Obituary - Lonny Lee Kintner

Lonny Lee Kintner, age 77, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at home with his loving wife by his side.

Services will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow service at 2:00 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Lonny was born in Bethany, Missouri on August 20, 1946, the son of Galen Edward Kintner and Evelyn Marie (Richert) Kintner. After graduating from Bethany High School, he spent a year in Alaska working on a homestead making log cabins. He enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a sonar technician aboard the submarine, the USS Guardfish SSN-612 for 6 years based out of Pearl Harbor, HI. While serving in the Navy, he met Melanie on a blind date in San Diego, CA and were married a year and half later on October 26th, 1968. After Lonny’s service ended, they lived in California and then moved to Missouri to raise 6 wonderful children: Kenneth, Kevin, Kelee, Kyle, Kirk, and Kent. For 40 years, Lonny worked for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a computer specialist, retiring in 2011. Lonny and Melanie were very faithful and active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Lonny served in many leadership callings. Lonny enjoyed woodworking, outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, golf, and supporting his children in all their endeavors. He especially loved mowing the lawn. Lonny’s kind and gentle nature gave him the ability to never meet a stranger. He was truly loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Lonny was preceded in death by his parents, Galen and Evelyn Kintner; and his brother, Delmar Kintner.

Here cherishing his memory, are his loving wife of fifty-five years, Melanie Kintner; six children, Kenneth Kintner (Terri), Kevin Kintner (Andrea), Kelee Mah (Michael), Kyle Kintner, Kirk Kintner (Caitlin), and Kent Kintner (Jennifer); seven grandchildren, Michael Mah, Jaxston Mah, Cullen Kintner, Susanna Kintner, Nick Schimmer (Jenn), Eric Schimmer, and Brandon Schimmer (Jessica); nine great-grandchildren, Tristan, Liam, Hadley, Addison, Everly, Aiden, Elijah, Emmett and Delilah; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital. or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Marilyn Kay Shuey

Marilyn Kay Shuey, age 68, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

No services are planned in accordance with Marilyn’s wishes.

Marilyn was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Jack Jackson and Erma (Close) Jackson on October 21, 1954. For many years she worked as a secretary for Kingville Livestock. In the summer of 1972 she was joined in marriage with her husband Gary E. Shuey on June 1st. Marilyn had quite the fascination with chickens and would often collect ceramic ones as well as other memorabilia, earlier in life having many live chickens of her own. Marilyn also enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Erma Jackson; sister, Cyndi Schuitema; brothers, James and Dennis Jackson; and brother in law, Randy Friend.

She is survived by her loving husband of fifty one years, Gary Shuey; three children, Brian Shuey (Susie), Michael Shuey (Amy), and Kara Rhoads (Richard); sister, Susan Friend; and six grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Tyler, and Cobey Shuey, and TJ, Adyson, and Macy Schipper.

At the request of Marilyn’s family, memorial contributions may be given to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society online at www.nationalmssociety.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Larry Haney

Larry Haney, 75 of Butler, Missouri passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Butler Presbyterian Church in Butler, Mo. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11:00am at the church. Cremation to be accorded following services. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to Butler Presbyterian Church. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home of Butler, 660-679-0009.




Complete obituary information will be published as it becomes available.

Archie Whirlwinds roll over Drexel in 8-Man Football action

Archie Whirlwinds roll over Drexel in 8-Man Football action..

The Archie Whirlwinds (5-0) made the short trip to play the Drexel Bobcats (4-1) in 8-Man District 2 High School Football Action this evening.

Archie dominated this game from start to finish getting the win 60-6 over their Cass County rival Bobcats. 

The Whirlwinds will hit the road next Friday night as the travel to play the Jasper Eagles (0-5). Good Luck Archie!

Obituary - Linda Lou Kennedy

Linda Lou Kennedy, age 74, of Rockville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Medicalodge of Butler. She was born January 14, 1949, in Kansas City, KS and was adopted at age 6 into the loving family of Henry and Sara Hearting.

She grew up on the Hearting family farm in Rockville, learning to care for the animals and developing excellent gardening skills and could always be found helping her mom cook the family meals. She attended school in Appleton City then worked at Appleton City Manor where she attained her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. She worked for many years in the nursing profession in Appleton City, Humansville, and Hermitage.

In 1988 she met Douglas Kennedy, and they were married on March 2, 1990, in Wheatland. Doug worked in the Kansas City area and Linda would visit on weekends when schedules allowed. Between working and caring for the farm and the cattle herd.

Later, she enjoyed traveling with the “ladies’ group” who took yearly trips – one of her favorites being Alaska. She was also a member of the local “Red-Hatters”. In the early 2000’s she and Doug moved back to Rockville where Linda helped with her mother who was experiencing declining health. Faith was always an important component in Linda’s life, being a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City where she regularly sang with the choir and was active in the church’s LWML and Ladies Aide.

