Obituary - Jimmy Duane Ford

Jimmy Duane Ford, age 71, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott. He was born on February 26, 1951, in Red Key, IN, the son of Hubert Wilson Ford and Gladys Bernice Tabor Ford. He married Neta Dame on August 3, 1968, in Lebanon, MO. Jim worked most of his life as truck driver, 13 years being with the Earp Meat Company. 

Following that, he built, opened, and operated his own mechanic shop. He was known by friends and family as an excellent mechanic. Jim enjoyed having his wife Neta cook for all the family at holiday meals.

Survivors include his wife Neta of the home; a son, Jimmy Ray Ford, Sr., Ft. Scott; a daughter Natonya Lyne Beerbower and husband Larry, Jr., Uniontown, KS; a nephew, Duane Glasscock, who was raised in the household, and wife Tawnya, AR; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and one more on the way; and several nieces and nephews who all adored him. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul Edward “E” Hobbs, and Hubert Mitchell “Junior” Ford; 2 sisters, Vicky Lynn Ford, and infant Evelyn Kay Ford; and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 6th, in the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Osaga Cemetery, Fulton, KS. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM Friday until service time at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Medicalodge Activity Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Happy Retirement Ladies

Please join the Rich Hill School District in congratulating Kathleen Clymer and Donna Morrison as they prepare for retirement from the District. We’re happy for their new chapter in life and sad to see them go. Our students, staff and teachers wish them the best!

Obituary - Patricia “Pat” Ann McGuire

Funeral services for Patricia McGuire of Butler, Missouri will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Virginia Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Virginia Cemetery. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Patricia “Pat” Ann McGuire, age 80 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. She was born April 6, 1942 to Floyd E. and Marianna Miller Fritts in Butler, Missouri.

Pat is survived by four children, Jim McGuire and wife Terry of Harrisonville, Missouri, Kathy Knapp and husband Mike of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Shannon McGuire and wife Lynell of Butler, Missouri and Greg McGuire and wife Rita of Raymore, Missouri; two brothers, Ronald Fritts and wife Linda of Adrian, Missouri and Steve Fritts and wife Ruth of Kansas City, Missouri; 13 grandchildren, Brad McGuire and wife Annie, Jason McGuire and wife Paige, Jennie Jaynes and wife Amber, Abbie Knapp, Owen Knapp, Jesse McGuire, Jacob McGuire, Nathan McGuire and wife Kim, Amber McGuire, Sonjia Preston and husband Aaron, Justin McGuire and wife Danielle, Arlis McGuire and Gracie Maye McGuire; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Terry McGuire.

 

Obituary - Gary Vernon Wehmeyer

I want to tell you something.

Gary Vernon Wehmeyer loved everything mechanical and enjoyed working on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment. But even more than fixing something, Gary liked to tell stories about the things he worked on, the people he worked on them with, and the trouble they got into when they thought no one was looking. He was never without an anecdote about working late into the night to get a car ready for a race or a dozer ready for another day’s work.

He was “Gair” to his wife, Dad to a lucky few, and Grampy to many luckier still. Grampy’s favorite places to be were the hayfield, Las Vegas, anywhere his grandkids were, and his own front porch with his dog Winston. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing with the grandkids, and talking over coffee.

Gary was born June 14, 1954, in Nevada, Missouri, to Samuel and Bettie (Garfield)

Wehmeyer. He was reared on a farm near Walker, Missouri, and was the sixth of seven children. He attended Walker High School. He married Saundra (Erwin) Roberts on August 4, 1978. Their new family included 6 children from prior marriages; another two children were added to the union later.

Gary worked at many different enterprises throughout his working life. He was a skilled mechanic, heavy equipment operator, and he and Saundra owned a trucking company and a residential rental company, and together ran the Clark gas station for many years.

Gary passed away peacefully at his home in Nevada, Mo., surrounded by family, on May 2, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Saundra, sisters Eva (Harold) Fritts and Linda (Terry – deceased) Wooten, children Evelina (Oliver) Bartnick, Justin (Leslie) Roberts, Jennifer Roberts (Brad Crane), Kerrie (Frank) Wilson, Melissa (Eddie) Thomas, Chris Wehmeyer, Amy Wehmeyer, and Lisa (Paul) Petitt, and grandchildren Morgan, Ryan, Jake, and Luke Bartnick; Lane, Lauren, and Joshua Roberts; Kendrick and Kinley Wilson; and other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Danny, Terry, Bill, and Randy; and special friend and father-in-law, Bill “Erb” Erwin, Sr.

Per his wishes, no services are planned. Instead, go sit a while on your front porch, take the grandkids to visit the lumberyard, or go to Chicken Mary’s for a good dinner. But wherever you are, tell some stories or make some new ones.

Obituary - Theresa Marie Rooney Riggs

Theresa Marie Rooney Riggs age 65, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 2, 2022.

The celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of Theresa’s life at 11:00 a.m. It was her wish that everyone wear casual attire.

Theresa was born in Cameron, Missouri on February 25, 1957 to Joseph Rooney and Mary (Kane) Rooney. After graduating high school, Theresa continued her education, ultimately receiving her Master’s in education from the University of Central Missouri. As an educator she was an advocate for literacy and dedicated her life to her students. She was blessed with three children. Theresa held a strong faith and relationship with her God and faithfully attended her bible study with friends. She was proud to be a founding member of the Sweet Potato Queens.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Rooney; and two brothers, Michael and Bill Rooney.

Left to cherish her memory are her three loving children, Benjamin Riggs, Jennifer Chappell, and Jessica Cooper; two brothers, Tom Rooney and Tim Rooney; four sisters, Mary Boswell, Rose Overstreet, Margaret Pierson, and Maureen Sharp; six grandchildren, Audrey, Breanna, Emma, and Cade Chappell, and Naomi and Arianna Cooper; as well as her dearly loved dogs, Jazzy and Biscuit.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Operation Breakthrough online at www.operationbreakthrough.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

National Day of Prayer gathering in Butler cancelled

 

Due to heavy rains forecast for tomorrow (May 5th) it has been decided to cancel the National Day of Prayer gathering that was to be held on the courthouse lawn in Butler. Please help spread the word, thank you.

Rich Hill R-IV School District seeking painting bids

Rich Hill R-IV School District is seeking bids to paint the two new exterior cinder block walls of the Old Gym located at 110 W. Olive.

This block will have to be primed and painted to blend with the existing tan color of the Old Gym. 

Bids may be submitted to Central Office by May 31st.

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative has some free used poles!

Have a need for some free USED poles? We have a bit of a surplus at our Butler office location. Just what your are looking for?

Then this is the deal for you. BUT WAIT! There are a few RULES.

1. You must call the Osage Valley Electric office to set up an appointment to pick up the poles. 660-679-3131 Ext. 5502

2. You must take the entire pole if you cut it up.

3. You must bring your own chain saw and wire cutters.

4. You will need to bring a trailer large enough to haul them.

5. Pick-up location is at 1321 N Orange Street in Butler.