Saturday, July 1, 2023

2023 Rich Hill’s 4th of July Baby Contest Winners:

Rich Hill’s 4th of July Baby Contest Winners:

The Bold Daisy Boutique from Butler was honored to sponsor the 2023 Baby Contest for Rich Hill's 4th of July.

There were 60+ babies entered from 20 different towns! Our judges had an extremely tough job with soooo many adorable babies!!

View the results below:
0-3 months Girls 1st Place: Kinsley Bunn, daughter of Shane & Emily Bunn of Rich Hill, MO.
0-3 months Girls 2nd Place: Aspen Keller, daughter of Vannetta Keller of Rich Hill, MO
0-3 months Boys 1st Place: Leo Lakey, son of Kellie Hagge & Jerry Lakey of Schell City, MO
0-3 months Boys 2nd Place: Hudson Fields, son of Joey & Brooke Fields of Butler, MO
4-6 months Girls 1st Place: Illea Finley, daughter of Eric & Samantha Finley of Adrian, MO
4-6 months Girls 2nd Place: Ruby Palmer, daughter of Levi Palmer & Kelsie Wikoff-Palmer of Nevada, MO
4-6 months Boys 1st Place: Keith Campbell, son of Cole & Hope Campbell of Rich Hill, MO
4-6 months Boys 2nd Place: Tayten Davis, son of Shelby Burdick of Nevada, MO
7-12 months Girls 1st Place: Mia Carney, daughter of Zach & Erica Carney of Osceola, MO
7-12 months Girls 2nd Place: Sawyer Hall, daughter of Hannah & Austin Hall of Braymed, MO
7-12 months Boys 1st Place: Thatcher Walton, son of Shaun & Hanna Walton of Nevada, MO
7-12 months Boys 2nd Place: Luca Mann, son of Wyatt & Madi Mann of Rich Hill, MO
13-18 months Girls 1st Place: Katherina Lewis, daughter of Blake & Cheyenne Lewis of Hume, MO
13-18 months Girls 2nd Place: Tylee Barbour, daughter of Matt & Nicole Barbour of Pleasant Hill, MO
13-18 months Boys 1st Place: Camden Miller, son of Kearston & Bailey Miller of Rich Hill, MO
13-18 months Boys 2nd Place: Stryker Knapp, son of Cheyenne & Nicole Knapp of Butler, MO
Girls Sponsors Choice: Freya Arndt, daughter of Gus & Kristen Arndt of Adrian, MO
Boys Sponsors Choice: Astro Gales, son of Mandy West & Andrew Gales of Rich Hill, MO




Perfect season for youth Butler Bears

We would like congratulate the Butler 2 Team of 3rd and 4th grade boys baseball for finishing a perfect season 14-0! Coaches for this team are Joe Hedrick, Cody McGuire, Kristopher Ward and Brian Armentrout. Way to go boys! 

Friday, June 30, 2023

Butler man arrested after traffic stop

On June 30th around 3:45 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 37 year old William D. Giacone of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Giacone was arrested on the following charges 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance - Methamphetamine 2.) Driving while suspended/revoked 3.) Following too closely 4.) Lane violation 5.) Possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and was later cited with tickets and released.

View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I470320A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.



From Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

This sign and similar signs have been attached to our electric poles throughout our service area. These companies are NOT associated with Osage Valley in any way. We do not authorize anyone to attach signs or flyers to our poles.

THIS IS NOT THE INTERNET SERVICE LEASING OUR FIBER TO PROVIDE INTERNET SERVICE TO OUR RURAL MEMBERS.

The internet service leasing our fiber is Conexon Connect and you can contact them by calling 844-542-6663. http://conexonconnect.com/

Obituary - William "Bill" Bundy

William “Bill” Bundy, 75 of Drexel, Missouri passed away May 4, 2023 under hospice care at the home of Missie Good in Amsterdam, Missouri. 

Cremation, with a Celebration of Life service scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial contributions may be made to any animal shelter or to the Cass County Historical Society, or Good Shepherd Hospice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

William Harley Bundy was born February 3, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Kansas City, MO. The son of T.C. Bundy, Jr. and Olivan Marquis Bundy.

