Taking the oath

The City of Butler would like to congratulate Nick Alkire, Jeff Hall, Marlene Wainscott and Scott Mallatt on being elected to city council. They took the oath of office during last night's city council meeting under the direction of Gayle Alexander, deputy city clerk.

Video: Butler city council meeting

Obituary - Connie Lynn Newport

Connie Lynn Newport, 72, of Adrian, MO passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at her home. 

There will be a visitation on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Graveside Service will be on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Holmes Cemetery in Prescott KS. 

A full obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.

 

Clinton Runs Away With Early Lead in Victory over Bears

Clinton Runs Away With Early Lead in Victory over Bears.

Butler Bears Varsity baseball team watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 14-6 loss to Clinton on Tuesday. Clinton scored on a double and an error in the first inning. 

The Bears got four hits and Clinton had 12 in the high-scoring affair. Clinton fired up the offense in the first inning. Clinton scored two runs when English doubled. 

The Bears tallied three runs in the sixth inning. Eli Cox and Bryson Kash each had RBIs in the frame. Clinton scored eight runs in the sixth inning. 

Clinton big bats were led by Martin, Balke, Montanya, McGuire, and Best, all driving in runs in the frame. Martin led thing off on the hill for Clinton. 

The ace went four and a third innings, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out five. 

Brock lines was on the mound for the Bears. Lines allowed seven hits and six runs over five innings, striking out three. 

Bryson Kash and Jake Chandler entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two and a thirds of an inning and one-third of an innings respectively. 

Brayden Jackson led the Bears with two hits in two at bats. Jackson led the Bears with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with five stolen bases. 

Clinton scattered 12 hits in the game. Martin, McGuire, English, Golder, and Beat all managed multiple hits for Clinton. 

Martin went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Clinton in hits.

 

Obituary - Larry Lee Purvis

Service plans for Larry are incomplete and will be posted Thursday, 4/20/2023.

INURNMENT will be Appleton City, Cemetery.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be given to the Parkinson's Foundation or Appleton City Cemetery and may be left at the funeral home.

Larry Lee Purvis was born on September 15, 1944, the son of Kenneth and Loene (Muchmore) Purvis. He passed away peacefully at Healthcare Resorts of Leawood in Leawood, Kansas, after a courageous 22-year battle with Parkinson’s disease on April 18th, 2023 at age 78. He grew up in Appleton City, where he graduated from Appleton City High School in 1962. Shortly after graduation, Larry began a long and successful career of 40 years with Sears, Roebuck & Co.

Larry married Jean Lawson shortly after graduating high school, and to this union, two daughters were born, Joy Christine and Dawn Michelle. He later married Vicki Lynne Garland on December 18th, 1976, his wife of 46 years. His family was the most important thing in his life, and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

As part of the Muchmore-Purvis music legacy. Larry had a beautiful singing voice and talent for playing the guitar and piano. His dedication to music continued throughout his lifetime.

Larry was a genuinely nice person who never met a stranger, he would light up a room with his smile. Many happy hours were spent on the golf course with his friends, and he treasured those moments immensely. Larry was someone who dearly enjoyed life, and quickly mastered anything he took an interest in, including drawing, photography, and acquiring his pilot’s license. He will be deeply missed by his many family and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Loene Purvis; his siblings Susan and Monty Purvis.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki; two daughters: Joy Purvis and Dawn (Steven) Lyes; grandchildren: Brett Reynolds, Dylan Hays, Shelby (Chad) Shelkett, Shayla (Jordan) Legg, and Chase Lyes; great-grandchildren: Jasmyne, Hudson, and Nevaeh Reynolds, Aubrey, Colby, and Casey Dighton, and Kylo Legg; sisters Patti (Ron) Young, Deborah (Don) Angell; brother Danny (Carol) Purvis; along with many extended family and good friends.

Obituary - David E. Boyle

David E. Boyle age 42 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at home with love and family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Service times will be posted once that information becomes available.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available

Adrian FFA News!

Today Adrian FFA members Maggie Stark, Anna Glynn, Makenna Merrifield and Kayde Colin spent the day the the capital in Jefferson City for the Missouri Farm Bureau Agricultural Leadership Day.

Thank you to the Bates County Farm Bureau for taking our members and giving them this opportunity. 

Also Maggie Stark received an award from State Representative Sherri Gallick for her accomplishment of winning the state 

Cattlemen’s Association speaking contest earlier this year.

Bates County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Fun Shows!

Come out and have some fun with us! We will also have concessions by the Adrian Optimist Club!