Obituary - Martha J. Wyrick

Martha J. Wyrick, age 82, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family members.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Martha was born in La Paz, Bolivia on October 3, 1938 to Antero Jurado and Maria Bustillos. After high school Martha went on to achieve her Bachelor’s degree. In the spring of 1971, Martha was joined in marriage with her late husband, Clifford on March 13th. She worked for many years as a teacher in Bolivia, and later in life worked for Colgate-Palmolive. In life she was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was a member of the Women’s Relief Society group. Full of life, Martha enjoyed dancing, sewing, playing Uno and board games with her children and grandchildren.

Martha was preceded in death by her loving husband of over forty-one years, Clifford Hugh Wyrick; parents, Antero and Maria Jurado; son, Clifford Albert Wyrick; and seven siblings, Alfonso Jurado, Nicanor Jurado, Marina Delgado, Hugo Jurado, Yolanda Jurado, Aida Sanchez, and Ruben Jurado.

She is survived by her daughter, Emilia Elizabeth Arrington (David); former daughter in-law, Maria Duncan; six grandchildren, Rachel Brown (Kirk), Stephanie Velasco, Gregory Autry (Megan), Cassandra Zuniga (Jesus), Christopher Wyrick, and Travis Wyrick; and nine great grandchildren, Jordan, Isabella, Jacob, Akasia, Camila, Liam, Chase, Rhyannon, and Cyeena.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

2021 Drexel High School Homecoming Royalty crowned

2021 Drexel High School Homecoming Royalty was crowned last night as the Drexel Bobcats defeated the Liberal Bulldogs 84-0 to remain undefeated on the early season.

We would like to give a huge congratulations and shoutout to King Brayden Rhoades and Queen Shaynlin Smith. Way to Bobcats.

2021 Week 3 Missouri State High School Football Scores:

Week 3 Scores:
Adrian 38, Knob Noster 8
Archie 66, Osceola 20
Aurora 40, Rogersville 14
Ava 35, Mountain Grove 19

Belton 52, Central (St. Joe) 22

Blue Springs 39, Staley 7

BV North 42, BV West 21

Blue Valley 42, St. James Academy 13

Buffalo 53, El Dorado Springs 12
Butler 31, Ft. Scott (Kan) 22
Cabool 15, Willow Springs 13
Camdenton 45, Parkview 8
Carl Junction 33, Branson 7
Carthage 71, Neosho 14

Center 62, Oak Grove 40 
Central 49, Agape 0

Cole Camp 21, Crest Ridge 8
Drexel 84, Liberal 0
Fair Grove 34, Skyline 33
Forsyth 56, Clever 0
Hollister 42, Seneca 27
Houston 20, Salem 13
Jasper 64, Appleton City 8
Joplin 42, Ozark 7
Kickapoo 39, Waynesville 35

Kirkwood 48, Pattonville 0 
Lamar 31, McDonald County 7
Lebanon 27, Bolivar 15

Lees Summit North 28, Liberty 7

Lee's Summit West 40, Lee's Summit 21

Liberty North 42, Ray-Pec 14

Lighthouse Christian 20, Diamond 3
Lincoln 32, Tipton 23
Lockwood 58, Rich Hill 0
Lone Jack 15, Carrollton 13

Marionville 24, Westran 0
Marshfield 41, Catholic 7
Monett 14, East Newton 0
Nevada 46, Cassville 20
Nixa 49, Willard 14

Park Hill 45, Blue Springs South 21 

Park Hill South 38, Grain Valley 28

Pembroke Hill 35, Schlagle 0
Pleasant Hill 49, Harrisonville 42
Reeds Spring 42, Mt. Vernon 0

Rock Port 13, Stewartsville 0

Ruskin 32, Wyandotte 30 

Sarcoxie 50, Pierce City 20

Stanberry 34, King City 32 
Strafford 48, Miller 8

St. Pius X 48, Cameron 0 

Sweet Springs 45, Russellville 6 

Stockton 44, Ash Grove 36
Warsaw 39, Cass Midway 0

Webb City 56, Republic 20

Warrensburg 35, Sedalia Smith-Cotton 10
West Plains 41, Rolla 0

Winnetonka 35, Van Horn 33

Clinton School placed on short lockdown today

For a short period of time this afternoon, all Clinton School District schools went on a soft lockdown. Students and staff were not allowed to leave the building, but the school day continued as normal inside. 

This was due to a situation outside our schools in which law enforcement were searching for a suspect.

We have received the "all-clear" from law enforcement, and will continue with dismissal as normal at all of our buildings.

2021 Butler High School Homecoming Royalty crowned

2021 Butler High School Homecoming Royalty was crowned this evening as the Butler Bears defeated the Ft. Scott Tigers 31-22. 

We would like to give a huge congratulations and shout outs to Queen Senior Madison Wisdom and Princess Junior Annalee Gardner! Way to go ladies and way to go Butler Bears! 

Obituary - Leota Vondell Burris

Leota Vondell Burris, age 85, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born in Marceline, Missouri on August 30, 1936 the daughter of Thomas B. and Estel A. Watson Adams. She was united in marriage to Carl Burris. He preceded her in death. Leota was a homemaker and worked in food service for schools and hospitals. 

She liked to garden, fish, play bingo and attend the Wall Street Christian Church. She was also preceded in death by five sons, JR, Steven, Joe, Jimmy and Terry, a daughter, Christine, and a sister, Joanne. Leota is survived by a son Allen Burris(Janis), a daughter, Carla Yates, seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. A 1 pm graveside will be held at the Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. Contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Marlene Wainscott receives the Rosemary Plitt Award for Excellence in Election Administration

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the privilege to be here and announce the recipient of the Rosemary Plitt Award for Excellence in Election Administration.

Rosemary Plitt, who passed away in 1986, was the Director of Elections for the City of St. Louis for many years. She was an active member in her church, her party, and the community. This award was established to honor those, like Rosemary, who have made significant contributions to elections.

This year’s Rosemary Plitt award recipient has decades of experience as an election official and has used humor, faithfulness and calm under fire to become an exemplary public servant. - A valued member of their community, this individual is an active member at church and the chamber of commerce. -

This person began their career over 40 years ago, as deputy county clerk for 18 years and as county clerk for another 26 years. - It’s estimated this year’s recipient has worked 130 elections – facing… and overcoming, several obstacles in the 2020 presidential election cycle - including breaking 6 ribs and her sternum in a car accident just weeks before the election. -

She has served on a number of MACCEA committees, most recently, Mentoring and Bylaws. - She is a loving mother of two sons, and grandmother to three granddaughters. -

Please help me congratulate to this year’s recipient from Bates County - Marlene Wainscott!

2021 Butler Homecoming Parade Photo Album:

This afternoon was the Butler Homecoming parade around the historic Butler Square! The Bears will be in action tonight starting at 7pm against Ft. Scott. GO BEARS!! 

View the photos we took from the parade below (Feel free to tag your friends:)