-our thanks to Tammy Appleberry
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Lady Bears take home the win
The Lady Bears softball team beat Leeton 6-5 Tuesday night. It was an incredibly close game. The Lady Bears were down by two runs going into the bottom of the 7th inning. Kylee Johnson led off the 7th inning with a single. Abby McGrew then hit her 2nd double of the night to score Kylee and narrow the lead to 1. Sam Hammer entered the game to run for Abby. Tori McGee was the third batter and hit a single to move Sam to third. Then Tori stole 2nd to move both herself and Sam into scoring position. After a close play but out by Sage Hutton, Tori Stauffacher came to bat and hit a game-winning double to score both Sam and Tori McGee. On the night, Tori Stauffacher was 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs. Abby McGrew was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs, and Maggie Massey was 2 for 3 with an RBI.
Storm warning siren test at 10 a.m.
The city of Butler will be testing the storm warning sirens at 10 a.m. this morning. Please report any sirens not functioning to the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Obituary - Jeannie Gillette
Funeral services for Martha Jeannette "Jeannie" (Hess) Gillette of Independence, Missouri will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Bishop Charles Ed Murray officiating. Visitation 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 705 W. Walnut, Independence, Missouri. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family for medical expenses.
Martha Jeannette "Jeannie" Gillette, age 56 of Independence, Missouri died Monday, September 5, 2011 at her home. She was born May 2, 1955 to Joseph Rudolph and Vada Lucille Cochran Hess in Foster, Missouri.
Jeannie is survived by her husband of 36 years, Danny L. Gillette of Independence, Missouri; two sons, Joshua Gillette and wife Patrisha of Independence, Missouri and Gabriel Gillette and wife Heather of Lone Jack, Missouri; two daughters, Lori Winslow and husband Christopher of Independence, Missouri and Jessica Kimbrough and husband Chad of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Jack Hess and wife Kim of Hume, Missouri; six sisters, Joanna McGee of Kansas City, Kansas, Jane Hettinger of Amoret, Missouri, Marian Cummings and husband Ray of Amsterdam, Missouri, Marilyn Parker and husband Keith of Hume, Missouri, Josie Hiser and husband Don of Archie, Missouri and Donna Cummings and husband Mike of Amsterdam, Missouri; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Dudley Hess; two nephews, a niece; and a great-nephew.
Martha Jeannette "Jeannie" Gillette, age 56 of Independence, Missouri died Monday, September 5, 2011 at her home. She was born May 2, 1955 to Joseph Rudolph and Vada Lucille Cochran Hess in Foster, Missouri.
Jeannie is survived by her husband of 36 years, Danny L. Gillette of Independence, Missouri; two sons, Joshua Gillette and wife Patrisha of Independence, Missouri and Gabriel Gillette and wife Heather of Lone Jack, Missouri; two daughters, Lori Winslow and husband Christopher of Independence, Missouri and Jessica Kimbrough and husband Chad of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Jack Hess and wife Kim of Hume, Missouri; six sisters, Joanna McGee of Kansas City, Kansas, Jane Hettinger of Amoret, Missouri, Marian Cummings and husband Ray of Amsterdam, Missouri, Marilyn Parker and husband Keith of Hume, Missouri, Josie Hiser and husband Don of Archie, Missouri and Donna Cummings and husband Mike of Amsterdam, Missouri; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Dudley Hess; two nephews, a niece; and a great-nephew.
Barrel Racing this Saturday
Adrian Bit & Spur Club presents 4D Barrel Racing Saturday, September 10 at 7:30 pm. Ferguson Arena, Adrian City Park.
Open 4D Barrel Race, Peewee and Youth Barrels also. Pole Bending if interested.
Concession on grounds. Spectators are welcome/admission is free.
Open 4D Barrel Race, Peewee and Youth Barrels also. Pole Bending if interested.
Concession on grounds. Spectators are welcome/admission is free.
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Obituary - Florence Scheib
Florence A. Scheib, 82 of Louisburg, Ks., formerly of Drexel, Mo., passed away September 6, 2011 at Louisburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Florence was born May 4, 1929 in Freeman, Mo., daughter of Floyd Wesley and Nellie (Morrison) Hunter. She was a homemaker her entire life, and for a time assisted at her daughter’s fabric and craft business in Drexel, Mo. Sewing was a true talent for Florence, which she enjoyed doing for many people throughout her life. She was at various times a caregiver for people in need, and she also enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. Florence was an avid reader, and her family will always remember that she could answer nearly every Jeopardy question because of all she had read.
Florence was a lifelong member of the South Fork Baptist Church near Drexel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers. She is survived by her children: Roberta Kelly of Kansas City North; Mary Jane Scheib and husband Grant Burns of Stilwell, Ks.; Esther Scheib of North Kansas City; and Rose McMahan of Drexel. Additional survivors include six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth Hunter and wife Sharon of Adrian, Mo.
Visitation will be from 6:30-8:00 PM Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Drexel, (816) 657-4400. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the South Fork Baptist Church near Drexel, with Pastor Steve Bartholomew presiding. Burial will follow in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Mo. Memorial contributions in Florence’s memory are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, or Hospice of Kansas, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Florence was born May 4, 1929 in Freeman, Mo., daughter of Floyd Wesley and Nellie (Morrison) Hunter. She was a homemaker her entire life, and for a time assisted at her daughter’s fabric and craft business in Drexel, Mo. Sewing was a true talent for Florence, which she enjoyed doing for many people throughout her life. She was at various times a caregiver for people in need, and she also enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. Florence was an avid reader, and her family will always remember that she could answer nearly every Jeopardy question because of all she had read.
Florence was a lifelong member of the South Fork Baptist Church near Drexel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers. She is survived by her children: Roberta Kelly of Kansas City North; Mary Jane Scheib and husband Grant Burns of Stilwell, Ks.; Esther Scheib of North Kansas City; and Rose McMahan of Drexel. Additional survivors include six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth Hunter and wife Sharon of Adrian, Mo.
Visitation will be from 6:30-8:00 PM Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Drexel, (816) 657-4400. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the South Fork Baptist Church near Drexel, with Pastor Steve Bartholomew presiding. Burial will follow in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Mo. Memorial contributions in Florence’s memory are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, or Hospice of Kansas, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Weekly report from the Butler Police Department
Aug. 30 - Animal complaint on N. Willow; animal complaint at Main and Lee; attempt to located runaway juvenile on the North side of Butler; well being check at the elementary school; threats in the 300 block of E. Dakota; animal complaint in the 800 block of S. High; stolen license plate report taken; possible breakin in the 100 block of S. Broadway.
Obituary - Kenneth Rennison
Kenneth Lee Rennison, 79, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church, 100 South Mulberry, Adrian, MO 64720.
Kenneth was raised in the Kansas City area, where he lived much of his life. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized at the age of twelve. Kenneth was a member of the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and held the rank of Staff Sergeant when discharged. He worked at Sheffield Steel in Kansas City until moving to Camdenton, MO in 1963, where he worked in construction for many years with his father, building many beautiful homes and businesses. Other occupations included twelve years as Deputy Sheriff for the Camden County Sheriff’s Department, owner/operator of a Conoco station in Camdenton, an EMT and ambulance driver and a volunteer firefighter in Camden County.
Kenneth retired in 1992 and moved to Florida, where he owned a bait shop on the Myaka River, near North Port, FL. He returned to Adrian in 2003, where he was currently living with his wife, Linda Rennison. He was employed by the Family Center in Harrisonville, MO. He had many interests including collecting train memorabilia, coins, stamps and woodworking. He was very patriotic and proud to be an American.
He was preceded in death by a son, Lee David Rennison and a great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Renee Eairheart. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; his daughter and son-in-law, Wayne and Kathy Edwards; his son, Jeff Rennison; his daughter and her husband, David and Lori Eairheart; and his son and his wife, David and Heather Edwards; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth was raised in the Kansas City area, where he lived much of his life. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized at the age of twelve. Kenneth was a member of the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and held the rank of Staff Sergeant when discharged. He worked at Sheffield Steel in Kansas City until moving to Camdenton, MO in 1963, where he worked in construction for many years with his father, building many beautiful homes and businesses. Other occupations included twelve years as Deputy Sheriff for the Camden County Sheriff’s Department, owner/operator of a Conoco station in Camdenton, an EMT and ambulance driver and a volunteer firefighter in Camden County.
Kenneth retired in 1992 and moved to Florida, where he owned a bait shop on the Myaka River, near North Port, FL. He returned to Adrian in 2003, where he was currently living with his wife, Linda Rennison. He was employed by the Family Center in Harrisonville, MO. He had many interests including collecting train memorabilia, coins, stamps and woodworking. He was very patriotic and proud to be an American.
He was preceded in death by a son, Lee David Rennison and a great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Renee Eairheart. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; his daughter and son-in-law, Wayne and Kathy Edwards; his son, Jeff Rennison; his daughter and her husband, David and Lori Eairheart; and his son and his wife, David and Heather Edwards; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
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