Butler Nazarene Church VBS: Into the Wild!

July 28th Come join in the WILD fun at Butler Nazarene’s VBS. A day full of crafts, games, food and WATER! 

VBS will be from 2:00-6:00 pm for ages 4-6th grade. 

Parents pick up at 6:00 pm and join us for family fun at the quad shelter (at the north end of the park) for hotdogs. 

7:30-9:30 pm join us for the grand finale at the city pool.

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Have you seen this wanted man?

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office in Lamar Missouri is asking for the help of the community in locating a wanted person. 

On 07-16-2019 the Barton County Court issued a Capias Warrant for 35 year of age Matthew M. Wells, of Springfield Missouri. The warrant was issued by Judge Munton for failure to return to confinement. The original criminal charge on the warrant was for stealing. 

If anybody has any information of his whereabouts you are asked to contact the Barton County Sheriff’s Office at 417-682-5541 or your Local Law Enforcement agency.

From the City of Pleasanton Kansas

We know there are several people throughout town who are still experiencing a taste and odor issue with the water. We have been in contact with Kansas Department of Health and Environment to report the issues. All of our testing levels are coming back well within the ranges required and the water is safe to drink. 

We have spoken with Kansas Rural Water Association and with our chemical supply representative. They have said that we are not the only town experiencing these issues this year and we just have to wait it out. We are going to continue to flushing hydrants throughout town to help with the issue.  

                                                  From the City of Pleasanton Kansas 

Obituary - Melanie Rogers

Melanie Rogers, 56 of Adrian, Missouri passed away suddenly Monday, July 22, 2019 at her home in Adrian. 

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions may be made to a cause that Melanie believed strongly in, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline or to the family. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

A complete obituary will be published as the information becomes available.

Glow Splash Bash in Butler

Come join the Butler Chamber for the Glow Splash Bash on Friday August 2nd from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Butler Aquatic Center.

Updated Obituary - Mary Ann Cumpton

Mary Ann Cumpton, 56, Mt. Vernon, MO, formerly of Butler, MO, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, MO, with visitation from 9:00-10:00. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.

Mary was born October 29, 1962 to Dale and Lillian (Kelly) Smith of Pleasant Hill, MO, who preceded her in death. Mary was a devoted wife and Christian. She married the love of her life, Harvey Allen Cumpton, on September 10, 2005. Her other love was her faithful companion dog Sparky.

Mary loved sharing her faith alongside her husband, by passing out wooden cross necklaces to all who would accept them. Mary never met a stranger, always wore a smile on her face and had a strong passion to sing. Her God-given voice was heard by many as she was a volunteer at Heartland Hospice in Butler, MO. She also sang in several church programs. Mary looked forward to her yearly trips to Branson for her wedding anniversary. She was a wonderful cook and always enjoyed eating fried chicken at Walnut Groves Lord Acres Sales.

Mary is survived by her husband, Harvey, of the home; son, Robert Bedford and wife, Erin, and granddaughter, Lilly, of Pleasant Hill, MO; brother, Alan Smith and sister, Linda Johnson of Bates City, MO.

Mary’s wishes are for everyone to keep singing for our Lord Jesus Christ and to love one another.

Obituary - Arden Roush

Arden Roush, youngest son of James F. and Marvel Mace Roush, was born at Lebanon, Kansas, August 29, 1930. He began his new life in Glory July 20th, 2019.

Arden received his elementary education at Price School, 1 ½ miles from his parental home, a distance easily covered by Tony, their pony which he and Wayne rode together. Tony was a smart fella and gave them both a toss on a late morning the boys didn’t stop for their customary “gas fill up.” Arden attended Lebanon High School, graduating with the class of 1948.

After High School graduation, Arden worked on the family farm until entering the military service in March of 1951. After 14 weeks of basic training, he was immediately shipped to the Far East Command where he attended a nine week mechanic’s school in Eta Jima, Japan. Arriving in Korea, he was sent to the front lines and was assigned a BAR rifle. Being with the 1st Calvary Division, Arden was engaged with the enemy in many fire fights and hand-to-hand combat. He received the combat infantryman’s badge, Korean service medal with 2 bronze stars for outstanding achievement, United Nations service medal and an army occupational medal for a year in Japan. He was released from active duty to the reserves in 1953.

Following his army duty he became owner and manager of the Oak Oil Company in Lebanon, Kansas. He sold the business to Midway Coop in 1958. He worked for Schuette Motor Company for two years before moving so San Hose, California, proclaiming he was “done shoveling snow” after that long winter.

Arden entered San Jose Bible College while working at Lockheed Space Company in Sunnyvale, California. He graduated Cum Laude in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in theology and a minor in pastoring. He also received a psychology degree from San Jose State.

He became assistant minister to the fasted growing Christian Church in the world at that time in Los Gatos, California. In 1968 he moved to Pasco, Washington to and became a pastor of a Christian church in Pasco, Washington. He was also founded Christian Center in Pasco, Washington. This church, designed to minister to those with addictions and other challenges, grew at a tremendous rate as people found Jesus as their Savior.

In 1976 Arden moved to the Midwest to be closer to his aging parents and family farm. He pastored a church in Minneola, Kansas, before moving “home” to a farm near Lebanon. Arden farmed with his brother, Wayne, and then became the minister of his boyhood Church, Lebanon Christian Church, in 1988. He then retired from the ministry in 2000.

Arden was united in marriage to Joan Hays in 1955. To this union was born two children: Kathy and Jim. He was remarried to J. Elizabethe (Liz) in 1975 in Spokane, Washington, who survives of the home. Liz had a 7 year old daughter, Katie, whom Arden considered to be his own.

God greatly blessed his ministry, baptizing well over 2,000 people and received hundreds of recommitments. Arden was an associate minister for Campus Crusade for Christ, International, for a periods of time in California. It was there that he received the call to evangelism, leading him to attend the Billy Graham School of Evangelism, and he came to know Billy Graham personally. Arden held many crusades for the Lord.

Arden was a PATRIOT, considering himself to be “red, white and blue.” He truly loved this great country of America which he fought for, and was prepared to die for. He was well known for OLD GLORY flying high from the pole in the church yard, and his “God and Country” services were unrivaled. In his spare time, he enjoyed working with wood and refinished many fine pieces over the years. His son-in-law Bill stated this week that “we will miss Arden’s wit and humor, and he always had something to say that was of value.”

Those who preceded him in death were his parents, his son, and his brother. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, J. Elizabethe of Nevada, Missouri; his daughter, Kathy Lopez of Simi Valley, California; stepdaughter Katie Williams and husband Bill, of Milo, Missouri; 3 grandchildren: Stephen of Berkeley, California; David and wife Courtney of Simi Valley, California; and Collin and Adrian Bond of Milo, Missouri; many relatives and many, many friends.

Services will be held at Price Cemetery, Lebanon, Kansas, pending arrangements by Ferry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to the Lebanon Christian Church, Lebanon, Kansas.

Job Opening at Rich Hill School

The Rich Hill R-IV has an immediate opening for a varsity volleyball assistant coach. To apply, follow the directions in the job notice at....

http://richhillmo.apptegy.us/…/rich-hill-r-iv-central-office.