Obituary - Darcy Marie Cable

Darcy Marie Nobriga-Cable, 61, Nevada, MO passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, surrounded by her loving family. Darcy was born August 15, 1962 in Corning, NY to John and Patricia (Lowery) Nobriga. 

She married Nick Cable in Eureka Springs, AR and to this union their daughter, Caitlyn, was born. Darcy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada.

After moving to Nevada in 1993, Darcy dedicated herself to service of others, working as a Paraprofessional for the Nevada R-5 School District Special Education Department, St. Mary’s School Aftercare Program and most recently at Southwest Community Services. She was dedicated to her wide circle of close friends. Her greatest joy, however, was helping her family. She delighted in the accomplishments of her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Caitlyn Drake and her husband Steven, Nevada, MO; three grandchildren, Preston Drake, Paxtyn Drake, and Adaleigh Cable-Drake; and a brother, John Nobriga, Painted Post, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dominic James Nobriga; and two sisters, Elizabeth Marie Nobriga, and Teah Marie Nobriga.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. on Friday prior to the service at St. Mary’s.

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

From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

This morning, 11/21/23 just before 6am I was called to the intersection of State Routes 18 and BB in Northeast Bates County near Ballard. A single vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree. 

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased. The decedent is identified as James A. Clason, 44.

I appreciate the respectful help of Adrian Fire and MSHP in this incident. Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends.

Most respectfully,
Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Obituary - Jimmy L. Pulatie

Jimmy L. Pulatie, age 85, of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away at his home November 7, 2023 with his loving family at his bed side. 

Jimmy's wishes was to be cremated with no services at this time. 

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Marie, of the home, five children, Tony and Camilla Pulatie, Rich Hill, Missouri, Bruce and Zona Dahm, Modesto, California, Tanya and Seth Buys, Waldron, Arkansas, Ralph Lairamore, Texarkana, Texas and Catherine Pulatie, Oakdale, California, four grandchildren, Melissa Sinchak, Michelle and Stephen Flanery, Jonathan Sinchak and Brandon Garrett and several other grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Butler Junior High Wrestling Team competed well last night in El Dorado Springs Quad

The Butler Junior High Wrestling Team traveled to El Dorado Springs last night for a quad.

Results
Alayna Alkire-2-0.
Brennden Ball-3-0.
Elizabeth Bedwell-1-0.
Riley Bordelon-1-0.
Raylynn Bowers-1-1.
Abel Bryan-1-1.
Brandon Brunson-2-0.
Addy Cochran-1-1.
Mikayla Combs-Gipson-1-1.
Brooklyn Conger-2-0.
Catherine Cook-1-0.
Emma Dixon-1-0.
Jett Kershner-1-1.
Addy Kuda-2-0.
Hunter Long-2-0.
Breanne Mallatt-1-0.
Brittany Mallatt-2-0.
Bentley Myers-1-1.
Jacob Thomas-1-1.

Colby Dugan, Brian Walker, and Braden Poland didn’t have any wins, but they fought hard and improve with every match.

- Coach Dixon 

Obituary - Charles Arthur Hardinger

Charles Arthur Hardinger, 91 of Butler, Missouri passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Independence Manor in Independence, Missouri. A visitation will be held at Butler Presbyterian Church in Butler, MO from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Saturday, November 25, 2023 with funeral services to follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO following the service. 

Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Charles was born on February 29, 1932 in Butler, Missouri, the son of Arthur Hardinger and Donna Spears Hardinger.

Charles, or as everyone called him “Charlie” served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, where he was stationed in Maryland at Aberdeen Proving Grounds as a Munitions Sergeant. He then went on to have a son Charles Arthur Hardinger Jr. or “Chuck” that was born in 1956. Charlie worked in Kansas City as a delivery driver for Manor Bakery, an electronics technician for Sears-Roebuck. He was self-employed as an appliance repairman before retiring. He was a very skilled handyman and electrician.

Charlie went on to marry Edna Hollar, the two were married for 50 years when she passed in 2020. He loved Edna with all of his heart. Charlie went on many adventures traveling and campng throughout the U.S. with Edna and Chuck from Pike’s Peak, Cape Canaveral, Niagara Falls, to Washington DC.

You would never hear him speak a bad word about anyone, and he always had a smile for those that he crossed paths with. Charlie was the type of man that was able to find the humor and positive in any situation. Chuck called his dad the kindest and gentlest man that he had ever know. He was just an all around great and loving man.

Charlie had many hobbies and interests such as his golden retriever Hollie, sailing, building sail boats, his 1958 Cushman motorcycle, fixing stuff, camping, and pheasant hunting.

He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Donna Hardinger, wife Edna Hardinger, and brother Sam Hardinger.

Survivors include his son Charles Hardinger Jr. and wife Linda Neff of Milwaukee, WI, granddaughter Hel Hardinger and husband Olyver Blakeway of St. Francis, WI, and nephew Jason Hardinger and wife Jacqueline of Clinton, MO.

Butler Bears Boys Basketball opens season tonight against Stockton

The Butler Bears Basketball Team will hit the road tonight to open the season as they travel to take on the Stockton Tigers at 6pm.

The bears will be led by Seniors Dylan Davidson and Carter Trumbore. We would like to wish Butler the best of luck tonight and all season long. 

Obituary - Phyllis A. Nichols

Phyllis Ann ‘Eliot’ Nichols was born March 23, 1939 to Warren and Elizabeth Eliot. She was united in marriage to Charles H. Nichols on August 1, 1959. 

Phyllis had five children; Jeff, Shelley, Sherrie, Shawna, Tom and her adoptive daughter Misty, nine grandchildren; Ryan, TJ, Cortnie & Cory, Jodie, Jacob & Jana, Jared, Emily & Steven, Taylor, and Bri, great-grandma to eleven; Travis & Abby, Caleb, Jayden, Bella, Jackson, Keaton, Teagan, Kinsley, Gavin, Alex and Jacob, sister of Bev (Dave), Connie, Sandy (Danny), and Sharon (Steve) with many nieces, nephews and her forever friend Bert. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband Charles, son Jeff and daughter Shelley.

Pallbearers include Jacob, TJ, Travis, Jayden, Caleb and Taylor. Honorary pallbearers include her children, the rest of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

It was evident that Phyllis loved her family. She loved being a stay-at-home mom. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought more joy to her than anything else in this world. She loved going to as many sporting events as she could, taught them how to play Chinese Checkers and Jacks, and gave the best hugs. She enjoyed shopping with her sisters and going to the lake. Phyllis loved the CHIEFS and would talk about them to whoever would listen, especially her friend Bert.

Her greatest advice to us was… “ONE DAY AT A TIME, SWEET JESUS”

Phyllis was the most kind, selfless and giving person you would have ever met. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Luke’s Hospice House. 3516 Southwest Trafficway Kansas City, Missouri 64111 “In loving memory of Phyllis Nichols”

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of Phyllis’s life at 12:00 p.m.. Phyllis will then be laid to rest next to her husband Charles at Raymore Cemetery.

Public Notice from the Miami R-1 School District

Public Notice from the Miami R-1 School District...

The Miami R-1 School District announces the filing dates for the Board of Education for the General Election April 2, 2024.

Candidates may file in the office of the Superintendent at 7638 NW State Route J, Amoret MO 64722.

Filing Opens: December 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
Filing Closes: December 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m

Regular School Office Hours:
December 5 – December 18: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Holiday Office Hours and Dates:
December 26, 2023: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

NO filings will be accepted on days the district offices/schools are closed for inclement weather.

Two vacancies with 3 year terms, Miami R-1 School District