothering.

Anna was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Lloyal Dean Davenport, in 2008; her parents, Chester Elliot and Vernie Irene (Phillips) Myers; her son, Edward Lee Davenport; her brother and sister-in-law, Glenn Phillip and Jane Myers; and her sister and brother-in-law, Alice Faye and Glenn Metheny. She is survived by two sons: Dr. David Dean Davenport (Tressa) of Peculiar, MO; and Col. Paul Eugene Davenport (Geni) of Weston, MO; three granddaughters: Leigh Ann Westerlund (Erik), Tamra Jean Scheiblhofer (Chris), and Tracy Beattie (Steve); and 6 great-grandchildren: Nate and Claire Scheiblhofer, Beck and Madia Westerlund, and Amelia and Alaina Beattie. Anna was also very fond of all her nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed.