Tuesday, November 20, 2012

WILLOW LANE BAKE SALE A SUCCESS THANKS TO THE PUBLIC

Heartland of Willow Lane Fund hosted a bake sale Monday morning, the fund raiser brought in $641.06 dollars for the Brice Eidson benefit fund. The November 19 bake sale provided funds to be donated to the family of the 10 year old boy diagnosed with leukemia. Brice is the son of Tina and Richey Eidson of Adrian. Thanks to the Heartland of Willow Lane employees that prepared the delicious baked goods and to the public for their purchases.

BUTLER BEARS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCRIMAGE

Coach Shannon Gepford would like to invite everyone to a Butler Bears girl’s basketball team scrimmage on Wednesday November 21 beginning at 6pm in the Butler High School Gym. There is no admission and everyone is invited to come out and support the Lady Bears..

Obituary - Carol Sue Thomas

 Funeral services for Carol Sue Thomas will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 23, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Friday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Contributions made to Family.

   Carol Sue Thomas, age 65 of Butler, Missouri, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at her home in Butler. She was born October 27, 1947 to Lester Earl and Hester Orinda Pace Gibbs in El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

Carol is survived by three daughters, Tammy Thomas and significant other, Eric Moorning of North Kansas City, Missouri, Rhonda Hess and husband Floyd of Archie, Missouri and Karen Thomas of Butler, Missouri; lifetime friend and former husband Robert Thomas of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Darrell Gibbs of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Tyler Hess, Cody Gregg, Kristen Gregg, Courtney Thornburg, Maggie Stark, Jazmin Thomas-Moorning and Jamar Thomas-Moorning; and one great-granddaughter, Courtlynn Terpaning. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Peggy Sibley.

Habitat for Humanity Home underway in Rich Hill

Habitat for Humanity will start another project in the near future. This will be the 6th house built in the area. A home has been purchased in the Rich Hill area and will be refurbished and used as a Habitat for Humanity future home of a qualified candidate.

Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides a qualified family to own their own home, without the red tape, and with payments based on your family’s income. 

The 2012 project is now underway and applications are being accepted .Application for a 2 to 3 bedroom home in the Rich Hill area may be picked up at the Rich Hill City Hall, The Rich Hill Family Care Clinic or the Rich Hill Post Office.

Those interested may attend the question and answer forum to pick up applications, Tuesday evening November 27th between 7pm and 9 pm at the 1st Christian Church in Rich Hill. The Church is located on Walnut Street and all interested are asked to enter through the back door of the Church. If you have questions contact Brenda Darr. 660-679-4355.

Bates County Coats for Kids Goal Met for 2012

Larry and Carol Ann Winburn and the DSWA Office extend a sincere “Thank you”, to the community for their gracious donations for the 2012 “ Coats for Kids” Drive this Winter Season. The goal has been met and over 200 coats will be purchased in the near future for children in Bates County. Any additional donations received this year will be used to kick off the 2013 winter fund raising drive for next year or for any last minute requests that come in this year. Thank you for all your donations.

Deadline November 30th to register kids for the news Christmas for Kids Drive

The deadline to register kids for the “Christmas for Kids”  Toy Drive will be November 30. You may register you child at West Central Community Action Agency located at 5 East Dakota street in Butler. The children will be adopted by individual families this year. Be sure to get your kids registered by November 30. Families registering must meet income guidelines. If you have any questions please call 660-679-4108 for more qualification information





Monday, November 19, 2012

Obituary - Wynona "Nonie" Leantha Ford

Wynona (Nonie) Leantha Ford, 78, Adrian, Missouri, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Crystal Manor.

Obituary - Charles "Charley" William Mohr


     
  Charles "Charley" William Mohr, 73, Peculiar, Missouri, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Butler, Missouri with visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 West Wall Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

     Charley was born October 30, 1939 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Max and Erna (Kempfe) Mohr. He was a graduate of Southwest High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He married Carole Jeanne Tolbert on November 10, 1960 in Miami, Oklahoma. Charley grew up in the family Floral Business , Mohr Brothers Florist  in Kansas City, Missouri, and later became the owner. He also worked as a Codes Inspector for the city of Peculiar for 14 years before retiring in 2008. Charley was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving during the Berlin Wall crisis. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Butler. Charley enjoyed fly fishing at Bennett Springs and woodworking.

  Charley was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Mark Abraham and Jamie Bonacci. He is survived by his wife, Carole Jeanne of the home; son, Chuck Mohr and his wife, DeDe of Marceline, Missouri; three daughters, Teri Mulch and husband, Steve of Peculiar, Missouri, Heidi Gilbert and husband, Raymond of Archie, Missouri and Debi Thomas and husband, Jim of Adrian, Missouri; two sisters, Joyce Abraham of Leawood, Kansas and Jeanette Maier and husband, Hans of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Gale Tolbert and wife, Jenny of Raytown, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Debi DeBacco and husband, John of Williamsburg, Virginia; 11 grandchildren, Charles William Mohr, III and wife, Christine, Harley Mohr, Cheyenne Mohr, Travis Mulch, Chase Gilbert, Trey Gilbert, Christian Gilbert, Kolby Gilbert, Alexandria Thomas, Tannor Thomas and Zachary Thomas; 1 great-granddaughter, Annalise Harper Mohr; other relatives and friends.

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