Obituary - Michael “Mike” Everett Grant

A celebration of life for Mike Grant of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. No visitation. Mike's wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Bikers for Babies. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Michael “Mike” Everett Grant, age 58 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born July 5, 1963 to William Everett and Marilyn Pipes Grant in Butler.

Mike is survived by two sons, Lance Grant and wife Chasidy of Iberia, Missouri and Wade Grant and wife Kirstie of Raymore, Missouri; one daughter, Marcy Grant and fiancé Michael Sarcinelli of Butler, Missouri; his companion, Cathy Dodd of Peculiar, Missouri; his mother, Marilyn Grant of Prescott, Arizona; one brother, David Grant and wife Linda of Colony, Texas; three sisters, Sherry Fielding of Chino Valley, Arizona, Lisa Grant of Colony, Texas and Cathy Grant of Prescott, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Ellie Burton, Hadlie Burton, Gianna Grant, Jaxon Sarcinelli, Joey Sarcinelli, Elijah Sarcinelli and Brooke Grant plus one grandchild due in May, Quinn Everly Grant; and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father and one son, Michael Lee Grant.

Boy Scouts of America membership and leadership drive

The Boy Scouts of America, in coordination with the Butler American Legion, is hosting a membership and leadership drive to form a new Cub Scout Pack in Butler.

The meeting will be held at Boy Scouts Hall at 404 W Fort Scott St, Butler, on Saturday, February 12th at 2 pm. Interested parents with boys and girls between kindergarten and the 5th grade (5-10 years old) are invited to attend along with their children.

Scouting has been conspicuously absent from Butler since 2019 and has suffered greatly since the beginning of the pandemic. The Boy Scout of America is also looking for both new and seasoned volunteers interested in scouting.

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Obituary - Gabriella Rosa Yang

Gabriella Rosa Yang, beloved infant daughter of Heavyn Hart and Erin Yang, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022. Gabriella smiled and stole the hearts of everyone she touched in the 3 months and 18 days that she brightened this world.

In addition to her parents, Gabriella is survived by her maternal grandparents; Aroha Hart of Lamar, Missouri along with Mike and Sarah Hart of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, maternal great-grandparents, Sherry Mitchell of El Dorado Springs, MO, Henna and Miawaz Lewis of New Zealand and Edna Mitchell of Phelps, Missouri, paternal grandmother Susan Yang of Anderson, Missouri, uncles; Michael, Austin, Race and Jameson Hart of El Dorado Springs and Xander Lewis of Lamar, Aunts; Lydiah Hart of El Dorado Springs and Emma Oliver of Lamar, paternal aunt, Elisia Yang of Goodman, Missouri, paternal uncles; Connor and Cameron Yang of Anderson, numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends who loved Gabriella very much.

Gabriella is proceeded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Mike Hart, her great-great grandfather, Emory "Pops" Mitchell and her paternal grandfather, Tong Yang.

Gabriella's family would like to show their appreciation to Freeman Hospital NICU, with a specific thanks to nurse Barbara for the amazing love and care Gabriella was given while there.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar, Missouri with burial to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m., Wednesday morning until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Freeman Hospital NICU in Joplin, Missouri in honor of Gabriella.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

Obituary - Henry Frese

Henry E. Frese "Hank", age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday January 28, 2022 at home in Belton, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 2pm, February 5, 2022, at Desoto Cemetery, 34500 W 87th Street, DeSoto, KS 66018. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400).

A time of visiting, and fellowship with the family will also be held February 5, 2022, from 3pm-5pm, at the DeSoto VFW Hall #6654, 33725 W 84th St, De Soto, KS 66018. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

"Hank" was born November 23, 1937 in Aliceville, Kansas to Henry and Emilia Frese. He married Julia Mae Gulley June 23, 1962.

Hank enjoyed a career in the commercial printing and commercial/industrial photography, which included working for the Kansas City Star typesetting department, a number of industrial printing companies, and served as corporate photographer and printing department manager for King Radio/Bendix/Allied Signal/Honeywell. He loved trains, planes, and automobiles, and all things photography. Hank and Judy took pictures and video of hundreds of weddings from the 1970s through the 1990s.

