Henry County Health Center confirms 8 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of 8 more positive cases of COVID-19. Clinton-7, and Calhoun-1. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 1255 .

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Obituary - Van Richard Lechman

Van Richard Lechman, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Van was born on October 11, 1951 in Perry, Oklahoma to Jack and Donna (Jeans) Lechman. He grew up in Sterling, Colorado and later moved to Nevada. He was a graduate of Nevada High School, class of 1970. He married Elizabeth “Liz” Daniels on September 9, 1991.

In the summers of his childhood he enjoyed coming back to his grandparent’s farm outside of Richards, MO. He loved farming with his Grandpa Tom and Uncle J.T. Jeans. He would reminisce about those special times often.

Van worked for Southwestern Bell, which became AT&T, for 35 years with pride retiring in 2013 after his daughter, Lindsey, graduated from MSU. He followed in his father’s footsteps of working for Southwestern Bell. He enjoyed his job, his co-workers, and his customers. He also worked at Nevada Volkswagen. He received his B.S. in Business from Sterling College. He wanted to graduate when his son, Bryan, graduated from high school in 1993 which was a proud accomplishment for him. He was a lifetime member of the Elks where he enjoyed helping in any capacity, especially cooking breakfast on the morning of the Christmas basket deliveries. He was proud to receive Elk of the Year in 2002. He was a member of the First Baptist Church where he and his daughter, Lindsey, were baptized together.

In 1990, Van and Liz bought their farm near Deerfield. They raised cattle and had a pecan grove. He worked endlessly keeping his pastures mowed and cared for.

Van loved his family, children, and grandchildren and was always giving advice to them. He was very proud of their accomplishments. He enjoyed attending their school concerts, sports events, and anything they asked him to come to. Holidays were very special to him and celebrating with his family. He made friendships wherever he went. He loved to talk to people and was always picking on somebody out of fun. He had a heart of gold; anyone who knew him knew how much he cared. He enjoyed trips to NASCAR in Talladega, AL and road tripping with his buddies, watching the Chiefs and the Royals.

Survivors include his wife, Liz, of the home; children, Bryan Lechman of Joplin, Spring Monroe of Nevada, Lindsey Lechman of Nevada, and Edward Mather of Deerfield. Grandchildren include Bailey Keith of Nevada; Avian, Maicy, and Liahm Monroe of Nevada; and McKaleigh Mather of Deerfield. Great-grandchildren include Bentley, Brooklyn, Jacob, Jamie, and Hunter. Siblings, Rick Busch (Kathy) of Enid, OK; Dale Busch (June) of Edmond, OK; Gary, Tom, Jack (Pauletta) Lechman of Nevada; Linda Byram (John) of Walker; and Tina Lechman of Lathrop, MO. His mother-in-law, Wanda Haley of Fort Scott, KS; his in-laws, Lawrence Daniels (Connie) of Nevada, Janice Williams (Garen) of Nevada; Janet Murphy (Pat) of Fort Scott, KS; Paul Daniels (Sherrie) of Moundville; and Aunt Gladys Jeans of Thayer, KS; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Nevada with Dr. Kevin Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield, MO. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to the Nevada BPO 564 Elks c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

***At this time there is no longer a statewide limitation on the number of people attending funerals or visitations, however those in attendance will be asked to maintain social distancing. The family asks that those in attendance to please wear masks to protect themselves and others.

Obituary - LeRoy Helt

LeRoy Helt, 65, Higginsville, MO, formerly of Freeman, MO, departed this life on November 29, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Higginsville Habilitation Center Parents' Association. The family is requesting masks to be worn if you are attending services.

LeRoy was born July 14, 1955 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Ralph E. and Velma L. (Lynn) Helt. He had lived in Freeman before moving to Higginsville Habilitation Center in Higginsville.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Barbara Helt, in 1941; and a brother, Sam Helt, in 2016. LeRoy is survived by his sister-in-law, Sue Helt; a nephew, Shawn (Michelle) Helt; a niece, Shanda (Quentin) Lawrence; great nephews and nieces, other family members and his Habilitation Center family.

