Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Lewis, Larry E to P&S Equity Group Lt 39 Swaidner's Addn

Fuller, Joseph D to Fuller, Joseph D (Co-Trustee) Str 21-40-31

Fitzjerald, Kathryn E to Fitzjerald, Kathryn E Lt 3 Bl 3 Lovey Heights Addn+

Davis, Adam P. to Lukowski, Raechel C. Str 18-42-33

Perkins, William E to Elefson, Louanne E Trust 04-18-2022 Str 5-39-31 //Nw

Deihl, Donald to Champlin, Timothy W Str 9-38-31 //Nw

Jones, Paulette Sue to Walker Jones Farm, LLC Str 12-38-29 //Sw+

Grainger, Helen M. to Walker Jones Farm, LLC Str 12-38-29 //Sw+

Jones, Richard Lee to Walker Jones Farm, LLC Str 12-38-29 //Sw+

Hokanson, Kelly J. to Randa Farms Str 20-42-33 //Ne

Thurau, Travis to Osborne, Randelle Str 11-41-32 //Se

Wright, Janice G to Wright, Shaneon Bl 15 Sperrys Addn

Clark, Johnny D to Clark, Johnny D Str 24-42-31 //Ne

Hess, Ross A to Hess, Russell L Str 29-42-31 //Sw

Hess-Ayres, Ronda E to Hess, Russell L Str 29-42-31 //Sw

Jones, Richard Lee (Trustee) to Jones, Richard Lee Str 12-38-29 //Sw+

Poindexter, Darrel & Marion Trust 05-14-2020 to Poindexter, Mitchell O Str 29-42-33 //Se+

Marriage license

Osborn, Anthony Michael and Pray, Mikayla Rae

Roach, Tucker Zane and Gire, Lyndsy Nicole

Minster, Jerome Samson and Grishman, Kelsey Renee

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Bates County Court News

Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding

Fines do not include added court costs

St v Mitchell Eldridge- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Savannah Conner- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Dylan Gordhamer- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Joan Rowe- speeding, fine $80.50

City of Rich Hill v Jason Courter- expired plates, fine $50.50

St v Kasandra Toothman- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

St v Kasandra Toothman- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00

St v Samantha McDaniel- no working horn, fine $144.00

St v Tanika Howard- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Jason Hood- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v Alishan Baig- speeding, fine $80.50

City of Rich Hill v Debra Shobe- disturbing the peace, fine $75.00

City of Butler v Brandy Perkins- nuisance violation, fine $100.00

City of Rich Hill v Madison Tabuas- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

City of Butler v Bo Backhus- parking violation, fine $50.50

St v Andrew Schwarz- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v Melissa Smith- no working horn, fine$200.00

St v Donald Rear- seatbelt violation, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Amanda Kilts- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Ethan Lane- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

City of Butler v  Clayton Hardie- no proof of insurance, fine $125.00

City of Butler v Ronald Biggs- speeding, fine $120.50

City of Butler v Tommy Twente- expired plates, fine $75.00

City of Butler v Evan Little- no proof of insurance, fine $75.00

City of Butler v Bruce Stuerke- speeding, fine $60.50

City of Butler v John Schmidt- fail to register vehicle, fine $75.00

City of Adrian v Anne Jones- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Zoe Hector- parking violation, fine $150.00

City of Rich Hill v Richard Curtis- speeding, fine $80.50

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The Museum Minute: Hume feels Titanic loss

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of May 20

1822 Miss Susan Comstock writes from Harmony Mission, "Dear Mother & Sisters, I have had solicitations to marry an Indian Chief, but I tell them I will not plant or hoe corn or carry wood and they lose interest."

1889 The new bandstand has been completed on the Southwest corner of the Bates Co Courthouse lawn. This compliments the one already on the Northwest corner.

1895 A fire in the "Pacific House" at the rear of the railroad depot severely damages the building. Rich Hill.

1912 Earnest Light, of Hume, receives a telegram from his sister that she and her two daughters were rescued from the Titanic, but her husband was lost.

1943 84 graduate from the Butler High School.

1960 The Bates Co Democrat newspaper adds a Goss Comet printer to their equipment. North side of the Butler square.

1982 A tornado hits Crescent Hill cemetery near Adrian. Small twisters also hit Mound, Elkhart & Deer Creek townships.

1999 The Bates Co Memorial Hospital hold groundbreaking ceremonies for their Dialysis Clinic at the SW corner of High and Nursery streets in Butler.

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Yard of the Month

The Ready Set Grow Yard of the Month honors for May go to Tom & Maggie Perry, 321 E Maple Street in Rich Hill MO. Their home defines what happens when you devote 16 years to landscaping and nurturing your hobby. Maggie gets credit for the flowers, Tom the tomatoes!  Take a drive by and enjoy this  beauty of a yard. 


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It's all about the attention to detail...

The City of Archie and the Archie Police Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to Eleanor Leslie, Kathleen Bryant, and Connor Mears for the amazing job repainting the Eagle at the Veterans Memorial in Hodges Park.

Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail have helped preserve an important symbol within our community. The refreshed Eagle looks outstanding, and your efforts are greatly appreciated by both the City and everyone who visits the memorial. Thank you for your time and commitment to helping keep our community looking its best.

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Obituary - George Toney

George Toney, January 4, 1942 – May 17, 2026, our hero, left this world at age 84 to be reunited with our Lord.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lida; father, Robert; sisters, Lori, Virginia, and Hilda; a brother, Robert; wife of 40 years, Mary; and his baby angel, Teresa.

He leaves behind daughters, Mary and Sarah; grandchildren, Courtney and Christopher; and many friends and other extended family.

In remembering George, we know a loving, protective husband and father who worked hard to provide for everyone around him. He loved fishing and going morel hunting, was a good card player, and an honest man who loved God and Star Trek.

You will be forever missed. We will love you always, until we meet again.

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Adrian Blackhawk academic excellence recognized

Academic excellence recognized at Adrian R-3

Congratulations to Olivia Engeman, named Valedictorian of the Adrian R-3 Class of 2026, and Lizzie Clifton, this year’s Salutatorian. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to academic success have earned them top honors in this year’s graduating class.

Best wishes to both graduates as they begin their next chapters!

Pictured: Lizzie Clifton (left) and Olivia Engeman (right)

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