Obituary - Edna Virginia Groves

Funeral services for Virginia Groves of Pleasant Valley, Missouri will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at St. Basil Orthodox Church in Kansas City, Kansas under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.

Visitation prior to services from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 17 at St. Basil Orthodox Church. Interment at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Mirabile Cemetery in Mirabile, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Edna Virginia Groves, age 92 of Pleasant Valley, Missouri died Friday, November 12, 2021 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Pleasant Valley, Missouri. She was born June 2, 1929 to Henry E. and Mollie E. Graves Heckadon near Rich Hill, Missouri.

Virginia is survived by her daughter, Beverly Barnes and husband Terry of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters-in-law, Linda Groves of North Kansas City, Missouri and Nancy Groves of Wichita, Kansas; one brother, Hubert Heckadon and wife Barbara of Foster, Missouri; one sister, Willene Engel and husband Buzz of Belton, Missouri; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John R. Groves; and one brother, George Heckadon.

Obituary - Neal Allen Moles

Neal Allen Moles, 36, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. 

A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with visitation beginning at 3:00 pm.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Happy Retirement David Vandenburg from the City of Butler

Today the City of Butler recognized David Vandenburg for 22 years of service. This was the last day for David with the City as he has retired. We wish David all the best in the future and a joyful and happy retirement.

Bates County COVID-19 Updates 11/11/21

BATES COUNTY COVID-19 Updates

November 12, 2021

Positive Cases Reported 2492

Active & On Isolation 34

Deaths (confirmed by death certificate) 53

Total Negative Tests Reported 26,593 as of 11/11/21

Obituary - Lori Ann Walker Jones

Memorial visitation for Lori Jones of Butler, Missouri will be 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. 

Contributions to Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel for funeral expenses. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Lori Ann Walker Jones, age 55 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home in Butler. She was born July 2, 1966 to Carl and Marvel Mae Bassett Walker in Butler.

Lori is survived by one son, Jerrod Allen Itzen of Harrisonville, Missouri; one daughter, Krista Myers of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; her mother, Marvel Walker of California; one brother, Don Walker of California; two grandchildren, Rylan Alexander Walker Itzen of Butler, Missouri and Izabella Mae Myers of Monegaw Springs, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Walker.

Ticketing Information for the District Championship Football game in Butler tonight

Ticketing Information Reminder: Butler High School will be using MSHSAA's digital ticketing system for the remainder of the football season.

Below are instructions to access the digital tickets. Digital tickets are REQUIRED to enter games from here on out.

Instructions:

Click the MSHSAA link - www.mshsaa.org

Click on the blue TICKETS button

Select the "football" icon

Select "Class 2"

Select "Get Tickets" blue icon next to "Football Class 2 District Final 5 Lafayette County v Butler"

If desired, you may download the free HomeTown Fan app to manage your purchases and tickets. If you have any issues, please contact Athletic Director Jake Duvall

Friday Night Lights Forecast

If you're heading out for some playoff football tonight, or just a night on the town you'll want to take...

* Beanie or warm hat

* Mittens

* Warm Coat

It will be pretty brisk out there with gusty winds and dropping temperatures through the evening.

Obituary - Robert Dewy “Rob” Lawrence

Robert Dewy “Rob” Lawrence, age 58 of Butler, Missouri passed away on October 31, 2021 at home in a restful sleep. Cremation, with a Celebration of Life service to be held 1:00 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021 at his home in Butler, Missouri. 

Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Rob was born on August 28, 1963 in Adrian, Missouri, the son of Roger Lawrence and Sharon Doody.

He was a Marine Veteran, he climbed Mount Fuji on his 21st birthday, he enjoyed playing harmonica, fixing and painting houses, spending time with his family and friends rock climbing, body surfing, and spending time with nature.

Rob was preceded in death by his brother Daryl Lawrence and his beloved dog Mina.

Survivors include his daughter Bri Lawrence, brother Kent Lawrence, mother Sharon Lawrence, and father Roger Lawrence.