On Monday September 16th around 5:40 a.m. the Nevada Fire Department responded to a trailer fire in the lot between Commercial and Osage.
Upon arrival to the scene the trailer had heavy fire and was full of miscellaneous items. Fire Crews cleared around 7am. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation.
Monday, September 16, 2024
Obituary - Gary Brown
Gerald V. "Gary" Brown, age 79, of Fulton, Kansas passed away Saturday September 14, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1944 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Gerald and Vera Kohl Brown. He graduated from Hume High School. Gary
served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Dollie Hopkins on February 20, 1971. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2011. He later met Voneta Davidson.
The two remained special friends until his passing. Gary was a dairy farmer, crop farmer and raised beef cattle. He liked going to flea markets, always on the lookout for M&M memorabilia.
He spent many evenings in his prairie meadow watching the sun go down, the moon rise, and looking at the stars. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Linda Lou Minkler. Gary is survived by his longtime companion and friend, Voneta Davidson, a sister, Roberta Stringer, nieces nephews, extended family and friends.
A graveside funeral service will be held 10 am Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, September 18, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Olathe Hospice House, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Power outage caused by car accident in Cass County
Osage Valley Electric Members in eastern Cass County are currently experiencing an outage due to a car accident. Crews will restore power as soon as they can safely make repairs.
Than you for your patience!
Butler Lady Bears Volleyball defeats Hume tonight
The Butler Lady Bears Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball teams both walk away with victories tonight over the Hume Hornets. The Varsity Lady Bears won in 3 sets 25-6, 25-11, 25-12 and will move to 4-1 on the year.
Bicyclist killed in Butler
On the night of 9/5/2024, I was notified by a Kansas City hospital that Louri Daringer, 56 had succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident. The accident involved a motor vehicle and motor bicycle and occurred in the city limits of Butler the morning of 8/29/2024.
As is required by law, the county of origin for the incident must investigate. That investigation is now complete with this death ruled accidental in manner.
Most respectfully,
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner
Obituary - Leota (Nolte) Rumans
Leota (Nolte) Rumans, 88, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her College View Manor residence in Joplin, Missouri. Leota was born November 30, 1935 in a farmhouse about 8 miles south of Centralia, Missouri to Julius Heinrich Georg Nolte and Electra (Edwards) Nolte. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1953 and then moved to Columbia, Missouri to work for State Farm Insurance. In the fall of 1956, she met the love of her life, Wayne Williams Rumans, and they were married August 10, 1957. They were inseparable for 66 years until his recent passing.
Leota was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She stayed at home to raise her two sons, Scott and Todd, until they began school. As her husband’s job changed, she continued to help support the family wherever they lived, employed as a receptionist, bookkeeper, or office clerk. She retired from Crane Plumbing in Nevada, Missouri after working there for 26 years. She attended Missouri Southern State College and was just one art class short of an associate’s degree. While in Missouri, she gave her love and support to her two granddaughters, Allison and Amy. She later moved with her husband to Arkansas to love and support her grandson, Zach, and her youngest granddaughter, Lainey. Her great grandchildren were also her joy and they were blessed with her love. Leota was a faithful Christian, worshipping with the Church of Christ. She loved studying the Bible and generously supplied many Bibles to those without. Her heart was pure and kind, wanting to help whenever she could. She was athletic and enjoyed playing softball and tennis. Her tennis matches against Wayne were classic and at times probably tested their love. Her competitive spirit showed, playing a mean game of Canasta and Skip-Bo as well. She and Wayne enjoyed traveling, seeing all 50 states (yes, driving on the edge counts), but she especially enjoyed the many trips to the lake to spend the day in the boat while Wayne fished.
Leota was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Marvin Nolte, her sister, Evelyn Robertson, and her husband. She is survived by two sons; Scott William Rumans (Carion) of Milo, Missouri and Dr. Todd Rumans (Laura) of Batesville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; Allison Hibbitts (Jared), Amy Rumans, Zach Rumans (Layla), and Lainey Webb (Corley); twelve great-grandchildren; Jenna, Jacob, Dani, Alex, Hailey, Dillinger, Charlie, Greyson, Farrah, Wilder, Smiley, and Clementine, as well as beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Funeral services, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:00PM at Nevada Church of Christ in Nevada, Missouri with the minister Dick Harris officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until 2:00PM prior to the service.
Burial at Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, Missouri immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairhaven Children’s Home, 3132 N Fairhaven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757 or Paragould Children’s Home, 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450.
