Obituary - Judith Lee Leonard

A memorial visitation for Judy Leonard of Butler, Missouri will be 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to St. Joseph’s Indian School. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Judith Lee Leonard, age 88 of Butler, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Medicalodge of Butler surrounded by her family. Judith was born March 21, 1933 to Wayne Lester and Lena Frances Sutton Stone in Pleasanton, Kansas.

Judith is survived by a son, Kevin W. Leonard of Butler, Missouri; daughter, Kathy R. Leonard of Nevada, Missouri; granddaughter, Erika L Catron of Nevada, Missouri; and a great-granddaughter, Autumn R. Cowley of Nevada, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Frances Stone; father, Wayne Lester Stone; and brother, Gary Stone.

Accidental shooting at Bent Tree Harbor in Warsaw

This morning, November 23, 2021 at approximately 4:16 AM Benton County Central Dispatch received a call from an address in the Bent Tree Harbor subdivision in Warsaw reporting an accidental shooting.

Deputies arrived on scene to start life saving measures on Tarah D. McIntyre, 28, of the residence but were unable to revive her.

Jason L. Kroenke, 25, of the same residence, was taken into custody on a 24-hour investigative hold while a further investigation is being conducted. I will keep you updated as information becomes available

- Courtesy of Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox

Obituary - Neta Lee (Montgomery) Leonard

Neta Lee Leonard, age 69, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1952 at Lincoln, Kansas, the daughter of Dee and Delores Hall Montgomery. Neta was a nurse over the years. 

She enjoyed doing genealogy, video games, camping, fishing and hunting (so to speak). She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Larry. Neta is survived by two sons, Franklin and Larry Leonard, a sister, Brenda Davis, one granddaughter, Hannah and a great grandson, Noah.

Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Care to Share of Linn County. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - George Herbert Eaton

George Herbert Eaton, age 83, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1938 in El Reno, Oklahoma. He graduated from El Reno High School and attended Johnson County Community College obtaining certification as an automobile mechanic. He was united in marriage to Connie Hampton on January 23, 1960.

George was a member of the La Cygne Christian Church. His faith in God and Family were foremost in his life. He was a very patriotic gentleman. He was a man of many talents. He made jewelry, worked with leather, painted landscapes, enjoyed cooking, made his own wine and beer.

He liked to water ski, was a big Oklahoma University fan, and was a musician, singing, and playing banjo and flute. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvern and Beatrice Bruce, a brother, Carl Eaton, and a sister, Mary Lackey. George is survived by his wife Connie, two daughters, Pamala Haupt and husband Mark, and Kristy Tatum, two brothers, Otis and Burl Bruce, a sister, Fran Eaton, five grandchildren, Jason Haupt and wife Alicia, Justin Haupt and wife Brianna, Michelle Haupt-McCool and husband Michael, Zach Tatum and Kaylee Tatum, and nine great grandchildren, Darci, Kelsee, Jeremiah, Brynnlea, Westin and Presley Haupt, and Hunter, Colton and Hallie McCool.

Memorial service will be 4 pm Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the La Cygne Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 3 pm to service time at the Church. Contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project or the La Cygne Christian Church. The service will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/K8DrxsAmvA. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

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Arrests made in Lamar on burglary case

On the morning of 11/21/21, Officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to a past tense burglary at the Lamar Laundry on E 12th St. Officers began their investigation, identified possible suspects and with the help of The Barton Co Prosecutor was able to secure a search warrant for a residence in Lamar, all within a few hours of the initial report.

At the conclusion of the investigation, Krystal D. Henry, 30 of Lamar and Bryant M. Jensen, 33 of Lamar were both formally charged with 2nd Degree Burglary through the Barton Co Prosecutor’s office.

Henry is in custody in lieu of a $2,500 bond. A warrant has been issued for Jensen. Anyone with information as to the location of Bryant M. Jensen is encouraged to contact the Lamar Police Department at 417-682-3546.

35 years of service!

We can't believe it, but Lynell has been at Wal-Mart for 35 years already! They've flown by, and we can't wait to see where all the future ones take us! #AssociateRecognition #LiveBetter

2021 Archie Whirlwinds All District Football Selections

Congrats to the Archie High School football players who received All District honors!!

ALL DISTRICT:
Grady Debrick-1st Team WR
Kaden Sutton-1st Team RB
Clay Morgan-2nd Team LB
Blake Trotter-2nd Team OL
Brayden Daniels-1st Team DL
Christian Ward-1st Team OL & 2nd Team DL
Briar McIntire-2nd Team QB