Obituary - Bob True Beisly

Bob True Beisly, II, 70, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS following a lengthy illness. Bob was born June 20, 1955 in Nevada to Bob T. and Betty Jo (Brock) Beisly. He married Dawn Woods on December 12, 2013 and she survives of the home.

     Bob, a lifelong resident of Vernon County, graduated from Rich Hill High School Class of 1974. Throughout his life he farmed and raised cattle. In addition, Bob owned and operated Beisly Oil Company in Nevada from 2000-2007.

     In addition to his wife Dawn, he is survived by his children: Bobby Beisly, True Beisly (Nicole), Bradyn Woods (Taylor), and Bradly Woods (Kaeth), all of Nevada; one grandchild, Trevor Hunholz; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lynne Michelle (Brad), Nevada, Jo Hoover (Brandt), Florida, and Toni Williams (Kevin), Springfield, MO; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

     Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Scotty Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

     Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home.   

Obituary - Wade Keeney

Wade Keeney, 52 of Cleveland, Missouri passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation, with a private family burial in Aubry Cemetery, Stilwell, Kansas. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Wade Allen Keeney was born January 26, 1973 in Harrisonville, Missouri to Wayne and Carol Sue Lawrence Keeney.

Wade was able to showcase his many talents over the years by working at Mahaffie Farms, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, and the Shoal Creek Historical Reenactments, and so many more.

Wade was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Keeney, sister Stacey K. Sharp and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his mother Carol Sue Keeney of Cleveland, MO., sister Shelly Burton of Cleveland, MO., along with his aunts, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces, and extended family members.

Obituary - Rickey Foster

 Rickey Ray Foster, 65, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Rickey was born December 26, 1959 in Kansas City, KS to Virgil Ray and Irish Lee (Griffen) Foster.

     Rickey is survived by a son, Cody Foster, Nevada; two step-sons, Lincoln Whaley (Jenni), and Lance Whaley, both of Nevada; two step-grandchildren, Hazen Whaley and Hallie Whaley;  a brother, Dan Foster, Wichita, KS; two sisters, Michelle Lindsay, El Dorado Springs, MO, and Shauna Alexandria, Bozeman, MT; and his best friend, John McCane, Nevada.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his companion, Debbie Crites.

     Funeral services will be held at  2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Steve Russ officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.

     Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Doris McGuire

Doris Jean McGuire of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Baptist Homes of Adrian, MO. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Staff of the Baptist Homes of Adrian.

Doris was born on January 28, 1948, to Earl and Martha (Boag) McGuire in Butler, MO. Doris grew up on the family farm north of Butler, where she enjoyed the peace of rural life. She loved hearing the sounds of nature, such as the birds singing, coyotes howling, and the bullfrogs in harmony in the pond; all of it was music to her soul. In her young days, she attended Shady Dell Rural School through 8th grade, where she never missed a day. She then attended Butler High School and graduated with the class of 1966.

Doris worked at Glenn's Café in Butler, MO, as a dishwasher and part-time fry cook. She later moved to Kansas City and began her 35-year career at the Community Blood Center. There, she made many lasting friendships, many of which she still met monthly for breakfast dates long after her retirement. In her younger years, Doris enjoyed going to square dances with the Plaza Singles Club. She met Remy Blanchaert in 1998, and they were dear companions for 23 years before his passing in 2021. She then moved to Adrian, MO, in February of 2022, to be close to her childhood home and her cousin, Mary. After moving to Adrian, she enjoyed monthly breakfasts with her church group and lunches with grade school classmates. Doris loved the small town living where she was able to get to know several people through attending Bible Studies or volunteering at Frontier Village. Doris cared for and loved animals of all kinds, from her horses in her youth to her loved dogs, Tippy and Buddy, and made sure her bird feeders were always full. She also loved her flowers and was always finding new ones to plant on her back deck and taking photos and sharing those memories with her friends. Doris loved listening to music, especially Chris LeDoux and Jim Reeves.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Robert Earl McGuire and infant David Wayne McGuire. She is survived by many cousins and friends and will be missed by all.

Obituary - Lois Raynes

Lois Carole (Schmidli) Raynes, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 AM.

Lois Carole was born on April 19, 1935 in St. Clair County, MO, to Will and Cora (Evans) Schmidli. She was the last of 7 children to be born. She enjoyed her childhood and especially her Shetland pony, Pal, and attending country schools with her sister, Mildred, as her teacher for six years of grade school. Her sisters, Mildred and Edyth, were always a joy in her life. She attended Lowry City High School and made new friends there. This was a fun experience for her.

