Obituary - Jason M. Sedlock

Jason M. Sedlock age 53, passed away on Thursday November 9, 2023 peacefully at Warsaw Health and Rehab. He was born November 29, 1969 son of James Sedlock and Amy Moorehouse.

Jason loved life and the outdoors. He spent his free time hunting arrowheads, fishing and watching his free-range chickens. He often said who needs to watch tv when you have “chicken tv”. He enjoyed music, especially blues and Led Zeplin. He was a self-taught guitar player.

He is preceded in death by both his paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents, one aunt Barbara Cott and one cousin Isaac Cott.

Jason is survived by his father, James Sedlock (Tammy) of Warsaw, mother, Amy Mayeux of Leavenworth, Kansas, two stepsisters Misty Holdsworth (Justin), Jessica Gabaldon (Estevan), two nieces Ariel and Madison Holdsworth and one nephew Alex Holdsworth.

Jason fought his battle with cancer to the very end and will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.

Cremation and arrangements were entrusted to the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri

13 selected to honor band at Harrisonville High School

We would like to congratulate the 13 Harrisonville High School musicians who have been selected to honor bands based on their talent!

Three HHS musicians were selected to the All-District Jazz Band - Ben Wooten, 1st chair guitar and Kenny Barnard, 1st chair piano. Zane Helt was named 1st alternate baritone saxophone.

The HHS musicians selected for the All-District Honor Band include Annie Rhoney, 2nd chair bass clarinet; Kayla Mason, 8th chair flute; Ava Kelly, 7th chair trumpet, Olivia June, 9th chair trumpet; Rowan Truman, 8th chair trombone; Jacki Bundt, 5th chair bass clarinet; Jozie Tindle, 1st chair bassoon; and Cayden Ritter, 5th chair trombone.

Those students selected to the All-District Honorable Mention Band include Noah Norman, 1st chair alto saxophone and Hunter Jones, 6th chair trombone.

These band students will have their district rehearsals and performances on January 5-6 at the University of Central Missouri. The jazz band and honor band students also qualify to audition for All-State groups on December 2 in Columbia.

#WildcatPride

Obituary - Lawrence "Ron" Richardson, Sr.

Lawrence "Ron" Richardson, Sr., 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, knowing he was greatly loved. 

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment, with miliary honors, in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Ron was born on March 2,1941 in Kiowa, Kansas, a son to Floyd Lee and Bertha Louise (Wright) Richardson, whom he was preceded in death by. Ron grew up in Pineville, MO, where he was a class of 1959 Pineville High graduate. Ron was enthusiastic to join the military at only 17 years old. He proudly served his country in the Army and Air Force during the Korean War.

Ron was united in a loving marriage to Annice (Ann) Brady on January 21, 1964 in Shawnee, KS. They made their first home in the Kansas City area before settling into Harrisonville to make their family home. In addition to his faithful love of caring for animals and family, Ron was a man of many trades. He attended many trade schools including locksmith, HVAC, photography, and electrical. Ron was the Chief Electrician for Capri Casino in Kansas City for many years before retiring in 2007.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Ann Richardson, of Harrisonville, MO; his son, Larry Richardson of Louisville, KY; his daughters: Kristina Edington of Leavenworth, KS; and Kimberly Butler, Harrisonville, MO; son-in-laws, Rodney and Brian; two brothers: Richard L. Richardson of Raytown, MO; and Danny E. Richardson of Oak Grove, MO; his sister, Helen R. Jones of Oklahoma; six grandchildren: Jessica A. Lewin, Paul Estep Jr., Courtney Pinaire, Patty Edington, Katie Parmley, and Chrystal Edington; as well as, numerous great-grandchildren, friends, and other loved ones.

Way to go Alisa!

We would like to congratulate Butler High School Senior Alisa Oates on her selection as Butler's representative for the DAR Good Citizen Award, sponsored by the Harmony Mission DAR chapter.

Way to go Alisa! Thanks for being a great person and role model! 

