Obituary - Glen Leroy Gregg

Glen Leroy Gregg, 64, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, April 28, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by two sons, Mitchell L. Gregg and wife Sharon and Preston G. Gregg and wife Amber J. all of Gunn City, Missouri; two daughters, Stephenie Miller and Samantha K. Gregg both of Lee's Summit, Missouri; 7 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Jim Gregg, Latour, Missouri, Kenny Gregg, Osceola, Missouri; 3 sisters, Gwen Ebeck, Leeton, Missouri, Darla Doody, Osceola, Missouri, Linda Todd, Gunn City, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

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

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Patricia "Patti" Kristin Winningham

Patricia "Patti" Kristin Winningham, 51, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by love and family.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Winningham of the home; three daughters, Sarah Mayse and husband Josh, Harrisonville, Missouri, Heidi Winningham, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Molly Winninham, Harrisonville, Missouri; 8 grandchildren, Egypt, Mahala, Korra, Aliyah, Alayna, Octavia, Jewelia and Jackson; her mother and step-father, Marilee and Howard Downing, Yuma, Arizona; two brothers, Bill Herring, Freeman, Missouri, Don Herring, Santa Rosa, California; a sister, Beth Schultheis, Ocala, Florida; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date at Crossroads Assembly of God near Harrisonville.

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

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Tayton Daines receives Road to Success Scholarship

Pictured Matt Brownsberger, owner Del Gretzinger Insurance Agency with Tayton Dains, scholarship recipient.

Obituary - Ray T. Smith

Ray T. Smith, 97 of Louisburg, Kansas passed away April 28, 2019 at Del Mar Gardens in Overland Park, Kansas. Cremation, with Celebration of Life services 2:00 pm Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009).

Friends may gather from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service, also at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to the H.T. Smith Community Park c/o the City of Drexel. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Ray Thomas Smith was born September 15, 1921 in New Lancaster, Kansas to H.T. and Hattie Knepp Smith. He graduated from Paola High School in 1939. Following graduation he attended Kansas State University for one and a half years before entering the US Army during WWII. Returning from the the war, he found California to be home. Ray traveled North America selling Euclid Construction Equipment in the 1940s, and Caterpillar at Shepard Tractor in Los Angeles in the 1950s. While in California, he married and two children were born, Susan and Dennis.

Returning to Drexel in 1964 he joined the family business with H.T. Smith and sister Mary Guey until it ceased operation in 1977. In 1970 he was united in marriage to Wilma Harris Purdon, creating a great upbringing for children Michelle and Greg. Their marriage flourished for 49 wonderful years. After the family business closed, Ray worked for Deems Farm Machinery in Butler and Nevada, Missouri until he retired in 1984.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, son Dennis Smith, grandson Jeff Craig, and sister Muriel Berry. He is survived by his wife Wilma Smith of Louisburg, KS., son Greg Purdon and wife Missy of Louisburg, KS., granddaughters, Sarah and Sophia Purdon, daughter Susan Craig and husband Frank of Hawaii, granddaughter Jennifer Rutt and husband Ryan of Hawaii, and great-granddaughter Carlei Rutt of Hawaii, and Sister Mary Guey and husband Sody of Belton, MO.

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FLASHBACK: Then and Now

North Main street at Pine, many years ago. Now, below.

North side of the Butler square in the late 1960's, now, below

East side of the Butler square, early 1970's. Today, below

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Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel welcomes new staff member

The Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler is very pleased to welcome to our staff, Bobby Roll. Bobby joins our staff with over 30 years experience in Funeral Service.

With the completion of our NEW Crematory he has experience in cremation.

If your family has any questions about burial or cremation, Bobby is knowledgeable and compassionate to help. The Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel: 660-679-6555.