Obituary - Lester Lee Wesley Cartee

Lester Lee Wesley Cartee of Harrisonville, Missouri was born March 14, 1933 the son of Louis and Ruth Jean (Patton) Cartee in Marshall, Missouri. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 22 days.

Lester was employed as a boat captain and a member of the Central Operators Local Union #101 and International Union of Operating Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri. He loved to hunt, fish and travel in his motor home. Lester enjoyed reading and history. He was a very hard worker, was known as an “ornery old cuss” and was very blunt.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cartee on December 17, 2010; two sons, Larry Wayne Cartee on November 13, 1995 and Barry Cartee on May 9, 1958; a brother, Billy Wayne Cartee and a sister, Nita Jean Chilton.

Lester is survived by a son, Gary Lee Cartee and wife Viola, Lowry City, Missouri; three daughters, Ruby Karen Graves and Kelly Wray and husband Bob all of Harrisonville, Missouri, Tammy Welge and husband Ray, Emporia, Kansas; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice.

Obituary - June Hazel McNeece

June Hazel McNeece, age 100 of Butler, Missouri and formerly of Mayview, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2020 at Butler Center in Butler. As per her wishes, no services are planned. Private burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Bates County Community Health Foundation, in care of Mullinax Funeral Home (10 S. High St., Butler, Mo., 64730). Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

She was born on June 1, 1920 in Mayview Mo. to Oscar and Beryl Stuedle.

She was well known in Layfette County, and in Butler, for her cosmetic business during the 1960s and continuing through her sale of the business in mid 1990s. The business was initially started by her Aunt's secret night cream recipe, mixing it in a big bowl in her kitchen. Her Aunt later sold the recipe to a cosmetic company in New York and signed her exclusive sale rights over to June.

She was a loving mother and wife and friend to many. She shared nearly 60 years of marriage with her beloved husband John R McNeece, who preceded her in death in 1998. She was always a positive person, with a warm smile and words of encouragement for everyone she met. She was the definition of the word "Lady", always taking pride in her appearance. Her values and faith in GOD, served her well throughout her 100 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, two brothers, her parents, several aunts and uncles whom she was very fond of, and many cousins and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Marcia McNeece Cook, Butler; grandson Daniel Cook and wife Tricia, Raymore, Mo., and her much loved great-grandchildren - Ally, Olivia and Spencer Cook. She will be greatly missed by her family and those who cared for her in her final days.

Electricity restored in Rich Hill

Electricity has been restored to the NW corner of Rich Hill. If you are still experiencing an outage please contact City Hall at 417-395-2223. If you are seeing this after hours and need assistance, please call 417-395-4211. 

Thank you,
Amber Barker
City of Rich Hill Assistant City Clerk

The Museum Minute: Who let the Dawgs out?

 

Missouri National Guard - Company B 2nd Infantry Regiment The Hound Dawgs: “Don’t Kick Our Dog”

On October 8, 1888 The Butler Rifles home guard is organized. This would later become Company B of the state national guard.

Ten years later, the Spanish-American War was declared after Spain was unable to peacefully end insurrection in Cuba. The explosion of the battleship Maine added to the tension and American citizens wanted action. The war lasted only 113 days and ended with the Treaty of Paris which gave the United States ownership of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. The US took control of Cuba and ultimately granted their independence.

Company B was commanded by Vernon L. Johnson of Bates County when it was mustered into service during the Spanish-American War in May 1898.

During World War I, Company B was commanded by Captain Harvey C. Clark, of Butler.

They were called ‘Hound Dawgs’ due to their habit of marching to the “Houn’ Dawg Song,” a folk song from the Ozarks and their mascot dog.

Today, the 203rd Engineer Battalion of the Missouri Army National Guard carries on the tradition. “Don’t Kick Our Dog” 

 

Elect Ken Mooney for Bates County Northern Commissioner

Obituary - Bill G Erwin, Sr.

Bill G Erwin, Sr., 88, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, October 06, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Bill was born April 10, 1932 in Carthage, MO to Thomas L. and Melba P. (Harned) Erwin.

Bill grew up in Jasper County and graduated from Carthage High School Class of 1951. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He retuned to Missouri and worked for Nabisco his entire career, retiring in 1988. He was a longtime member of the VFW, and Elks Lodge in Nevada, and was a proud member of the Republican National Committee. Bill enjoyed his time spent with the Maxwell Locker Gang, was a member of the MO-Kan Squares, and was a past member of the Nevada Men’s Bowling League. In addition, he built several houses.

Bill is survived by his wife Jo of the home; eight children, Bill Erwin (Janet), Nevada, Jim Erwin (Vickie), Richards, MO, Saundra Wehmeyer (Gary), Nevada, Rick Erwin (Ronda), Nevada, Russ Erwin (Marian), Nevada, Sue Renwick (Patrick), Nevada, Sally Phipps (John), Olathe, KS, Sherry Shaw, Nevada, MO; one step-son, Paul Hood (Vanessa), Kansas City, MO; 22 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a brother, Bob Erwin (Barbara), Nevada; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Buddy Erwin, George Erwin, Charles Erwin, and one sister, Betty Erwin.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Faskens Cemetery, Carthage, MO with Larry Malcom officiating. Friends may call from now and until noon on Thursday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to VFW in Nevada c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas skydiving in Butler today with the US. Army Golden Knights

Skydive Kansas City has hosted the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team this whole week at the Butler Memorial Airport.

The Golden Knights tandem section provides the team with the unique ability to provide tandem parachute jumps to approved local and national celebrities, media personnel, and VIPs. This allows the team to jump with these celebrities into venues which have local and national flavor, interest, and appeal. 

This program was designed to allow celebrities and VIPs the opportunity to experience the freefall with the Knights while in a safe, carefully controlled setting and to showcase the skills and qualities of U.S. Army soldiers to these special individuals.

All week the Golden Knights have welcomed fire departments, police personnel, first responders and today Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to come tandem jump at Butler Airport.

We spoke with Mayor Lucas and asked him if he was nervous or scared to skydive today. His reply was no I am strapped to a Golden Knight I feel I am safe! 

Mid America Live News would like to thank Chris Hall of Skydive KC and the U.S. Army Golden Knights for allowing us to come out and showing us great hospitality. 

More info on the Golden Knights here https://www.goarmy.com/events/golden-knights.html

Butler to begin hydrant flushing Oct. 19th

The City of Butler will be flushing hydrants in all areas of town starting October 19th, 2020 until further notice. Flushing hydrants are a routine maintenance activity of the Water Distribution Department. This work will occur mainly during the daytime and evening hours. This work should take approximately two weeks.

Residents may experience some rusty water and should exercise caution when washing white fabrics. If you notice any staining of white fabrics, do not dry the material but repeat the wash cycle. If you experience stained fabrics, contact the City office at 660-679-4182 during normal business hours or the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131 after hours and on weekends and we can provide you with bottles of stain remover.