Survivors include her husband Doug of the home; two children, Tina Mitchel (Sam Hood); and Michael Shepard; one sister, Elsie Berland (Larry); grandchildren, Tony Davis, Nickolas Mitchel, and Sara Green (Brian); great-grandchildren, Ian Davis, Brilyn Green, and Ellie Green: nephews, Matthew Pippenger, Lucas Pippenger, and Evan Pippenger, and her father-in-law, George R. Kennedy. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Norma Kennedy; step mother-in-law, Gwen Kennedy; and a great-grandson, Owen Davis.

Burial at Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Mo.

MEMORIAL: American Heart Association

2023 Adrian High School Homecoming Royalty Crowned

We would like congratulate the 2023 Adrian High School Homecoming King and Queen Junior Crosby Kimminau and Senior Kaydence Enos! Way to go! 

Photo Courtesy of the Adrian News Leader

Obituary - Rebecca “Becky” Jane McPhillips

Rebecca “Becky” Jane McPhillips, 76 of Butler, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Cremation, with no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Becky was born on July 23, 1947 in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Tignor) Narron.

She married Charles Heaper in 1962, and to that union three children were born Yodie, Kimberly, and Jay. In 1969 she was remarried to Thomas McPhillips and to that union four children were born Todd, Kelly, Jill, and Christina. Becky was blessed with twenty grandchildren, and several great grandchildren as well.

Becky always enjoyed baking and cooking, as well as spending time with her grandchildren. She will be missed greatly, but will live on in the memories of her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth Narron and Ruth (Tignor) Garrison, and one son Todd McPhillips.

Survivors include her children Yodie Vunovich, Kimberly Peuser, Jay Heaper, Kelly Streckert, Jill Ramsey and Christina Richey, twenty grandchildren, several great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, good friend Bobby Skinner, and many other treasured friends and family members.

2023 Week 6 Missouri State High School Football Scores

2023 Week 6 Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Adrian 48, Midway 0
Albany 72, Princeton 26

Appleton City 68, Osceola 20 
Archie 60, Drexel 6
Aurora 35, Marshfield 0
Ava 59 , Houston 31

Battle 20, Smith-Cotton 14
Blair Oaks 63, Seaman 28
Branson 41, Neosho 34
Braymer 74, Schuyler County 56
Brookfield 34, Macon 0
Butler 24, Buffalo 7
California 35, Boonville 21
Camdenton 34, Bolivar 15

Cardinal Ritter 70, St. Francis Borgia 7
Carthage 34, Ozark 20

CBC 48, Lipscomb Academy (Tenn.) 21

Central (Cape Girardeau) 35, Farmington 0

Centralia 39, Clark County 14

Central (New Madrid County)54, Kenneth 6

Chaminade College Prep 23, Vianney 20

Charleston 46, Haiti 26

Chillicothe 79, Lafayette (St. Joseph) 38

Christ Preparatory Academy 26, KIPP KC Legacy 14

Clinton 27, Versailles 23

Concordia 27, Northwest (Hughesville) 22

Confluence Prep Academy 48, Soldan International Studies 0
Crest Ridge 50, Cole Camp 16

Crystal City 42, Russellville 8

De Smet Jesuit 42, SLUH 13

Dexter 46, Caruthersville 28

Duchesse 19, Jennings 8

East Buchanan 48, West Platte 13
East Newton 26, Monett 21

Eureka 34, Pattonville 0
Fair Grove 49, Strafford 14
Forsyth 27, Diamond 20

Fort Osage 49, Central (St. Joseph) 7

Francis Howell 43, Ft. Zumwalt West 10

Francis Howell North 41, Francis Howell Central 20

Fredericktown 27, DeSoto 25

Grain Valley 43, Belton 7

Grandview 47, Excelsior Springs 7

Grandview (Hillsboro) 21, Herculaneum 18

Hannibal 53, Kirksville 0

Hardin-Central 50, Southwest (Livingston County) 28 

Harrisonville 49, Center 0

Hazelwood East 21, Clayton 0

Helias Catholic 43, Capital City 17

Hillsboro 69, Windsor (Imperial) 12

Holt 42, North Point 12

Jackson 56, Sikeston 0

Jefferson City 63, Hickman 19

Kearney 42, Ruskin 12
Kickapoo 49, West Plains 35

King City 50, North Andrew 14

Knob Noster 20, Lexington 0

Knox County 52, Paris 44

Lafayette County 39, Holden 14

Lafayette (Wildwood) 34, Ladue Horton Watkins 16
Lamar 49, McDonald County 21
Lebanon 44, Glendale 21

