Monday, January 27, 2014
Joplin Police Department asking for help in locating Missing/Endangered 16 year old
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| Gwen Marie Stanley |
Stanley is described as 5’8” tall, 125 pounds, red hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue sweater, black pants and white tennis shoes.
Stanley left church at 2700 E. 44th Street, Joplin, MO on 01/25/14 around 10:30 hours and has not been seen or heard from since. If you know of her current location or have any information as to her location please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131 or your local law enforcement agency.
Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report January 20, 2014 to January 26, 2014
Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
January 20, 2014 to January 26, 2014
01-20-2014
ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL On 01-20-2014 Bates County Deputies responded to a residence in Rich Hill in regards to Cyber Bullying.
BRUSH FIRE-JOHNSTOWN
BURGLAR ALARM-AMSTERDAM
BRUSH FIRE-BUTLER
AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME On 01-20-2014 Deputies took a report of harassment in the Hume area.
Obituary - Hadd Garner Botkin
Graveside services for Hadd Botkin will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler with Pastor Dennis Painter officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday with Masonic services beginning at 2 p.m., all at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to NRMC Hospice or Butler Masonic Lodge #254.
Hadd Garner Botkin, age 86 of Foster, Missouri, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Foster. He was born November 29, 1927 to Benjamin Vernon and Bessie Augusta Jane Garner Botkin in Foster, Missouri.
Hadd is survived by his wife, Joyce Botkin of Foster, Missouri; one son, Hadd Vernon Botkin and wife Dee of Foster, Missouri; one daughter, Linda Kay Botkin of Wilbur, Nebraska; stepson, Robert Alan Christopher and wife Linda of Butler, Missouri; stepdaughter, Kathy Crist and husband David of Butler, Missouri; 7 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ben Botkin; and four sisters, Margie Melluish, Fannie Nichols, Fae Dennis and Mae Griffin.
Hadd Garner Botkin, age 86 of Foster, Missouri, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Foster. He was born November 29, 1927 to Benjamin Vernon and Bessie Augusta Jane Garner Botkin in Foster, Missouri.
Hadd is survived by his wife, Joyce Botkin of Foster, Missouri; one son, Hadd Vernon Botkin and wife Dee of Foster, Missouri; one daughter, Linda Kay Botkin of Wilbur, Nebraska; stepson, Robert Alan Christopher and wife Linda of Butler, Missouri; stepdaughter, Kathy Crist and husband David of Butler, Missouri; 7 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ben Botkin; and four sisters, Margie Melluish, Fannie Nichols, Fae Dennis and Mae Griffin.
Obituary - Norma Mae Jobe
Funeral services for Norma Mae Jobe will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Jimmy Knight officiating. There is no visitation. Burial in Myers Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Contributions to Pleasant Gap Christian Church.
Norma Mae Jobe, age 87, of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Butler. She was born November 21, 1926 to Orville Eddie and Ethel Levens Vassar in Galena, Kansas.
Norma Mae is survived by two sons, Thomas Jobe and wife Randie of Butler, Missouri and Timothy Jobe and wife Darla of Hemitt, California; adopted son, Garry Dawson of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Eddie Vassar of California; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and two brothers, Ronnie Vassar and Kenneth Vassar.
Norma Mae Jobe, age 87, of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Butler. She was born November 21, 1926 to Orville Eddie and Ethel Levens Vassar in Galena, Kansas.
Norma Mae is survived by two sons, Thomas Jobe and wife Randie of Butler, Missouri and Timothy Jobe and wife Darla of Hemitt, California; adopted son, Garry Dawson of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Eddie Vassar of California; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and two brothers, Ronnie Vassar and Kenneth Vassar.
Obituary - James Alich McMillin Sr.
Memorial services for Jim McMillin will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation prior to services, 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow services in Osaga Cemetery, Fulton, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, or Medicalodge of Butler Special Care Unit. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
James Alich McMillin Sr., 87 of Butler, Missouri passed away at Medicalodge in Butler January 26, 2014. He had been in failing health the past three years.
