Assault last night in Butler

On 03/03/2024, at approximately 10:58pm, Butler Officers responded to 507 W. Clark Street due to an assault. Butler Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the victim, a 54 year old female who was bleeding profusely from her head. 

The victim was transported to the Bates County Memorial Hospital to be treated for her injuries.

The assault occurred when there was a verbal dispute between the victim and a neighbor, identified as Crystal Baker. The verbal dispute escalated to Crystal striking the victim in the face, causing the victim to fall backwards onto the ground. Baker then continued to assault the victim by repeatedly slamming her head into a brick flower bed until pulled away by a witness.

Crystal Baker was arrested and placed on a 24 hour hold. A warrant was later issued and Crystal Baker was charged with Assault – 2nd Degree and assigned a bond of $10,000 Cash or Surety.

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.

Obituary - Gladys Curry

Graveside service and interment for Gladys T. Curry of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Kamp Kiersey. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Gladys Trilby Curry, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Butler Center. She was born September 6, 1936 to Conard Isaiah and Flora Mae Allgood Stewart.

Gladys is survived by three sons, Bruce Curry of Clinton, Missouri, Randy Curry of Joplin, Missouri and Tony Curry and wife Cindy of Highlandville, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie Norman and husband David of Butler, Missouri and Beth Brock and husband Jeff of Sarcoxie, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sherman Curry; and a brother, Shelby Stewart.

Obituary - Roxanna Marie Leer

Roxanna Marie Leer, 61, Sheldon, MO, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home in Sheldon following a lengthy illness. Roxanna was born March 5, 1962 in Nevada, MO to Robert A. and Nellie M. (Mays) Clayton. She was united in marriage to Troy Leer on December 1, 1979 in Nevada and he survives of the home.

Roxanna attended Nevada High School. She has worked at Value Merchandising in Fort Scott, KS for the past 27 years. Roxanna lived for a number of years in Moundville, MO and then made her home in Sheldon where she has resided for the past 23 years. She enjoyed fishing, watching Friday night races at Nevada Speedway, family get togethers, and going camping. Roxanna was a member of the Eagles Lodge, and the Eagle Riders.

In addition to her husband Troy, Roxanna is survived by two sons: Brandon Leer (Jennifer), Nevada, and Christopher Leer, Nevada; grandchildren, Chelsea Leiker (Zach), Pittsburg, KS, Victoria Peery (Ethan Ray), Nevada, Keana Dickinson, Kansas City, MO, Trinity Williams, Pleasanton, KS, Daylen Williams, ND, and Ashton Williams, Ft. Scott, KS; her father, Robert Clayton (Kaethe), Pittsburg, MO; one brother, Randy Ladwig, Kansas City, MO; a sister, Rose Ladwig, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Ladwig, a brother, Rick Clayton, and an infant daughter, Bethany Nicole.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Ray Dean Scism officiating. Interment will follow in Balltown Cemetery in Horton, MO. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Highlights from this week's News-Shopper

 

Obituary - Norvell Fanning

Norvell Fanning, 88, Independence, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his home in Independence. Norvell was born October 7, 1935, in Milo, MO to Ralph W. and Mildred E. (Hiestand) Fanning. He married Charmion Lee Mesplay on February 25, 1959, in Miami, OK and she survives at home.

Norvell attended Nevada High School for three years and graduated from Faith Bible Academy in 1953 in Camdenton, MO. He served in the US Air Force for 3 years and was stationed in France and Germany. Norvell was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Independence, MO.

In addition to his wife, Charmion, survivors include his children: Debra Allee, Independence, MO, Matt Fanning of Flemington, MO and Mark Fanning of Flemington, MO, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Norvell was preceded in death by his four brothers, Ivan Fanning, Dwight Fanning, Raymond Fanning, and Melvin Fanning, and three sisters, Louetta Whiteside, Roberta Handyside, and Marjorie Swanson, and a grandson, Marcus Fanning.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, MO, with Pastor Darren Tharp officiating. The family will receive friends from 11am to 12 pm at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO prior to the service.

Those who wish may contribute in Norvell’s memory to the Olive Branch Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Obituary - Barbara Lee Cubbage

Barbara Lee Cubbage was born June 26,1945 and died February 2, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The oldest of six children, Barbara was born to Stanley and Bertha Brittingham in Butler, Missouri. Growing up, her favorite childhood memories took place at the family’s home on Cherry Street in Nevada, Missouri. With five other siblings life was always an adventure at the Brittingham household. Just ask her brothers and sisters about the one day that she brought home a pigeon that in her typical tongue-and-cheek fashion she named Homer.

Barbara thrived during her time at school excelling academically — ultimately graduating in the top 10 percent of her class. She also poured herself into extracurricular activities like the school newspaper Crimson and Gray and the National Honor Society. Toward the end of her sophomore year at Nevada High School she found her first “real” job working at Citizens State Bank as part of the school’s COE work/study program. It was a job she held until after her graduation in 1963. She was always grateful to the owner of the bank, James Denman for giving her that opportunity.

