Triple Threat Thursday

 It's a triple threat Thursday! After the very brief and minor break from the dangerous heat yesterday, the heat will return today with areas south of Highway 36 experiencing heat index values of 100-107 degrees. Tonight, storms are expected to develop along a slow moving front across northern Missouri.

Some storms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. In addition to the severe threat 1-2 inches with locally 3 inches of rainfall will be possible leading to an increased chance of flash flooding. Stay cool today and stay weather aware tonight!

Obituary - Sarah Payne

Sarah Payne, 95 of Butler, Missouri passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at her home in Butler. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Mulberry Cemetery. 

There will be no visitation. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of donor’s choice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Sheldon teen injured in Vernon County Crash

On June 15th around 8:50 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Route B around 3 miles east of Sheldon, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer driven by 18 year old Jeremy T. Knowlton of Sheldon, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the roadway striking a fence and tree.

Mr. Knowlton sustained minor injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220312142

DoorDash Options In Butler

Butler now has delivery services available through DoorDash. You can order through their app https://drd.sh/DUQXvai87UTQUUoh.

If you are not familiar with this growing company, it is a delivery service for any local business in the City of Butler, such as restaurants, convenience stores, pet stores, grocery stores, and more at your fingertips. Orders are placed on-line, “DoorDash” will be contacted and your merchandise will be delivered to your door.

It’s a convenience for the elderly, the homebound, and the public that likes the advantage of ordering what they need from a local business or restaurant with delivery to your doorstep for a slight charge.

You can have McDonald’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Tropical Sno, Cafe Affogato, Dollar General, and Carpenters Cup delivered to your home or work or wherever in Butler all through DoorDash.

Obituary - William "Dwight" Harvey

William "Dwight" Harvey, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Croix Hospice and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Dwight was born on December 1, 1945 to Dorothy and William Harvey. He loved his family, and if you could pull him away, he really enjoyed family vacations.

Dwight married Stella Jamsek on July 30, 1965. He was a hard worker, and had a long career in Battery and auto part sales. Dwight worked for Urich Auto for more than 30 years.

Dwight was proceeded in death by his parents, a daughter, Sloan,3 sisters; Barbara Ann, Sharon, Janice, and 2 brothers; Bobby, Ronnie.

Dwight is survived by his wife Stella of the home, 2 children Shon (Angie) Harvey of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Faith Goehrig of Clinton, Missouri, 6 grandchildren; Renata, Chandra, Zack, Tyra, Jaden, Olivia, and 6 great-grandchildren; Alli, Kellan, Nevaeh, Aelita, Amera, Hunter, one brother Ricky, and one sister Charlene.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

Obituary - Mark Andrew Johnson

Mark Andrew Johnson, age 58, passed peacefully in his home in Belton, Missouri on June 10th 2022.

His funeral services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed immediately with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held following services at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.

Mark was born on December 24, 1964 in Marceline, Missouri to Jack and Evelyn Johnson.

Mark spent most of his working years as a roofer and carpenter by day. By night, a coach and family man. Later in life he went back to school to join the local Carpenter’s #1181 from 2003 to 2009. From 2009 to 2012 he became a production manager for Aspen Contracting Inc., where he and his wife traveled. As he used to say: “We chase storms putting out fires.”

He was a man of many qualities, who loved teaching and people in general. He loved music and made sure wherever he was, there was a radio going. He loved gardening, camping, hunting and fishing and most of all his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Kandace Johnson, and their four children: Joseph Chevalier (wife Alisha), Matthew Chevalier, Amanda Johnson, and Amy Clarke; eleven grandchildren, Elizabeth Chevalier, Ava and Emma Chevalier, Lillian Burnam, Matthew Chevalier, Isabelle Burnam, Dillon Chevalier, Ryder Burnam, Pyper Burnam, Aubrey Chevalier, and Paisley Chevalier; his mother, Evelyn Johnson; sisters, Brenda Johnson (husband Reginald Scott) and Adrienne Morasch (husband George Morasch); as well as nephews and nieces.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Public service announcement from the city of Rich Hill

Utility bills were due by 5:00 p.m. today. Late fees have been posted.

Courtesy notices will no longer be passed out.

To avoid disconnection, make your payment by Monday, June 20th at 5:00 p.m.

Payments can be made at City Hall, via phone or left in the night box.

Obituary - Francis Chandler Furman

Francis (Frank) Chandler Furman, a long-time resident of Rolla, Missouri, died in Pleasanton, Kansas, on June 14, 2022 after an extended illness.  He was born on February 3, 1955 in Washington D.C. to the late Greene Chandler and Martha (Morrow) Furman of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Furman Storck. He is survived by two nephews, two nieces, fifteen great nieces and nephews, as well as cousins.  

Frank graduated from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and a Master of Science degree also in geology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio where he was inducted into Sigma Gamma Epsilon, the national honor society for the earth sciences. After working as a geologist for Texaco in Louisiana Frank resumed graduate studies in geology at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology).   Among his friends Frank was known for the kindness and concern he showed to all God’s creatures. 

His love for animals, neighbors and friends was unconditional.  He was always willing to pitch in and help in every situation.  Frank’s scientific work mainly focused on the geology and geochemistry of shales, carbonate rocks (limestone and dolomite), and lead, zinc, and copper deposits. Among the professional organizations to which Frank belonged are the Geological Society of America, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, SEPM, the Society of Economic Geologists, and the Missouri Academy of Science. 

He was a registered geologist in both Tennessee and Missouri. Frank was very adept at field geology and enjoyed the travel associated with his profession. He also enjoyed helping and advising aspiring young geologists. Frank was widely respected in his profession and contributed significantly at national and international meetings and to the scientific literature. For this he won a number of awards for the excellence of his scientific work.  Frank was a member of the Salem Avenue Baptist Church in Rolla and was active in the Sons of American Revolution and the Rolla Friends of the Library.  Frank will be missed by all of his friends and colleagues.

Funeral service will be held 10 am Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101.  Visitation will be held from 9 am to service time.  Burial will be in the Trinity Cemetery.  Contributions are suggested to Sons of the American Revolution.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.