Bates County News

Monday, May 5, 2025

Aubrey Westmoreland, age 88, of Butler

 Aubrey Westmoreland, age 88, of Butler, MO passed away at the Butler Center. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. A visitation will be Friday, May 9, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Bates County Elks Children's Fund or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Aubrey is survived by his wife, Ruby Westmoreland of Butler; one daughter, Brenda Sigmon of Butler; one son, Charles Westmoreland and wife Beth of Adrian; three grandchildren, Heather Steele, Charles Westmoreland Jr., and Cody Westmoreland; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.




Gloves and Hats needed

  The Patient and Family Advisory Council at Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is collecting gloves and stocking hats to help keep stude...