Obituary - Chandra L. Swift

Chandra L. Swift, 46, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at St Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. 

 A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday 1:00-2:00 pm at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Rich Hill Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner

The Rich Hill Lions Club will be serving spaghetti , green beans, garlic bread and dessert THIS Sunday starting at 11:30.

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NICOLE SHALEE MALLATT AGE: 36 Missing from Butler, Missouri Please Share! #FINDNICOLEMALLATT

Obituary - Marjorie Craig

Marjorie Craig, 90 of Butler, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the home her daughter in Butler. 

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

A visitation will be held 9:00 am to 10:00 am Tuesday, prior to the funeral, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairhaven Children’s Home in Springfield, MO. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Marjorie Ellen Craig was born August 4, 1929 in Butler, Missouri to Charles and Eva O’Dea Carroll. She was united in marriage to Joseph Craig on October 21, 1946 in Mound City, Kansas. To this union five children were born. Marjorie was a member of the Church of Christ and was a very devout christian all her life. She enjoyed attending Ladies Bible Study every Tuesday.

Our mother was a country girl who enjoyed the beauty of nature, especially sunrises and sunsets. She spent many peaceful hours working in her yard. Marjorie was a very strong willed, no nonsense woman who didn’t hesitate to give you her opinion whether you wanted it or not, but she was always there for you if you needed her. Marjorie was known for her hats. She always wore a hat and had one or two for every occasion. She will be greatly missed by many.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph, daughter Patricia Craig, as well as three sisters and one brother. She is survived by her children, Michael Craig, Vicki Kiger (Jim), Shanda Craig, and Clayton Craig (Rebecca) all of Butler, MO., nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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Two “turkeys” taken into custody

From the Butler police department Facebook page

Happy Thanksgiving to the two turkey's that were arrested last night, with these items in their vehicle. 

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Local woman missing since Monday

The Bates County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Nicole Shalee Mallat. Nicole’s friends and family are concerned for her as they have not seen her or heard from her since Monday 11-25-19. 

Nicole is described as a white female 5’3” 120 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and jeans and carrying a black backpack. 

If you have seen Nicole or know where she is please contact the Bates County Sheriffs Office at (660) 679-3232.

Obituary - Rebecca Irene Griffitt

Rebecca Irene Griffitt, 46, of Clinton, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, November 27, 2019 at her home.

She was born September 5, 1973 in Clinton, MO, the daughter of Beverly Jones and Laura Rebecca (Waller) Jones. She married Donald Wayne Griffitt, Sr., on November 13, 1999 in Clinton, MO. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2019.

Surviving are her children, Michael Jones and his wife, Elizabeth, Clinton, MO, Cynthia Sanders and her husband Brian, Clinton, MO, Jessica Miller, Walnut Grove, North Carolina, and Christian Griffitt of the home; seven grandchildren; her mother, Laura Rebecca McMillen, Joplin, MO; brothers, Charles Hatfield and his wife Loretta, Kissimmee, Florida, and David Wayne Jones and his wife, Krystal, Joplin, MO; sisters, Debbie McCormick, Windsor, MO, Tina Talley, Springfield, MO, and Terri Hillman, Warrensburg, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father.

Rebecca's wishes were to be cremated. The family will schedule a Celebration of Life at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.