Butler Boys Basketball blown out by Nevada

Butler Boys Basketball blown out by Nevada...

The Butler Bears Varsity Basketball Team traveled to Nevada tonight to take on the tigers in basketball action Butler lost 79-45.

Butler was led in scoring by Senior Carter Trumbore who had 25 points and Brandon Hammett had 6 points in the loss. 

The Nevada Tigers was led in scoring by Jack Cheaney who had 18 and Brice Budd with 13 points. Butler will move to 7-4 on the season and Nevada will move to 7-5 on the season. 

Winter Weather Probable Early Next Week

A winter weather system is still on track to impact the region Monday into Tuesday. Total accumulations are still uncertain, but it is possible that at least portions of the region could receive 3"+ of snow. The forecast should come into better focus this weekend.

Obituary - Diane Lee Dighero

Diane Lee Dighero, 65, Nevada, MO passed away at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Diane was born January 15, 1958, to Joe and Frieda Jean (Homrighouse) Leer. She married Terry Dighero on April 17, 1976, in Nevada, MO and he survives of the home.

Diane was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada Schools. In her younger years she worked at Fox Theater and Drive in Theater, then worked for a number of years at Nevada State Hospital as an aide, and lastly at 3M in Nevada for over 20 years until her retirement. Diane enjoyed coon hunting and had a love of all animals although she especially enjoyed raising horses and cattle. She was a 30-year member of the Nevada Eagles Lodge.

In addition to her husband Terry, she is survived by two children; Jeremy Dighero, Nevada, and Ashley Dighero (CJ), Nevada ; six grandchildren, Colby Dighero, Collen Dighero, Gage Dighero, Ethan Dighero, Chance Dighero and Mallory Dighero; one great-grandson, Grayson Dighero; siblings, Larry Leer, Lamar, MO, Alfred Leer, Nevada, MO, Pam Kelley (Scott), Lamar, Linda Leer, and Rick Morris, El Dorado Springs, MO; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as many friends.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in her name to the Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - John "Johnnie" Russell Watts

John “Johnnie” Russell Watts, 63, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Moore-Care Center in Nevada. John was born January 3, 1960 in Rich Hill, MO to John Ivan and Diana Rose (Bybee) Watts.

John is survived by a daughter, Natasha Watts, Nevada; three grandchildren; a brother, Terry Lawson (Hazel), Independence, MO; nieces and nephews, Renee (Kevin) Brooks, Richards, Jason Litten, Nevada, Sherry Lawson, Rolla, MO, Leona Bostow (Rodney), Amarillo, TX, Danny Stevenson (Ashley), Blue Springs, MO, Josh Lawson (Natalie), Nevada, and Audra Fleeman (Tony), Nevada; as well as several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Lawson, and a sister, Tina Groves.

No services are planned at this time.

Obituary - Leslie "Francine" Riggs

Leslie Francine Riggs, 62 of Nevada, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Francine was born on April 22, 1961, in Nevada, MO to Alfred and Rosetta (Owens) Nichols. She married Gerald “Jerry” Riggs on April 21, 1989 in Nevada.

Francine was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School. She worked in food service at Cottey College and Nevada Middle School, at On My Own for several years, and the Nevada Habilitation Center for 14 years until retiring due to illness. Francine loved being with family and spending time with her grandchildren.

Francine is survived by her husband, Jerry, of the home; her children, John Murphy (Megan), Nevada, MO, and Shea Moore (Brandon), Centerton, AR; 7 grandchildren, Jeremiah, Madison, Jamin, Jaxson, Gabriel, Natalie, Camden; and her mother, Rosetta Nichols, Nevada, MO. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Lester Nichols; and her father- and mother-in law, Junior and Betty Riggs.

Memorial services for Francine Riggs will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Ray Adams officiating. Committal will follow at a later date in Newton Burial Park. Those who wish may contribute in Francine’s memory to the COPD Foundation in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.

Butler Wrestling Tournament Weekend is here!

The Butler High School girls wrestling tournament starts at 3:30PM tomorrow. 20 teams from Missouri and Kansas.

