Obituary - Wanda S. Kannady

Wanda S. Kannady, 86, Sheldon, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Truman Healthcare in Lamar, MO. Wanda was born January 4, 1935 to Cecil K. and Clara M. (Holt) Lemons. She married William J. (Bill) Kannady on October 21, 1954 in Bixby, OK. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before he preceded her in death on November 13, 2014.

Although she was born in Wellington, TX, Wanda moved with her family at a young age to Bixby, OK where she attended school. She graduated as the Class Salutatorian from Bixby High School in 1953. Wanda then attended Draughon’s Business School in Tulsa and following graduation she worked for a time as a bookkeeper. In 1963, she and Bill came to rural Sheldon, MO where they established themselves as versatile farmers. Wanda enjoyed living the country life as a farmer’s wife and a homemaker, a home she continued to reside in until her passing. Wanda never missed any of her children’s school activities or sporting events. She was a longtime member of the Sheldon Baptist Church where she played the piano and organ and was a children’s Sunday School teacher. For many years she gave piano lessons. Wanda became a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada in 1998 where she was active in the Handbell Choir and the Praise Choir. Wanda worked for nearly 30 years at Ferry Funeral Home in Sheldon and in Nevada.

Wanda loved her family very much. She was very family oriented, she loved attending her children and grandchildren’s activities and sporting events, watching golf, keeping up with local sports, playing Jeopardy with Marsha, and was an avid reader.

Wanda is survived by two daughters, Marsha Hooper (Rick), Butler, MO, Marilyn Deem (Brian), Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Regan Kluhsman (Ben), Nevada, Bailey Wibberley (Justin), Tallahassee, FL, Jordan Deem, US Navy, Monterey, CA, Hunter Deem, Camryn Deem, Riley Deem, Noah Deem, Micah Deem, Caleb Deem, all of Tallahassee,FL; two great-grandsons, Dawson William Kluhsman, Elias Ronan Wibberley; and her former daughter-in-law, Marla (Kannady) Foreman (Chet), Walker, MO. In addition to her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael Kannady; her parents; grandson, Will Christian Deem; and one brother, Tom (TC) Lemons.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Nevada with Dr. Kevin Daugherty and Rev. Hubert Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call from 9-2:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the Choir/Music Department of First Baptist Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home

Obituary - Raymond Sean Thacker

Raymond Sean Thacker was born October 17, 1966 and passed away on February 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with Covid-19. He is proceeded in death by maternal grandparents Jim and Thelma Leep and paternal grandparents B.P. & Mescal Thacker. 

He also shared his home with 2 very special dogs, Kylie and Toby that greeted him every day after work and were family to him. He had mourned the loss of both of them.

He is survived by one son Hayden of Archie, Mom Brenda of Archie, Father Ray and wife Rita of Sunrise Beach, MO. Two sisters, Vicki & husband Will Anderson of Madison, TN & Carla and husband Mike Fishback of Knoxville, TN. Nieces and Nephews. And Uncle Ron Leep and his son Lakota.

Please join us as we take time to observe and honor Sean's life on Sunday April 25th from 2:00pm-4:00pm Evangel Church located at 620 East Pine street Archie MO.

Feel free to come prepared to share your story of what he meant to you, or a memory that you will never forget.

Butler Junior High Dance

We are getting to have a Butler Junior High Dance! It is our annual Dance for a Cause. Admission is $3 ($1 to StuCo/$1 to each cause); 100% of any extra donation will go to the cause of your choosing (Kalee Squad or Children's Mercy). The dance is April 23, from 7-9 PM. All other important information is on the flyer. Hope to see you there!!

Sasquatch spotted on the square...

Pulses quickened a bit on the Butler square today as a large, hungry looking beast appeared to be foraging in a vehicle as seen above. However, a closer looked revealed the creature was actually quite friendly.

 It turns out that Jacob Hicks just got his new Sasquatch costume in the mail and thought he’d have a little fun.

Part-time farm help needed

Farm Help

Champlin Cattle

Rich Hill, Mo 64779

We are looking to hire part-time farm help. You must have a positive attitude, show up on time, and work!! Experienced is preferred! You will brush hog, work cattle, feed cattle, build fences, clean pens, haul hay, maintenance equipment when needed, and many other projects that may and would be needed on the farm.

If you are interested please apply at Trade Comm 97 B SE State Rt. B, Rich Hill, Mo 64779 (417)395-2497. We are looking to hire as soon as possible.

Make plans to join us now!

Butler Rotary Club News 4/14/21

Bates County Rotarian Gary Schowengerdt gave the program today. The Butler Rotary Club is celebrating 84 years since the club was chartered April 29, 1937.

His program was a walk down memory lane also remembering Rotarians who had passed away in the last several years.

Obituary - Corena L. Smith

Corena L. Smith, 85, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday evening, April 12, 2021 at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 13, 1936 in Joplin, Mo., the daughter of Byrl Akers and Dora Isabella (Rhine) Akers.

She was employed with various companies in their bookkeeping departments. Corena was active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1894, Auxiliary and the Clinton Senior Center. She married Alvin E. “Al” Smith February 11, 2006 in Clinton, Mo., and he survives of the home. Additional survivors are one son, James Fitzgerald and wife Karen, Pelzer, South Carolina; one daughter, Diana Cartwright and husband Dana, Bellingham, Washington; two step-daughters, Julie McDaniel, Mission, Kansas and Diane Smith, Mission, Ks.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sheryl Fitzgerald; three brothers, Lonnie, Duane and Gary; and two sisters, Reva and LaVerna. Memorial services and interment will be scheduled for a later date at the Greenacres Memorial Park Cemetery in Ferndale, Washington. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Clinton Senior Center, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.