Gas leak in Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with Liberty Utilities are on scene of a gas lead outside of a residence at 403 N. Mechanic at this time.

Please avoid this area as crews are working to get this issue resolved.

Obituary - Floyd Leonard Pugh II

Floyd Leonard Pugh II, of Holden, Missouri was born May 19, 1956 in San Diego, California the son of Richard Norman and Lynne Terry (Jordan) Pugh. He departed this life on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 5 days.

Floyd was employed as a machinist. Later he was employed at Dollar General and Casey’s in Garden City, Missouri. Floyd was a Navy veteran. He was the Grand Marshall of the Garden City Fall Festival Parade in 2017. Floyd was a big animal lover and loved his dog Daisy.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Thomas Pugh Sr.

Floyd is survived by his mother and step-father, Lynne and Jim Jacobs, Garden City, Missouri; a brother Gregg Pugh and wife Cindy, Holden, Missouri; a sister, Noma “Cricket” Bailey and husband Steve, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; close friends, Jana Kurzweil, Stan and Lisa Owens and Jimmy Newcomb; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Obituary - Mitchell Seth Elders

Mitchell Seth Elders, 26, Denver, Colorado departed this life on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Melissa and Ray Sessions, Harrisonville, Missouri; his father, Doug Elders and a brother, Mason Elders and wife Miranda all of Bonne Terre, Missouri; a sisters, Morgan Elders and significant other, Ricky Jennings, Kansas City, Missouri; a nephew, Parker; two nieces, Aurorah and Ariel; his loving girlfriend, Kasey Cook, Denver, Missouri; his maternal grandparents, Bob and Ann Steward, Canyon, Texas; his paternal grandfather, Ron Elders, Farmington, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services are pending under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary and service time will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Michael D. Craig

Michael D. Craig, age 70, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

A visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A Rosary will be held following visitation at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Coronation of Our Lady Parish, 13000 Bennington Ave., Grandview, Missouri 64030 followed by burial at Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.

Michael was born in Sedalia, Missouri on October 13, 1950 to Homer D. Craig and Edna Margaret (Staus) Craig. Soon after graduating high school Michael was joined in marriage with his late wife, Geraldine on August 30, 1969. Together they shared over forty-nine years of marriage. They were blessed with two children. In life Michael loved spending time with his family, vacationing, and camping in their RV as well as spending time with his dogs Benji, Charlie, and Harley Ray. He was a man of Catholic faith and was a member at Coronation of Our Lady Parish in Grandview.

Michael was preceded in death by his loving wife Geraldine Craig; parents, Homer and Edna Craig; and brother Steve Craig.

He is survived by his two children, Michael B. Craig and Karen Stanley; nine siblings, Larry Craig (Liz), Bob Craig, Wayne Craig, Tom Craig, Mary Wissman (Mike), Anna Young (Greg), Tim Craig (Shelly), John Craig (Barb), and Chris Craig (Mary); and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Lumicare-Kansas City, Missouri 220 NW R.D. Mize Rd. Suite 101 Blue Springs, Missouri 64014.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Willard Dean Hodges

Willard Dean Hodges, of Garden City, Missouri was born August 4, 1929 in Lake City, Arkansas the son of H.C. and Julia (Bolding) Hodges. He departed this life on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 20 days.

On March 27, 1967, Willard was united in marriage to Elsie Lee Green in Sedalia, Missouri.

Willard was employed as a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union. He was a 2nd Class Gunners Mate serving on an Escort Ship in the US Navy. He loved to fish and enjoyed growing a vegetable garden.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Hodges on April 12, 2005; two daughters, Debbie Sulser and Lucille Williams; his siblings, .Lynnoyette, Melbourne, Laverne, Donald, Joseph David, Willard, Carolyn Sue, and John.

He is survived by 5 grandchildren, Vanessa Dalton and husband Jason, Urich, Missouri, Josh Sulser, Independence, Missouri, Matthew Sulser and wife Elyse, Freeman, Missouri, Gabe Sulser, Garden City, Missouri and Sand Garrison; 4 great-grandchildren, Brenton Woolery, Chloe Dalton, Avery Dalton and Nolan Sulser; a sister-in-law, Ernestine Hodges, Boaz, Alabama; many nieces and nephews who loved him; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. No service scheduled at this time.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri

Obituary - Lecil Fields

Lecil Fields, 82, of Horton, MO, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, MO. Lecil was born on September 5, 1938 in Black Jack, MO. In August 1963, Lecil married Carolyn and had two children. After 29 years of married, Carolyn preceded him in death in 1989. In November 1992, Lecil married Barbara and after 27 years of marriage she preceded him in death in 2019.

Lecil graduated high school in Stockton, MO and proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a truck driver for 55+ years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and lifelong member of the National Rifle Association.

Lecil is survived by his son Dale (Shelly) Fields, Winston, MO; his daughter, Lisa (Larry) Hendrix, Fort Scott, KS; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Bryan, Michael (Ashley), Chesney, and Dylan; many great-grandchildren; as well as one stepbrother Larry (Betty) Floyd and a sister-in-law Janice Fields, both of El Dorado Springs, MO. Lecil was preceded in death by his wives, Carolyn and Barbara, as well as his stepbrother, Dean Floyd.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO. The family will receive friends following the service. There will be a private family burial at a later date.

Flaming Lantern in Butler closing

Per a Facebook post this afternoon, the Flaming Lantern is now closed 

To our loyal customers and friends:

After 35 successful and fun-filled years we have recently come to the decision to close the restaurant. This decision is certainly not without great sadness and emotion. We appreciate our staff and your loyalty through out the years and we wish you well! All relationships we have truly valued and will greatly miss. 

Also, if anyone has a unused gift card we will be issuing refunds for them. With this being said the Flaming Lantern is now for sale. Call Neil at 660-679-7067.

Springfield man seriously injured in Cass County crash

On April 23rd around 5:40pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 2 Highway at State Route Z.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada driven by 97 year old Thomas A. Wommack of Springfield, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment.

Mr. Wommack sustained serious injuries and he was transported by Garden City EMS to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by J's Southland Tow.

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