Obituary - Billie Ruth Butler

Billie Ruth Butler, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her home in Nevada, MO. Billie was born on May 27, 1937 in Maryville, TN to Homer Alvin and Francis Blanche (Hutsell) Butler.

Billie moved to Levacy, MO with her family at the age of 11. She began working at the age of 15 at Dunfield’s Clothing Manufacturing in Lexington, MO. Later she worked for a number of years for Nelly Don in North Kansas City, MO before coming to the Nevada area. She worked at Nelly Don in Nevada until they closed. Billie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Michael Butler and his wife Pat, Nevada; grandchildren, Chelsea Butler, Pittsburg, KS, Megan Butler, Cheney, KS and Whitney Butler, Cypress, TX; great grandchildren Riley Everitt and Alivia Butler; siblings Bud Butler, Jack Butler, Ed Butler, Mary Gann and Jo Liles; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Larry Butler and Dean Venable; and two sisters, Peggy Fernau and Betty Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Birthday Invitation from Butler Senior Center

Updated Obituary - Sherry Diane Francis

Sherry Diane Francis

Sherry Diane Francis age 58 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home in Harrisonville.

Sherry is survived by her companion John Barr; a son, Robert K. Rape Jr. and his wife Kari of St. Charles, Illinois; three daughters, Angela M. Brown and her husband Jeremy of Peculiar, Missouri, Bryana L. and Lindsay D. Francis both of Osage Beach, Missouri; two brothers, James Masiongale of Woodway, Texas, and Jeffrey Masiongale of Waco, Texas; eleven grandchildren; a great grand son; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the St. Jude's Children Hospital.

A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Gray's Cafe in Butler closing November 11th

Two vehicle Cass County crash

On 10/13/16 around 5:45pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on Missouri 2 Highway at 8th Street.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by 24 year old Sebastian  G. Alexander King of Freeman, Missouri was Eastbound when he failed to yield to the 1991 Ford F-150 driven by 71 year old David L. Irvin of Peculiar, Missouri  causing the vehicle to collide.

A passenger in Mr. King's vehicle 48 year old John D. Engberg of Freeman Missouri sustained minor injuries in this accident and was transported to Belton Regional Hospital for treatment.

Both vehicle sustained extensive damages in this accident and were towed from the scene by Mike's Tow and J's Southland Tow.


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Nevada Police Department taking back unwanted drugs

On October 26th the Nevada Police Department, working in partnership with the Vernon County Youth Task Force is hosting two prescription medication collection events as part of Red Ribbon Week.

Nevada Police will be providing a drive through collection site in the parking lot of the First Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Olive and Hickory. 

The hours for this collection site are from 7am to 9am and then again from 2pm to 4pm.

Our goal with this collection site is to provide a convenient way for parents to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications while dropping off or picking up kids at the nearby schools.

The Nevada Police Department will also be providing a collection site in the lobby of our station from 8am to 5pm. These services are free and anonymous, no questions asked.

These initiatives address a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

For more information on this program contact Officer Justin Varner of the Nevada Police Department.

Calhoun man arrested in Henry County

Richard T. Foster

On 10/13/16 around 6:03pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 31 year old Richard T. Foster of Calhoun, Missouri.

Mr. Foster was arrested for 1.) Stealing 2.)Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana 3.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 4.) No Insurance 5.) No Seat Belt 6.) Operated vehicle on highway with no valid license. 

He was booked into the Henry County Jail and is currently listed as bondable. 


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Peculiar man arrested in Cass County

On 10/13/16 around 2:54pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 41 year old Shane A. Mason of Peculiar, Missouri.

Mr. Mason was arrested for 1.) Felony leaving the scene of a accident 2.) Driving While Intoxicated.

He was booked into the Cass County Jail and placed on a 24 hour investigative hold.



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