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Obituary - Denise Dodds Hagberg

Funeral services for Denise Dodds Hagberg of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Happy Hill Church of God in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice or God’s Word for the Nations (Fire Bible). Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Denise Darcel Dodds Hagberg, age 68 of Butler, Missouri entered the presence of Jesus on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1955 to Ralph Ivan and Wilma Jean Alkire Dodds in Butler, Missouri.

Denise is survived by her son, Joshua Carl Hagberg of Butler, Missouri; her daughter, Heather Annajean Morris and husband Tyler of Butler, Missouri; three grandchildren, Aiden Dale, Adler Carl and Andrew Ivan Morris; and three brothers, Caroll Dodds and wife Pam of Butler, Missouri, Tim Dodds and wife Nancy of Danville, Kentucky and Mitch Dodds and wife Sheri of Clinton, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bob Hagberg on November 30, 2013.

One arrested in Butler on warrant

On Thursday November 30th around 10:27 a.m. the Butler Police Department was called to a verbal disturbance in the 800 block of west Pine Street.

When officers arrived on scene they made contact with 27 year old Bobby D. Hoffman of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, 

After the subject was checked it was discovered that he had a outstanding warrant for 1.) Miscellaneous Controlled Substances.

Bobby D. Hoffman was arrested and transported to the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently being held on a $250 cash only bond. 

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.

Butler Bears Boys Basketball Team playing in the Championship game of the Warsaw Tournament

The Butler High School Boys Basketball Team will look to stay undefeated (3-0) tonight when the take on the Weaubleau Tigers in the Championship game of the Warsaw Tournament. 

The Championship game will begin at 6pm! If your looking for something to do come over and cheer on the bears!

Obituary - Robert Dean Hall, Sr.

Robert Dean “R.D.” Hall, Sr., age 76 of Belton, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at home.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 515 Markey Pkwy., Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m.

R.D. was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on August 9, 1947 to William Robert Hall and Christine Reola (Hubbard) Hall. R.D. graduated high school and furthered his education. He then enlisted in the United States Army, honorably serving his country until his retirement as Lt. Col. In his civilian life, R.D. continued working and retired from Northrup Grumman as well as the GSA. Later in life, R.D. owned and operated Sticks and Stones Camping Store. He was also a respected leader of Boy Scouts of American and Girl Scouts of America. In life, R.D. loved traveling, was family oriented, and loved his Kansas City Chiefs.

R.D. was preceded in death by his wife, Dalene Kay Hall; parents, William Hall and Christine “Rickey” Hall; and two sons, Robert Dean Hall, Jr. and Benjamin Jacob McClendon.

He is survived by his children, Edie Bruce (Alexander), Emily McClendon (Travis), Sherry Hall, and Frank Hall; grandchildren, Taylor Thompson (Seth), Candice Skivers, Hazel Hall, Wm. Kyle Faulkner, Emmett Hall, Chloe McClendon, Aiden McClendon, Bella McClendon, Sophia McClendon, Madeleine Bruce, Jack Bruce, Breanna Burkhart, Adam Burkhart; seven great grandchildren; sibling, Christine “Teen” Miller; nephew and nieces, William “Bill” Laughing Bear, Mary Renee Franco, Gayla Miller, and Janice Rivord; five great nieces and nephews; and ten great-great nieces and nephews.

His family, friends, and Scout family will always be cherished with the memories of R.D. and the lessons he taught all of us.

Donations may be given to the Crossroads United Methodist Church as addressed above, BSA Troop 285, or BSA Troop 210.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Periods of light precipitation possible this weekend

Light rain is possible this afternoon and evening, and again Sunday evening. Some wintry mix of rain and snow may occur over northern Missouri, although no accumulation is expected.

Obituary - Felicia "Felix" Saadia Mae Fitzgerald

Celebration of Life Services for Felicia "Felix" Fitzgerald of Rich Hill, Missouri will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Rich Hill, Missouri. No Visitation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. In Lieu of Flowers, Contributions to Adam Fitzgerald or the Felicia Fitzgerald Memorial Fund c/o Citizens Bank in Rich Hill. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Felicia “Felix” Saadia Mae Fitzgerald, age 29 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Sunday, November 26, 2023 near Archie, Missouri as results from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born May 14, 1994 in Searcy, Arkansas.

Felix is survived by her husband, Adam Fitzgerald and six children, Canzadie “Zadie”, Elliot, Delilah, Nathaniel “Nate”, Marcellus and Althea “Thea” Fitzgerald all of the home; her mother, Geniese Rymer and husband Lee of Lenexa, Kansas; a brother, Jesse Cole and wife Alexis of Lenexa, Kansas; and two sisters, Trish Kendall and husband Blake of Nebraska and Canzadie Cole of Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Canzadie Cole.

Whirlwinds championship parade December 2nd

Whirlwinds championship parade December 2nd 

Come celebrate the Archie High School 8-Man Football Championship as they have a celebration parade on Main Street on Saturday, December 2, starting at 6:45 pm!