Obituary - Sam Gregory

Sam Gregory, 75 of Butler, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home in Butler. Cremation, with private family services to be held. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

BCCHF Receives $5,000 Donation

BCCHF RECEIVES $5,000 DONATION :

On November 10, 2021, the Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) received a $5,000 donation through a matching grant by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative and CoBank through their Sharing Success program.

BCCHF was one of five local health foundations chosen to receive a grant from the initiative. Bates County Memorial Hospital joins the members of BCCHF to sincerely thank Osage Valley and CoBank for supporting the work of improving the health of the people of our community.

Pictured, from left: Shawn McVey, BCCHF Vice President; Shanya Hedrick, Jerry Jones, BCCHF President; Jana Rosier, Osage Valley Director of Member Services and Economic Development; Linda Jennings, BCCHF Secretary/Treasurer; Greg Weaver, Chief Executive Officer for Bates County Memorial Hospital.

@batescountycommunityhealthfoundation

Living Estate Auction in Adrian

Living Estate Auction

Saturday, December 4, 2021 10:00 A.M.

Adrian, Missouri

Owner: The Living Estate of Barbara Morcha

Real Estate:

Ranch style home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, large living room, utility room with full finished basement setting on 17 acres m/l.

Also Selling:

Car

Furniture and appliance

Household

Tools

To view property contact auction company.

For more info call:

Kevin: 660-492-3279

Tyler: 660-492-7764

Bryan: 660-492-3740

Also view sale bill @ www.auctionzip.com

Obituary - Wanda Kay Wainscott

Funeral services for Wanda Wainscott of Ballard, Missouri will be 3 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 1-3 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Ballard. Contributions to Giving Fore Living or Gideons International. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Wanda Kay Wainscott, age 84 of Ballard, Missouri died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home in Ballard. She was born August 9, 1937 to Charles Oral Sr. and Eva Helen O’Dea Carroll in Adrian, Missouri.

Wanda is survived by two sons, Chuck Wainscott and wife Susan of Raymore, Missouri and Paul Wainscott and wife Cindy of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Teresa Badger of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Lea Ann Shulse and friend Mel Schroeder of East Lynne, Missouri; two brothers, Charles Carroll and wife Louise of Harrisonville, Missouri and Thomas Carroll of Appleton City, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Rosellen Wainscott, Rose Harris and Erma Wainscott, all of Butler, Missouri; 32 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ross on October 28, 2021; infant daughter, Kathryn Lee Wainscott; one brother, Bobbie Joe Carroll; four sisters, Ruby Johnson and husband Floyd, Lina Lou Allen and husband Virgil, Marjorie Craig and husband Joe, Jessie Paxton and husband Bob; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dora Carroll, J.B. Wainscott and wife June, John “Les” Wainscott, Robert Henry Wainscott, Larry Wainscott, Ronnie Wainscott, Dorene Cramer and husband Lynne and Norma Wainscott.

Obituary - Mary Kathryn (Hartzler) Yoder

Mary Kathryn (Hartzler) Yoder was born at home in rural Cass County, Missouri on June 27, 1926, the daughter of Clarence Vernon (C.V.) and Nellie Elizabeth Hartzler. She peacefully took the extended hand of Jesus at her home in Harrisonville on November 14, 2021

In 1949 she married Lester Yoder of Garden City, Missouri. Together they lived on the family farm near Garden City and raised two children: Doyle Yoder of Garden City and Reita Yoder of Harrisonville.

Mary Kathryn started teaching in 1943 after just 10 weeks of college preparation. She was 17 years old. While teaching in one room schools she attended summer school and eventually completed her degree in Elementary Education and began teaching in the Harrisonville Public Schools in 1960. In 1973 she graduated with her master’s degree in School Counseling. She was an elementary classroom teacher, counselor, and remedial math teacher. She completed almost 40 years of teaching and retired in 1984. Her kind spirit and gentle manner fostered respect and love in her students’ hearts. In retirement she volunteered in the library at Harrisonville Christian School for over 25 years.

Several years after retirement Mary Kathryn relocated to Harrisonville. Many will remember eating at her table and benefiting from her hospitality. She hosted many over-night guests from all over the U.S. and internationally. She remained in contact with some of those guests through the years. Many found a safe resting place in her home; some for a few days and some for extended periods of time. Her acceptance and unconditional love made her a treasured and respected friend and mentor. Even in her 90’s Mary Kathryn thought of others and their needs, not her own.

Her four grandchildren were a source of joy. She enjoyed reading to them, teaching them about nature and promoting summer camp so they could experience it. Many memories were made at Grandma’s house. There was always a hammock in the yard with games and activities in the basement. The most fun at Grandma’s house was having friends to play with after a shared family meal around the huge dining room table.

Mary Kathryn loved people. She was a busy farmwife, mother, Bible School teacher, 4-H leader, Sunday School teacher, grandma, and hostess. She never met anyone who was a stranger for very long. She had a vibrant interest in nature, people, books, and life in general. She had a natural curiosity about the world around her and was interested in the unique experiences of others. Mary Kathryn never quit dreaming of places she wanted to see or thinking of things she wanted to do. Her quick wit never left her, and laughter was always a part of her day.