Obituary - Bobby Ray Laughlin

Bobby Ray “Poppy” Laughlin, 78, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home. Bobby was born July 4, 1945, in Stella, MO to Earl “Shorty” and Helen (Rogers) Laughlin. He married Carol Brizendine on August 14, 1965, in Pittsburg, KS and she survives of the home.

Bobby grew up in the Seneca and Stella, MO areas and graduated from Seneca High School. He was a “self-employed” truck driver most of his life, living mostly in the Jasper area. For the past six years, he has resided in Vernon County. One of his favorite enjoyments was going fishing.

In addition to his wife Carol, he is survived by three children: Tammi Denning (Paul), Nevada, Ronald Laughlin (Carolyn), Joplin, and Shawn Laughlin (Carolyn), Jasper; seven grandchildren, T.J. Denning, Marci Brower, Austin Denning, Tyler Laughlin, Rowdy Laughlin, Kayla Camiolo, and Dalton Laughlin; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog “Shorty”. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Larry Laughlin, and Roger Laughlin.

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Obituary - Cindy Sue Kirkpatrick

Cindy Sue Kirkpatrick, 58 of Nevada, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Freeman Health System in Joplin following a very short battle with cancer. 

Cindy was born on Feb 19, 1965 in Fulton, IL to Claude and Patricia (McDonald) Hallam. She attended Nevada High School and later worked in the kitchen of the Nevada Schools for several years. She also worked as manager of Hot Spot convenience store in Nevada.

Cindy was known to be funny, outgoing, kind, and big hearted. Her favorite saying was always “It is what it is.” She loved spending time with her family and friends and her favorite thing to do was since her girls were little was driving around on Christmas Eve looking at the lights and also going to Illinois every July to see family.

Cindy is survived by two daughters, Trish Churchwell (Pryor) of Nevada and Jennifer Stoner of Nevada; her grandchildren, Kimberly Churchwell, Tiffany Churchwell, and Zachary Churchwell all of Nevada; three brothers, Marty Hallam (Kathy) of Nevada, Mark Hallam (Georgiana), Moundville, and Terry Hallam (Teresa), Moundville; numerous nieces and nephews, and her sister-in-law and best friend, Julie Ogden of Nevada. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Mike Hallam, and two nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Committal will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

DSWA Coats For Kids Project

The DSWA CPA’s “ Coats for Kids” project is gearing up to put warm winter coats on deserving children throughout Bates County. Many youngsters in our area school systems will not have the luxury of a warm coat that actually fits this winter.

Carol Ann Winburn and DSWA Certified Public Accountants are now taking nominations from area school nurses to be sure every youngster has a warm coat or jacket.

If it is in your heart to help with this cause, you may send your donation payable to Coats for Kids c/o Carol Ann Winburn, 109 Ranch Drive, in Butler, or drop it by the DSWA office at 210 West Ohio Street in Butler. Each individual who donates will be entered into a drawing or a great prize, courtesy of DSWA.

Every dollar donated will be used to purchase brand-new winter coats or lined hoodies for Bates County kids. Thank you it advance from over two hundred grateful children in Bates County.

Butler Junior High Wrestling Meet a great success

The Butler Junior High wrestlers had their first home meet last night. We had a great night.

Wrestling Results:
Alayna Alkire-2-0.
Brennden Ball-3-0.
Elizabeth Bedwell-2-0.
Riley Bordelon-2-0.
Raylynn Bowers-1-1.
Abel Bryan-2-0.
Brandon Brunson-2-0.
Addy Cochran-2-0.
Brooklyn Conger-2-0.
Catherine Cook-2-0.
Emma Dixon-2-0.
Jett Kershner-1-1.
Addy Kuda-2-0.
Hunter Long-2-0.
Breanne Mallatt-2-0.
Brittany Mallatt-2-0.
Ariel O’Connell-1-1.
Braden Poland-1-2.
Bryan Walker-2-0.
D.K. Woolace-1-2.

Colby Dugan, Bentley Myers, Danny Ramage, and Jacob Thomas didn’t have victories tonight, but they showed heart and improved each match.

Next up is the Butler Tournament this Saturday. Start time is 9AM. We will be hosting 17 teams from MO and KS.