From the Drexel Fire Department

Members of Drexel Fire, representing the City of Drexel, attended Peculiar Lions Club's Fundraiser tonight supporting Fallen Firefighter Chuck McCormick's family.

A loving donation made to BCMH...

Another loving donation for BCMH CARES was delivered to the hospital today by Lillian Colburn, a senior at Butler High School and president of the school's Future Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). The FCCLA club organized fundraising for their 2019 Go Pink event and selected BCMH Cares as one of the recipients - and we're so grateful they did! 

Receiving the check for $500 was Christi Pope, RT, R, M, Director if Imaging Services. A very special thanks to the donors, students, teachers and parents who contributed to the fight against breast cancer by helping women in their own community.

BCMH Cares is a fund that provides free screening mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women. Over the past few years, this fund has helped many women in our community receive screening as well as follow up imaging services when indicated. For more information about BCMH Cares, call Chris at 660-200-7110.

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BCMH Employee of the Month

Gunnar Morrow is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for January, 2020. Gunnar began his employment in September, 2017 in the hospital’s Plant Operations Department where he works as a maintenance and groundskeeper. Gunnar is readily available to assist with maintenance needs and does an excellent job keeping the hospital grounds looking clean and well-kept. Gunnar is a quiet presence, always friendly, always helping, and always caring. He is a tremendous asset to the hospital.

Obituary - Sherry Weers

Sherry Weers, 68 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her home in Drexel.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Drexel First Baptist Church with Rev. Clifford Bennett officiating.  A visitation will be held Monday, January 13, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009).  Burial will follow services in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Baptist Church or Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 

Sharolyn Rae Weers was born August 5, 1951 in Drexel, Missouri to Henry and Betty Brooker Smith.  She grew up in Drexel and graduated from Drexel High School in 1969.  She was united in marriage to Ernest Weers on July 12, 1969.  Throughout life cooking and working in food service was Sherry’s calling.  She owned and operated Granny’s Cafe for many years, she also sold Avon, and later cooked at the Louisburg Golf Course, Louisburg Middle School, Drexel School, and worked for Rabbit Creek in Louisburg.  Sherry was a member of South Fork Baptist Church, and very much enjoyed her involvement there.  Although Sherry loved to cook and bake, the most important part of her life was her family.  Family always came first for her.  She will be deeply missed by her loving family and dear friends. 

 

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband of 50 years Ernie Weers, daughters Sharolyn Barnhart, and Sharise Hettinger and husband Britain, grandchildren, Adison Barnhart, Cole Barnhart, Braley Barnhart, Tyler Hettinger, and Shelbi Hettinger, sisters Linda Richardson and Glenda Wood and husband Larry, and brother Rick Smith, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Obituary- Wayne C. Koehn

Wayne C. Koehn, age 97 of Adrian and formerly Rich Hill, passed away Thursday, January 9, at Adrian Manor Care Center. 

Funeral Services are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, at the Heuser Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill. 

Visitation is scheduled between 10-11am Tuesday morning, January 14, at Heuser Funeral Home. 

Memorials to the Friends of Green Lawn Cemetery are suggested.

Butler Police warn of possible scam

Just a quick reminder with tax season upon us.. Scam calls are also going to be coming in more frequently. 

The IRS will NOT contact you via phone if you have defaulted on taxes, the Police Department will NOT call you to let you know you have a warrant, and no legitimate business or government entity will ask for payment via gift card. 

Also you will not be asked to pay taxes prior to receiving money left behind in a will of a long lost relative, publishing clearing house, or any sort of prize money. These calls happen all year around, but they pick up this time of year. 

We are unable to stop them, trace them, or prevent them from happening. Please do not give out personal information, and also check on your elderly family, friends, and neighbors and remind them as well. There is only so much warning we can provide at the Police Department, and unfortunately it is never enough as we do still get many calls and reports of scams. 

Believe it or not we get scam calls at the Police Department as well, while typing this warning in fact Dispatch received one in regards to "our excellent payment history and changes being made to our credit card." Do not fall victim to these scams! - From the Butler Police Department

Tornado warning in Vernon county

A tornado warning has been issued for eastern Vernon County and western Cedar County until 2:15. This includes the Montevallo and El Dorado Springs areas. Seek shelter now.

Need a job in Butler?

Koehn's Bakery in Butler is hiring for Immediate, full time, opening. Tues-Sat 10am to close. 

Must have great customer service skills, learn quickly and be able to be on your feet all day. 

Applications can be filled out at The Bakery or emailed to koehnbakery@gmail.com. No phone calls please.