Obituary - George Born

A celebration of life for George Born will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555). There is no visitation. Contributions in lieu of flowers to Aarat Shrine Crippled Children or Butler Public Library. Burial, Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

Leonard George Henry Born Jr., age 80 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, October 3, 2016 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born October 14, 1935 to Leonard Arnold and Elizabeth Nolting Born in Omaha, Nebraska.

George is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Born of Butler, Missouri; one son, Gergory Born and wife Cindy of Warrensburg, Missouri; one daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Wheatley of Rich Hill, Missouri; three grandchildren, Kristin Huenefeldt and husband Kevin, Zachary Born and Samantha Born. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law, Mark Wheatley.

October at Mullinax Funeral Home

From a time well before cell phones and video games...

Students from Butler, Ballard, Miami and Adrian fourth grade classes enjoyed visiting the past today at Frontier Village in Adrian.

The youngsters got a close look at how life was when machines slowly began to take over early in the 20th century. The visit also included some tuition on trades such as blacksmithing, running a steam engine and how a sawmill is operated.

Students also took a train ride, attended a one room schoolhouse and church before the day was over.

-our thanks to Duane Craig

Ballard Project Prom Tip Night

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Updated Obituary - Rose Lee Ragan

Rose Lee Ragan

Rose Lee Ragan, of Harrisonville, Missouri was born May 26, 1932 in Barnett, Missouri the daughter of Thomas and Mae (German) Melburn. She departed this life on Friday, September 30, 2016 at her home surrounded by love and family at the age of 84 years, 4 months and 4 days.

On July 2, 1950, Rose was united in marriage to Robert Lee Ragan.

Rose was a nanny. She loved to read, paint, listen to country music and do the twist. Rose was a wonderful mother and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew here.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Ragan on September 29, 1978; a brother, Robert Melburn and a sister Merle McBrayer.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Creager, Harrisonville, Missouri; a son, Ron Ragan and wife Ruth, Bates City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Teresa Bush and Robert Metcalf; 9 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Obituary - Alvin Lynn Saathoff

Alvin Lynn Saathoff, 78, Adrian, Missouri, died Monday, October 3, 2016 at his home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian, with visitation from 12:00-2:00. 

Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to: Continua Hospice, Adrian Little League Baseball, or Adrian First Baptist Church. The family requests casual attire for the service.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

The winds of change....bring rain

It almost feels more like Spring today...strong southern breezes and temps in the 80's. However, it's going to feel a lot more like Fall in a few days. The latest forecast calls for a 20% chance of showers today and tomorrow with that number increased to 90% on Thursday.

Highs will remain in the 80's the next couple of days then drop to the upper 60's and lower 70's around Friday.

Planning for the weekend? Saturday it will be sunny with a high around 67.

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