Obituary - Doris LaJune (Huckaby) Lindell

Doris L. Lindell, age 90 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Doris was born the daughter of Ross and Audrey Hixson Huckaby on June 25, 1932 in Mound City, Kansas. She graduated from Mound City High School. She married Charles Alvin Lindell at Mound City, Kansas on May 4, 1952 to this union five children were born.

Over the years, Doris taught Sunday School for 45 years at the Pleasanton Christian Church, grew multiple gardens both vegetable and flower, milked cows, bucket fed calves, raised chickens. She participated in many community ice cream socials and potlucks. Her kids and grandkids loved her Saturday morning waffles, she was the best cook ever making Italian cream cakes. She was a seamstress making kids clothes, dresses, tops and shorts, Doris also was a self made beautician, "famous" for permanents given. 

Doris loved attending her children's and grandchildren's activities whether it was sports or 4-H. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Harold Huckaby, a sister, Carol Johnson and a great grandson, Oliver.

She is survived by her husband of seventy years, Charles Lindell, three daughters, Debra Harkleroad (Marty) and Karen Cobb (David) and Nancy Keeton (Craig), two sons, Dennis Lindell and Brian Lindell (Heather), a sister, Dorothy New (Charles), twelve grandchildren, Sarah and Ashley, Michael, Jennifer, Laura, Amanda, Maria, Christine, Jessica, Craig, Taylor, and Keaton, eleven great grandchildren, Bryce, Joshua, Lane, Cameron, Abby, Henry, Avery, Levi, Riley, Kate, Grace, and Charlie and one great great grandchild, Tobi.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 am until service time at the chapel. Burial will follow in the Littell Cemetery. 

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home to Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Pursuit from Ft. Scott Kansas ends in Nevada

For Immediate Release:

On Tuesday July 12th at approximately 2:30 p.m. Officers with the Fort Scott Police Department were dispatched to west side of Casey’s convenience store. Witnesses reported seeing a white male drop a cash register and then drive north on 69 highway in his vehicle.

At the same time Officers with the Fort Scott Police Department responded to Walgreen’s located at 2229 South Main and learned that a white male entered the store, went behind the counter, and removed the cash register and left the store. Nobody was injured during this incident.

Based on the eyewitness descriptions the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect vehicle near Wagon Road and 69 highway. The vehicle was pursued but the suspect was not apprehended at that time.

Local Law Enforcement Agencies were notified of the pursuit and vehicle description. Vernon County Deputies located the vehicle on the east side of Nevada, Missouri and were able to take the suspect, Lewis A. Stein of St. Charles Missouri, into custody. Stein is being held in Vernon County Jail on separate charges. Local charges are pending.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Obituary - Jacob C. Builderback

Jacob Builderback, age 86, went to his heavenly home on July 09, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born June 14,1936 in Richland, MO. To Charles Builderback and Maude (Lyons) Builderback. He was united in marriage to Pearl (Decker) Builderback in 1960. From this union was born Riley Builderback and Lisa (Builderback) Scalf. Then in 1970 he was united in marriage June (Hewitt) Builderback, from this union was born Amy Builderback and Rebecca (Builderback) Steyer.

Jacob was a very hard worker, he would always help anyone in need, he worked various jobs throughout his long life in a variety of fields.

Jacob was a member of Parks Chapel Baptist Church in Tightwad and was baptized in February of 2004, he served as a bus driver and trustee and was always available for any need that arose. Jacob was an integral part of building the fellowship hall and other needs around the church. He loved the church and the Lord.

In his younger years he was an avid fisherman and hunter, he had a love for all animals. If he ever came across a stray they came home with him, he especially loved his last favorite girl Missy.

Jacob was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers, 5 sisters, his first wife and numerous friends.

Jacob is survived by his wife June of 52 years of the home, Riley Builderback Holden Mo., Lisa (Builderback) Scalf Warrensburg Mo. Amy Builderback Tampa, FL. Rebecca (Doug) Steyer Clinton Mo., grandchildren Jessica (Jesse) McDowell Killeen TX., Jami Ray Warrensburg, MO. Jackie Ripley Killeen TX., Cassie (Blake) Merrell Pleasant Hill, MO. Charles (Jessica) McCormick Omaha NE., Brandie (Mark Hampton) Steyer Daytona, FL., Emily Steyer Clinton MO. , and numerous great grandchildren, he is also survived by 1 sister, Martha Burch Osceola, MO as well numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Obituary - Leana Marie Droz Wheeler

Leana Marie Droz Wheeler, Age 94 of Fort Scott, KS, passed away July 8, 2022, at 6:30pm a peaceful death with her children at her side the day before. Leana was known as Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt, Cousin, Friend, Leana Banana and the Virgin Mary.

