Monday, May 24, 2021
Obituary - Toby Fairbairn
Tobias Robin Fairbairn was born August 21, 1960 in Lewistown, Montana to Hank and Arlene Halberson Fairbairn. He grew up in the Lewistown area, attending school and excelling in sports like football, basketball, and boxing. Following high school Toby served two years in the Army National Guard.
He was united in marriage to Janet Marie Heineman on June 25, 1983 in Seattle, Washington. They enjoyed 37 years together, before his passing. Toby worked in construction most of his life, but after retirement he grew to love buying, raising, and selling all kinds of game birds.
Family was a big part of Toby’s life, he enjoyed time with each of them, especially his grandchildren.
Toby was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ramona Pearsal, and brother Billy Cole. He is survived by his wife Janet Fairbairn, his four children, son James Covell and girlfriend Michelle, daughter Molly Chappelow and husband Keith, son Jessey Fairbairn and wife Jamie, and son John Fairbairn. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Haley, Christopher, Miranda, AJ, Kaitlyn, Hailey, Shelby, Paige, Maverick, Riley, Angela, and Natalie.
Family was a big part of Toby’s life, he enjoyed time with each of them, especially his grandchildren.
Toby was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ramona Pearsal, and brother Billy Cole. He is survived by his wife Janet Fairbairn, his four children, son James Covell and girlfriend Michelle, daughter Molly Chappelow and husband Keith, son Jessey Fairbairn and wife Jamie, and son John Fairbairn. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Haley, Christopher, Miranda, AJ, Kaitlyn, Hailey, Shelby, Paige, Maverick, Riley, Angela, and Natalie.
Bates County Community Resource Program
Our mission here at the BCCRC is to provide a life-line of hope and support to anyone affected by substance abuse and addiction. Serving our community as a resource for individuals, families and loved ones seeking medical, spiritual, and emotional support.
The services provided here include, but are not limited to, substance abuse recovery and mental health support, recovery coaching, details on all local services in regards to these issues, care coordination, peer advice and mentoring, family support and education, anger management information, spiritual coaching, an accountability program, UA drug testing, job search and resume writing, and information on GED/HISET testing.
The program director, Rachelle Mallatt, has true life experiences, training, and the passion it takes to make a difference. All services provided are free, the BCCRC is a not for profit organization. The only requirements to qualify are a desire for a better life and a commitment to change.
Inpatient treatment services are extremely hard to access at this time, there are waiting lists at most places. Working this program we can put together an extensive outpatient program to fit each individuals needs and give you the support you need to establish a recovery program that can give you life long success!!
Family support and education is a main focus of the program right now, if you have a loved one that is struggling please don’t hesitate to reach out and see how we can work together to get the loved one the help they need to find recovery!
Rachelle Mallatt is available Monday-Friday 8-4 and can be reached at 660-227-3686
Better check those lottery tickets in Cass County
A Show Me Cash ticket worth $70,000 was sold at Good Times Liquor & Bait, 361 Legend Lane, in Peculiar.
Huge tire fire early this morning in Rich Hill
In the early morning hours of May 24th the Rich Hill Fire Department along with mutual aide of the Butler Fire Department responded to around 200 tires on fire at Rich Hill Tire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.
Mid America Live News will update when more information becomes available to us at a later time.
Obituary - Wesley Ferrell Troutt
He attended only a short time before opting for a four year stint in the Air Force where he served as an aero-med tech. He married his high school sweetheart Esther Miller in 1956. Their son, Mark Wesley, was born during their tour at George AFB in California.
In 1958 he continued his education and in 1962 obtained his degree at Wichita State University and began his career in public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Co. and later Coopers & Lybrand in Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed a brief interlude as comptroller with C.J. Patterson bakery. In 1972 he and a partner purchased a public accounting firm in Harrisonville, MO. He later formed a partnership with Ivan (Butch) Beeman with offices in Harrisonville, MO, Butler, MO and Olathe, KS. Mike Grozek and Dana McEntire joined as partners prior to his retiring in 2004. He was a member of the AICPA and Kansas and Missouri CPA societies. He and Esther retired to Bella Vista, AR and then on to Talala and Owasso, OK to be near their son and family.
Wes was known as a man of infinite integrity, honor and wit and had storerooms of knowledge. He spent many enjoyable hours coaching little league basketball and baseball teams. Wes was the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Harrisonville, served several appointive positions with the city, 10 years as treasurer of the Harrisonville Booster Club and treasurer of the Harrisonville School District. He was an elder, Chairman of the Board and Treasurer of the Overland Park Christian Church and the Harrisonville Christian Church. He was elder, vice president and member of Board of Trustees of Indian Creek Community Church in Olathe.
