Updated Obituary - Richard Allen Zinn

Richard Allen Zinn, 71, Butler, Missouri, died Friday, March 13, 2015 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Midwest Hemophilia Association or Alzheimer’s Association.

Richard was born in Eldorado Springs Missouri June 2, 1943 to Howard and Nadine (Atkinson) Zinn. After the death of his mother when he was young, he was raised by Tom and Florence McClure in Appleton City, Missouri. Richard graduated from Appleton City High School in 1961.

Richard worked at Brownsberger Veterinary Clinic and Cross Filling Station and managed a skating rink while he was young. He went to work for KCP&L for one year, and then took a brief hiatus to sell insurance. After returning to KCP&L he stayed there for 38 years and 9 months before retiring in 2006. He was united in marriage to Connie Davis May 23, 1964. He and Connie had two children, Rodney Zinn and Rhonda (Zinn) Schreier. Sixteen years ago, Richard met the love of his life, Geneva Hough, and they were united in marriage on June 23, 2012.

Richard enjoyed playing pool, keno, and cards. When his children were younger, he enjoyed coaching his son’s baseball teams and taking his kids to concerts and movies. He took his children on many summer vacations all over the country. Richard was quite the handy man; there was nothing that he could not fix. He will be missed by many.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Nadine Zinn, his aunt and uncle, Tom and Florence McClure, who raised him, brothers, Ronnie Money and Charles Zinn. He is survived by his wife, Geneva; son, Rodney (Leslie) Zinn; daughter, Rhonda (Arnie) Schreier; step-son, Randy (Lisa) Hough; step-daughters, Di Ann (JR) Bennett and Sandy (Terry) Rice; 4 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, and 1 step-great-grandson.
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Anyone missing a dog? Small dog found in North Butler

Small black dog found at 410 N. Water Street in Butler this evening. The dog is a male and very friendly.

If this is your dog please call 660-227-0424 or 660-200-6516 to get your dog back.
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Obituary - Justin L. Brown (Ed)

Justin L. Brown (Ed), age 25, died unexpectedly Wednesday March 11, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday March 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Heartland Baptist Fellowship, 21203 E 283rd Street, Harrisonville, MO.

Justin was born May 22, 1989 in St Joseph, Missouri, the son of Larry Judd and Debra Kay (Brannum) Brown. He had lived in Silver Springs, Nevada before moving to Harrisonville, Missouri. He was a 2008 graduate of Harrisonville High School.

Justin was preceded in death by his father, Larry J. Brown, in 1992. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Brown; a brother, Judd Brown; and two sisters, Kristi Brown-Wooldridge and Jody Newland.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Rich Hill

Don't forget to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Rich Hill 4th of July Committee at the Kern Center starting at 5pm.

We'll serve corned beef and cabbage, irish potato bar, and PIE!! Free will donation. Be sure to wear your green!!!
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Join the run for funds Rally for Summit School

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Ballard Project Prom Tip Night

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Obituary - Johnie D. Henry

Funeral services for Johnie D. Henry will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with no visitation. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. Contributions to the American Cancer Society. 

Johnie D. Henry, age 85 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Butler, Missouri. He was born July 1, 1929 to Bert Ray and Dollie May Woolery Henry in East Lynn, Missouri.

Johnie is survived by two sons, John Henry and wife Dorothy of Butler, Missouri and Charles Ray Henry and wife Carla of Gravois Mills, Missouri; one daughter, Penny Perry of Independence, Missouri; and a sister Lillian Shippey of Louisburg, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Ruby in 1989 and his second wife Irene.
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Obituary - Glen H. Urban

Memorial services for Glen H. Urban will be 3 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be 2 - 3 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel prior to services. Memorial graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 20 in Sylvan Grove Cemetery, Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Contributions to American Diabetes Association. 

Glen Harold Urban, age 53 of Parker, Colorado(formerly of Butler) died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Parker, Colorado. He was born to Frank Newton and Louise Marie Pahlman Urban in Karachi, Pakistan.

Glen is survived by two sisters, Teresa Lynn Engel of Parker, Colorado and Cheryll Aynn Brown and husband Thomas of Nixa, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Brenda Silvers.
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