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Obituary - Thomas Alvin Dayringer

Tom Dayringer, 80 of Drexel, Missouri passed away November 20, 2020 at his home in Drexel. Graveside services, along with military honors, will be held 2:00 pm Friday, December 4, 2020 in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayringer family. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Thomas Alvin Dayringer was born April 28, 1940 in Jackson County, Missouri to Ray Edwards and Gertrude Fansler Dayringer. He served in the US Army, Navy, and Marines and was a member of the Adrian VFW. Tom was also an avid hunter and fisherman that loved to spend time with his family.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and wife Connie Dayringer. He is survived by his with Kathy Dayringer, sons, Steve, Ryan, and Matt, daughter Heather, and grandchildren, Clay, Brad, Jake, John, Ashley, Reagan, Emma, Mackenzie, Michael, Ethan, Triton, Ellyana, and Ryker. He also leaves behind great-grandchildren, Oakly, Rose, Ava, and Teagan.

Update: 2020 Butler Christmas Parade Cancelled

It is with great sadness that the Butler Chamber of Commerce announces that the annual Christmas Parade has been cancelled for December 5, 2020. 

The Chamber Board was excited to have the parade this year and was working to make sure everyone had a wonderful and safe time. 

With the rising cases of COVID-19 in Bates County and especially Butler and with guidance from the Bates County Memorial Hospital, we did not think it would be wise to hold the parade at this time. We apologize for the late notice; we had hoped that we would be able to hold the parade this year. We want to thank organizations that had taken time already to build floats and entries in the parade. 

We are sorry that we will not be able to see these wonderful masterpieces this year. The Chamber will still be doing letters to Santa and a mailbox will be placed near the gazebo on the courthouse lawn. Letters can be dropped off starting December 5th until 17th and a response letter will come back from Santa. So make sure you have your return address on the letter for Santa. 

We again are very sorry to make this announcement, but we are trying to do what we think is the best. We hope that we will be able to see everyone at the Christmas Parade in 2021.

The Butler Chamber of Commerce Executive Board

Obituary - Dustin Lee Conner

Dustin Lee Conner, 48, Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Dustin was born on December 29, 1971 in Barton county memorial hospital in Lamar Missouri to Donnie and Roberta (Banes) Conner of Sheldon, Missouri. Dustin grew up in Sheldon, Missouri and was a member of the Sheldon Methodist church. He graduated from Sheldon High School in 1990. During his athletic career there he was a standout athlete in basketball, baseball and track. After high school he attended Missouri Southern State University. He went on to work at Crane Plumbing for fourteen years. He began his career at ADM in Deerfield, in 2007 as Material Handler and quickly moved up to Superintendent over Load-out and Crush/Extraction and currently held the position of Performance Excellence Practitioner out of Decatur, IL.

He married the love of his life Lori on March 17, 2001. He spent the last twenty-two years of his life spending time with his wife, and his seven children. Dustin loved making big meals for his family, playing with his grandchildren, golfing, Chiefs football, Royals baseball, and playing Kingsfield.

Dustin is survived by his wife, Lori of almost 20 years; four daughters, Jordan Fasano (Mathew) Carthage, MO; Hailey Bunton (Brian) Joplin, MO; Erica Whitesell (Ace) Filley, MO; Courtney Cooper (Tyler) El Dorado Springs, MO; three sons, Robbie McCartney (Chelsey) Nevada, MO; Jacob McCartney (Amber) Oronogo, MO; and Alex Conner of the home. Seven grandchildren Reece (6), Mason (2), Charlotte (1), Aleah (5), Ava (3 months), Deric (1), Bentlii (3); his mother Roberta Bigelow, Sheldon, MO; two siblings Douglas Conner (Cindy), Liberty, MO; Angela Blixt (David) Harrisonville, MO; three step-siblings Rebecca Jones Lamar, MO; Christy Love Nevada, MO; Ginger Beerbower Fort Scott, KS; parents in law, Terry and Kathy Fleener, Bronaugh, MO; sister in law, Keri Yount (Korey) Bronaugh, MO; brother in law Jason Fleener (Pam),, Moundville, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Donnie Conner, and stepfather, Donald Bigelow.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Brian Bunton officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.