Obituary - Mary Oakes

Mary Oakes, 94 of Butler, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Butler Center. Cremation, with private family graveside services to be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Mary Elizabeth Oakes was born October 3, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to Paul and Carlie Howard Linville. She graduated from Butler High School and was united in marriage to Jerry Lee Oakes on June 25, 1946. Mary was a long time member of the Bulter First Baptist Church.

Mary loved her family and always enjoyed seeing them, especially the little ones. She also enjoyed spending holidays and special occasions with the Billy Moore family through the years.

Anyone who knew Mary, knew that her passion in life was her art. She was quite the accomplished artist. Mary owned and operated her own art studio in Butler, teaching lessons locally and in Kansas City. She attended art shows around the area, selling many of her pieces. Mary would often be commissioned to design custom pieces for customers. As a member of the Butler Art Guild and the Art Guild of Greater Kansas City, she took her art seriously. Even traveling to Sweden for special lessons and to enjoy all the beauty the country has to offer. Art was Mary’s absolute delight!

Mary was preceded in death by husband Jerry Oakes, mother Carlie Jewett, step-father Homer Jewett, sister Gladys Evans, brother-in-law Arthur Evans, father and mother-in-law Farmer and Ruby Oakes, and nephew Jimmy Evans. She is survived by her son Mitchell F. Oakes and wife Karen of Butler, MO., two grandsons, Jason Oakes and wife Michelle of Butler, MO., and Brandon Oakes and wife Katie of Navarre, FL., four great-grandchildren, Braden Jerry, Ryland Isaiah, of Butler, MO., and Macy Belle and Holden Tyler of Navarre, FL., brother Howard Linville of Phoenix, AZ., five nieces and several cousins.

Schell City woman injured in Bates County Crash

On 11/4/19 around 11:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County responded to a one vehicle accident Route M just south of Route B in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1999 Mercury Mystique driven by 26 year old Samantha K. Laning of Schell City, Missouri struck a cow in the roadway.

Samantha K. Laning sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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Vote today!

As a citizen of the USA it is your right and your duty to vote.Be an educated voter!

By Samantha Santos

In Butler, MO on November 5, 2019, polls in Butler will be at the old high school on Pine Street between the hours of 6am and 7pm.

On the ballot is a 1 cent increase in the local sales tax that would go into the general fund if passed. If the tax is denied, city hall officials say they will have to make “dangerous cuts.” These cuts could make Butler’s homes, businesses, citizens, and visitors less safe in a number of ways. They have explained the reason for the tax being a sales tax is that it would generate the most revenue while negatively affecting the citizens the least out of all potential options.

Thousands of people drive by Butler on their daily commutes. As a sales tax, those persons that stop, as well as other visitors,would be contributing to the benefit of the city. At the town hall meeting on October 28th it was also pointed out that a sales tax is a better solution in ensuring a rate that is fair as far as wealth distribution is concerned, due to the simple fact that people with more money tend to spend more money. Plus, if Butler can get into a financial situation where it can take care of itself and make improvements rather than just being in debt, it can encourage local spending.

Other towns around Butler as well as towns of similar size already have higher rates than Butler’s will be, even if raised, largely due to the fact that Butler’s rates have remained stagnant and not accounted for inflation or growth over the last few decades.

Putting the revenue earned through the sales tax into the general fund is not so the city’s council and employees can spend it without regard for citizen’s needs. Many times since the tax has been proposed, city hall members have assured this. The main reason the general fund is the desirable location for the money is to land, is because it enables Butler’s previously elected peoplesto spend money as necessary rather than designating it for something specific and having more prevalent, and often unanticipated needs crop up that cannot then be covered. It is worth noting that this is also the account that pays the wages of the local safety departments, such as fire and police.

The local government can encourage you to go out and vote, but they are not allowed to pay to sway your decision one way or another. However, being presented with the facts, it is clear that they prefer for this mere 1 cent increase to pass.

Most importantly, you can be an educated voter and get to the OLD high school gym today (November 5, 2019) between 6am and 7pm!

Obituary - Drucellia Beebe

Drucellia Bowland Beebe, 85 of Raymore, Missouri passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at her home in Raymore. Cremation, with private family services to be held at a later date. 

Arrangements entrust to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Obituary - Rosa Lee Evans Conner

Rosa Lee Evans Conner, 90, of Harrisonville, MO passed away early Sunday morning November 3, 2019. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Rosa Lee was born December 20, 1928 in Butler, MO, a daughter of Amy Miller and Robert Evans. Rosa Lee grew up in Butler, MO with her 10 brothers and sisters. Butler is also where she met her husband. John and Rosa Lee were united in marriage on December 21, 1946. Rosa Lee was a full time mother and grandmother and enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook, homemaker and parent. She was well known for her smile, kindness, and many wonderful recipes. She will be deeply missed by all.

Rosa Lee was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Conner; parents; brothers: Glen, Orville, Buford, Eugene, Everett Paul Evans; and two sisters: Bertha Brittingham and Margie Brittingham. Rosa Lee is survived by four daughters: Carol Moody and husband, Rick; Janet Moses and husband, Albert of Harrisonville, MO; Mary Butler and Judy Myers of Lee’s Summit, MO; one son, Larry Conner and fiancée, Laura Michaels of Cincinnati, OH; three sisters, Eva Lena Keeble, Leawood, KS, Doreen Speer, Independence, MO, and Lola Jordan, Oliver Springs, TN; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous friends and relatives.

Death Investigation in Belton

On 11-4-19 at around 4:30am, a Belton Police Officer observed suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of N Scott Ave. Upon further investigation, the officer found the vehicle was occupied by a male party who was deceased. 

There was no indication of foul play and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death is ongoing. The party's name is not being released at this time.

From Bates County Clerk Marlene Wainscott

The City of Butler and the Adrian R-3 School District are the only political subdivisions to have Elections tomorrow. City of Butler residents will vote at the Old High School Gymnasium at 208 W. Pine in Butler. Adrian R-3 School District residents will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building at 11092 NW County Road 41, Adrian. Polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.