Then on Saturday the Butler High School boys tournament starts at 9AM.

Come out and cheer our wrestlers this weekend!

Obituary - Mary Alice Beckerdite

Mary Alice Vinson was born August 18, 1935, the daughter of Clarence & Ivy Vinson in East St. Louis, IL. She died on January 2, 2024. She was one of five children - four brothers and a sister. At the age of four, she and her three brothers were placed, in the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home in St. Louis, MO.

At the age of seven, she was adopted as an only child by William and Lena Welborn of Harrisonville, MO. Mary Alice received many blessings in her life and was thankful for the opportunity of being raised in a Christian home and for many years of piano lessons. She started playing hymns for Sunday School at age eleven and continued to play piano and organ in churches for years.

A mutual love of gospel music brought Mary Alice’s future husband, who sang, into her life at age sixteen. On July 5th, 1952, she was united in marriage to John E. Beckerdite of the Harrisonville/Archie community. They lived in Cass County, MO most of their married life except for eleven and a half years in Colorado.

They were blessed with four children, and Mary Alice is survived by Ron Beckerdite and wife, Marvina, of Neosho, MO, Rhonda Bennett and husband, Cliff of Harrisonville, MO, Brenda Ellis and husband, Michael, of Kansas City, MO and Don Beckerdite and wife, Joeva, of Raymore, MO. She was also blessed with 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and- five great-great grandchildren. Mary Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John E. Beckerdite. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Garry Vinson, one sister, Thelma Vinson Matthes, and one half-brother, Earl Smith. One remaining brother, Eugene Vinson and one half-brother, Irvin Smith, survive her.

A member of Faith Baptist Church in Raymore, MO, Mary Alice acknowledged that music had always been an important part of her family’s life. She thanked God for the blessing and opportunity to testify of God’s love through playing the piano and organ. God Is So Good!

Cremation with inurnment at Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri at a later date. Service times will be posted once that information becomes available.

Memorial contributions may be made to One Community Hospice and send in care of Dickey Funeral Home, PO Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Obituary - Beverly Jean Igo

Beverly Jean Igo, 70, of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., with her family by her side. Bev was born December 16, 1953 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Donald Martin Igo and Ella Mae (Bruce) Igo.

The Igo family moved to Herbster, Wisconsin in 1965 where she attended the South Shore School District. She enjoyed cooking and worked at several restaurants in the area. She was also the cook at the Oulu Elementary School for several years. Years later she purchased The Cottage Café in Port Wing, Wi, where she was quickly known for her hash brown topper! After selling the café, she retired and moved to Windsor, Mo., in 2018. Bev loved meeting people and visiting. She enjoyed working at the Bullseye in Calhoun, Mo., and being the Treasurer of the Calhoun Colt Show. Bev was selfless and always put others before herself. She was truly a giving and caring person, and always wanted to help out.

Bev enjoyed reading, cooking, baking and the Green Bay Packers. There was nothing more important to her than her family. She loved all of them and left a special memory in all of their hearts (mostly sarcastic)! Bev’s world revolved around her daughters and their families. Her six grandchildren were her pride and joy and she was looking forward to becoming a great-grandmother in April. Spending over 40 years together, Howie was her person. They enjoyed their time together and their Harley rides.

Bev is survived by her lifelong partner, Howie Raivala of the home; three daughters, Tricia Hegbloom (Troy), Pulaski, Wi., Nicole Chovan (Mark), Kenosha, Wi., and Jolene Meyer (Dennis), Windsor, Mo.; her six grandchildren, Todd, Tyler (Sarah), Haley (Dylan), Ashley, Addison and Chet; two sisters, Margie Lahti (Don), Iron River, Wi., and Cathy Gustafson (Steve), Port Wing, Wi.; one brother, Don Igo (Lisa), Iron River, Wi.; and nieces and nephews, Shelly, Donnie, Christa, Bobby, David, Michelle, Lori, Josh and Derek; and several great-nieces and great-nephews; and two aunts, Joyce Olson and Bea Igo; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew; grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.

The family will schedule a celebration of life in Port Wing, Wi., at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.