After high school, she went to work in Kansas City and then to Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, where she met Robert Raynes, which led to a lasting courtship. They were married in Odessa, MO, in 1957, and to this union they had four children: Paul, Karen, Ronald, and Lisa. They lived in Kansas City and she worked for various companies. They moved to Harrisonville in 1971 and did some farming on 20 acres while the kids went to school and other various activities.

Carole worked for the zoning office in Harrisonville for several years before going to work in Kansas City for Bendix/Allied Corporation and was there for 15 years before retiring in 1997. She made lasting friendships while there. She was a member of the Harrisonville Christian Church and Pleasant Valley Homemakers Extension Club. The "club" was an important part of her life.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, in 2014; her daughter, Karen Lynn, in 1964; her brothers: Bill, Ted, Charles, and Maurice; her sisters, Mildred and Edyth; her beloved dog, Tiny, and a special niece, Margie Retterath. She is survived by her children: Paul Raynes of Raymore, MO; Ron Raynes of Harrisonville, MO; and Lisa Raynes of Kansas City, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

Obituary - Bret Clark

Bret A. Clark, 68, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his home. 

Visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 pm, Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053.

A full obituary will be available shortly.

Obituary - Dale Walter Piepmeier,

Dale Walter Piepmeier, only son of Darwin and Frances (Evans) Piepmeier, was born on September 19, 1940. He was the first incubator baby at Ellett Hospital in Appleton City. Upon returning home, Frances kept him warm in a shoebox, in the oven.

Dale grew up on north Poplar Street in Appleton City, where he formed a lifelong friendship with Don Donnohue, who lived across the street. Their birthdays were just 10 days apart, and they remained best friends throughout their lives.

A nearly lifelong resident of Appleton City, Dale graduated from Appleton City High School in 1958. He went on to attend Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar before returning home to work for P&M Coal Mining. He began there by planting trees on the coal dumps and then became a regular employee. When the operation closed in Appleton City, Dale went with the company to Paducah, Kentucky, and Clovis, New Mexico. Upon returning to Appleton City, Dale worked for the railroad for a year before spending 32 years at the Montrose Power Plant, later known as KCP&L and then Evergy. He retired in 1999.

On September 7, 1963, Dale married Marylyn Rapp, daughter of Carl and Paula (Leimer) Rapp. The couple would have celebrated 62 years of marriage this September. Soon after their marriage, they purchased the Bill Hearting Farm (Lonesome Pine) northeast of town, where Dale raised cattle in his spare time. Later, he acquired another property north of town, where his hunting buddy Robert Perrymann and his wife Gail helped him with the cattle

Marylyn and Dale lived in the Lindale Depot/Duplex on 5th Street for ten years, before building a new house in the West Meadows addition in 1973.

Dale was passionate about hunting and fishing. He raised and trained many hunting dogs over the years and enjoyed hunting trips to Western Kansas and South Dakota, as well as fishing trips to Canada.

Throughout these adventures, he formed lifelong friendships with fellow hunters and anglers. His favorite game to hunt was quail and pheasant.

Gardening was another hobby of Dale's. He loved to plant it and watch it grow. Tomatoes and okra were his favorite things to eat out of the garden.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Darwin (Dob) Piepmeier; his grandparents, Walter and Maude Ouderkirk and Jessie Evans; and his Uncle Edward Kupka and his wife Kathleen (Piepmeier).

He is survived by his wife, Marylyn Piepmeier; Nicholas Yoss; his first cousins, Jim Evans, David Evans, and Helen Ford; as well as numerous other cousins.

Dale's wishes were for any memorial donations to be given to the AC Athletic Booster Club. Any donations may be left at Hill & Son Funeral Home.

Obituary - Shaun Matherly

 

Shaun Anthony Matherly, 61, of Paola, passed away on July 29, 2025, at his home after a battle with lung cancer.

He was born on March 4, 1964, to Marvin and Patricia (Kehl) Matherly in Paola, KS. He graduated from Paola High School in 1982.

He enjoyed spending his time traveling in his RV, visiting many museums on his journeys. Shaun was able to see NASA, which was one of his top bucket list items.

Shaun was enlisted in the US Navy right out of high school, from there he would work in injection molding in California for 20 years before moving back to Kansas, then he would work as a Mental Health Tech for Osawatomie State Hospital.

In July of 2010, he began his life with Susan Jane Lynch. They would then be united in marriage on February 28, 2022. Shaun and Susan lived in Paola, Kansas.

