Butler JH Football drops a close one to Warsaw

Butler JH Football drops a close one to Warsaw...

The Butler JH Bears Football Team lost a hard fought game tonight against the Warsaw Wildcats 20-16. Butler was lead by Frazion Wisdom who had two touchdowns on the evening! 

On defense David Woolace and Gabe Strauss both had fumble recoveries and Frazion Wisdom had an interception. The bears will host Sherwood on October 14th.

Adrian Bank Parking Lot Project

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday October 9th, the west parking lot entrance to Adrian Bank – Butler Branch will be closed temporarily due to new concrete being installed on the north side of the bank. 

The west parking lot entrance will need to closed for the remainder of this week, and will reopen next week. Entrance to the bank, as well as the drive thru windows and drive-up 24 HOUR ATM, will still be accessible through the east parking lot entrance to the bank; via S. Sunset Drive.

We would like to make the public aware that the BANK IS OPEN DURING THIS CONSTRUCTION. THE BANK LOBBY IS OPEN DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. THE DRIVE THRU LANES ARE ALSO OPEN DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AS WELL AS THE DRIVE-UP 24 HOUR ATM IS AVAILABLE.

We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers during this improvement project, but the end result will be a much better parking lot for our customers.

Obituary - Jeanette Jane Douglas

Jeanette Jane Douglas, 47, Warrensburg, MO (formerly of Nevada) passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Jeanette was born October 18, 1976 in Nevada, MO to James Alan and Connie Jane (Hartley) Douglas.

Jeanette was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1994. After two years at Fort Scott Community College, she graduated with an Associate’s Degree. Jeanette has worked for Information Management Services (IMS) in Mexico, MO in data entry for the past 8 years. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her spare time, she very much enjoyed gaming.

Survivors include her son Alex Smith (Hailee), Carthage, MO; three grandchildren, Cain Smith, Astrid Smith, and Freyja Smith; her parents, Jim and Connie Douglas, Moundville, MO; two brothers, Rod Douglas (Leta), Moundville, MO, and Ben Douglas (Debbie), Moundville, MO; two sisters, Wendy Mitchell (Phillip), Kansas City, MO, and Nicole MaCree (Tony), Kansas City, MO; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as her dear friends, Latasha Zabala and Vanesa Zabala, both of Warrensburg, MO

A graveside committal will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Moore Cemetery in Nevada with Ray Dean Scism officiating.

Thank you from the Miami R-1 Volleyball Team

 

The Miami Volleyball team would like to thank Ballard for participating in our Pink Out event. 

We would also like to thank Custom Creations for the shirts that were made for both teams. Proceeds from the event will go to the Bates County Memorial Hospital Cares Mammogram Program.

Obituary - Nick Charles Cable

Nick Charles Cable passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO at the age of 70, after a brief illness.

Nick was born in Houston, TX on December 16, 1953, to Otis Leroy and Sandra Ann (Bernich) Cable. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in Houston, TX and went on to receive a degree from the University of Texas. On March 17, 2001, he married Darcy Marie Nobriga in Eureka Springs, AR and she preceded him in death, on November 19, 2023. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a lifelong devout Catholic. He loved football, especially University of Texas Longhorns, Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans. Additionally, he was a fan of the boxing legend, Muhammad Ali and was big on fitness.

Survivors include a daughter, Caitlyn Drake and husband, Steven of Nevada, MO; one brother, Andy Cable and wife, Rebecca, Wimberley, TX; four sisters, Molly Wendt and husband Bruce, Wimberley, TX, Amy Cable, Liberty, TX and Georgia Miller and husband, Scott, Iowa, LA, and Teresa Cable, Wimberley, TX; a step-brother, Jaeson Jones, Wimberley, TX; step-mother, Shari Cable, Wimberley, TX; and three grandchildren, Preston Drake, Paxtyn Drake, and Adaleigh Cable-Drake. In addition to his wife, Darcy Cable, he was also preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Kevin Cable.

A service to celebrate Nick’s life will be 2:30 pm Friday, October 11, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until service time Friday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the funeral home serving as custodian.

Obituary - Billy Joell Evans, Sr.

Billy Joell Evans, Sr., age 88, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO following a lengthy illness. Billy was born August 20th, 1936 in Jerico Springs, MO to William Thomas and Dora Mae (Shields) Evans. He married Jeanette Joy Long on August 30th, 1956 in Altus, OK and she survives of the home.

Billy was raised in Jerico Springs and attended school in Bronaugh graduating from Bronaugh High School Class 1954. He joined the United States Air Force and served for eight years as a B-47 Crew Chief during the Vietnam Era. Following his years in the service, Billy worked for Foremost Dairy, Joseph A. Pohl Construction, and then 18 years for Fram Corp in Nevada. He also raised cattle and hogs. For the past 20 years, he and Joy have enjoyed spending winters in Raymondville, TX.

In addition to his wife, Joy of the home, he is survived by two children: a daughter, Barbie Bell (Gary), Clovis, NM, and a son, Billy Evans, Jr. (Terry), Surf City, NC; 11 grandchildren, Jevan Shorten (Brittney), Nevada, MO, Skye Klinksick, Lamar, MO, Darrick Crooks (Brooke), Columbia, MO, Dakota Bright (Whitney), Prairie Village, KS, Darcy Bond, Nevada, MO, Darian Steele, Joplin, MO, Trevor Thron (Jessica), Clovis, NM, Tatum Vaughan, Clovis, NM, Tara Morrison (Jacob), Clovis, NM, Jillian Evans, Oceanside, CA, and Bryce Evans, Oceanside, CA; numerous great-grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Debbie Evans and Danita Bright; two sisters, and a brother.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Hall Cemetery in Jerico Springs, MO.

Update: Butler man seriously injured in motorcycle crash

On October 8th around 12:35 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS and the Butler Fire Department responded to a motorcycle accident on H Highway just east of Butler city limits.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2003 Harley Davidson driven by 23 year old Arlie A. Jessup of Butler, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck and embankment before overturning.

Mr. Jessup sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by Bates County EMS to Belton Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240512660

Obituary - Jeanetta Darlene Wales

Jeanetta Darlene (Maring) Wales, 87, formerly of Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Grain Valley, MO following a brief illness. Jeanetta was born June 20, 1937 in Goodland, KS to Max Vance and Marie Dottie (Billings) Maring.

Jeanetta came to Nevada with her family at the age of eight where she attended Nevada Schools. Most of her life was lived in Blue Springs, MO. She worked as an office manager for “George Will Company” in Kansas City, MO for over 30 years.

Survivors include a son, Jim Cooper (Regina), Oak Grove, MO; two grandsons, Doug Cooper, Grain Valley, MO, and Kevin Cooper (Shalom), Blue Springs, MO; three great-grandchildren, Callie Cooper, Grant Cooper, and Charlotte Cooper; a sister, Maxine Brown, Kansas City, MO; and one niece and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Cheryl Cooper; one sister, Donna Cullor; and two brothers-in-law, Bud Cullor, and Harold Brown.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Milo Cemetery in Milo, MO with Chaplain Scott Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in her name to Phoenix Hospice c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.