Jim was born to Otha and Una Pearl McMillin in rural Brownington, Missouri on March 12, 1926. After attending rural schools, he served in the Army during World War II with a Cavalry unit, and later as an M.P. After his service, he served on the Clinton Police Department, Clinton, Missouri, and later joined the Millwright Union where he became a business agent for the Union before retiring. He was an auctioneer from age 12, enjoying many auctions and making friends with everyone along the way. Jim had also been a maintenance man at Butler Rural Housing in Butler for 11 years, and spent time as a mail contractor in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Jim was united in marriage to Maggie Lay on November 4, 1976. He was preceded in death by six brothers: Everett, Gene, Chester, Robert, James, and Pforna; and two sisters: Ora and Maxine; and one stepson, David Carrel. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Maggie McMillin of Butler; stepdaughter and caregiver Kim Carrel & spouse Terry Murphy of Kansas City, Missouri; stepson Larry Carrel of Butler; son Jim Jr. and wife Isabel; four daughters, Barbara and husband Bill Hayden, Pearl and husband Jess “Buzz” Pittman, Janice and husband Denver Simmons, all of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Debbie and husband Dennis Minich of Harrisonville, Missouri. Jim also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.
James Alich McMillin Sr., 87 of Butler, Missouri passed away at Medicalodge in Butler January 26, 2014. He had been in failing health the past three years.
Jim was born to Otha and Una Pearl McMillin in rural Brownington, Missouri on March 12, 1926. After attending rural schools, he served in the Army during World War II with a Cavalry unit, and later as an M.P. After his service, he served on the Clinton Police Department, Clinton, Missouri, and later joined the Millwright Union where he became a business agent for the Union before retiring. He was an auctioneer from age 12, enjoying many auctions and making friends with everyone along the way. Jim had also been a maintenance man at Butler Rural Housing in Butler for 11 years, and spent time as a mail contractor in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Jim was united in marriage to Maggie Lay on November 4, 1976. He was preceded in death by six brothers: Everett, Gene, Chester, Robert, James, and Pforna; and two sisters: Ora and Maxine; and one stepson, David Carrel. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Maggie McMillin of Butler; stepdaughter and caregiver Kim Carrel & spouse Terry Murphy of Kansas City, Missouri; stepson Larry Carrel of Butler; son Jim Jr. and wife Isabel; four daughters, Barbara and husband Bill Hayden, Pearl and husband Jess “Buzz” Pittman, Janice and husband Denver Simmons, all of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Debbie and husband Dennis Minich of Harrisonville, Missouri. Jim also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.
Burn Ban In Adrian
The City of Adrian has put in effect a "NO BURN BAN" within the city limits of Adrian until further notice or until measurable rain fall.
The Adrian Fire Department is also encouraging those outside the city limits to not burn as well, due to the extremely dry and windy conditions.
Benton County Sheriff's Office Investigating a Shooting
The Benton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident Sunday in the Warsaw/Lincoln area that resulted in serious injuries to one juvenile and another injured after being chased by authorities.
Details are scarce at press time but initial reports indicated a disturbance at a Benton County residence Sunday afternoon. Following an alleged altercation between two juveniles Sunday afternoon, one left the... scene and returned a short time later, armed with a shotgun. After another altercation the 14 year old is alleged to have shot a male juvenile in the face and neck area with the shotgun then fled on a Polaris AVT.
Benton County Sheriff’s deputies and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were summoned and soon caught up to the juvenile on the ATV and gave chase. According to reports the chase ended when the young man lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The rider was injured and taken to a Kansas City area hospital. The ATV was confiscated by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
No word in the condition of the shooting victim was available at press time but it is confirmed he is being treated for serious injuries.
Courtesy of Clinton Daily Democrat
Details are scarce at press time but initial reports indicated a disturbance at a Benton County residence Sunday afternoon. Following an alleged altercation between two juveniles Sunday afternoon, one left the... scene and returned a short time later, armed with a shotgun. After another altercation the 14 year old is alleged to have shot a male juvenile in the face and neck area with the shotgun then fled on a Polaris AVT.
Benton County Sheriff’s deputies and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were summoned and soon caught up to the juvenile on the ATV and gave chase. According to reports the chase ended when the young man lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The rider was injured and taken to a Kansas City area hospital. The ATV was confiscated by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
No word in the condition of the shooting victim was available at press time but it is confirmed he is being treated for serious injuries.
Courtesy of Clinton Daily Democrat
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