Bates County News

Monday, May 19, 2025

Jake Allen Melton, age 25 of Buhl, Idaho

 Jake Allen Melton, age 25 of Buhl, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A Celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Butler Municipal Park, Butler, MO. No visitation. Contributions suggested to Giving For Living. Online condolences may be sent www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Jake is survived by his parents, Jason and Amy Melton of Butler, MO; and two brothers, Brandon Melton of Springfield and Tristin Melton of Butler, MO.



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