Leota was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She stayed at home to raise her two sons, Scott and Todd, until they began school. As her husband’s job changed, she continued to help support the family wherever they lived, employed as a receptionist, bookkeeper, or office clerk. She retired from Crane Plumbing in Nevada, Missouri after working there for 26 years. She attended Missouri Southern State College and was just one art class short of an associate’s degree. While in Missouri, she gave her love and support to her two granddaughters, Allison and Amy. She later moved with her husband to Arkansas to love and support her grandson, Zach, and her youngest granddaughter, Lainey. Her great grandchildren were also her joy and they were blessed with her love. Leota was a faithful Christian, worshipping with the Church of Christ. She loved studying the Bible and generously supplied many Bibles to those without. Her heart was pure and kind, wanting to help whenever she could. She was athletic and enjoyed playing softball and tennis. Her tennis matches against Wayne were classic and at times probably tested their love. Her competitive spirit showed, playing a mean game of Canasta and Skip-Bo as well. She and Wayne enjoyed traveling, seeing all 50 states (yes, driving on the edge counts), but she especially enjoyed the many trips to the lake to spend the day in the boat while Wayne fished.
Leota was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Marvin Nolte, her sister, Evelyn Robertson, and her husband. She is survived by two sons; Scott William Rumans (Carion) of Milo, Missouri and Dr. Todd Rumans (Laura) of Batesville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; Allison Hibbitts (Jared), Amy Rumans, Zach Rumans (Layla), and Lainey Webb (Corley); twelve great-grandchildren; Jenna, Jacob, Dani, Alex, Hailey, Dillinger, Charlie, Greyson, Farrah, Wilder, Smiley, and Clementine, as well as beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Funeral services, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:00PM at Nevada Church of Christ in Nevada, Missouri with the minister Dick Harris officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until 2:00PM prior to the service.
Burial at Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, Missouri immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairhaven Children’s Home, 3132 N Fairhaven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757 or Paragould Children’s Home, 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450.
Charges filed in Belton
A coordinated team effort by the Belton Missouri Police Department, the U.S. Postal Inspectors, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol resulted in a search warrant and the arrest of Dylan M. Cupples, a 26-year-old male residing in Belton.
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Belton Criminal Investigations Unit and the Belton PD Special Response Team executed a search warrant and took Cupples into custody. During this search warrant, officers seized anything in the residence that contributed to the possession, trafficking, or procurement of illegal drugs. This included computers, laptops, tablets, and phones, as well as firearms and modified firearms.
The Criminal Investigations Division submitted a case file along with a probable cause statement to the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office that resulted in charges filed in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Cass County, Missouri. A warrant was issued and signed by Associate Circuit Judge Derek Spencer, charging
Mr. Dylan M. Cupples with the following:
* Deliver Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoid
* Possession Of Controlled Substance
* Unlawful Use of Weapon - Subsection 11 - Possess Weapon And A Felony Controlled Substance
* Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 11 - Possess Weapon And A Felony Controlled Substance
Cupples is currently being held on a $75,000 cash-only bond. It is important to note that the charges against Cupples are accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty or pleads guilty.
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Belton Criminal Investigations Unit and the Belton PD Special Response Team executed a search warrant and took Cupples into custody. During this search warrant, officers seized anything in the residence that contributed to the possession, trafficking, or procurement of illegal drugs. This included computers, laptops, tablets, and phones, as well as firearms and modified firearms.
The Criminal Investigations Division submitted a case file along with a probable cause statement to the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office that resulted in charges filed in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Cass County, Missouri. A warrant was issued and signed by Associate Circuit Judge Derek Spencer, charging
Mr. Dylan M. Cupples with the following:
* Deliver Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoid
* Possession Of Controlled Substance
* Unlawful Use of Weapon - Subsection 11 - Possess Weapon And A Felony Controlled Substance
* Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 11 - Possess Weapon And A Felony Controlled Substance
Cupples is currently being held on a $75,000 cash-only bond. It is important to note that the charges against Cupples are accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty or pleads guilty.
Update: Victims name released in shooting in rural Butler
On Thursday evening 9/12/2024 the Bates County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on NE CO RD 2504 just outside the city limits of Butler. The initial details of that incident are well covered in a prior press release from the Sheriff's Office.
As family has now been duly notified, the decedent is identified as Wesley Arron Cobbs, 43.
Mr. Cobbs' most recent address of record is Porter, Texas; however, it is believed he has resided in Bates County recently. A complete investigation is ongoing.
Most respectfully,
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner
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