He served on the Deacon Board at Full Faith Church of Love, in Shawnee Kansas for many years.

Hank was preceded in death by his oldest brother Jerald "Jerry" Frese, and daughter in law, Fran (Costin) Frese.

Survivors include his beloved wife Julia "Judy" Frese, daughter Lauraine G. Black (Ward) of Belton, Missouri, son Rick Henry Frese of Grant City, Missouri, daughter Amy L. Gardner (Kurtis) of Flowery Branch, Georgia, six grand children, Weston Black (April), Julia Abcejo (AJ), Wyatt Frese, Ethan Frese, Mitchell Gardner, Christopher Gardner, and one great-granddaughter Hadassah Black. He also leaves behind three siblings, Mabel Clemens, Richard Frese, and Juanita Gagne.

Obituary - Mary Beth Clines

Mary Beth Clines, 59, Ft. Scott, KS, formerly of Stotesbury, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS. Beth was born October 14, 1962 in Ft. Scott, KS to Marvin D. and Leta Fae (Goddard) Shelton.

Beth was born in Ft. Scott and moved with her family at a young age to Stotesbury, MO. She attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1981. Beth was a homemaker and lived most of her adult life in Neosho, MO. For the past three years, she has resided in Ft. Scott.

Beth was always one to capture the “moment” and as a result took pictures every chance she had. She enjoyed flower gardening, loved family gatherings, and especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Her legacy and greatest joy in life is her three sons.

Survivors include her three sons, Brandon Shrimplin (Jessica), Neosho, MO, Corey Clines (Megan), Omaha, NE, and Jarod Clines, Neosho, MO; six grandchildren, Chelsea, Addy, Skylar, Abigayle, Jaxon, and Lundynn; father, Marvin Shelton, Stotesbury; three brothers, Terry Shelton, Bossier, LA, Dave Shelton, Stotesbury, and Tom Shelton, Stotesbury; her partner, Jay Whitworth; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Fae Shelton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Cremation will follow and a private committal of ashes will be held at East Liberty Cemetery in Richards at later date.

Obituary - Jodi E. Randazzo

Jodi E. Randazzo, age 55, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center in, Independence, Missouri. 

Services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday February 12, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. 

With visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

MoDOT News Release: Multi-day winter storm threatens travel in Missouri

January 31, 2022 – For immediate release.

Multi-day winter storm threatens travel in Missouri: Ice, accumulating snow, bitter temperatures forecast through week’s end

JEFFERSON CITY – Major winter weather is forecast for much of the state beginning overnight Tuesday and continuing through the end of the week. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges people to stay off the roads if at all possible during the periods of ice and snow. If you must travel this week, use extra caution, anticipate slower travel times and consult the Traveler Information Map for road conditions.

“This is a potentially severe winter storm that will play out over several days and dump a mixed bag of freezing precipitation on most of the state,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “Up to 12 inches or more of snow has been forecast for portions of Missouri and other areas may receive freezing rain, ice and sleet in advance of the snowfall.”

All available crews will be out across the state working 12-hour shifts throughout the day and night, but staffing is still short across the state due to turnover and sickness. “It may take crews longer to return roads to a mostly clear status after the storm ends later this week,” McKenna said.

Rain is forecast to precede the winter event, making it difficult to treat roads ahead of the storm. To make matters worse, bitter temperatures following the snow and ice will limit the effectiveness of chemicals used to clear covered roads.

“This winter storm has the potential to create extremely hazardous driving conditions for most of the state,” said McKenna. “We urge all drivers to plan to get to their destinations ahead of the storm and be prepared to stay there. If you can, stay home and give us room to work. Remember, every stranded car slows down the snowplow’s ability to clear the roads and prevents emergency vehicles from reaching their destinations.”

Should you be involved in a minor crash or slide off the road, remain in your vehicle with the seat belt buckled. Equip your vehicle with a winter weather emergency kit before you travel in winter weather. Include any necessary medications, a phone charger, a blanket, bottled water, nonperishable foods and a flashlight. For more items to include in a winter weather emergency kit, visit modot.org/winter.

Check current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. 

You can also find road conditions and warnings by following MoDOT on Facebook and Twitter or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.