Obituary - Betty L. Hurt

Betty L. Hurt, 86 of Butler, Missouri passed away February 3, 2015 at Heartland of Willow Lane in Butler. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler with Greg D. Mullinax officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 10 – 11 AM at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Contributions in memory of Betty are suggested to Relay For Life, and are being received at the funeral home. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Betty Lorene (LaFever) Hurt was born June 5, 1928 in Butler, Missouri, the only child of Perry and Freda LaFever. She attended school in Butler and was a graduate of Butler High School. She was united in marriage to Raymond Hurt on February 13, 1988. Betty was a homemaker who worked for a time in childcare as well as housekeeping.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ray. She is survived by a cousin, Fred LaFever, as well as other relatives.

Weather Update: Much warmer today - Snow expected tomorrow

To the delight of snow enthusiasts, snowfall remains in the forecast for Wednesday. Amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with the greatest accumulations over far NW Missouri and extreme NE Kansas. Snow is expected to start during the morning hours across NW Missouri and spread southeastward through the day. 

Today will be much warmer than yesterday, so soak up the sunshine before the cold and snow arrive tomorrow.

Youth Center Closed Today

The Youth Center at the Old Butler High School will be closed today, no services will be provided.

Street Closure in Butler

The City of Butler Crews will have Atkinson Street from Olive to Broadway Streets in Butler closed today for a unknown period of time. Please use a alternate route.

Roadwork on I-49 South of Butler

The Missouri Department of Transportation will have road crews out in our area Tuesday. According to MoDOT Officials, I-49, in Vernon County, will be to one lane of traffic in various locations due to pavement repairs. MoDOT Officials also says, I-49, over Possum Branch and Miami Creek, at mile markers 126 and 127, South of Butler, will be down to one lane of traffic due to bridge work. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to use caution, be alert for flashing arrows on trucks, and slow down.

Casino Night March 21st Adrian Optimist Building

Stop by the Bates County Sheriff's Office and see Jami to purchase your 8th Annual Casino Night tickets. With your $25.00 admission ticket your dinner and drinks will be included. 

Casino Night will be March 21st at the Adrian Optimist Building. You must be 21 to attend. Social hour is from 6:30 to 7:30. The casino will be open from 7:30 to 10 p.m. There will be live mouse races, plinko, and raffles along with Blackjack, Craps and Poker. There will be a live auction after the Casino closes. 

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Bates County Children's Center.
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Chili Dinner Fundraiser for the Jeff and Amy Ford Family

Big Thank You from the Ballard PTO