Obituary - Sheryl Ann Yoakum

Sheryl Ann Yoakum of Kimberling City, Missouri was born on April 3, 1956 in Butler, Missouri as a daughter of Elmer Joseph and Sarah Alene (Prier) Jacobs. She departed this life on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Shepherd of the Hills Living Center in Branson, Missouri at the age of 64 years and 8 months.

Sheryl was an excellent homemaker and a loving mother. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Branson, Missouri. Sheryl grew up in Drexel, Missouri and was a 1974 graduate of Drexel High School. Sheryl has lived in Drexel, Harrisonville, Adrian, Louisburg, and Lenexa before moving to Kimberling City, Missouri. Sheryl’s most loved and important responsibilities were being a wife, mother, and grandma. She enjoyed cooking and her happiest times were being around family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kathy Purkey.

Sheryl is survived by David Yoakum; her son, Kyle Yoakum (Aubry) of Louisburg, Kansas; her daughter, Kristy Randel (Joren) of Emporia, Kansas; 4 grandchildren: Raegan, Chase, Brynn, and Broden; her three brothers, Joe Jacobs, Don Jacobs, and Ron Jacobs all of Drexel, Missouri; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Obituary - Florene Wiltz

Florene Wiltz, 66, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, December 3, 2020 Belton Regional Hospital, Belton, Missouri.

She is survived by her siblings, Gladys (Lester) Kirkemier, Arkansas, William "Bud" Meins, Texas, Dorothy Riggs, Harrisonville, Dillard (Carol) Meins, Garden City, Lanny (Toni) Meins, Ava, Ronnie (Judy) Meins, Garden City, Dale (Nita) Meins, Louisiana, Dana Yoder, Garden City; through her brothers and sisters she also leaves her nieces, nephews, and greats adding up to about 78 in all; a devoted love, best friend and fiancé, Sonny Wilson, Harrisonville; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Dayton Cemetery near Garden City, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

A little holiday cheer!

In light of the Butler Chamber of Commerce canceling the Christmas parade today Douty's Auto Service of Butler decided to have there own parade and spread some holiday cheer.

The Bates County Sheriff's Office was on hand throwing rolls of toilet paper to the crowd around the square and everyone practiced social distancing and had a wonderful time.

Thank you everyone who attended today's parade and help spread some joy in these uncertain times.

You can view some photos of the parade below:

Butler Bears Wrestling News 12/5/20

The Butler boys wrestling competed in the Knob Noster Tournament today.We took 3rd as a team. 2 points below the 2nd place team.Individual results:

120-Ryan Baker-1st Place.
126-Baylor Meyers: 2nd Place.
132-Josh Smith: 6th place.
138: Brendin Patrick: 1st Place.
145-Ostin Van Voorst: 2nd Place.
152-Gaven Burgess: 3rd Place.
160-Triston Trumbore: 2nd Place.
195-Isaac Rodriguez: 2nd Place.
220-Zayne Nuzum: 7th Place.

Great job guys!!

New Year's Eve Party with local band Wasteland!

Make plans now to attend WASTELAND at the Alley Tavern in Butler on New Years Eve!

The Magic is happening...

Santa’s Mailbox is up at the gazebo on the Butler square and as seen here, his helpers are checking it daily until December 17th.   

Along with your wish list, be sure to include your return address so Santa can write back!

Heads up Archie!

The City of Archie has been experiencing several thefts from vehicles in the past week. 

Please remember to lock your vehicle at all time and don't leave vehicles running while they are warming up! Remove all valuables when you leave the vehicle for an extensive amount of time. 

If you see anything suspicious please contact the Archie Police Department Immediately! Most of these thefts have occurred between the hours of midnight through 6am!

Courtesy of Archie Police Chief Hacker

Obituary - Wanda M. Rector

Wanda M. Rector, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, December 04, 2020 at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Wanda was born on April 11, 1934 in Jasper, MO to Earl and Lenna (Quade) Fitchpatrick. She was married to Gerald Leon Rector on March 20, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 1, 1972. Wanda was raised in Jasper and Golden City and graduated from the Golden City High School. 

Wanda worked for Key Work Clothes in Nevada for a time but spent most of her working life as an in-home caregiver. She was a member of the Pine Street Baptist Church. Wanda loved gardening, taking care of her yard and flowers, having coffee with her friends at McDonalds, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her two sons Phillip Rector(Gail) of Bland, MO and Bruce Rector (Cheryl), Dublin, GA, her grandchildren, Lacey Rector, Pasadena, CA, Jonathan Rector (Michal), Wichita, KS and Stephanie Henderson (Aaron), Lampe, MO, 4 great grandchildren, two brothers, Carroll Fitchpatrick, Topeka, KS and Clifford Fitchpatrick, Jasper, MO, one sister, Delores Whitehead, Neosho, MO, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Thelma Shaffer, Eva Louise Cavener, and Harriett Roberts, and one brother, Ben Fitchpatrick.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastors Chad Bailey and Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Howell Cemetery, Milford, MO.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the Pine Street Baptist Church or the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, c/o Ferry Funeral Home.