Leana was born December 15, 1927, to parents Ralph and Anna Droz at the family home in Bates County, MO. Leana completed her elementary, Jr. High and High School education at Rich Hill, MO. After High School she joined the Cadet Nursing Corps at the Mercy School of Nursing in Fort Scott, KS where she received a degree in Nursing.

She was even featured in a booklet published for Mercy Hospital and has worked at hospitals in Fort Scott, KS, Clinton, MO, and Butler, MO serving and caring for countless people throughout the years. Leana also partnered with her husband Hank when they owned and operated three drive-in restaurants. When Leana retired from Nursing, she worked at Wal-Mart in Butler greeting customers, stocking shelves and about anything else they asked her to do.

She was married on August 31, 1947 to Henry H. Wheeler of Rich Hill, MO. They were married at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church on one of the hottest days of that year. Leana and Hank were married 69 years before he preceded her in death in 2016. To this union of marriage, they had four children; Sylvia Newman (spouse-Richard) of Tonganoxie, KS; Richard Wheeler (spouse-Pat) of Fort Scott, KS; Vicki Elmore (spouse-Craig) of Leawood, KS, and Doug Wheeler (spouse-Donna) of Fort Scott, KS. She also was a cherished Grandmother, friend and mentor to her many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Leana was a caring person to everyone she met.

She loved to collect recipes, crystal, Nativity sets, Longaberger baskets, hanging clothes on the backyard clothesline, entertaining, cooking and saving or displaying anything her grandchildren made for her or gave to her. Leana was a very spiritual woman and served in the Catholic Churches as a Eucharist Minister, in fact, she even laundered the Priest’s clothing. Leana was a skilled fly swatter. She had numerous fly swatters in her collection. She could kill a fly with one quick stroke no matter where the fly landed, she swatted it. Leana was famous for her tenderloin sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, homemade ice cream (and she loved ice cream), canned vegetables, pickles, and strawberry jam. Leana loved flowers and gardening.

She could revive any dead plant to a botanical wonder, she was known for her African violets. Leana was an avid Kansas City Royals fan and attended many baseball, basketball, and football games of her children/grandchildren, cheering them on. Leana acquired many friends throughout the years in the states of Missouri and Kansas, resulting from moving many times for her husband’s job with Peabody Coal Company.

She even made friends with the moving company that moved them several times. Leana loved family and family gatherings for Birthdays, Christmas, 4th of July, and just dropping by her home for a visit; she always insisted you stay for a meal. She would cook a meal that would make Julia Child and Betty Crocker jealous, and it was required that you always take food home with you.

When it came to cooking for her grandchildren, she cooked whatever they wanted to eat, no matter what she was fixing for a meal. She also passed on her love for cooking to her children and grandchildren. Leana and Hank loved eating out, as well as dancing/music and meeting friends.

Three of their favorite places were Chicken Annie’s in Pittsburg, KS, Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City, MO and Chinese Chef in Nevada, MO. Leana was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Anna Droz, Husband, Henry “Hank” Wheeler, and Francine Droz- Sister. She is survived by her sister Wilma Miller, and brother Frank Droz, Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Mom, Grandma Leana, Sister, Aunt, Friend - you will remain in our hearts and minds forever and look forward to the day that you Welcome us to your Heavenly Home.

Your Children-Thank God that you gave us ‘life’, so that we could give it to your grandchildren and great grandchildren. You instilled in us what it means to love God and love others, care for others, give to others, work hard, and appreciate all we have been given. “Well done, Good and Faithful MOM”.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Saturday, July 23, 2022 at St Bridget Catholic Church, Rich Hill, Missouri. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am prior to the Mass. Online condolences can be left at www.heuserfunerals.com.

Public Service Announcement from the City of Drexel

The City of Drexel wants to make their residents aware the HT Smith Park Lake (in town) and the South City Lake (ball fields) are experiencing the Blue algae. 

At this time, we are awaiting a call back from DNR on how to proceed. 

We ask that you please not let your animals swim or wade in the lakes at this time and we recommend not fishing until we hear back from DNR. If you have any question please fill free to call Drexel City Hall. 816-619-2323.

Butler Chamber car show on the square set for July 16th

Check it out the Classic Rock band, Ozark Valley Underground will be playing this Saturday on the east side of the square. 

Food Trucks will be Chicken Ma & Cheese; Blowin Smoke BBQ; Come check out the Butler Chamber's Annual Car Show on the historic Butler square on July 16th from 5-8pm.

Update: Road back open after bridge repair in rural Butler

The NEW bridge over Root Branch on NE CR 4003 approximately 1.5 miles South of “H” highway is rural east Butler is now open to traffic.