Thursday, October 17, 2024

Fire at Southside Lumber Company

Several emergency personnel is on scene of a large fire at Southside Lumber Company on Rice Road in south Butler at this time.

We are still working on details of this fire and We will update when we know more about this incident! 



Obituary - Edward Jay Tervol, Jr.

Edward Jay Tervol, Jr., 71, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at KU Medical Center. Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvesters or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Ed was born on October 6, 1953, to Edward, Sr. and Eleanor (Shanahan) Tervol in Camp Atterbury, IN. He worked at McCullough & Sons after graduation to October of 1980. He then went to work at Honeywell from November 1980 to August of 2014. He met his wife, Shannon Davenport, at Honeywell and they married on October 16, 1982. Together they had a son, Joshua, and a daughter, Brianna.

Ed was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker: Local Lodge 778. He loved to play golf as often as the weather permits. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially traveling to his grandkid’s races.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Paulina Tervol; sister, Michelle Capps; and his niece, Rebecca Hall. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Tervol, of the home; his son, Joshua Tervol (Nicky); his daughter, Brianna Hartsell (Thomas); his grandchildren: Kennedee Hartsell, Dexter Tervol, Nolan Hartsell, and Dean Tervol; his brother, Danny Tervol (Francesca); his sister, Marian Hall; his stepfather, Willie Fisher; and many nieces, nephews, many more family members and friends.

Drexel Volleyball Senior Night


Come out and support these Drexel Lady Cats Seniors as they play their last regular season volleyball game. JV starts at 5:30, followed by Senior recognition, then the varsity game
 

Butler Youth Wrestling Sign-Ups

 




Obituary - Shari Lynn Lindsay

Shari Lynn Lindsay, age 58, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with Rick by her side on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Services will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Peculiar United Methodist Church, 20521 S. School Rd., Peculiar, Missouri 64078. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. followed by the celebration of her life at 2:00. Following the service, Shari will be laid to rest at Belton Cemetery.

Shari was born in Prairie Village, Kansas on January 1, 1966 to Wilmoth “Bill” and Mary Kathryn "Mary Kay" (Connors) Dorrell. Shari graduated high school from Shawnee Mission East. Shari briefly continued her education before starting her 26-year career working for Marion Labs and as well as the subsequent companies. In 1996, Shari met Rick Newkirk, the love of her life. Shari and Rick went on to spend the next 28 years together.

Shari was a woman of Christian belief and faithfully attended the Peculiar United Methodist Church. She loved greeting card design, rubber stamping, crafting, gardening, archery, bowling, fishing, baking, painting, the Chiefs and the Royals. One of her favorite pastimes was watching the wildlife nibbling on the food she provided and visits from the neighborhood children and dogs. Through her faith, Shari enjoyed being of service to others. Along with her Mom, she was a longtime member of the Association for Family and Community Education (FCE) as well as multiple other organizations and clubs.

Shari was preceded in death by both of her parents, Bill and Mary Kay Dorrell. She is survived by her life partner Rick Newkirk, stepmother Marsha Dorrell, her step-brothers, Dan Dodge and Rusty Dodge a step-sister, Tina Kimball and her best friend in life, Jeanne Loudermilk and countless friends.

Shari will be laid to rest, alongside her Mom at the Belton Cemetery. with the assistance of Rodney Newkirk, Rodney Newkirk, Jr., Robby Newkirk, Justin Newkirk, Mark Newkirk and Tyler Conran who will act as her Pallbearers.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network online at https://www.sarahcannon.com or the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. at https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Jack McDonald

Jack David McDonald, 78, of Milo, MO passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility, Stockton, MO. Jack was born on October 5, 1946, in Knoxville, IA to James and Alma (Smith) McDonald. He married Diane Brubaker on August 15, 1970 in Kirksville, MO. She survives of the home.

Jack was raised in Knoxville, IA and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1964. He attended Centerville Community College, Centerville, IA and Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL where he graduated and played football. Jack taught school and coached high school football and baseball as well as Jr. High basketball in the Huntley, IL school district for 10 years. He then went to work for Dale Electronics and later 3M in Norfolk, NE. He transferred to 3M Nevada in 1984 and continued until his retirement as a Department Manager in 2003.

Jack was a very active volunteer for the Nevada Griffons for many years. He and Diane served as a host family for Griffons players for over 30 years. He was an avid New York Yankees fan.

In addition to his wife, Diane, Jack is survived by brothers, Bill McDonald (Diane), Knoxville, IA, and Tony McDonald (Patty), Foley, AL; numerous nieces and nephews; adopted baseball son, Mickey Nichol (Tara), Bixby, OK; adopted McGinnis families, San Antonio, TX; adopted Barteau families, Dallas, TX; adopted Parsons family, Perry, GA; and his beloved dogs, Ernie and Barney. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy & Linda McDonald.

No services are planned at this time. The family suggests memorials in Jack’s memory to the Nevada Animal Shelter or the Nevada Griffons in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

 

Way to go blackhawks





The 1st ever Blackhawks Cross Country team finished strong at the Butler Invitational! Congrats! - Picture by Kevin Coones

Help Support Butler Project Prom

 

Reminder: Butler Project Prom is still selling raffle tickets as a fundraiser to raise money to pay for after prom events and transportation.

The raffle is for (2) upper level tickets and a parking pass for the 11/29/24 Chiefs vs Raiders game. 100% of the proceeds go to fund after prom.

We have a long way to go financially to make after prom happen for these kids. Reach out to myself or anyone helping with Project Prom for tickets


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