Garage sale maps available...

If anyone needs a Butler garage sale map, grab a Shopper from the red box at 17 N. Main st. Have fun finding bargains and enjoy your day!

Way to go Rains!

Congratulations Butler student Rains Craft! 2nd High Individual Area VII Trap Shooter and Chapter FFA degree! Rains is the son of Dale and Pam Craft of rural Butler.

Rains is pictured with FFA Advisor Mr. Reece.

Obituary - Laney Amber Miller

Laney Amber (Metcalf Wilkins) Miller, 29, Nevada, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. Laney was born in El Dorado Springs, MO on March 8, 1992 to Lisa Wilkins and John F. Metcalf.

When Laney was six months old her father passed away. In September of 1995, her mom married Monty W. Koehn and Laney quickly became HIS little angel. She loved to dance and sing and often attended Karaoke with her parents. She performed her first solo at the Eagles Aerie at the age of 4, and although she was horribly tone deaf, she was a huge hit with the crowd and quickly wormed her way into the hearts of many. At the age of 12, Laney moved to Nevada and started attending the Nevada Schools. She shot her first deer at the age of 13 and became an avid hunter. She especially loved going with the “old men” on goose and duck hunts. Laney graduated from Nevada High School in May of 2010. 

She went to work as a cashier for Wood’s Supermarket and worked her way up to supervisor roles and bookkeeper. It was during this time that she reacquainted with Stormy Miller and together they ended up having three children, Koeyn Blaine, Transyn Blaine, and Adalie Rayne. They married on February 3, 2020.

Over the years Laney worked at the US Bank Mortgage in Nevada, Sharky’s in Ft. Scott and in Nevada, was an in-home aide for the State o Missouri, and after several years at home with her children, she recently started a home cleaning business. After only a couple of months she was booked solid, ready to hire help due to her dedication and attention to detail. Laney’s main focus in life was her nieces and nephews in whom she was especially close to.

She is survived by her husband Stormy Miller and three children, Koeyn, Transyn, and Adalie of the home; mother, Lisa Wilkins, Nevada; brother, Andrew B. Wilkins (Dejah), Nevada, Jamin (Amanda) Koehn, Nevada; Brian (Hollie) Koehn, Oklahoma City, OK; two sisters, Kyla Compton, Nevada, and Brittney Meiwes, La Harpe, KS; two sisters-in-law, HarLee Peace, and Taron Derry, both of Nevada; three brothers-in-law, Levi Doody, Lamar, MO, Dusty Derry, Nevada, and Cody Derry, Nevada; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Laney leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and hundreds of friends, especially Ricky and Melissa Burns. She was preceded in death by her father, John Metcalf and Monty, two cousins, Jeremy Goins, and Zoe Reedy.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to a scholarship fun for her children c/o Ferry d Home.

Obituary - Hazelee Burnett

Hazelee Burnett, age 84, of Hopewell, Virginia, recently of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in her Raymore home.

Her daughters will be posting a Celebration of Life Video in Honor of Mother’s Day.

Hazelee was born at home in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on April 7, 1937 to Howard Lee Salmons and Winnie Hazel (Hardy) Salmons. Hazelee was very active in her church playing piano and singing in the choir. She had the most beautiful voice. At one point she even recorded a record. She graduated high school and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education at the James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She spent thirty years teaching kindergarteners in Danville, Virginia, and a few years in Hawaii which she absolutely loved and adored the children. She also learned how to play the ukulele and dance the hula. In life Hazelee was the most loving person to all that knew her. She was the best mother and grandmother that anyone could have ever asked for always smiling and so optimistic about life. As she spent much of her life educating, Hazelee was very passionate about donating her body to science so that others could learn.

Hazelee was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Winnie Salmons; and son in law, Kelly Brent Brown.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Donna Heintz and Laurie Brown; brother Noel Salmons (Deloris); and two grandchildren, Jova Heintz and Jaxson Brown.

She will always be missed and loved dearly. We find comfort knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and that she is singing with the Angels.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Butler High School Annual FFA chapter banquet tonight

Butler High School Annual FFA chapter banquet tonight. The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. 

We will recognize students for the awards portion of the banquet in the auditorium at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Updated Obituary - Alan Duane Zellmer

Graveside services with military honors for Alan D. Zellmer of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Scott Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. No visitation. 

Contributions to Kansas City Hospice House or Ronald McDonald House. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Alan Duane Zellmer, age 68 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born January 15, 1953 to John Joseph and Shirley Jean Bays Zellmer in Butler.

Alan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ginger Zellmer of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Shanyn Peterson and husband Clayton of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; two brothers, Jim Zellmer and wife Annie and Danny Zellmer and wife Doris all of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Phyllis Nitsche and husband Linn of Butler, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Maverick and Ladigo. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrest made in Barton County

On May 5th, 2021 at approximately 1424hrs Deputies were dispatched to the address of 57 SE 1st Ln Lamar, Mo (The Quilt Shop) for a report of suspicious activity. Workers had stated a male subject had entered the store wearing a mask and gloves acting suspicious.

A Deputy arrived on scene and located the vehicle the suspect was reported to be driving. The Deputy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the parking lot. When the Deputy approached the vehicle the male driver refused to roll his window down and was attempting to drive away. Sheriff Simpson placed his vehicle in front of the suspects to prevent a pursuit from occurring and risking citizens lives. 

The suspect still attempted to put the vehicle in drive to get away ultimately rolling in to the Sheriff's patrol car. The Deputy on scene deployed his baton and broke the driver side window in an attempt to remove the suspect from the vehicle. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but quickly realized he had no where to go. The suspect was taken in to custody at that time. 

The suspect was identified as Jesse Matheny of Carthage, MO. It was later learned the vehicle he was Driving was stolen from Pittsburg, KS. an hour before.

Jesse Matheny is currently being held on a capias warrant for the following charges:
1. Tampering W/ Motor Vehicle 1st Felony D
2. Assault 1st or Attempt- Special Victim Felony A
3.Resisting W/ Arrest Misdemeanor A

From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

On Friday, May 7, 2021 at around 9:43am I was called by Butler Police to a residence on East Fort Scott Street in Butler. A deceased person had been found in a residence following a wellbeing check.

At this time, I believe family notifications are still occurring and for that reason I will withhold decedent's name at present.

There is no indication of foul play, and investigation as to cause of death is underway at this time. I will provide updates as available.

Greg D. Mullinax

Bates County Coroner