Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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Obituary - Mark Everett Hayes

Mark Everett Hayes, 69, passed away on November 16, 2019 in Nevada, MO. Mark was born June 13, 1950 in Oceanside, CA to Walter Frank Hayes and Betty Jane Spence. He married Terri Lynn Hagerman on October 31, 2005 in Nevada.

Mark attended Nevada High School Class of 1968. He was a member of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He received several awards, merits, and medals during his time in the Army, including the Bronze Star. After serving, Mark returned to Nevada, Mo where he worked at Brown Ford, Nevada Auto Parts, and owned the Nevada Cab Company for a number of years. Mark spent his life helping people. He volunteered often to help with the local toy and coat drives or any other opportunity he had to help others. Mark gained much respect from the community. He was truly loved and will be missed.

In addition to his wife Terri, survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Hayes of Nevada, MO, and Leah Price of Lamoni, IA; five grandchildren, Peyton, Chase, Brandon, Kapri and Teyonni; siblings, Clayton Hayes of Cranston, RI, Sharon Wolfe of Nevada, MO, Walter Hayes, Jr. of Freeman, MO, Alice Cook of Nevada, MO, Debbi Scotten of Nevada, MO, Susan Geertsen of Nevada, MO, Betty Harp of Kansas, OK, and Bill Hayes of Nevada, MO; as well as many other close family members. Mark was preceded in death by his parents.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure.”


Death Investigation In Clinton

On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Clinton Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the 100 Block of West Allen Street in reference to an apparent deceased person lying in a ditch beside the roadway. 

The deceased was identified as Brice Roddy, a 54 year old male. Mr. Roddy was formerly a Clinton resident now living in Sedalia, MO, but had been visiting and staying with relatives in Clinton most recently.

Preliminary investigation points to an accidental cause of death, but Clinton Police Detectives and the Henry County Coroner, Dain Sisk, are continuing to investigate, including pending results of an autopsy.

Meeting last night: Council working to fix power, phone issues

All members in attendance with the exceptions of Garnett and Hall

Truancy at Butler schools is possibly a bigger issue than previously thought. It was reported that just over 1 in 5 children do not attend school regularly, and until now, no one was actively enforcing the policy. Policing truancy does not fall under the jurisdiction of the juvenile office or child services; it has now fallen into the hands of the Butler police department. Exactly how enforcement will be done will be covered in upcoming meetings- it was noted that solving the problem will take all of us, starting with parents being more proactive.

Purchase of a vehicle for the code enforcement officer was approved. Nothing fancy, the cost of the truck being purchased is $3,800 and will be bought with cash on hand.

Council members mulled the fact that customer service from Century Link is quite poor. Billing errors and resolutions to problems seem to fall of deaf ears (pun intended). Calls to the Century Link representative do not seem to produce any results, and unfortunately, Century Link has a monopoly in Butler which leaves no alternative.

Cost of insurance for city buildings is an ongoing discussion. It is the responsibility of the city to determine replacement values, etc., not the insurance company. Council members are on the fast track to get the assessments done as soon as possible.

The senior taxi service will discontinue December 31st. It has been determined that liability primarily, has been the deciding factor in discontinuing the service. It is hoped that an independent company or organization can step forward and fill the need.

The city's relationship with Kaysinger is on the rocks. Lately its been crickets in terms of hearing anything from them; no returned calls or other communication. The city pays for their service for help with economic development and it was suggested that the Kaysinger rep be invited for a sit down discussion with council members before any decisions are made.

The council voted to suspend the $500 fee that was previously paid to House of Hound, as they have stopped accepting dogs from animal control. Animal control now has their own facility and it seems to be working out pretty good in terms of finding homes for the animals.

Citizen's Bank of Butler will now be taking in city bank deposits, this decision was made as Citizen's offers a higher rate of return than other bids submitted.

All city departments are working on their budgets and have been asked to submit a 5 year plan. 

Councilman Brown has been getting complaints from residents regarding power issues, it seems that the power blinks or stays off for a time quite often. He proposed a study be done to find some type of resolution.

Quality issues with the Christmas lights on the Butler square has prompted discussions with the manufacturer, who volunteered to send replacement L.E.D. bulbs. Timing is everything- with the holiday season upon us, repairs need to be made now. Otherwise, the filament style colored bulbs will need to be put back in asap.


Remember the Butler City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm at the Butler city hall. Get involved!



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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Obituary - Amara Elloe Wells

Amara Elloe Wells, six-week-old daughter of Tyler Wells and Carly Wevers, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. 

A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).


Obituary - James "Jimmy" Lawrence Jacks

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Jacks, 53, of Archie, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2019. 

A memorial gathering to celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 am.

Please check back for a full obituary.


Nice Buck Koby

Koby Irvin's buck he killed last night during the adult riffle hunt. Kobys 8 years old a second grader at Cass Midway School his parents Rob and Angela Irvin are super proud if him.


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