Obituary -Richard Dennis More

Richard Dennis More, age 87, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Grandview.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.

Richard was born in Norwich, Kansas on December 31, 1936 to James Harry More and Hazel Gladys (See) More. Richard graduated high school and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He moved to the Kansas City area after graduating from high school. Following their marriage on July 15, 1967, Richard and his wife, Carol, lived in Lee’s Summit, Missouri until April 1, 1990, when he retired and moved to the country just south of Stover, Missouri. After spending over twenty-four years there, Richard and Carol moved to property southwest of Kingsville, Missouri in May of 2014, in order to be closer to their sons and their families. Needing to downsize, in June of 2022, they moved to Raymore, Missouri, where they currently reside. Richard dedicated thirty-four years at Honeywell as a Computer Graphics Designer. While living in Stover, Richard and Carol were members of the Trinity Southern Baptist Church in Versailles, Missouri.

Richard loved woodworking and helping everyone in his life. Family, friends, and neighbors benefited from his many skills. Anytime something needed repair, Richard volunteered. He built decks, put in stairways, remodeled basements, among other things. His knowledge included everything from plumbing to electrical, to carpentry and Lord knows he fixed Carol and Mick's lawnmowers at least a thousand times. If there was nothing to be fixed, he would just tell you a joke.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel More, his four sisters, Dorothy Jones, Lois Roper, Jenny May Hubin, and Rosalie Doty.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol M. (Boten) More; two sons, Terry W. More and his wife Leah Jo, Timothy “Todd” More; four grandchildren, Natalie Pottier and husband, Christopher, Terry C. More, Haley More, and Tyler More. Three step-grandchildren, Jacob Morgan and wife, Delaney, Taylor Morgan and Kaden Morgan and three great grandchildren, William C. Pottier. Reagan D. Pottier and Levi C. Pottier. In addition to many beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be given to Harbor Hospice online at www.harborhospice.com or to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org/kansascity

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Sponsorship for the Butler Fishing Team

 

Belton Police Department search for missing man

Joshua Johnston, a 30-year-old male, was last seen in the Belton area on 12/31/2023. 

At this time, the reporting party advised Joshua was homeless, and they did not have a way to contact him. There was no clothing description provided.

Please contact Belton Police at (816) 331-1500 or email bchrostowski@beltonpd.org if you have any information about his whereabouts. BPD Report 2024-00141

Way to go Madison!

Appleton City High School Senior Madison Wilson signed a letter of intent with Allen Community College in Iola, Kansas. Maddie is joining their Livestock Judging Team.

Pictured with Madison is Allen Community College Livestock Judging Coach & Agriculture Careers Specialist, Quentin Yoho, her mother, Kimberly Wilson, and Scott Simms, her current livestock coach with Bates Co 4-H Livestock Judging Team. Congratulations, Madison!

Obituary - Michael Scott Lemm

Celebration of life services for Michael Scott Lemm of Harrisonville, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 20 2024 at the First Christian Church in Butler, Missouri. No visitation. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Inurnment will be at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri at a later date. Contributions to First Christian Church of Butler. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Michael (Mikey) Scott Lemm was born on September 3, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri to Nathan Harry and Mamey Lucille Krause Lemm, and was the 9th child born into their family. He was a “Lemm,” like some of his siblings, had that dark hair and those dark brown eyes.

Mikey spent most of his life in Kansas City, Missouri, but had resided at Crown Care and Rehab in Harrisonville, Missouri for the past 10 months, when he entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

Mikey loved his life and was always a happy person, even though he had a very tragic accident at the age of 3 years and 10 months old, which changed the course of his life greatly. He was, and always has been our “little brother.” Mikey did remain in our family home until 1980 and was attending the Sheltered Workshop of the Greater Kansas City Foundation for Citizens with Retardation. As his needs became greater, he was relocated to the Jean Patterson Group Home in Grandview, Missouri. Mikey continued to love and see his family, but found a “2nd family” with Jean and Dixie. He remained in their care for about 30 years, when in 2010, his care was transferred from the Regional Center to the Nova School. Mikey started attending the Nova School Day program, and lived in group homes in Grandview and Kansas City, until his health had declined.

Throughout all these years, his family was still very important to Mikey. He loved and knew his family by their names, and also his nieces and nephews. They all loved their “Uncle Mikey” as well as the great-nieces and nephews, who also loved “Uncle Mikey.”

Mikey’s loves and likes in life included the following, but most importantly was “Popeye!” He loved Popeye and could always sing The Popeye Song. He loved family get-togethers with eating, anything sweet (especially chocolate), watching TV, singing, Santa Claus/Christmas, Batman and Gilligan’s Island–especially “Mary Ann!” Mikey also loved the KC Royals and watching the KC Chiefs. He was able to watch them win during his final evening.

Mikey was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Mamey Lemm; all his grandparents; brothers, Gary and Nathan Jr.; and sisters, Gloria and Rosa. He is survived by sisters, Nancy Hukkanen-Campbell (Mike), Marilyn Eneff, and Phyllis McBrayer (Everett); brothers, Rick Lemm and Tim Lemm (Janet); aunts, Sylvia Kissinger and Gertrude Berg of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, caretakers and friends.

A big “Thank You” to Crown Care Center and One Community Hospice for all their care and concern!!!

Obituary - Royce N. Smith

Royce N. Smith, age 89, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on January 13, 2024, at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, Missouri surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Raymore Church of Christ 107 N. Woodson Dr., Raymore, Missouri with burial to follow at Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri. A reception for family and friends will be held Friday, January 19 from 2:30-5:30pm at Meet Me on Main, 515 Main Street, Belton, Missouri 64012.

Royce was born in Mount Judea, Arkansas on July 29, 1934, the son of Alfred W. Smith and Effie J. Sexton. After finishing school Royce honorably served his country in the United States Army. Royce and his high school sweetheart Flonia R. Burdine were married on July 29, 1955. Together, they were blessed with two wonderful sons, Royce “Steven” Smith and Danny Allen Smith. Royce was a man of faith and a very active member of the Raymore Church of Christ. Royce and Flonia loved traveling and spending time with family. He also was an avid bird hunter and outdoorsman.

Royce was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Effie Smith; his five siblings, Joyce Grosbier, JW Smith, Al Smith, Nelson Smith and Donal Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Flonia R. Smith; his two sons, Steven Smith (Toni) and Danny Smith; six grandchildren, Brittany Williams (Curtis), Nickolas Smith, Chase Smith, Samantha Smith, Brandon Smith, and Jamie Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Ava and Carter Williams.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Raymore Church of Christ 107 N. Woodson Dr., Raymore, MO 64083.

Boil water advisory for Butler Public Water District #6

Butler Public Water District #6 is currently under a boil water advisory until Monday or Tuesday of next week! 

If you see standing water around the district please contact the office.