Let's Rodeo!

Hello Rodeo Fans!

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 19- Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day Weekend) and join us for the 73rd Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo with Big Horn Rodeo Company!

7:00 pm- Mutton Busting

8:00 pm- Rodeo Begins

- “Ring of Fear” each night!

- Wild Horse Race each night!

- Dance Saturday following the Rodeo - Music by Kent Page

Save some money— For Advanced Tickets contact our Queen Candidate, Allyson Spurgeon 816-738-6149!

BOOKS OPEN JUNE 15th:

4 PM-8 PM >> 918-697-8979

*All details below

See you at the Rodeo

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Important reminder from Bates County Memorial Hospital

Possible Phone delays June 16th

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is continuing a multi-phase telecommunications system upgrade designed to strengthen infrastructure and improve communication capabilities across the organization.

Additional system transitions are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. During the upgrade process, patients and community members may experience brief intermittent delays when calling certain hospital departments and clinics while the new system is activated.

BCMH teams have worked to carefully coordinate the transition to help minimize disruptions to patient care and communication services.

“These upgrades will help solve critical communication issues and improve our ability to serve patients efficiently,” said Daniel Cook, Director of BCMH Information Systems. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of our patients and community during the transition process.”

While most callers may notice little to no interruption, temporary delays may occur periodically during the cutover windows as systems are updated. The transition will begin at 11:00 am on June 16.

Patients having trouble reaching a department are encouraged to wait a few moments and try their call again.

BCMH appreciates the community’s patience as these improvements are implemented to better support patient communication and service throughout the organization.

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Update regarding power outages in Harrisonville

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: Crews continue their work to restore power to neighborhoods on the east side of town. Crews have been working to make repairs since the first outages were reported early Tuesday morning.

The outage was caused by severe thunderstorms that pulled down trees in the area throughout the night.

At this time, we are unable to share a timeline for when the power will be restored.

We understand your frustration and appreciate your patience.

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Obituary - Annette Bailey Williamson

Annette Bailey Williamson, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Annette's wishes were for cremation. There are no services at this time. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Annette was born on December 4, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Elmer G Arndt and Ruth C (Funk) Arndt.

Annette married David Bailey on April 17, 1958 and later married James Cox in 2017.

Annette had a long nursing carrier, working with Dr. James Clouse, worked as the Head of ICU at Golden Valley Memorial, and worked for Baptist Hospital until her retirement. She was a Co-Founder and Administrator of the Henry County Health Center from 1975 to 1991. And was the former president of the Missouri Public Health Association.

Annette was also a published author of many children books, and for many years she played as “Apple Ann” the clown.

Survivors include her husband James Cox, her son Danny Bailey, two grandchildren; Miles Bailey and Lauren Bailey, nephew Bill (Beth) Bailey, niece Tammy Bailey, 3 great nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Ghizzianna Arndt, along with numerous other family and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents and brother Richard Arndt.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

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Obituary - Joann Dusenberry

Joann Dusenberry, age 68, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at North Point Rehabilitation in Paola, Kansas. 

Private family services will be held at a later date. 

A full obituary will be available shortly. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made payable to Faith Chapel Assembly of God Church, 840 N Metcalf Rd, Louisburg, KS 66053.

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Obituary - George W. "Buck" Ernst, III

George W. "Buck" Ernst, III passed away Monday, May 25, 2026.  He was born on August 6, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of 
George Ernst II and Mildred Ernst.  He graduated from Rosedale High School.  Buck was united in marriage to Mary Jo Hurst on March 3, 1978.  She preceded him in death.  He worked as an electrician before retirement and was a member of IBEW Local #124.  Recently, in retirement, he has been working at the Pleasanton Senior Citizen Center.  George enjoyed entertaining and  making people feel at home.  He is survived by a step son Mark Hill and wife Rhonda, three grandchildren, Hannah Brockway, Erin Schmidt, and Jakob Schmidt, and four great grandchildren, Maya, Holland, Max, and Elsie.  

A memorial service will be held 1 pm Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Mound City First Baptist Church.  A time to fellowship will follow the service.    Memorial contributions can be made to the George Ernst Memorial and be left with Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  

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Obituary - Reality Miller

Reality Dawn Miller (Tucker), 47, of Pleasanton, Kansas, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 3, 2026.

She was born on August 9, 1978, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Joseph Walrod and Jeanette Ramsey. Reality was a member of Pleasanton First Baptist Church.

Reality loved to draw, color, sing, and spend time with the people she loved. At her core, she was love, laughter, kindness, and compassion. She had a beautiful heart, a generous spirit, and a way of bringing light to those around her. She was deeply loved, and she leaves behind memories filled with warmth, smiles, laughter and the reminder that her life was made up of so much more than the hardships she endured, or the demons she battled.

She is survived by her mother, Jeanette (Randy) Query; her children, Jacob Miller, Haleigh Miller, and Nathan Miller; her beloved granddaughter, Azaylah Miller; her sister, Melissa (JJ) Foreman; and many family members and friends who will miss her dearly. She was proceeded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Billy Miller; her father, Joseph Walrod; and her grandparents, John and Beverly Ramsey.

Today, we find comfort in knowing that she is finally at peace, wrapped in the loving arms of her Savior, free from pain, free from fear, and finally home. Until we meet again, Reality, rest easy in the arms of the Lord.

Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, June 8, 2026 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Uniontown Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Sunday, June 7, at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Redemption House. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. 

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Obituary - Carroll “Linn” Holland

   

Carroll “Linn” Holland, 92, Bronaugh, MO, passed from this life on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Linn was born December 28, 1933, in Bronaugh, MO, to Vernon Lee and Gladyce Mildred (Linn) Holland. He married Alice Carol Weis on October 5, 1958, at the Bronaugh Methodist Church and she preceded him in death on November 15, 2022.

     Linn grew up in Bronaugh and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1952. He attended Pittsburg St. College for a time before enlisting in the United States Air Force where he served four years during the Korean War. Following his return, Linn worked at the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City for nine years before moving back to Bronaugh at which time he worked for the Fram Corporation in Nevada until his retirement. Linn was a longtime member of the Bronaugh Methodist Church. He was also a member of the UAW (United Auto Workers).

    Survivors include two children: a son, Greg Holland and husband Vince, Waldport, OR, and a daughter, Lee Ann Holland, Nevada.  In addition to his wife, Carol, he was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Dr. Robert Holland.

     Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh with Tony Rolando officiating.

     Memorials are suggested in his name to Worsley Cemetery c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.   

 

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