Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Santa Claus is coming to town...

Santa Claus is coming to town... 

Santa Claus will be in Butler at his house on the northeast side of the historic Butler Square, this Saturday, December 9th. Santa will be in his house from 1pm-3pm.

Be sure to bring the kids up and see jolly old St. Nick this Saturday.

Merry Christmas


Obituary - Sister Lucille Buhl

Sister Lucille Buhl, 93, entered eternal life on December 2, 2023. She was born at home on a farm in the Town of New Holstein, WI on August 28, 1930 and baptized as Marie Magdalen Buhl. 

She was the sixth of seven children born to the late Frank A. and Margaret (Salm) Buhl. She attended Holy Rosary Parish School. 

After completing her freshman year at New Holstein High School, she entered Holy Family Convent on Silver Lake in Manitowoc, WI to become a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity. She entered the novitiate in 1948 and made her First Profession of Vows in 1949.

She completed her undergraduate degree in 1967 at Holy Family College and was a member of the first class to study at the new college. Her vocation included teaching and being a principal at various parish schools in the Green Bay Diocese.

In 1979 she moved to the Kansas City area and taught at St. Patrick’s School, Kansas City, KS. She joined the Sisters for Christian Community (SFCC) in 1981. She was principal at St. Stephen’s Academy in NE Kansas City from 1982-1986. In 1987 she became the first Pastoral Associate at St. Sabina Parish in Belton, MO. Among her many duties were visiting the sick, bringing communion to people at home, in nursing homes and in hospitals, working with The Legion of Mary and senior citizens, and other ministerial duties.

In the mid 1990’s she started working at the Cullen Funeral Home, helping with visitations and other duties.

She is survived by her sister, Delores Peik, of Wauwatosa, WI, and her sister-in-law Irene Buhl, of Manchester, NH. Also surviving her are 23 nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in death by her parents, and her sisters and brothers-in-law Isabel “Izzy” (Ray) Winkel, Marcella “Sally” (Eddie) Meyer, Viola “Vi” (Bill) VanRooy, Catherine “Katie” (Jerry) Janty and Adrian Peik, and her brother Frank O. Buhl.

Visitation will be at St. Sabina Parish from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on December 17, 2023, with a rosary at 3 p.m. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on December 18, 2023, preceded by visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Mass will be live streamed via St. Sabina’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/StSabinaParish. A private family burial will be held at Holy Rosary Cemetery in New Holstein, WI at a later date. She will be buried next to her parents.

Sister Lucille's extended family is grateful for the loving care provided by so many individuals during her many years in Belton. She felt truly blessed, as did her entire extended family.

Memorials to the charity of your choice.

May she rest in peace.

BCMH Employee of the Year 2023

We are pleased and honored to announce that Joshua Sullins, RT was voted BCMH Employee of the Year 2023! The announcement was made Friday at the BCMH Winter Wonderland Employee Recognition banquet.

Josh is known to patients and coworkers for brightening everyone’s day with his kind, friendly demeanor.

He said, “What I like about my job is all the help it provides, and being able to help someone when they have an illness or give them peace of mind when all looks dark.”

The Rich Hill native graduated from Rich Hill High School in 2004 and attended Colorado Tech University, graduating in 2006. Josh has worked as a radiologic tech for 17 years and has worked with BCMH in the imaging services department since 2014. Patients may see Josh when they have a CT scan or MRI scheduled at BCMH.

Josh said, “What I like about working at BCMH is I get to be me. I appreciate my coworkers – Chris, Steve and Nikki – for teaching me what I know and how to be a Rad Tech.”

Congratulations Josh! We are proud of your accomplishments and thankful for your excellent service to our hospital and community.

Pictured with Josh to present his award last Friday night were (from left): Adrienne Burkholder, Director of Human Resources; Greg Weaver, Chief Executive Officer and Jerry Jones, President of the Board of Directors for Bates County Memorial Hospital.


Way to go Krisonna

We would to congratulate Butler High School Senior Krisonna Werner who received a $1,000 scholarship and a new computer over the weekend in Arkansas.  