Bill attended 12 years of school in Drexel MO then on to M.U., K-State, K.U. and the London School of Economics. He took piano lessons in Harrisonville MO, swimming lessons in Paola KS, horn lessons for school band, taught himself guitar and took flying lessons from LeRoy Cook in Butler MO. Together, the boys learned to operate the bulldozer T.C. bought and dug the hole for the Drexel swimming pool.

The Bundy boys were in scouting and participated in all sports. They were part of the team that took 3rd in its class at the state basketball tournament. The twins went on to pole vault at MU. Beginning in their elementary years, they were in the library’s summer reading program, church youth activities, summer league baseball and later, town team basketball. They honed their skills with cousin Mike Westhoff, at Uncle Bob’s pool hall, built and raced soapbox derby cars – practicing by rolling down the hill west from Glenn Hill’s house, were competitive at board games at Granma Bundy’s house and liked helping her Lisle Home Club ladies when the KC bird dog club was there.

T.C. Bundy took his family to trap shoots, sports competitions anywhere, and on educational vacations (before AC in cars). Bill did summer work on Kodiak Island, visited London, Denver, Las Vegas, Sherman TX (tracing family history), Hawaii, England, France, Brazil, and panned for gold with Bob in Alaska. Before Lucile Bundy’s death, there were many holiday, birthday or other dinners for her extended family at various homes.

There were Marquis family reunions. Harley and Ina Marquis had a huge strawberry patch where all the kids worked weeding & picking (and eating). The Bundy children learned to water ski behind Harley’s boat and to roller skate while Harley and Ina operated the Lions club’s roller rink where Bill & Bob helped mop floors after dances in the building. Trips with their Marquis grandparents fishing, to the Boat Sports & Travel show and ice hockey and the ice capades in KC were a yearly experience. Because Harley drove the bus for the school, he was there as the children attended the American Royal, NAIA basketball and all the away games during high school.

Until Bob’s death in 1998, the boys tried to get together daily. They farmed with their dad, rode motorcycles, enjoyed coffee and conversations around the table with their friends and golfing with their buddies. Bill enjoyed cooking from his garden and caring for his pets. He could repair anything presented to him and could have become whatever he chose; but he didn’t follow just one pursuit; he was interested in everything and everybody – a great thinker, reader, researcher and debater.

Bill would want mentioned coaches who influenced his life: Delbert Shipps, Jess Carter, Larry Edmonds, Bill Hunt, church youth leaders, and his father. He’d say his Aunt Venita also. Mont & Vernita Hart, Dick & Gen Navarro, David & Mary Ann Davenport, Ralph Morrison, Uncle Billy Mills, Sandy & Darrell Nelson, David Branaman, Dean Shideler, Ralph Gillogly, Herman Taylor, Doc Hatten, Kenny Gentry, the Ballentine family, Doc Marsh, Donnie Hatch, Nick Minks, Larry Hocker, former opponents who became life-long friends, The group at DiLiMy in Archie and waitresses everywhere.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, twin brother Bob Bundy, and niece Abbey Bundy. He is survived by his sister Anna Lee Lankford of Hollister, MO., nieces, Brooke Bundy McNally and Lacey Lankford Parada of Hollister, MO., and dear friend Missie Good along with cousins and many friends.


Obituary - Lavonne Elaine Davison

Lavonne Elaine Davison 68, of Adrian, MO passed away at Medicalodge of Butler, MO. Saturday, June 24, 2023. Cremation, with private services to be held. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

There will be a balloon release on Lavonne’s birthday (which is her favorite day of the year.), Lavonne will be buried with her parents in North Kansas City. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Adrian Christian Church or Bates County Industries Sheltered Workshop.

Lavonne was born July 24, 1954. Lavonne lived with her parents, 2 brothers and one sister who she loved very much. She entered Residential Care when her mother passed away when she was young. She lived in 2 or 3. She lived in 2 different agencies before coming to Willow Creek where she found her forever home. Lavonne lived with her Willow Creek family for 25 years. She went to school at Lakeview Woods where she graduated at 21 years old. Lavonne then attended the Casco Area Sheltered Workshop in Harrisonville for many, many years. She transferred to Bates County Industries Sheltered Workshop where she worked until she retired.

