Obituary - Wanda June Sisk

Wanda June Sisk, 94, Garden City, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Jefferson Gardens Senior Living, Clinton, Missouri.

She is survived by a son, Bruce Sisk and wife Sharyn, Branson, Missouri; a daughter, Nina Sisk, Calhoun, Missouri; 3 grandchildren, Timothy, Megan and Mackenzie; 5 great-grandchildren, Dameon, Trenton, Wyatt, Grady and Stella; a great-great-granddaughter, Cora; a brother, Robert Stoll, Garden City, Missouri; a sister, Carol Schazht, Clearwater, Nebraska; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Heart of Life Church, 96 Old Highway 7, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2022 at the church.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of Life Church Memorial Fund. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Obituary - Steven Joe Catron

Steven Joe Catron, 69 of Adrian, Missouri passed away July 19, 2022 at his home in Adrian. Cremation, with a Celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made the charity of donor’s choice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Steven Joe Catron was born January 16, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri to Donald and Leona Smith Catron. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1971 and attend Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. 

Steve enlisted in the United States Marines in 1976 where he worked for many years as a mechanic. He worked for Lockheed in South Carolina for 16 years, during which time he spent 5 years working in Saudi Arabia. He the worked for TSA in Fort Meyers, Florida until he purchased a bait shop in Cape Coral, Florida. Steve eventually returned to Missouri to care for mom until her passing.

Steve was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his significant other Connie Donovan of the home, brother David Catron and wife Cindy of Butler, MO., a few cousins, niece Doshia Castro and husband Jeremy, along with great-nephews, Jeremy Castro II, Jordan Castro, Jetsun Castro, and Jaxsun Castro.

Sad news to pass along from the Cass County Sheriff's Office

It is with a heavy heart that the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has to announce the passing of Retired Corporal Ron Richter. 

"Ron served the citizens of Cass County from 1998 to 2015, and will be missed by our agency" said Sheriff Weber.

To honor his service, Deputies will be displaying mourning bands over their badges until further notice.

Statement from Osage Valley regarding internet

The broadband project in Bates County will be delayed but NOT canceled. Crews will complete construction on the feeder they are currently on.  Internet will be available to members in that area later this year.  Members in the remaining areas of Bates County should have service available to them in the Fall of 2023.  Members can check availability for their address by going to conexonconnect.com.  The latest construction schedule was not completed and updated on the website until late Monday afternoon.

Sincerely, Jana Rosier

Attention Butler Residents:

The Butler Police Department has taken numerous theft reports this last week around town. 

Storage sheds and vehicles seem to be the popular places to break into for local thieves.

Please lock your vehicle and take all valuables out of them also check your storage sheds frequently.

If you see anything suspicious or looks to be out of place contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Thursday Max Heat Index

Folks, there may be some relief on the way. Today through Saturday will not be pleasant, but there is a signal on the horizon for some rain to help us cool off next week.

Attention kids!!!

Bates County Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley will sponsor the first 25 kids free into the Butler Aquatic Center on Saturday July 23rd. 

If you or your business would like to sponsor kids passes into the pool this year please contact the Immanuel Baptist Church.

View story below:
https://www.midamericalive.com/2022/07/immanuel-baptist-church-challenges-you.html

Obituary - Mitchell Andrew Raines

M. Andrew “Monkey Butt” Raines, 21, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday night, July 17, 2022. He was born January 7, 2001 in Batesville, Mississippi, the son of Mitchell Lynn Raines and Brandise Lynn (Sexton) Raines.

He was employed with Arm & Hammer in Harrisonville in the manufacturing department. He formerly worked as a concrete finisher. He was in the Boy Scouts growing up.

Andrew played football, basketball and baseball during his school years. He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially canoeing, 4-wheelers and dirt bikes. He strived to make everyone around him happy and smiling. Surviving are his parents, Mitchell and Brandise of the home; two brothers, Deven Sexton, Grandview, Mo., and Dillon Raines of the home; his maternal grandmother, Terri Sexton, Clinton, Mo.; paternal grandfather, Kevin Sexton (Angela), Keedyville, Maryland; paternal grandparents, Frances and Mitchell Wayne Raines, Batesville, Ms.; an aunt, Amanda Sexton, Oak Grove, Mo.; and his nephew, Kyrin Raines, Clinton, Mo. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.