If you feel different, you drive different

This St. Patrick’s Day holiday, make sure your luck doesn’t run out. Plan for a sober ride home should you choose to take part in the celebration.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety reminds motorists of the various options available to get everyone home safely. Designating a sober driver, calling a ride share, or using public transportation are just a few of those options. Remember, if you feel different, you drive different.

Law enforcement agencies across Missouri will be participating in additional patrols to prevent the often-deadly consequences of impaired driving. Their message is clear: drive sober or get pulled over.

Based on 2020 preliminary data, 188 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes that involved at least one substance-impaired driver.

Besides driving completely sober from alcohol and drugs, motorists are also advised to slow down, put their cellphones down while driving and always buckle up – everyone, every trip, every time.

Obituary - Leslie Ann Phillips

Leslie Ann Phillips, age 65, of Clinton, MO, died 0n February 27, 2021, in her home.

Leslie was born in her family’s home on October 9, 1955, to Orange Leslie Nunn and Hilda (Irey) Rea of Walthill, NE.

Leslie moved to Clinton, Missouri in 1966. She worked at Heatherington Butchering as a wrapper and was a jack of all trades. She then worked at Rival Manufacturing. Leslie enjoyed embroidering, reading, refurbishing old furniture, and working on the computer. She loved her son, grandson, and family. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Leslie is survived by her son Michael Hood; grandson Gabriel Cordova; brothers Robert Phillips, Clinton, David Phillips, Leeton; sister Nancy (Jack) Sanders, Clinton; and many other family and friends.

She was preceded by her parents Orange, and Hilda; and sister Deborah O’Banion.

Services be at a later date.

Way to go Corey!

Corey Snead received an award last night at the MOCCFOA Conference. Mr. Snead has achieved 100 hours of training as a City Clerk.

Corey stated "He was pretty proud of all the years of hard work and training. Not to just make himself better but do better for the City of Butler." #cityclerksrock

Way to go and congratulations on your award Corey.

Obituary - Dennis "Denny" Wayne Hubbard

Funeral services for Denny Hubbard of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation will be prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment and a private family graveside will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Giving Fore Living. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Dennis “Denny” Wayne Hubbard, age 71 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his home in Butler. He was born April 11, 1949 to Kenneth Earl and Chloe Cletus Elliott Hubbard in Adrian, Missouri.

Denny is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Sandee Hubbard of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Stephen “Steve” Hubbard and wife Mindy of Cole Camp, Missouri and Matthew “Matt” Hubbard and wife Lori of Clarksville, Tennessee; one daughter, Jennifer “Jenne” Bennett and husband Clint of Butler, Missouri; four brothers, Steve Hubbard and wife Donna, Paul Hubbard and wife Sherry, Clay Hubbard and wife Tammie and David Hubbard all of Adrian, Missouri; one sister, Wilma Hubbard of Harrisonville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Bram and Noah Hubbard, Gage and Olivia Hubbard, Dakota Moore and Tyson and Chloe Bennett; one great-grandson, Jaxon Bennett; four stepbrothers, Danny Elliott, Ben Elliott, John, Elliott and Tommy Elliott; a stepmother, Faye O’Riley; and many nephews, nieces and other relatives. He was preceded in death by both parents and a stepbrother, Jimmy Elliott.

Due to Covid, the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel respectfully asks that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Missing girl from Adrian?

Have you seen this missing girl from Adrian? Her name is Rachel Evans. She is 5 ft 3 120 lbs red hair with blue eyes.

Rachel was last seen on 03-09-2021 at 2130 hours. Rachel left her house with her cell phone and lap top.

She has reached out via social media with a friend and family member, but no voice or physical contact.

If you know the whereabouts of Rachel please contact the Adrian Police Department at 816) 297-2106.

Office Assistant and Safety Coordinator position available

Office Assistant and Safety Coordinator

Hettinger Trucking, LLC is an established family-owned company looking for a motivated individual with a positive work attitude to join our team. Daily activities include working closely with small office staff to conduct clerical duties that include filing, answering the phone, responding to emails, and preparing documents.

Candidate will be responsible for assisting over the road drivers with their ELD and hours of service records. Experience in logistics is preferred but not necessary.

Success in this position will require:

• A strong desire to interact with and assist drivers

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and handle fast paced environment

• Detail oriented and organized

• PC skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Serious inquiries only, please call 913-475-6390

Traffic Alert on I-49 in Cass County

The Cass County Sheriffs Office along with Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers are on scene of a motor vehicle accident in the south bound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 166 just south of Route J in Peculiar, Missouri.

Please use caution if you must travel in this area and please slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.

Obituary - Mary E. Maxwell

Mary E. Maxwell, age 64, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away suddenly in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, March 5, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Raymore Cemetery in Raymore, Missouri.

Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 16, 1957 to George Kienzle and Loraine (Peters) Kienzle. In life Mary went above and beyond for others until the day she passed.

Mary was a biological mother of two, but a caretaker for all. Raising grandkids and others not related by blood but that she considered family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Loraine Kienzle; two daughters, Jennifer Ann Maxwell and Melissia Ray Maxwell Earnest; and sister, Linda Kienzle.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Raven Earnest and Jade Earnest; fiancé and eternal partner, Max Carney and his two children and grandchildren, Devera Hougardy and Clinton Carney; and Max’s grandchildren, Kaiden Carney, Shyla Hougardy, and Keyrra Sandstrom.