Obituary - Marion Ralph Cannon

Marion Ralph Cannon was the 4th son born to Virgil Wayne Cannon and Velva Ernestine Hill Cannon on November 30, 1941 in Prescott, Kansas. He passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at home with his family by his side. Marion graduated from Hume High School in the Class of 1960 and joined the United States Army in 1960 and was stationed in Germany for eighteen months. Being in the military was something Marion was always proud of throughout his life. Marion and Joyce Bogan were married October 16, 1965, and to this union three children were born; Kristy Cannon Brooks, Dennis Alan Cannon, and Kerri Cannon Snyder. 

The couple resided in Kansas City for a year before moving to Hume, where Kristy was born. The family then moved to Fulton, Kansas where Marion would pursue dairy farming. During their fifteen years in Fulton they added Dennis and Kerri to their family. They eventually left the farm and came back to Hume. Marion worked in construction, concrete, and drove a truck for Western Metal, until he retired in 2003.

Marion was a long-time member of the Hume Christian Church and Hume Saddle Club. He loved all things outdoors including, riding horses, hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was a GPS for anyone, when GPS wasn''t a thing. He was constantly doing things for the grandchildren and great grandchildren, sneaking pop to the kids, keeping suckers in his pocket for them, and teaching many how to drive. None of the grandchildren ever heard him use the word no!
Marion is survived by his wife, Joyce Cannon, of the home; daughter, Kristy and husband Matt Brooks of Hume MO; Son, Dennis Cannon of Hume Mo; daughter Kerri and husband Jeffrey Snyder; grandchildren, Clayton Brooks (Brittney), Leana Terry (Zach), Cody Cannon (Tara), Ethan Brooks, Trent Cannon, Emily Banes (Kyle), Hannah Cannon, Madison Cannon, Gabe Barnes, Grace Barnes, Faith Barnes, and Hope Barnes; Twelve great grandchildren with one on the way.
Marion is preceded in death by his father, Virgil Cannon; mother, Velva Ernestine Howe; brothers, Kenneth Cannon, Norman Cannon, and Windell Cannon.


Funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Hume Christian Church. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery. Contributions are suggest to the Hume Cemetery, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel

Butler Police Department Activity Report 7/29-8/4-2019

07/29/2019  
Disturbance 200 W Atkinson  
Well being check S Main
Accident vehicle strikes building Smokers Outlet
Disturbance 401 N West Street
Disturbance 406 S Main
Animal complaint 500 block of N Havanna


07/30/2019  
Trespassing call 600 block of N Main
C and I driver call Country Clud Dr
Disturbance 802 S High
Warrant service 800 Summit


07/31/2019  
Attempt to locate 
Well being check Dove Lane
Animal complaint 600 block of S Mechanic
Warrant service Main and Chestnut
Animal complaint 800 N Gregory
911 Hang up
Animal complaint Nursery and Lyons
Animal complaint 402 W Mill


08/01/2019  
Keep the peace 7 W Dakota
Alarm Osage Valley Elec.
Vandalism report Fair Grounds
Animal complaint 500 block of W Dakota
Disturbance 100 block of E Dakota


08/02/2019  
Keep the peace 411 Fran
Disturbance Orange and Summit
Keep the peace 300 block of W Clark
Animal complaint S High


08/03/2019  
Well being check South side of square
Well being check 800 block of N Havanna
Stolen license plate tabs report
Disturbance 800 block of Wix Lane
Disturbance 300 block of W Adams


08/04/2019  
Theft report 200 W Atkinson
Vandalism report 600 block of S Main
Disturbance Howard and High
Disturbance Delaware and Atkinson
Theft report 400 S Delaware

Still coming down...

Another house was torn down this morning. This makes the third house that has come down through the Housing Demolition Partnership. 

This one is at the corner of Mechanic and East Dakota Streets in Butler.

More to come from the city of Butler:

Live music tonight in Butler

The Bates County Nostalgia Band will have the last concert of the summer season tonight, August 5, at 7:00 pm in the Butler City Park at the Quad Shelter.. 

Featured will be music from Broadway, movies and TV. The Lady Elks will be providing refreshments for purchase.

Students Are On The Move!

Students across Missouri are preparing to begin their 2019-2020 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers this brings a change in traffic patterns ─ school buses and parents taking their children to school will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. 

In good weather, pedestrian and bicycle traffic increases close to schools. It is critical for drivers to be alert, especially near school zones, playgrounds, and bicycle paths. Whatever route you drive, expect this additional traffic and prepare by allowing extra time to reach your destination.

In 2018, five people were killed and 457 people were injured in 969 traffic crashes involving school buses. Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws.

Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus. Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and follow the law. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway. 

Most traffic crashes involving young drivers (under the age of 21) in 2018 occurred between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when school typically lets out. Many of these drivers are young and inexperienced. Parents: It is important to encourage those young drivers to remember driving is a full-time job. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio can be the distraction that leads to a traffic crash. Texting is against the law for anyone under the age of 22. Every driver needs to be aware of the increased traffic during this time—and not just in areas around schools. Some of these young drivers are headed to an after-school activity or going to work. 

The only 100 percent survivable crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. 

“Don’t Violate The Trust.”
For more news, follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperGHQ

Obituary - Harriett Lanora Scott

Funeral services for Harriett Scott will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  

Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Harriett Lanora Scott, age 95 of Drexel, Missouri died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her home in Drexel. She was born October 5, 1923 to Edgar Lee and Harriett Olive Reese Ingram in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Harriett is survived by two sons, Russell Scott and James “Jim” Scott and wife Trish, all of Drexel, Missouri; two grandchildren, Rebekah Scott and Brent Scott and wife Kari; and one great-grandson, Drew Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Barney in December of 2018; two brothers, Marvin and Bill Ingram; and one grandson, Trent Scott.

Courtesy of the Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office

At this time all bodies of water at Tanglewood Lake have been shut down do to a possible blue-green algae bloom. -  Courtesy of the Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office

Way to go!

Huge congratulations to Gabbie Carmichael and Whitley Randalls from Butler who play with the Missouri Huskies basketball team a AAU traveling team out of Grandview, Missouri. They placed 8th in the Nation. Way to represent Butler ladies!