Shaun is survived by his loving wife, Susan, step-son, Daniel Doudna, father, Marvin "Larry" Matherly, sisters, Megan Norris, Brooke (Bill) Haselrick, and Bronwyn Matherly, brother, Michael Buttram, father-in-law, Billy Lynch. As well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Anne (Kehl) Shulista, and brother, Ronald Ray Jeffreys.

At Shaun's request, there are no services scheduled at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Miami County Cancer Foundation c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel 305 N. Pearl St. Paola, KS 66071.

Obituary - Virgil R. Butler

Virgil R. Butler, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with a visitation starting at 12:00pm, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Harrisonville Youth Football or the Good Shepard Food Pantry.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Karen Ensor

Karen Ruth (Easter) Ensor, 86, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2025, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, Missouri.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri 64067. A memorial service will follow immediately. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the C.A.R-Cancer Assistant Relief. Memories of Karen and condolences may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO 64067, 660-259-2245.

Karen was born on July 30, 1939, in Kansas to Clarence “Frank” and Margaret (Dexter) Easter. In 1957, she graduated from Butler High School. Karen worked for over 27 years as a secretary for Lexington High School and Middle School. Karen was united in marriage on December 6, 1957, to Everette Dale Ensor in Butler, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 16, 2013. Karen was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church. Along with spending time with family and friends, Karen had a green thumb for gardening and tendering to her flowers.

Karen is survived by one son, Marty (Cheryl) Ensor of Lexington, MO five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, Julie Ensor of Blue Springs, MO and many relatives and friends.

Along with both her parents and husband, Karen was preceded in death by Wade Ensor.

Obituary - Gene Dale Chewning

 Gene Dale Chewning, age 71, Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Monday July 28, 2025. 

A gathering to celebrate Gene's life will be held from 6 to 7 pm Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill.  A memorial service will begin at 7 pm.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association.  Online condolences can be left at www.heuserfunerals.com.  

Obituary - Charlotte Becker

Charlotte Becker, 73 of Butler, Missouri passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at home surrounded by the love of her husband and her daughter. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm Saturday, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Charlotte Sue Becker was born on June 29th, 1952 in Norwood, Missouri, the daughter of Leon and Angie Smith Dennis.


Charlotte was full of strength, a giving heart, thoughtfulness, love for God and love for others. She was the true glue of her family, they meant so much to her. She was very knowledgeable in genealogy and family history, and also helped in hosting family reunions. Her favorite times were with her loved ones.

Charlotte took college courses in life with hopes of a degree in psychology, during the time her IQ was noticed to be very high and she was accepted by MENSA, the world's oldest and most famous high IQ society. She believed in keeping herself busy, what she loved to do most is crafting. Everything from cake decorating, scrapbooking, painting, sewing and embroidery. Even more than doing crafts, she loved to teach them. She has taught so many. Right up until she got sick, she was teaching painting classes to elderly women. She loved to sing, and she had a beautiful voice. If it wasn't singing, she was humming a favorite tune. Charlotte also gave many years of service working in the church, she had a strong faith.

Charlotte was the best planner, hostess, the true heart of everything and the one to come to for anything. She always had an embrace, advice, and most always the answers. She will be deeply missed by all who love her and kept forever in our hearts.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents Leon and Angie Dennis, her younger brothers Edwin Dennis and Terry Dennis. She is survived by her loving husband John C. Becker of Butler, Missouri, son Tracy Parks of Coleman, Florida, son Roger Parks of Newport, Tennessee, daughter Janet Wason and husband James of Butler, Missouri, Andrew Becker of Kansas City, Kansas, Chris Becker of Kansas City, Kansas. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren that she adored.

Added to that is three great-grandchildren on the way that she was so excited to meet.

Obituary - Roy Dunlap

Roy Rogers Dunlap, who was born on August 31, 1961, in Plainview, Texas, passed away peacefully at home in Ottawa, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family on June 13, 2025. He had been a resident of Ottawa since 1969, where he contributed significantly to both his community and family.

Roy dedicated twenty-two years of his life as a final assembly operator at Ottawa Truck, showcasing his exceptional skills and work ethic. After his extensive career there, he continued to serve his community by working as a clerk at Price Chopper grocery store, where he was known for his kind demeanor and commitment to customer service.

A proud Navy veteran, Roy served his country for six years, an experience that shaped much of his character and instilled in him values of dedication and integrity. He was a graduate of Ottawa High School, Class of 1981, which marked the beginning of his journey in this vibrant community.