Lee Summit North 35, Ray-Pec 14

Lee Summit West 41, Blue Springs South 28

Liberty 21, Staley 6
Liberty (Mountain View) 35, Mountain Grove 28
Liberty North 40, Blue Springs 0

Liberty (Wentzville) 34, Ft. Zumwalt South 33

Lincoln College Prep 57, Highland Park (Kan.) 6

Lindbergh 28, Ritenour 21
Lockwood 69, Liberal 8

Logan-Rogersville 27, Hollister 0
Marionville 31, Pierce City 3

Mark Twain 40, Louisiana 14
Maryville 42, Benton 8

Maysville 46, Fayetteville 20

Mexico 28, Fulton 27

Milan 55, Gallatin 7

Monroe City 36, Palmyra 34

Mound City 48, Dekalb 22
Mt. Vernon 40, Catholic 0
Nevada 44, Cassville 21
Nixa 47, Carl Junction 0

North Kansas City 24, Truman 7

North Platte 30, Mid-Buchanan 26

North Shelby 64, Slater 24
Orrick 50, Sweet Springs 30

Penney 14, Lathrop 0

Pleasant Hill 61, Oak Grove 44

Poplar Bluff 24, Fox 19
Republic 38, Joplin 15

Rich Hill 64, Northland Christian 20

Richmond 48, Carrollton 12

Rockhurst 45, St. Thomas Aquinas (Kan) 44
Rogersville 27, Hollister 0
Rolla 67, Parkview 42
Salem 27, Willow Springs 0
Sarcoxie 47, Miller 34

Savannah 34, Cameron 0

Scott City 63, Kelly 6
Seneca 54, Reeds Spring 21
Skyline 28, Clever 15

Smithville 28, Raytown South 12

Southern Boone 75, Eldon 49
St. Dominic 43, Central 6

St. Micheal The Arch Angel 28, Van Horn 24
Stockton 26, Sherwood 22
St. Vincent 58, Bayless 12

Tarkio 52, Stewartsville 0
Thayer 28, Cabool 12

Valle Catholic 48, Central (Park Hills) 34
Warsaw 37, El Dorado Springs 8
Waynesville 48, Hillcrest 7
Webb City 43, Willard 16

Wellington Napoleon 56, Lone Jack 18

William Chrisman 18, Winnetonka 14

2023 Clinton High School Homecoming Royalty Crowned

We would like to congratulate the 2023 Clinton High School Homecoming Royalty.

Prince-Jack English
Princess-Kennison Crispi
King-Cameron Mertz
Queen-Allie Goucher

*We apologize but due to connectivity issues we were unable to broadcast the ceremony live. We will provide video at a later time.

#CardinalPride

2023 Butler High School Homecoming Royalty Crowned

We would like to congratulate the 2023 Butler Homecoming Queen Senior Macey Kelso and Princess Kamden Fennewald! Way to go ladies! 
 

Butler Bears move to 6-0 on the season

Butler Bears move to 6-0 on the season ..

The Butler Bears (5-0) hosted the Buffalo Bison (3-2) tonight for the 2023 Butler Homecoming. 

Buffalo took an early 7-0 lead on the Bears, but Bears was able to score on an interception return for a touchdown by Sophomore Jake Chandler (6th Interception of the season) to take the lead 8-7. 

Butler was able to score again for a 16-7 halftime lead. Butler came out strong in the second half and was able to win the game 24-7 to move to 6-0 on the season. 

This was Head Coach Gregg Webb’s 300th career win. Butler will hit the road next week to take on the Warsaw Wildcats who moved to 4-2 tonight after beating El Dorado Springs 37-8. Congratulation to Coach Webb!!! 

Photos Courtesy of Carmen Behringer 

Ellett Memorial Hospital Annual Block Party

We will be setup at the Block Party on Saturday. Hope to see you there!

Obituary - Sibyl Annette (Tolman) Graham

Sibyl Annette Tolman Graham passed away peacefully in her home in Nevada, Mo., on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, surrounded by family. 

She was 97 years young, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend to many. Someone who will be dearly missed. 

She pulled weeds in the garden and did quilting and cross stitch for the church bazaar until the very end. She was proud that her zinnias and peonies were useful at church after age restricted her attendance.

Sibyl was born on April 15, 1926, in Vienna, Mo., to George O. Tolman and Jewel Johnson Tolman. Her father was a Methodist minister. As a child she lived in several west Missouri cities where her father preached, prominent among them were Southwest City, Aurora, and Fair Grove. She graduated from Fair Grove High School in 1944 and earned a music degree from Drury College in Springfield in 1948.

At Fair Grove, she met the one and only love of her life and was united in marriage to George Wallis Graham on June 6, 1948, at the Methodist Church in Rogersville, Mo., where her father was serving as pastor. They were happily married for 66 years before his death in 2014. They moved from Carthage to Nevada in 1964 for George’s job with the University of Missouri Extension Service.