One day at work Barbara spotted a young man across the street coming out of the dry cleaning store with a suit. As fate would have it would that man would turn out to be her future husband.

Later at a chance meeting at the local bowling alley, Barbara finally met the young man she had seen on the the street. His name was Robert Cubbage, a farmer from east of Nevada. They dated for two years and with a borrowed wedding dress and money saved from her job at the bank, Barbara and Robert were married at the First Christian Church in Nevada, Missouri on February, 9, 1964.

The “city girl” had now moved to the farm. On that farm near Walker, Missouri the newly married couple moved into a “fixer-upper” craftsman style farmhouse nestled in the middle of 300 plus acres. From the time she first set foot in that house she was determined to make it her pride and joy. Through multiple makeovers, additions and her eye for decorating, this was the home that Barbara helped build for her family. Even Joanna Gaines would have been proud! Many meals, memories and moments were made in that home over the years.

Barbara was a doer. She never let grass grow under her feet or dust settle. She was always active whether it be at home, at work or in the community. During the early years of marriage Barbara was at home either working in or on the house. The couple welcomed a son, Steven in the summer of 1965 and a daughter Christy in late summer of 1969.

After the kids were older, Barbara returned to work outside the home as she started a part-time position as postal clerk at a small rural Post Office in Walker, Missouri. She eventually worked her way up the ranks and she became the full-time Postmaster of that same post office — a position she held until her retirement in 2004. She knew every face and the post office box number that face belonged to — she loved the community and her job. So much so that her license plate read - USPS-PM — short for United States Postal Service - Postmaster.

In retirement she went back to doing the things she loved the most — decorating, baking, gardening, traveling and taking care of her cats. To her husband’s chagrin she never could pass by a good antique store, but her favorite was the Iron Star in Fort Scott. She was an amazing baker — whether it was making superhero cakes for her grandchildren or homemade pies for Thanksgiving. But nothing was more delicious than her famous hot homemade rolls. She had a green thumb as her lawn, trees and flowers surrounding her home looked more like an arboretum than someone’s actual yard. She got to see a lot a places during her time, whether it was roadtrips across the U.S., or cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska, or various transatlantic flights that took her to Ireland, France and Italy. And finally, any wayward feline soon knew they had reached the promised land when they showed up on Barbara Cubbage’s doorstep. She loved her cats.

Anything sweet may have been the only thing she loved more than cats. She loved chocolate. She loved her ice cream. The two together only made it all the better. And she loved her “girl trips” as they would travel and shop together and leave the men behind so they “could have some fun.”

She will be greatly missed by all. Thanksgiving will never be the same without her signature rolls, pies, and one cannot forget the made from scratch egg noodles.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband Robert, her son Steve Cubbage and his wife Kimberly Russell, and daughter Christy Cubbage and her husband Butch Rigby, granddaughter Alexandra Cubbage, step granddaughter Lauren Jones and her husband Dan Jones, step grandson Broc Hammett, and two great grandsons Rainer and Sebastian Jones. Surviving siblings include sisters Marilyn Brittingham and Kaye Brittingham, brothers Galen Brittingham and his wife Kathy, and Thurman Brittingham and his wife Lynda. She was preceded in death by her brother Marty Brittingham.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Vernon County 4-H, or the Kansas City Hospice House in c/o of Ferry Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Nevada, MO.

BCMH celebrating social worker month!

Bates County Memorial Hospital Celebrating all of the meaningful ways our social workers benefit our patients and community this month! Elisabeth McCord, MSW serves our inpatients in Case Management and Brionna Smith, LCSW sees patients at High Street Family Care Clinic. Follow along this month as we highlight the important services they provide. Remember to thank a Social Worker this month!

Obituary - Alicia Osborn

Alicia Osborn, child of God and beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and daughter, passed away February 28, 2024. She leaves a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering strength. 

Alicia was a devoted wife to her husband, Jarod Osborn, and loving mother to their three children - Henry, Annabelle, and Abigail. Finding contentment in the rhythms of farm life, they created a home filled with laughter, joy, and endless memories. 

Alicia was a true artist and avid DIYer, finding joy and fulfillment in every stroke of her paintbrush and every piece of crafted beauty she brought to life.  She infused her role as teacher with her creativity, fostering a homeschooling environment where learning was not confined to textbooks but blossomed through exploration, imagination, and hands-on experiences. Her children flourished under her guidance, imbued with a love for knowledge and a thirst for discovery that will endure a lifetime.

Her creative spirit, nurturing soul, and steadfast dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed by all who knew her, including: parents (Tom Diebold and Linda Matthews), step-mother (Leah Gensheimer), mother-in-law (Patty Osborn), siblings (Ryan Diebold, Arika Mullies, Jason Diebold, Liz Diebold, Kasey Diebold, and Matt Horn), nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends. Her determination and perseverance will forever guide those she loved to walk life's path with unyielding faith, love, compassion, and hope. 

A celebration of life will be held 12pm on March 8th at Grace Baptist Church, 500 E Pearl St, Harrisonville, MO. May we come together to honor Alicia, share stories, and find comfort among the community she so deeply loved.