The City of Butler Releases the following information to the public on Tuesday, March 4rh.
Anyone living South of the Waste Water Treatment Plant
located off Main Street and 52 Highway
Need to be informed that a possible contamination of water in the Mound Branch.
Charles
“Chuck” Blakely, 79 of Olathe, Kansas passed away February 25, 2025 at his home
in Fort Myers, Florida. A visitation
will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Louisburg
First Christian Church, 602 North First Street, Louisburg, Kansas. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm
Friday, also at the church. Burial will
take place in Louisburg Cemetery. Services under the direction of Mullinax
Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400).
Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Charles
Linwood Blakely, Jr. was born June 26, 1945 in Osceola, Iowa, the son of
Charles and Asta Blakely. He grew up in
Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Des Moines Tech. He then furthered his education at Drake
University.
Chuck
worked most of his life in construction as a Project and Estimate Manager,
retiring in 2011 from Total Interiors.
When
Chuck wasn’t working, he enjoyed his time working on cars, and over the years
buying and selling them. He was also a
family man and loved his family deeply, enjoying every minute that he got to
spend with them, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chuck will be forever remembered for his
sense of humor and dedication to his family and friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents,
two brothers, Larry and Lanny Blakely, and by his grandson Brayden Meyer. He is survived by his wife Linda Blakely, son
Paul Blakely, daughter Denise Meyer, three grandchildren, Kierra Meyer, Brycen
Meyer, and Keanna Meyer, along with two great-grandchildren, Traci Meyer and
Stetson Schneider.
A graveside service with Internment will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, MO under the direction of the Heuser Funeral Home.
Robert Paul "Bobby" Fillpot was born on June 15, 1963 in El Dorado Springs, Missouri to George and Pauline (West) Fillpot. He passed away on December 20, 2024 at his home.
Bobby enjoyed watching the Chiefs, fishing, going to the lake, and most of all Sunday dinners with his family and friends, and helping others doing any job that needed done.
He was married to Anna on March 26, 2022 which made his life complete, giving him a daughter and son-in-law and two beautiful grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Fillpot, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Krystal and Antonio Alvarado; grandchildren, Tesah and Evan Swarnes; best friend, John Swarnes; brother, Bud and Nancy; two sisters, Wanda and Rodney, and Debbie and Tim; five sisters-in-law, Chris, Ruby, Roma, Lillian, and Penny; three brothers-in-law, Kenneth, Marion, Lester and wife Sandy; his fury companion Duke, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Fillpot; his mother, Pauline Fillpot and her companion, Marvin Vittetoe; father-in-law, Kenneth and Icie Foster; sister, Laura Marie; sisters-in-law, Wyvonne and Esther; brothers-in-law, Clarence, Brian, and Art; two nephews, Buddy Dillon Fillpot, Jr. and Justin Ross; and cousin, John Fillpot.
Bates County Soil and Water Conservation District will host the Annual Cooperator Open House on March 13th. Hours are from 9 am until 3 pm at the USDA Building located at 625 West Nursery Street in Butler. Award winners presented at 12:45 and refreshments and lunch from noon until 1:00.
A high wind warning will be in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 until 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, for Cooper, Howard, Pettis, Saline, Chariton, Macon, Randolph, Adair, Bates, and Henry counties.
A powerful storm system will move across the region today through Wednesday, bringing multiple hazards to the area. Today, widespread rainfall is expected, with a few thunderstorms possible. This afternoon, an isolated severe storm is possible, with damaging winds and hail as the primary threats. A brief tornado or two can’t be ruled out, although this is unlikely. A strong cold front will plow southward tonight, and dangerous northwest winds will build behind the front. Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are likely behind this front, especially across eastern KS and western MO. Cold air will rapidly fill in behind the front, leading to a transition to snow. While snow amounts won’t be heavy, falling and blowing snow in high winds will reduce visibility and lead to blizzard conditions tonight.
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The winner of the Bates County Farm Bureau drawing has been announced.
Bates County Farm Bureau offered a drawing for prizes
for those who entered the Membership Month contest in February.
The winners have been announced:
Josh and Katie Wallace won the McBee’s Gift Certificate
Wayne Bolle was the winner of the Hertzog Meat Gift
Certificate.
Congratulations
In light of the tragic house fire in Butler on Saturday night, March 1st, 2025, that involved the loss of 2 small children, The Carpenters Cup will be taking donations for the family in a show of community love and support. Needed are men's clothing, size medium to large, women's clothing, size medium to large, also, baby girl clothing, size 18-24 months, diapers size 5 and up, baby wipes, and baby essentials are needed. Food, cash donations, gift cards to Walmart or grocery stores, paid motel nights are also requested. You can take donations to the Carpenter’s Cup, 102 South Bishop, here in Butler.
On Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m.the Bates County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to an explosion and subsequent house fire in rural Butler, Mo.
Upon
arrival, first responders were met with a fully engulfed home. 5 people were
reported to be residing at the residence. 3 of the 5 occupants were able to
make it out of the house, however 2 children, both age 2, were not able to be
immediately rescued. Fire units arrived on scene and requested assistance from
additional agencies. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful due to the heavy fire in
the residence. Both children were eventually
pronounced deceased by the Bates County Coroner on scene. The three people that were able to make it
out of the house were transported to the hospital for treatment.
The fire is
being investigated by the Bates County Sheriffs Office and the Missouri State
Fire Marshal’s Office.
The
following agencies responded to assist with the efforts: Bates County Sheriffs
Office, Butler Police Department, Adrian Police Department, Missouri State
Highway Patrol, Bates County EMS, Butler Fire Department, Adrian Fire
Department, Rich Hill Fire Department, Bates County Coroner, Missouri State
Fire Marshal’s Office, Central Cass Fire Department and the Bates County Victim
Advocate.
“Our hearts
go out to the families and friends of these children. Please keep them all in your prayers as they
will have a rough road ahead” says
Sheriff Anderson.
The City of Butler Releases the following information to the public on Tuesday, March 4rh. Anyone living South of the Waste Water Treatme...
