Obituary - John Crowder

John Crowder, 72 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away January 25, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm Saturday, also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crowder family. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

John Lee Crowder was born September 21, 1951 in Morralton, Arkansas to Hubert and Ruby Mae Hasten Crowder. He attended East Platte School and grew up in Arkansas before moving to Missouri.

John worked most of his life as a mechanic, working for Trailways Bus Line for many years. He also worked 10 years in sheetrock construction.

In 1968 John met the love of his life, Nellie. They spent many years together raising a family until her passing.

When John wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting and could often be found at the local fishing hole doing what he loved most. He also enjoyed the companionship of his many dogs over the years, especially the pugs. If you knew John, then you know he had a passion for mowing lawns and was perfectly happy to spend hours on a lawnmower.

John was preceded in death by his parents, partner Nellie, brother Joe Crowder, sisters, Hazel Silvers, and Margie Wetzel. He is survived by his children, son Stacey Manos and wife Tina and their children, Mathew, Adi, Madi, and Emmi, daughter Misty Manos and her daughter Hannah, son Jonny Crowder, daughter Karen Crowder and her son Jesse. He also leaves behind siblings, Christine Wright, Rob Crowder, Marilyn Wright, and Alene Carsten, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Structure fire in El Dorado Springs

On Thursday January 26th around 8:00 p.m. the El Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 700 Block of Park Street. 

Four trucks and 18 firefighters responded to the apartment building and were on scene for approximately two hours. No injuries were reported; the cause of the fire is undetermined.

Obituary - Forrest Lawrence “Bub” Salters

Forrest Lawrence “Bub” Salters, the son of Forrest Oren and Mildred May (Ellegood) Salters was born on December 12, 1938. He grew up in the Foster, Missouri, area, and he graduated from Hume High School. After completing his education, he went to work at General Motors in Kansas City until he went blind.

Apart from this, he loved hunting, fishing, and baseball. He enjoyed being outside. Forrest dearly loved hugs and playing with all his grandkids. Forrest always attended his grandchildren’s sporting games, which he loved. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, who loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Oren and Mildred May (Ellegood) Salters, his wife Beatrice Salters; a brother, Galen Salters; two grandchildren: Kevin Lewis and Lance Haley; four stepsons: Johnny, Richard, Buckeye, and Raymond Younce.

Forrest is survived by his sons: Lawrence Joe, Lloyd Jon, Bill, Bruce, Sean, and James; one daughter, Shelly and one stepdaughter, Debbie Younce; one stepson, Stephen Younce; two brothers: Leo and Loren Salters; two sisters: Norma Ford and Jeanette (Stephen) Zinn; 17 grandchildren; and 82 great and great-great grandchildren with two more on the way; along with many more family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday January 31st from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the funeral to follow at the Hill & Sons Funeral Home in Appleton City. 

Obituary - Tyler Owen Sheppard

Tyler Owen Sheppard, 28 years old, passed away unexpectedly January 26, 2024. He was born February 7, 1995 in Denver, Colorado. He resided in Harrisonville, Missouri for four years. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. 

He is survived by his mother, Jean Edwards, his father Bruce Sheppard and wife Kim Sheppard, his sister Brianne Radford, Aunt Jane Whitney and cousins; Jess, Kristen, Megan of Ct., Justin and Bryan of Colorado. He is also remembered by his childhood friend, Kavish Heidary of Olathe, Kansas.

Tyler struggled with mental illness for most of his life. Over this past year Tyler found joy in life through exercising and eating a healthy diet. He often ride his bike during the warmer months.

He found enjoyment in teaching himself different languages. He mastered Spanish and Russian. He loved Indian food, especially Tikka Masala. He had a great sense of humor and intellect.

In high school he became an "Honor Grad" in the Young Marines. It was a dream of his to join the Marines.

Dickey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A private Celebration of Life Service will be held. There will be no visitation. The family is requesting donations to NAMI.org in lieu of flowers.

Child safe after wild police chase in Cass County

On 01-29-24, at approximately 4:30pm, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle traveling Southbound on 7 Highway near Creighton. 

The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver continued throughout the county until a tire deflation device was used near the area of 2 Highway and Kauffman. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a nearby field. 

As deputies were taking him into custody, they overheard the sounds of a small child from the backseat. Deputies were able to quickly extract the child from the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle was transported to an undisclosed hospital for evaluation. The Child, who stated she was unharmed, was checked by EMS on scene and safely returned to her mother upon her arrival.

The driver of the vehicle, Jacob J Rullman (45) was arrested on a Parole Violation warrant, and is currently pending additional charges from the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Additional information will be released once obtained.

Obituary - Michael David Satterfield

Michael David Satterfield, 64, Bronaugh, MO, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Mike was born July 6, 1959 in Pittsburg, KS, to Aaron Richard and Betty LaVon (Earl) Satterfield.

Mike was raised in Bronaugh and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1977. He worked at Hallmark in Kansas City for a time, then later went to work for a Tire Service in Kanas City and in Springfield. Eventually, Mike became self-employed as the owner and operator of his own tire service company in Fayetteville, AR. In 2009 he came back to the Bronaugh area where he ran a tire service truck until his retirement. Following his retirement, Mike continued to help care for his father for five years until his father’s passing.

Survivors include four siblings, Pam McKee (Randy), Mesa, AZ, Connie Smith, Lamar, MO, Debbie Heitz (John), Bronaugh, and Gary Satterfield (Cindy), Bronaugh; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Tim Satterfield.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Memorials are suggested in his name to Shilo Cemetery.

Lady bears basketball falls at home to Harrisonville

The Butler Lady Bears Basketball Team lost tonight 51-38 to the Harrisonville Lady Wildcats. 

Butler was led in scoring by freshman Kylee Dubray who had 14 points and freshman Gabrielle Carmichael who had 7 points in the loss. Harrisonville was led in scoring by Junior Lily Tarwater who had 20 points on the night.

Both the Butler Lady Bears and Varsity Boys Basketball teams will be home tomorrow night Tuesday January 30th to host the Sherwood Marksmen. 

Games start at 5:30 p.m. so please come out and pack the stands to support local youth sports.

Way to go Julie!

The Missouri Music Educators Association recently recognized Archie High School Band Director Julie Cooper for 26 years of teaching. 23 of those years have been in Archie. 

Way to go Julie!