Obituary - Diana Jean Merriweather

Diana Jean Merriweather, 74, Peculiar, MO, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Meadow View of Harrisonville in Harrisonville, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Everyone welcome: Parade to honor James P. Wisher June 19th

Get your scooter, rat rod, classic car or truck ready for a parade to honor James P. Wisher and other veterans in ride from Archie Mo to the Butler square June 19th. Everyone needs to assemble at the northeast corner lot at the three way stop just off I-49 by 6 pm. The motorcade will head south to the Butler square gazebo for a meet and greet at 7 pm. 

Wisher, a veteran of the U.S. Army was injured by a mortar round in 2010 in Afghanistan and received an early discharge due to his injuries in 2018. His family would like to honor him with a relaxing evening of conversation and fun. All vets and families are welcomed as well.

A special thanks goes to Jack Gebhardt and Jonathan Sutton for all their help in putting this event together.

Severe Storms Friday

Strong to severe storms are possible tomorrow late morning! These storms are expected to move south, staying close to the MO/KS state line.

Jackwagon BBQ set up to help the Robey family on June 26th

Hey Jackwagon’s. Do you miss a nice juicy pork sandwich? Well we have a deal for you. 

You can get an authentic Jackwagon pulled pork sandwich on the square in Butler Missouri on June 26th starting at 3pm.

This is a fundraiser for the Robey’s who are an awesome family that we know and love.

Come up, look for the trailer and help us raise money for this family that is fighting Cancer. No one fights alone.

Come make a difference in someone’s life!!!!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-robey-love-fund?qid=9c41d949b7a546b86fa075a7d399aa33

Obituary - Wilma Lee Esteb

Wilma Lee Esteb, 91, Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Burial to follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Obituary - Billy Gene Rogers

Billy Gene Rogers, 92 of Nevada, MO passed away peacefully at his home June 5, 2021. Bill was born December 29, 1928 to James William and Katie Elizabeth (Beard) Rogers, in Lincoln Parrish, LA. 

Growing up in rural Louisiana, Bill helped his father and older brothers raise crops, make their own sorghum from sugarcane grown on the farm and tended livestock. Bill developed many skills on the farm including carpentry. At age 13, Bill single-handedly constructed a one room log cabin with cedar shake shingles he split with a froe. 

He graduated Simsboro High and later served his country in the US Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. Prior to entering the Army, he married Peggy Story of Nevada, MO, in 1950. Following his military service, he and Peggy began their life journey together, raising a family of three children. Bill was an excellent car mechanic and worked as a service manager and parts manager for Bray-Rogers Studebaker and Wysong Motors.

In 1980, he opened his own auto and appliance repair shop known as Rogers Repair. It was there one could count on hearing Bill's wry wit or often a joke. He was a history buff, avid Civil War hobbyist and an excellent carpenter. He enjoyed restoring old cars, building furniture and was an avid outdoorsman. He was well known and respected for his honesty and integrity as a businessman and a person. He never hesitated to help a friend or a stranger in need. This was only exceeded by his love and devotion for his family, which brought him the most joy. He was never too busy to take his kids hunting, fishing or bike riding. 

Later in life, he loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren at the shop and the family farm. He was able to meet and hold his first great grandsons Truyn and Brett Rogers lifting his spirits to new heights. Truly, a life well-lived.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Peggy; daughter-in-law, Linda; four brothers, Edwin, Thomas, Carol and Arvelle Rogers; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Daughdril, Terry Rogers, Lynell Rogers, John Earl Rogers and JoLinda Rogers.

Billy leaves behind two sons, William "Billy" Rogers, Nevada, MO and Bruce (Janie) Rogers, El Dorado Springs, MO; one daughter, Janet Rogers, Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, James Alan Rogers, Matthew Lane Rogers and Anna Marie Parker; two great-grandchildren, Truyn Lane Rogers and Brett Dale Rogers; nieces and nephews, James Murrell (Glenda) Rogers, Debbie (Raymond) Woodard, David Rogers, Cindy Rogers and Dale Rogers.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2021, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO with burial to follow at Newton Burial Park.

The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Bushwhacker Museum or El Dorado Springs Preserve Our Past Society with the funeral home serving as custodian.

Obituary - Carole Sue Jones

Carole Sue Jones' wishes were to be cremated. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 Noon Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

A celebration of life service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia, Missouri. Contributions to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Carole Sue Jones, age 66 of Amoret, Missouri died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her home in Amoret. She was born July 12, 1954 to Homer Jack and Veva E. (McNary) Edwards in Topeka, Kansas.

Carole is survived by one son, Shawn Edwards and wife Tamara of Amoret, Missouri; a step-son, Richard Jones and wife Alisha of Ozark, Alabama; a step-daughter, Cindy Jones of Independence, Missouri; his mother, Veva Ortiz of Topeka, Kansas; mother-in-law, Fern Sliffe of Butler, Missouri; four sisters, Dixie, Linda, Glenda and Cathy all of Topeka, Kansas; and several grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Jones; father, Homer Jack Edwards; step-father, Benjamin Ortiz; and a brother, Homer J. Edwards Jr.

Obituary - Christopher “Chris” Ray Ames

Christopher “Chris” Ray Ames, 43, Peculiar, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO. 

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.