Breaking Appleton City High School track records

 

Showers and T-Storms Expected Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms expected Sun afternoon through early Tue morning. Rainfall amounts up to 2 inches may lead to some minor flooding. Dry weather expected for Tue through Wed evening. Additional showers and thunderstorms return starting Wed night through Fri.

Motorcycle accident claims the life of Butler man

On Saturday May 11th around 7:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and the Butler Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident at Missouri 52 West and the southbound exit of I-49 in Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a 2016 Kia Rio driven by 23 year old Isabella Oltremare of Columbia, Missouri was southbound on the I-49 exit ramp and stopped to turn eastbound onto Missouri 52. A westbound 2006 Harley Davidson driven by 36 year old Nickolas T. Alkire of Butler, Missouri began skidding and struck the Kia.

Mr. Alkire was pronounced dead at the Bates County Memorial Hospital. Isabella Oltremare sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene of this accident.

This is the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 26th Fatality of the year 2024. Next of kin notified.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240231533

Two seriously injured in multiple vehicle accident north of Butler

On Saturday May 11th around 12:10 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Butler Fire Department and Bates County EMS responded to a three vehicle accident at Business 49 and CR NW 6002 north of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when northbound 2021 GMC Sierra driven by a 16 year old female from Butler, Missouri was rear-ended by a 2020 Ford Escape driven by 38 year old Marvin F. Norman of Butler, Missouri. The Escape then struck a 2007 Ford Fusion driven by 36 year old Kenneth W. Adcock which was stopped to make a left hand turn.

Marvin F. Norman along with a passenger in his vehicle 67 year old Gwendolyn Norman of Butler, Missouri both sustained serious injuries in this accident and both were transported by ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment. 

View crash report below:

 https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240230616

Obituary - Gary Gene Davis

Gary Gene Davis age 71, of Fort Scott, Kansas passed away in Nevada, Missouri on May 10, 2024. Gary was born on March 14, 1953 the son of Val Gene and Patricia Ann (Edgar) Davis at Fort Scott, Kansas. He married Linda Sutterby on October 9, 1982 at Miami, Oklahoma, she preceded him in death on August 13, 2021. Gary was a publication salesman and enjoyed spending time with family and his kids. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

He is survived by two sons, Wes Charles Davis (Rachel) and Cal Gene Davis (Lindsey), three sisters, Connie Peterson (Dallas), Linda DeMott (Gary) and Carol Graham (John), and two grandchildren, Nate and Lane Davis.

A visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm, on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. A private family burial will take place at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Mapleton Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Mostly clear skies for the Aurora tonight

Skies will be mostly clear tonight apart from a few clouds that move through the area. The better chances to see the Northern Lights will be north of our area, but there’s still a chance southern Missouri could catch a glimpse of them on the horizon.

Obituary - Ariel Alexandria Culbertson

Ariel Alexandria Culbertson was born July 20th, 2001, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri to Shawn and Shannon Kenney and Kelsey Culbertson. She grew up in Humansville, Missouri, where she attended school K-12, graduating in 2019.

During her years at Humansville High School, she enjoyed competing in softball, basketball, track, and cross country, which she did with lifelong friends, Lilly, Abby, and Lexie. She also enjoyed back roading, lake days, rodeos, naps, and hanging out with friends and family.

She was a woman of all trades. She did it all, from waitressing, working cattle, farming, being a pharmacy technician and finished her young life working concrete with the one she loved the most, Brandon Damewood. She was full of life and brought happiness to all around her.

She was baptized into Alder Missionary Baptist Church with her cousin Sierra on May 5th, 2015, and went to be with the Lord on May 4th, 2024. She was proceeded in death by Roger Culbertson, George and Ginny Gilleland, Cheryl Treasure, Jennifer Alspaugh, and Justin McBee.

She was survived by her parents, and six siblings Maliah, Gage and Layton Kenney, Taylynn and Kayson Culbertson, Andrew Russel, as well as her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of family and friends.

Obituary -Charles Edward Myler

Charles Edward Myler, 83 went to be with the Lord on May 7th at his home in Belton, MO surrounded by his family. Charles was born September 18,1940 to Faye Lee Simpson- Myler and George Abraham Myler in Roger’s, Arkansas. He accepted Jesus Christ and was born again in January 1979.

On October 25, 1963, Charles and Marilyn Maunyane (Pinkston) were united in marriage in Kansas City, Missouri. Together they had 4 children; Paul, Chris, Cathy, and Eric.

Charles worked as a bricklayer for 33 years until he was injured on the job. After that he worked for the CASCO Area Workshop in Harrisonville as a Job Coach. He loved working with the disabled individuals in the community. He worked there until his retirement in 2005. After his retirement he worked part time at the Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance Thrift Store until December 2023.

In his spare time Charles liked to travel and go on cruises. He also collected vintage cameras and model cars. He also liked to go shoot guns and had a collection of numerous types of rifles and handguns.

He is proceeded in death by his parents; Faye and George Myler and mother and father-in-law; Dorothy and Aubrey Pinkston.

Charles is survived by his wife; Marilyn Maunyane of the home, his children; Paul Scott (Marylee) Harrisonville, MO Christopher Lee (Tresa) Pleasant Hill, MO Catherine Michele (Darrell) Anthony Harrisonville, MO and Eric Brian (Missy) Harrisonville, MO. Brother Jerry (Paula) Myler of Fayetteville, AR. Multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. With a brief Service at 5:00 p.m.