Survivors include his wife Esther of the home, his son, Mark and wife Pamela of Oologah, OK, grandchildren Justin (Angela) of Billings, MT, Kathryn (Ryder) Hill of Oologah and Jonathan (Jessica) of Oologah, and great-grandchildren Grayson, Shelby and Emma Troutt; Kellan, Gentry, Fiona and Ainsley Jo Hill; and Jackson Troutt; three sisters, Carol (Luz) Gonzales of Duncanville, TX, Helen (Terry) Wright of Blue Springs, MO and Sharon (Moe) Fatemi of Los Angeles, and three brothers, Dan (Twana), Larry (Barbara) and Mac (Renee) all of Harrison and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, a great granddaughter Kathryn Marie Hill and a sister Marlene Karres.
Wes fought a long battle with dementia, usually with a smile and humor. Many thanks to family and friends for prayers and support through our long and tedious journey. It is now time to let go of the pain and sorrow and rejoice in his release to a better home. May God be with him.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm at Summers Cemetery in Harrison, AR on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. We would appreciate memorials be made to benefit children’s charities.
In 1958 he continued his education and in 1962 obtained his degree at Wichita State University and began his career in public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Co. and later Coopers & Lybrand in Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed a brief interlude as comptroller with C.J. Patterson bakery. In 1972 he and a partner purchased a public accounting firm in Harrisonville, MO. He later formed a partnership with Ivan (Butch) Beeman with offices in Harrisonville, MO, Butler, MO and Olathe, KS. Mike Grozek and Dana McEntire joined as partners prior to his retiring in 2004. He was a member of the AICPA and Kansas and Missouri CPA societies. He and Esther retired to Bella Vista, AR and then on to Talala and Owasso, OK to be near their son and family.
Wes was known as a man of infinite integrity, honor and wit and had storerooms of knowledge. He spent many enjoyable hours coaching little league basketball and baseball teams. Wes was the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Harrisonville, served several appointive positions with the city, 10 years as treasurer of the Harrisonville Booster Club and treasurer of the Harrisonville School District. He was an elder, Chairman of the Board and Treasurer of the Overland Park Christian Church and the Harrisonville Christian Church. He was elder, vice president and member of Board of Trustees of Indian Creek Community Church in Olathe.
Survivors include his wife Esther of the home, his son, Mark and wife Pamela of Oologah, OK, grandchildren Justin (Angela) of Billings, MT, Kathryn (Ryder) Hill of Oologah and Jonathan (Jessica) of Oologah, and great-grandchildren Grayson, Shelby and Emma Troutt; Kellan, Gentry, Fiona and Ainsley Jo Hill; and Jackson Troutt; three sisters, Carol (Luz) Gonzales of Duncanville, TX, Helen (Terry) Wright of Blue Springs, MO and Sharon (Moe) Fatemi of Los Angeles, and three brothers, Dan (Twana), Larry (Barbara) and Mac (Renee) all of Harrison and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, a great granddaughter Kathryn Marie Hill and a sister Marlene Karres.
Wes fought a long battle with dementia, usually with a smile and humor. Many thanks to family and friends for prayers and support through our long and tedious journey. It is now time to let go of the pain and sorrow and rejoice in his release to a better home. May God be with him.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm at Summers Cemetery in Harrison, AR on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. We would appreciate memorials be made to benefit children’s charities.
Old High School Thrift Shop Meets in Butler
Roll call was answered by 8 members representing 6 area churches: Zelda Coleman, Brenda Darr, Charlotte Guss, Elaine Hellwig, Donna Kaufman, Paula Shaffer, Ramona Snyder and Ruby Stotmeister. The February minutes were read and approved. Treasurer Elaine gave her report. Thanks to God who blessed our shop with the amount of $7000 to donate this quarter. The recommendations were made, voted on and carried. They are; Ministerial Alliance, Butler Library, Children’s Center, Butler Senior Center, BaCo Transport and Lily’s House in Adrian.
Business items discussed included: the success of the ½ price sale in April, many thanks to all who worked so hard. Another sale will be scheduled in the fall. The shop days and hours will remain the same for the summer: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4:30pm. The Board revised some of the Covid restrictions: limit of 6 adults with no more than 4 children at one time; masks are optional; the use of hand sanitizer will be required by adults and children. Schedules were discussed and adjustments were made. A new collection box is still on the horizon.
We thank God for blessing our Old High School Thrift Shop with faithful volunteers, customers, the City of Butler, the community for donations and our loyal “behind the scene” ladies-Karla, Linda, Shawnda and Stephanie, all working together to make the shop a blessing for many people. The next Quarterly Board Meeting will be August 16, 2021. Meeting adjourned at 11am.
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