Thursday, August 3, 2017

Obituary - Georgia L. Castle

Georgia L. Castle 
Georgia Castle, 87 of Butler, Missouri passed away August 3, 2017 at Serenity Rehabilitation and Nursing in Butler. Memorial services will be Monday, August 7, 2017 at 10:30 am at the Butler Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mari Lynn Jones and Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. No visitation. Inurnment will follow services in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Butler Presbyterian Church or Butler Public Library. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Georgia L. Sherwood Castle was born September 2, 1929 in Butler, Missouri to Harland B. and Maude Hartel Sherwood. Georgia spent her early years in Butler. Attending Butler Schools and graduating from Butler High School Class of 1947. During her entire High School years she worked at Fisk Theatre and continued until it burned down. 

Georgia accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at the age of ten at the Ohio Street United Methodist Church. She later transferred her membership to Butler Presbyterian Church in 1991.

Georgia was united in marriage to Lewis L. Castle on April 22, 1951. They began their married life in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Later moving to Kansas City, Missouri and to Independence, Missouri.

Georgia attended Secretarial School in New Bedford and was employed as a secretary in Aerovox Corporation, National Wholesale Association of Credit Men, Jackson County Planning Commission and Bliss Association, Inc.
The couple retired in 1982 and returned to Butler, Missouri. Enjoying their early retirement by traveling the states, making a point to visit all state capitols.

Georgia was an active and devoted member of Butler Presbyterian Church, serving as an Elder and singing in the Sing Praises Choir for many years. She served as president and secretary of BHS Alumni, president of her P.E.O. Chapter and was a charter member of Our Old High Restoration organization.

Georgia's ability to communicate was thru laughter, smiles and giving hugs. She was an optimistic, happy person and often said, “I love meeting new people, because I have so much to tell them.” Her passion was for all arts, but she especially enjoyed music and oil painting.

Georgia was preceded in death by her husband Lewis, her parents, an infant sister and one brother Dwayne Sherwood. She is survived by six nephews and two nieces and her special children and grandchildren too numerous to mention.

Georgia was a 
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to many. She loved each deeply.





Fall is in the air!

Fall is in the air at Westward Gifts located at 201 S.Orange St, Butler, MO. 

Westward is Open from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and 9am-2pm on Saturday. Stop by and check it out! 660-679-9988.

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Stormy Thursday Evening Possible

This morning’s non-severe storms should gradually diminish through the morning hours, before another round of storms fire up this afternoon. This afternoon’s storms could be strong to severe, with the main threat being damaging scattered winds between 40-50 mph with isolated 60 mph gusts possible. Isolated hail up to 1 inch is also possible. Storms are expected to move out of the area tonight.








Cass County Sheriff's Office Community Awareness Presentation







Highway Commission to Meet Friday in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 4, in Springfield. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Library Center on South Campbell. The public is invited to attend.

Matt Morrow, President of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, along with Tom Dancey of the City of Springfield and Marc Lewis from the Traffic Management Center of the Ozarks are scheduled to give a presentation.

“We are pleased to welcome the Commission to southwest Missouri,” said District Engineer Travis Koestner. “We are interested in sharing more about the area’s strong partnerships and its future transportation needs. We invite anyone who is interested to attend this meeting.”

More information about the commission can be found at www.modot.org/about/commission.






Tractor fire in rural Miami County Kansas

Around 6:24 pm on 8/2/17 the Drexel Fire was dispatched to the 38000 block of Jingo Road in rural Miami County Kansas on a report of a farm tractor on fire. 

Upon arrival of the 1st unit the tractor was located with the cab area fully involved. 

The tractor is nearly a complete loss. Cause of the fire is undetermined but not suspicious in nature.

(photo by Firefighter Anthony Juarez)








Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Rich Hill man arrested on warrant

Shawn Hagge
On 8/2/17 around 9:24am the Butler Police Department arrested 38 year old Shawn Hagge of Rich Hill, Missouri.

Mr. Hagge was arrested for 1.) Probation Violation Warrant.

He was booked into the Bates County Detention Center in Butler and he is currently being held on a $5,000 Cash Only bond.







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