Outside of his professional life, Roy found joy in pursuing hobbies that brought him fulfillment. He was passionate about lifting weights and cherished riding his Harley motorcycle, activities that not only kept him active but also allowed him to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Roy is survived by his son, Dakota Dunlap; his sister, Ethel Brady; his brother, Kenny Dunlap; and his two grandchildren, who will carry forth his legacy of love and strength. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubbard and Dorothy (Wyatt) Dunlap; brother Tommy Dunlap; and sister Helen Sheler, whose memories he honored throughout his life.

Roy's inurnment service will take place on August 1, 2025, at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Kansas, with the ceremony starting at 10:00 AM.

His many contributions to his family and the community will remain etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed, but his spirit will live on in the lives he touched.

Obituary - Fred Thomas

Fred Thomas, 73 of Sedalia, Missouri passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. Cremation, with no 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.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Obituary - Twilia Moore

 Twilia Rose Moore, 94, Nevada, MO. passed away early Sunday morning, July 27, 2025, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Dec. 29, 1930 on Commercial Street in Nevada, MO. to Edward and Fern (Arnold) Hendrix. On Sept. 21, 1946 Twilia and her beloved cousin Joy shared a double wedding, in Fort Scott, KS. to which Twilia married the love of her life, Gerald P. Moore, who preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2008.

Twilia went back to school to get her G.E.D. and later became a supervisor at the Nevada State Hospital, where she worked on and off for 33 ½ years, retiring in 1992. During the course of her employment, she would take time off to care for her 4 children, which was her true calling. While retired, Twilia & Gerald spent many years traveling to different Navy ports to see their eldest son, Jerry. Twilia was a member of the Church of Christ for the majority of her life, where she volunteered at “We Care” for numerous years.

Twilia enjoyed her time caring for others. She was the definition of selfless, and her love was unconditional. Over the years Twilia spent time doing things she loved; attending plays at the local Fox Theater, watching RFD TV, spending time with her family, and going to see live music. She was a prominent coffee drinker, enjoyed strawberry sundaes, root beer floats, and Emery’s Diner.

Survivors include two children, Vicki Hensley (Roger), Nevada, and Carl Moore, Nevada; eight grandchildren, Eric Moore (Gloria), Nicole Moore, Jeremy Hensley, Jered Moore (Tracy), Kizzi Hostetter (Joshua), Katie Yockey, Bradley Moore, and Caryl “C.J” Brasher; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous cousins in the area. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bud Hendrix; two children: a son Jerry Moore and a daughter, Joy Moore; one granddaughter, Kristy Hensley; two daughters-in-law, Judy Moore and Rayna Moore; and an infant great-grandson, Jered Moore, Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Bro. Dick Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Fair Haven Children’s Home in Springfield, MO, c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Jo Ann Wilson

Jo Ann Wilson, 91 of Butler, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Friday, August 1, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Funeral services will follow on Friday at 2:00 pm, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Newton Burial Park Cemetery, Nevada, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler Public Library or Adrian Optimist. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Jo Ann Underwood Wilson was born May 1, 1934 in Nevada, Missouri. The daughter of Ernest and Violet Raines Underwood. She grew up in the Nevada area and graduated from Nevada High School. Jo Ann was united in marriage to H. De. Wilson in 1951. Together they moved to Harrisonville, Missouri, then to Butler, Missouri in 1966 for H. De’s work.

During Jo Ann’s years in Butler, she worked in the Butler school cafeteria, Montgomery Wards, and became the manager of Bowen’s Hallmark when it opened in 1979 until 1994. Many people that couldn’t remember her name affectionately referred to her as one of the “Hallmark ladies”.

H. De. and Jo Ann retired in 1994 and were able to fulfill their life-long wish to travel. They took numerous trips to Las Vegas and visited many of the states, but Jo Ann said she would never go to Hawaii because she was afraid to fly over water. Over the last 15 years or so, they stayed in Gulf Shores as “Snow Birds”. That way they were able to be close to their youngest daughter and grandchildren who all lived nearby. Many happy memories were made over the years. Jo Ann and H. De. both enjoyed taking bus trips to casinos and hardly ever missed a Monday night Bingo in Adrian.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, husband H. De. Wilson and daughter Tonia Wilson Miller. She is survived by daughters Teresa Wilson of Butler, MO., and Tamara Deardorff and husband Rich of Gulf Shores, AL. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Mike Miller and wife Emily, Jennifer Hays and husband Steve, Samantha Dixon, Lauren Zarate and husband Donnie, along with seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Obituary - Donna Marie Wheeler

Donna Marie Wheeler, the only child of Dolphus and Dorcus (nee Fancher) Wheeler was born on December 11, 1937, in Berryville, Arkansas. Of humble roots and an ill mother, she became a caretaker early in her life, and continued to share her warmth by taking care of and relishing in feeding emotionally and with food everyone in her life.