Lavonne was blessed with all of the Willow Creek staff loving her through her big personality and her “I’m going to do what is on mind and no one can change that!”

Lavonne moved in with the Stephens family, Willow Creek, August 3, 1996. She loved Hannah, Gerold, and Tiffany and all of their friends. She loved Sunday School, church, and the workshops she attended. She loved the local sports events, community activities, church activities and especially Optimist Bingo. She loved Christian and Ronnie Dennison, new providers of Willow Creek and their family also. Christian and Shelby worked with Lavonne several years before purchasing Willow Creek.

Lavonne had many friends, including her Willow Creek sisters and many friends in the community, Ruth Ann Ferguson and Marge Clifton, they taught her Sunday School class for years where she attended with Christy Clifton, one of her friends who spent a lot of time with her, and the Willow Creek Ladies. The day Lavonne started to work at BCI Dawn Wix became her best friend. They would sit on the front porch and write or color for hours laughing and laughing. They were quite a pair. Gayla Boyd, Dawn’s sister took Lavonne home once a month with her for the weekend visit for several years, until Lavonne’s health would not allow her to go. Lavonne would start packing and have her suitcase out by the door a week before going with Gayla.

She is survived by her Willow Creek sisters. She lived with Bonnie and Pat for over 40 years. She is also survived by Christian, Ronnie Dennison and family and Jerry, Jeanie Stephens and family. (Providers of Willow Creek.) She will be missed by all.

Obituary - Sharon Kay (French) Huskisson

Sharon Kay (French) Huskisson was born on April 10, 1945, the daughter of Aaron William and Ada Catherine (Smith) French. She passed away peacefully at her home on June 27, 2023, age 78. She grew up in the Kansas City area, where she attended school.

Shortly after completing her education, she met and married Cliff Huskisson on May 14, 1979. They shared three wonderful children: Lee, Rebecca, and Shari. Sharon worked as a switchboard operator and receptionist at Channel 41 News most of her life. She dearly enjoyed dancing, shopping, and camping. Sharon loved her family. She had a special gift of encouraging and showering in love those around her. Additionally, she had an inner light that helped guide and raise up her family and friends through many crises during her life. Sharon also had a deep faith in God that led her that she passed on to her family. “I give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods. I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness” (Psalm 138:1-2).

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron William and Ada Catherine (Smith) French; a sister, Brenda McFall.

She is survived by her husband Cliff Huskisson; her three children: Lee Shipman, Rebecca (Mike Schooley) Good, and Shari (Larry) Townsel; one brother, Garland French; grandchildren: Dustin (Mellissa) Good, Allen (Jay) Davis, Coty McFarlin; two great-granddaughters, Brayleigh Good and Tensile McFarlin; along with many extended family and good friends. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Obituary - Saundra Nell Carlson

Saundra Nell Carlson, age 85, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Ft. Scott. She was born December 19, 1937, in Stotesbury, Missouri, the daughter of Ora Lynell Stuart and Rama Alexander Stuart. Saundra graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1955. 

She married Ralph Carlson on December 18, 1955, one day shy of her 18th birthday. Saundra faithfully supported Ralph throughout his career with the United States Navy. During his military service, they made their home in California, Washington State, Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, and Guam. Saundra diligently made a home wherever they were stationed. Following Ralph’s retirement from the Navy in 1975, they returned to Ft. Scott. Saundra had an eye for detail and worked hard to restore several Ft. Scott homes. 

She was also an accomplished seamstress and made numerous dresses, Halloween costumes, draperies and baby bedding. Other hobbies included painting, pottery and decorating cakes. She attended the First Presbyterian Church and the Diamond Community Church. Saundra will be remembered for her fierce personality and her ability to take on and complete any project she desired.

Survivors include her husband, Ralph, of the home; and two children, Tammie Oas (David) of Parsons, Kansas and Scott Carlson (Paula) of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Noah Carlson (Jenny), Gabriel Carlson (Nina) and Leif Oas (Monica) and four great-grandchildren, Dalton, Delaney, Vincent and Avalene Carlson and numerous nieces and nephews. Saundra was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Patricia Burton.

Pastor Joan Koller will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 3rd at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M. Sunday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

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