Krisonna was the recipient of a scholarship from Shawn Pruitt and Basic Bros Attire LLC out of Ft Smith Arkansas. 

She will enroll in MSU in Springfield, Missouri next fall and she will be pursing a degree in Agriculture Education and Equine Science.

Way to go Krisonna we wish you the best next fall. 



Monday, December 4, 2023

Two from Butler injured in Sunday evening motor vehicle accident

On Sunday December 3rd at 7:06 pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff Deputies, Butler Fire Department, Adrian Fire Department, Adrian Police Department, and Bates County EMS responded to a 3 vehicle accident just south of mile marker 138.2 on I-49.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2016 Nissan Murano driven by 87 year old James W. Yoss of Butler struck a deer in the roadway and slowed or came to a stop in the roadway, and a 2012 Kia Soul driven by 31 year old Nathaniel S. Driver of Butler, Missouri rear-ended the vehicle, then also struck a 2017 Ford Mustang driven by 26 year old Nathaniel Bahena of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Mr. Yoss was taken by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, and Mr. Driver sustained minor injuries and was taken by private vehicle to Overland Park Regional.

Mr. Behena did not receive and injuries in this accident.

Butler Bears Junior High Wrestling Team competed in their last home meet of the season

The Butler Bears Junior High Wrestling Team competed in their last home meet of the season tonight. 

Results:
Riley Bordelon: 1-0.
Abel Bryan: 2-0.
Brooklyn Conger: 1-0.
Catherine Cook: 1-0.
Hunter Long: 2-0.
Breanne Mallatt: 1-0.
Brittany Mallatt: 1-0.
DK Woolace: 2-0.
Brennden Ball: 1-1.
Elizabeth Bedwell: 1-1.
Brandon Brunson: 1-1.
Emma Dixon: 1-1.
Bentley Myers: 1-2.
Jacob Thomas: 1-1.
Bryan Walker: 1-1.

The following wrestled tough, but didn’t pick up a win.
Alayna Alkire, Addy Cochran, Mikayla Combs-Gibson, Colby Dugan, Jett Kershner, Addy Kuda, Ariel O’Connell, Braden Poland, and Danny Ramage.

Next up is the Lexington Tournament on Friday. Wrestling begins at 4PM.












Obituary - Dennis Leroy Davis Jr.

Dennis Leroy Davis, Jr., 55, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, December 04, 2023 in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Dennis was born December 7, 1967 in Kansas City, MO to Dennis L. and Catherine J. (Jackson) Davis, Sr. He married Carrie L. Lawson on June 6, 2006 in Nevada, MO and she survives.

Dennis was raised in Harwood, MO and attended Walker Schools. Throughout his life, Dennis worked as a truck driver, including working at MFA Propane for 6 years prior to his illness. Tom was trained in martial arts, he enjoyed fishing, cooking, and singing. But most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Carrie, survivors include: three sons, Chance Davis, and his son Malachi Davis, Nevada, Dakota Davis (Lindsay Redman), and their sons, Oliver Halcom, and Hyde Davis, Lamar, and Thomas Davis, Nevada; his mother, Catherine Atwell (Robb), Rockville, MO; step-mother, Frances Davis, Alvarado, TX; a brother, Lonnie Davis (Noel), Nevada; three sisters, Cathy Graham (Kent), Stockton, MO, Denise Nation (Ryan), Windsor, MO, and Rhonda Conard, Carthage, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Davis, Sr., and a brother-in-law, T.C. Conard.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Two injured in accident near Appleton City

On Monday December 4th around 12:19 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Bates County EMS responded to a two vehicle accident on 52 Highway just west of BB Highway.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2009 Dodge 2500 driven by 46 year old Christopher Buckingham of Versailles, Missouri was making a left hand turn when he struck a 2013 Chrysler 300 driven by 65 year old Sue McDonald of Appleton City, Missouri.

Christopher Buckingham sustained minor injuries and he was transported by private vehicle to Lake Regional Hospital for treatment. 

A passenger in the Chrysler 86 year old Marjorie Miller of Appleton City sustained minor injuries and she was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. 

View crash report below:

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