No project was too big or too impossible for her to tackle. If there was a need she was finding a way to meet it. She was always ready to help her family with any projects they were involved in. She was known for her pickles that were sold to benefit world relief and made hundreds of comforters and quilts for family, friends, and benefit auctions. She organized the preparation of thousands of school kits that were sent all over the world. She was a positive encourager to both family and friends.

Mary Kathryn was a charter member of the Harrisonville Mennonite Church. Her unwavering faith sustained her through many difficult times. Her personal mission was to make sure children knew they were important and recognized. Church members’ children, and even some grandchildren, would receive a birthday card with a small mailable gift tucked inside. She started a cradle roll of newborns and visited those homes every few months until the child was two. She shared words of encouragement, wisdom, and sometimes left literature about early child development she thought might be helpful at certain stages of growth.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, in 1985; one brother J.T. Hartzler, one sister-in-law Martha Hartzler; three sisters Ethel Hartzler, Evelyn Smith and Helen Kenagy.

She is survived by her two children, Doyle (Jennette) Yoder of Garden City MO, and Reita Yoder of Harrisonville, MO; four grandchildren David (Jamie) Yoder, Harrisonville; Mike (Sarah) Yoder, Garden City: Amy Yoder, Garden City; Andrea (Ryan) Stark, Drexel, MO and eight great-grandchildren, Tayler, Tanner, Cabren, Hannah, Marissa, Brooklyn, Jonathan, and Logan. Also surviving is one sister Esther Hartzler, Harrisonville, MO; brother-in-law Marvin (Judith) Kenagy, Archie, MO; brother-in-law Maurice Smith of Goshen, Indiana; and one sister-in-law Verna Buerge of Hesston, Kansas; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the Harrisonville Community Church, 1606 Chapel Drive, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Clearfork Cemetery near Garden City, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the church.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to MCC School Kit Projects and may be mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Butler Junior High Wrestling News 11/16

The Butler Junior High Wrestling Team traveled to Holden tonight for a meet. It was another great performance!

Results:

Damian Alkire: 2-0.

Daryl Jarreau: 1-2.

Preston Mallatt: 2-0.

Cohen Wilson: 2-0.

The next meet is Thursday night at Lone Jack.

Obituary - Mary Dolores Wilson

Mary Dolores Wilson, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Barones Memory Care Resident Center in Nevada, MO. Mary was born October 24, 1935 to Louie Burrick and Dora Carzoli Brunick in Croweburg, KS. She graduated from Arma High School in 1952 as valedictorian of her class. She began working for Southwestern Bell while in high school and continued this career until 1975, when she opened and operated Mary’s Fabrics for 30 years on the square in Nevada. Mary held several leadership roles and was involved in many civic organizations: Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Nevada, 4-H, Soroptimist, the Diana’s, and St. Mary’s Alter Society. In addition, she was an avid bridge player and loved working in her garden.

Mary was united in marriage to Robert L. Wilson on Feb. 20, 1954. She retired in 2005 and she and Bob moved back to Mary’s childhood farm in Croweburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob (2009), her parents, as well as her little sister, Shirley. She is survived by her children, Shirley (Bill) Rainey and Bob (Gail) Wilson of Nevada, and Pam (Doug) Warbinton of Webb City, MO. Her grandchildren are Marissa (Michael) Steele, Taylor (Tesha) Rainey, Luke (Kristen) Rainey; Vince (Erika) Warbinton, R. Tanner Warbinton (fiance Katie), Ben (Krysten) Wilson, and Amanda (Trishul) Rao. In addition, Mary had 18 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 a.m. prior to the service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to NRMC Foundation or donor’s choice c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Ronald Lee Wadel

Ronald Lee Wadel, 72, Richards, MO passed away KU Medical Center on Monday, November 15, 2021 following an unexpected illness.

Ron was born in Dodge City, KS on November 20, 1948 to Frank and Anna Wadel. On November 14, 1975 he was united in marriage with Deborah Kaye McDonald and she preceded him in death on June 13, 2016. He reconnected with childhood schoolmate Karen (Jamison) Cuendet. They were united in marriage on April 17, 2021 and she survives of the home.

He is survived by a son, Sandy McDonald and wife Terri, Fort Scott, KS; daughter, Kimberly Ross and husband Joey, Lamar, MO; daughter, Sara Carlin and husband Israel, Nevada, MO; and son-in-law, Leo Morton, Overland Park, KS; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna Dirks, Rich Hill, MO; Joyce Becker and husband Bruce, Nevada, MO; Janet McIntire and husband Joe, Nevada, MO; one brother, Gerald Wadel and wife Bette, Richards, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Wadel, daughter, Micheline (Mimi) Morton, brothers-in-law, Karl Baggett and Wesley Dirks.

Ron retired from 3M after nearly 30 years. He enjoyed camping, woodworking, canoeing, and stargazing, but most of all spending time with his family. He loved sports of all kinds, but especially tennis, college basketball, and NASCAR. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals fan. In retirement he designed and built his dream home and workshop in the country.

Ron accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior and was baptized on September 9, 2018 at Rinehart Christian Church where he was a member.

He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Rinehart Christian Church in Rinehart, MO with Pastor Kevin Moyers officiating. Interment will follow in East Liberty Cemetery in Stotesbury, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:30–8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to Rinehart Christian Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home.