Time well deserved...

The Butler Police Department would like to announce that after 24 years of dedicating himself to protecting and serving the City of Butler, Chief Randy Beshore badge #40 has retired. While we at the Department are sad to see him go, we are wishing Chief Beshore a retirement filled with happiness; now the fun begins for you! 

Best wishes on this new chapter in life, Chief. We'll try to keep the coffee fresh in case you decide to stop by for a visit.

Lots of buzz at Butler elementary...

This week, Butler Elementary 4th graders had a special visit from a beekeeper to prepare for their upcoming conservation contest. Much was learned about all the aspects of beekeeping; more info on the contest will be revealed soon. -submitted

Miami Senior puts 'bead' on his future

Congratulations to Miami R-1 Senior Charles Johnson who placed 3rd in Missouri Welding Institute’s High School Welding Competition this week. 

There were 193 competitors from 8 different states.

Employee of the Month is...

DONEDA SWENSON is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for February, 2020. Doneda began her employment in November, 2015. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Doneda has more than 30 years of experience in the field. During a nuclear medicine study, Doneda administers a radioactive material to the patient called a radiopharmaceutical. The nuclear cameras can detect the radiation concentrated in the organ. 

This allows the radiologist to study the structure, measure the function of the organ and to identify tumors, areas of infection or other disorders. The radiation dose is small, and the patient experiences little or no discomfort during the procedure. Doneda is an excellect tech with a great work ethic, always providing quality patient care. The hospital is proud to honor Doneda as Employee of the Month.

Obituary - Norval L. Potter

Norval L. Potter, 90, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada following a brief illness. Norval was born April 23, 1929 in Ava, MO to Everett A. and Maymie Ellen (Shelton) Potter. He married Virginia Evelyn Reynold on April 13, 1951 in El Dorado Springs, MO and she preceded him in death May 6, 2018.

Norval was raised in the Sheldon area and graduated from Sheldon High School Class of 1949. He worked at Foremost Dairy in Nevada for several years, as well as several service stations before opening his own Phillips 66 service station in Nevada which he operated for 20 years. In 1976, Norval began working at 3M Nevada and continued working there until his retirement. Following his retirement, he moved to Willard where he resided for 20 years before returning to Nevada. Norval was a member of the United Methodist Church. He had been a member of the Osage Masonic Lodge in Nevada and later the Masonic Lodge in Willard, MO, and had become a 50 year member. He was also a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. He enjoyed quail and pheasant hunting, fishing, woodworking, being with his family, “a good strawberry milkshake”, and was an avid gardener.

He is survived by two daughters, Carol and Mark Handly of Leeton, MO, Janet and Gregg Fritter of Ash Grove, MO; two granddaughters, Heather and David Vestal, and Katie and Matthew Fletchall, both of Nevada; one great-grandson, Kaleb Vestal; four great-granddaughters, Kylee and Kourtnee Vestal, and Hadley and Haizleigh Fletchall, all of Nevada; one sister, Darlene Hiebert, Sheldon and her husband, the late Raymond Hiebert, and their children, Mary Ann, Steven, and David; two nephews, Larry Potter, Nevada, and Terry Potter, St. Charles, MO. In addition to his wife Virginia, he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Oden Potter and his wife Judy; two nephews, Jerry Potter, and Daniel Hiebert; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Bill Platt officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO. Visitation with Masonic Rites will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to the Sheldon Cemetery c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Linda Bowden

Linda Bowden, 75 of Butler, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home in Butler. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 2, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). There will be no funeral service. Private burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Veterans Foundation. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Linda Kaye Bowden was born March 26, 1944 in California to Roland and Thelma Dott Sanders. She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and moved with her family, to the Kansas City area in 1978. Linda was united in marriage to Edward Bowden on February 1, 1962 and two children were born from this union. For many years she worked hard as a waitress and caring for her family. Linda was a strong Christian woman with a loving heart and a giving spirit. She loved to read, spend time with her family, and she especially enjoyed her dog Tinker.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 52 years Edward Bowden, and by her brother Douglas Sanders. She is survived by her son Stephen Bowden, daughter Vicki Hobbs and husband Kurt of Butler, Missouri, grandchildren Nicholas and Leann, great-grandchildren Laytin and Jena, sister-in-law Delores Bruton, and brother-in-law Daniel Bowden.

Should be easy to spot...

STOLEN VEHICLE -- 1997 JEEP WRANGLER with black hardtop, John Deere green in color, MO registration: 0YZ-163. Taken between 9:30 pm on Wednesday, January 29th to 7:15 am on Thursday morning, January 30th, 2020, from the 800 block of SE Hwy Z in Henry County.

If you know of the current location of this vehicle, please contact Henry County Central Communications @ (660) 885-5587 or your local law enforcement agency.

Harrisonville come eat lunch with us

Harrisonville, the trailer is heading your way today! So come on out to Hon Heating and Cooling tomorrow, January 30 from 11-1 pm. We look forward to serving you then at Hon Heating and Cooling located at 305 N Independence St, Harrisonville, MO !