Sibyl taught for two years in the Columbia, Mo., school system. She was a substitute teacher for Nevada schools for 23 years.

She was a member of the Nevada United Methodist Church and a charter member of the United Methodist Women. She witnessed a lot of Methodist Church history and could talk of long-ago conferences and mergers of congregations. Sibyl was a member of the Elizabeth Carey Chapter of DAR. She was a member of the Friends and Neighbors Extension Club. She was active in shepherding her children through 4-H and Boy Scout activities. George and Sibyl took great pleasure sitting high in the west bleachers to watch granddaughters Stacy and Jennifer Hancock show hogs at the Vernon County Fair, and to see all the other families they knew and appreciated.

Sibyl is survived by her four children: George William (Bill) Graham, Platte City, Mo.; Robert (Bob) Willard Graham and wife Kathi, Independence, Mo.; James (Jim) Franklin Graham and wife Christy, Webb City, Mo., and Jane Ann Hancock and husband Terry, Nevada, Mo. Erich Klein of Germany is an honorary son. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

A daughter, Linda Louise Graham, died shortly after birth in 1951. A brother, Willard Tolman and his wife JoAnn, preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her beloved grandchildren Jess Tolman Graham and Haley Jane Elizabeth Graham.

Funeral services will be at 10:00a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, at the Nevada United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, MO. Pallbearers will be Bill Graham, Bob Graham, Jim Graham, Terry Hancock, Matt Engstrom, and Nathan Graham. 

Honorary pallbearers are Jakob Graham, Christopher Bryant, Willard Tolman, John Leigh, Erich Klein, and Greg Leininger. The family requests that memorial contributions in her name be made to Nevada's Community Council for the Performing Arts or the charity of your choice.

Mark your calendars!

 

Highlights from the Butler Bears Homecoming parade

 

Appleton City hits the road tonight to play Osceola

Appleton City Football team will Kickoff tonight 7:00 pm tonight in Osceola. Let's go, Bulldogs!

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Obituary - Courtnard Irvin Wilson III

Courtnard “Tokie” Irvin Wilson III, age 56, of Cleveland, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

A visitation will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, Missouri.

Courtnard, known by many as “Court” but most knew him as “Tokie”, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 17, 1966 to Courtnard I. Wilson, Jr. and Laurel M. (Hegwood) Wilson. Court graduated from Belton High School. In life, Court was known for his love of spicy food, tattoos, outlaw country and heavy metal concerts, WWE wrestling, NASCAR, Sprint Car races, and World of Outlaws. Court was also very passionate about his KIA Stinger named Delilah and above all cherished his daughters, grandchildren, and family.

Court was preceded in death by his father, Courtnard I. Wilson Jr.

He is survived by his loving mother, Laurel M. Wilson; three daughters, Courtney Michelle, Samantha Rose, and Ariel ChyAnn; two sisters, Dawn Michelle and Teresa Ann; beloved grandchildren; and nieces and nephews who are near to his heart.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to March of Dimes, Bikers for Babies online at www.lullabyofhope.org

State Farm Student Athlete of the week

We are so excited to announce this weeks State Farm student athlete of the week, Kennedy Diggs. Kennedy is a Senior at Sherwood High School and is starting pitcher for the varsity lady Marksmen softball team. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet with Kennedy today as the Lady Marksmen are competing in the Hillcrest softball tournament. 

Kennedy was nominated by her coach, Erin Doll. Coach Doll stated, "she is an all around great student athlete. She is a straight A student and a member of FFA, NHS, FCCLA, FCA, and art club. Last week she threw her 1,000 strikeout of her career. 

She has now broken the state record for career strikeouts and we still have several games to go. Her BA is .600, OPS 1.823, SLG 1.180, and has 30 hits on the season. She has 14 1B, 9 2B, 1 3B, 6 HR, and 12 RBI. Kennedy also has 224 strikeouts on this season so far." Congratulations Kennedy, this is such an amazing accomplishment! We wish her and the Lady Marksmen the best of luck with the rest of their season.

Kennedy plans to further her academic and athletic career at KU.
Pictured: Kennedy Diggs, daughter of Mike & Angie Diggs

Thank you Elaine Diehl

 

Huge Thank You!

We would like to give a huge thank you to The Feed Wagon (Dallas and Tonya Cox) for feeding our Butler Football team tonight!! I’m sure you will have them stopping by for your famous burgers soon now that they have had your BBQ!! 

The Freshman Moms Thank You!! Go Bears!!

We would like to give a huge thank you to The Feed Wagon (Dallas and Tonya Cox) for feeding our Butler Football team tonight!! I’m sure you will have them stopping by for your famous burgers soon now that they have had your BBQ!!


The Freshman Moms Thank You!! Go Bears!!