Obituary - Vernon Dowty

Funeral services for Vernon Dowty will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Evengelist Bill McLaughlin officiating. 

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Burial in Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.

Vernon Charles Dowty, age 77 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler. He was born November 15, 1939 to Claud and Jewel Irene Chambers Dowty in Miami, Oklahoma.

Vernon is survived by his wife, Donna Dowty of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Will Dowty and wife Beth of Belton, Missouri and Scott Dowty and wife Julie of Mankato, Minnesota; one daughter, Renae Lizarraga and husband Santiago of Orrville, Ohio; one sister, Alma Rith Hilburn of El Dorado, Arkansas; eight grandchildren and one grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Virginia Oakley.

Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force rescues several dogs near Windsor

Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force rescues 30 Shih Tzu/Maltese-type mixes and one Lab mix from hoarding situation in Benton County, Mo. Nine dogs found dead; all found in deplorable conditions in private home

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Thursday, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) is rescuing 31 dogs from filthy, crowded living conditions in a home in Benton County in west central Missouri. In addition, ACT investigators found nine recently deceased dogs that appeared to have been partially eaten by the other dogs. Thirty of the dogs are Shih Tzu/Maltese-type mixes, ranging in age from 6 month old puppies to 12-15 year old dogs. One dog is a Labrador Retriever mix. The long-haired dogs are horribly matted with skin, ear and eye infections and internal and external parasites. Several are extremely thin and several are missing eyes. All of the dogs were living in a home with floors covered in feces and urine.

A concerned citizen notified the Benton County Sheriff’s Office about the situation; the Sheriff then contacted HSMO’s ACT to assist the animals. The dogs’ owner has agreed he is not able to properly care for the dogs and has surrendered custody to the Humane Society of Missouri.

“Obviously, these poor dogs have been suffering for a long time,” said Kathy Warnick, president of the Humane Society of Missouri. “Our first priority is for their safety, health and well-being. Our expert staff will do everything we can to rehabilitate them and find them the loving homes they deserve. In addition, our ACT will continue to investigate and develop evidence in this case toward recommending prosecution to the fullest extent of the law to the Benton County Sheriff’s Department and Prosecutor’s Office.”

The dogs are currently being transported to Humane Society of Missouri headquarters in St. Louis, Mo. where they will be examined by Humane Society of Missouri veterinarians, cared for by shelter staff and made available for adoption as soon as possible.

To aid in their socialization and recovery, the Humane Society of Missouri is requesting donations of toys for small dogs and gently-used, clean, stuffed cuddle toys. Donations of newspapers, towels, blankets and sheets also are appreciated. Donations may be dropped off at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Macklind Ave. Adoption Center, 1201 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63110. Monetary donations to provide for the dogs’ care may be made at www.hsmo.org or by calling 314-951-1542.

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Obituary - Charles Edward Knowles

A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be planned and carried out by Chuck’s family at a later date yet to be determined.

Charles Edward Knowles, 58, was born to Franklin Eugene and Phyllis Eileen (Wasser) Knowles on October 1, 1958. He passed on from this life at his home in Appleton City, Missouri on January 4, 2017. 

Chuck was born in Vandalia, Illinois. After completing his G.E.D., he became a certified welder, who worked for a company that sent him all over the United States for more than 30 years, even doing some work on structures on the ocean. He deeply enjoyed his work no matter the job, as he lived to work and was proud of it, until he became unable. 

Apart from his trade, Chuck delighted in boating with his brother on Stockton Lake. He also loved deer hunting, watching westerns, and always remaining a devoted Chiefs fan. One of his favorite holidays was the 4th of July, where he spent many happy evenings celebrating Independence and having a cold drink with his wife Shannon of 15 years and three sons: John, Terry, and Riley. 

Chuck’s family and friends always remained the most important part of his life. Ultimately, Chuck loved life and enjoyed living it. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. 

Preceding Chuck in death was his mother Phyllis and a sister Vicky Knowles. Survivors include his father Franklin; his wife Shannon; three sons, John, Terry and Riley Knowles; two brothers, James and Oran Knowles; three sisters, Annie, Mary and Melissa; an uncle, Jay and aunt, Rose Knowles; and several dear and important friends: Ronnie and Larry Davis, Anthony and Beth Lippa; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Updated Obituary - William J. Cason

William J. Cason

William J. Cason, 92, of Clinton, Missouri died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Cason was a longtime Clinton attorney and former Missouri State Senator.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Clinton Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to C.A.R.E. (Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor), or a charity of the donor's choice. These donations may be left in care of the funeral home.

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Obituary - Orson J. Goins

Orson J. Goins, 86 of Butler, Missouri passed away January 5, 2017 at Medicalodge of Butler. Services are under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) and are pending at this time. 

 Memorial contributions are suggested to The Butler Restoration Church or family memorial. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Orson Junior Goins was born May 27, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana to Orson Daniel and Stella Marie Dale Goins. He moved with his family to Oklahoma early in life and grew up in Fairland, OK where he attended school. In 1952 Orson joined the US Marines and served during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Shirley Farrow on May 28, 1953. Three children were born to this union. Orson worked for over 20 years for Jackson County Missouri Juvenile Court as a Youth Worker.

Orson was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert Goins. He is survived by his wife Shirley Goins of Butler, MO, son O. Dan Goins and wife Patty of Irving, TX, daughter Cindy Green and husband Bill of Blue Springs, MO, and son Preston Goins and wife Lara of Concordia, MO, grandchildren, Lara K. Bowling, Sarah Schreimann, Shane Goins, Kyle Goins, Michael Green, and Daniel Green, sisters Dorthy Norris of Independence, MO, and Betty Tillery of Rich Hill, MO.

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Fatality accident claims the life of Pittsburg Kansas man

On 1/04/17 around 8:10pm the Kansas State Highway Patrol in Crawford County along with Crawford County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a one vehicle fatality accident around 2 and half miles South of Pittsburg, Kansas.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1993 Ford driven by 59 year old Darryl D. Skaggs of Pittsburg, Kansas left roadway, entering the ditch on the east side of the roadway where it continued traveling for another 360 feet before striking a Junction box. It then continued another 77 feet striking a tree and catching fire.

Mr. Skaggs was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The vehicle was totaled and it was towed from the scene by Bob's Garage.


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