She began working as a soda jerk at 16 and held various service and administrative positions before retiring as an administrative assistant from the Paola Middle School after 26 years in 1998. She probably applied bandages to half the students matriculating to PMS between 1972 and 1998.

She loved reading books, magazines, and anything she could get her hands on, including cookbooks and recipes found in the Miami County Republic. Those around her benefitted from her interest in trying new recipes. She filled the deck with flowers every spring and spent the summers watering and talking to the flowers. She had a soft spot for dogs and cats, who quickly identified her as their source for extra treats. With her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren all playing various sports, her beautiful white hair could often be seen in the stands or on the sidelines.

She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado, in 1961, and has been an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Paola, Kansas, since the mid-1960s. She continued to believe and find comfort in the church through the Sunday before she died.

She was loved by John H. Brandt of Paola for 70 years. They began dating at 16 and were then married for 66 years. Together they traveled and worked in several states before settling in Paola and eventually moving to the family farm.

She was also loved by her children, Kerry and Carole Brandt of Paola, Jerry and Marsha Brandt of Paola, and Randy and Catherine Brandt of Nixa, Missouri.

She developed a special bond with each of her grandchildren, Alicia (nee Brandt) Martin, Shawn Brandt, Hank Brandt, Katie Brandt, Caleb Brandt, Daniel Brandt, and Abbie (nee Brandt) Roesler.

And the great grand children (Jeremy Brandt, Alex Brandt, Gunnar Martin, Silas Martin, and Hadley Brandt) always brought new smiles and laughter to her.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, beginning at 10 am and a memorial service to follow beginning at 11 am and the First Lutheran Church of Paola.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church of Paola or to the Miami County Cancer Foundation c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel 305 N. Pearl St. Paola, KS 66071.

Obituary - Timothy Dale Payne

Tim D. Payne, 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home in Harrisonville. A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM, with family remarks at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A full obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Obituary - Barbara Crawford

Funeral services for Barbara Crawford of Amsterdam, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Mulberry Cemetery, Amoret, MO. Contributions to Mulberry Cemetery or Heartland Hospice.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Barbara Crawford, age 77 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Friday July 25, 2025 at her home.  She was born April 20, 1948 to George Albert and Ada Shaw Miller in Butler, Missouri.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Dennis Crawford of Amsterdam, Missouri; three sons, Brian Crawford and wife Shannon of Amsterdam, Missouri, Kevin Crawford and wife Crystal of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Dustin Crawford and wife Ruth of Amoret, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Jaclyn Wingate and husband Adam, Luke Crawford, Devin Byrd and wife Cassie, Amber Crawford, Zachary Crawford, John Crawford and wife Angeleea and Tyler Crawford; and two great-grandchildren, Blair Wingate and Brynlea Rose Crawford.  Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; George and Ada Miller; one sister, Carol Sue; one half brother; and one half sister.

Obituary - Tena "Mechelle" Beasley

Tena "Mechelle" Beasley age 63 of Creighton, Missouri departed this life Friday, July 25, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri.

Tena went by her middle name Mechelle, and she had worked for many years as a supervisor, most recently at US Toy in Grandview, MO. She retired early at 59 to pursue her passion of making quilts and all kinds of crafts. She was very talented at everything that she made. She was also a very talented cook. She was considered the backbone of family get togethers.

Mechelle made hundreds of quilts, but she never sold one for money. She enjoyed it so much that she would give them away. She really enjoyed making small quilts of honor for veterans and always had one in her car. If she ran across a veteran, she would give them one.

Mechelle is preceded in death by her mother Lillie (weeks) Schrader and father Buford Jerry Schrader; and brother Steve Schrader.

Mechelle is survived by her husband David Beasley; son Dustin (Marissa) Beasley and; sister Regina (Donnie) Craig of Otterville, MO; aunt Cathey Schrader of Lincoln, MO and many other family members.

She will be missed by many.

Cremation with a celebration of life service will be held at a later date, courtesy Dickey Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.