Obituary - Glenn Casto

Glenn Casto, 81 of Butler, Missouri passed away January 26, 2024 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. 

A visitation is scheduled from 10:00 am to 11:30 am Friday, February 16, 2024 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm in Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler R-5 School District designated for the Art Program. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Full obituary pending at this time.

Lees Summit man arrested after Bates County rollover crash

On Friday February 2nd around 7:18 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and the Adrian Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident in the southbound lanes of I-49.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2015 Dodge Ram pickup operated by 39 year old Brandon S. Flesner of Lee's Summit, Missouri traveled off the right side of the highway, over corrected and traveled off the left side of the highway where the truck then overturned.

Brandon S. Flesner sustained minor injuries in this accident and he will seek his own treatment. He was also arrested and charged with the following charge 1.) Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240052721

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I483232A

Obituary - Edgar W. “Eddie” Roth III

Edgar W. “Eddie” Roth III, 49, of rural Windsor, Missouri, died Friday morning, February 2, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 14, 1974, in Town and Country, Missouri, the son of Edgar Wilmer Roth, Jr., and Carol Anita (Meyer) Roth. On August 14, 1999, he married Mary Elizabeth Henke in Troy, Mo., and she survives of the home.

Eddie graduated from Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Mo. He worked for the City of Wentzville for several years and then worked laying concrete. After moving to Windsor, he continued working in concrete for Nussbaum Construction before starting his own concrete business. 

He raised Polled Hereford cattle alongside his father with Roth Hereford Farm. He was active in the cattle community as a board member for the Missouri Hereford Association and the Henry County Fair. He was a member and Elder at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton.

In addition to his wife Mary, survivors include 2 sons, Lane Roth and Levi Roth; his mother, Carol Roth, Troy, Mo.; a sister, Jennifer Woody (Eric), Troy, Mo; a nephew, Ethan Woody; his mother-in-law, Judy Henke, Baldwin, Mo.; and several extended family, including brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Roth Jr.; a sister, Robbyn Roth; and father-in-law, Robert “Bob” Henke.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Mo., with Rev. William Smith officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, and Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the church. 

Burial will take place Saturday after the service at 1 p.m. on the Roth family farm. The family suggests contribution to the Missouri Junior Hereford Association in care of the funeral home.

Kansas man killed in motorcycle accident

On Friday February 2nd around 6:15 p.m. the Kansas State Highway Patrol along with Bourbon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a fatality motorcycle accident K3 Highway about four miles north of Bronson, Kansas in western Bourbon County.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1981 Honda CB900 Motorcycle driven by 49 year old Darin L. Harclerode of Iola, Kansas struck a deer and lost control of the motorcycle overturning several times.

Darin L. Harclerode was pronounced dead at the scene of this accident and he was transported to Frontier Forensics in Kansas City, Missouri. He wasn't wearing a helmet. Next of kin notified.

View crash report below:

https://www.kansas.gov/khp-crashlogs/search/viewDetail/2024-001587

Obituary - Mary Frances Sargent Irvin “Murphy”

Mary Frances Sargent Irvin “Murphy”, 71 of Freeman, Missouri passed from this life peacefully on January 26, 2024 at her home in Freeman, MO with her loving husband Gary by her side. 

Cremation with a Celebration of Life service to held Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Drexel Community Building. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). 

Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers to the Drexel School District Lunch program. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Murphy was born in Kansas City, MO on April 20, 1952 the daughter of George Wellington Sargent and Frances Patricia Mahoney Sargent “Atsy”. She started out her childhood in Independence, MO and then moved with the family to their farm outside of Peculiar, MO at an early age. She attended Ray-Pec schools and later married her High School Sweetheart from right down the road on June 13, 1969. She and Gary moved just outside of Freeman, MO in 1973 where they raised two sons.

Murphy was always a hard worker and proud of it. After both boys started school, she went to work for JC Penney and retired after 31 years there. After her retirement from JC Penney, she decided that she needed something else to do, so she went to work for the Ray-Pec school district as a child nutritionist and always had stories to tell about the kids (good and bad) that she would encounter each day. She later retired from this job as well, but was always willing to work a day here and there to fill in.

Murphy enjoyed her many adventures over the years with Gary traveling, camping and even just going out for a long drive to see if they could find interesting places.

Some of Murphy’s favorite things were, spending time with and watching her grandkids play sports, family trips to Roaring River, and antiquing her annual trips with her sisters. Murphy will be dearly missed by all who knew her and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, George and “Atsy” Sargent, Mother and Father in-law, Ramon and Nora Irvin, Brothers, Mike and Steve Sargent, Brother in-law, Denny Irvin, and her beloved grandson, Dalton.

Murphy is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gary of the home, Sons Jake and his wife Debbie of Drexel, MO. Matt and his wife Sheryl of Archie, MO., Grandchildren, Layne, Ethan, Wyatt, Kylie, Levi, Jase and step-grandchildren Blake, Bailey and Mackenzie, sisters, Patsy Sargent, Katy (Preston) Brammer, Susan Maldonado, Kyle (Doug) DeFrain, Kris (Rick) Darrah and Janie (Michael) Thomason, brother, George Sargent, In Laws, Dave (Beth) Irvin, Mike Irvin and Carol Irvin, along with many nieces, nephews and friends

Murphy was always donating time and money to numerous causes. At her request she asks that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Drexel School District lunch program in her name to benefit children in need. Murphy will be laid to rest at a private family ceremony next to her grandson Dalton at the Sharon Cemetery outside of Drexel, MO

Riley wins wrestling championship

We would like to congratulate Covy Riley of Butler who is the 2024 8U 75lb Missouri Nationals Champion. He pinned his way through the tournament which is no easy feat. 

He is in full beast mode, only having lost one match his entire season so far. Congratulations, we are all so proud of you and all your hard work this year. Keep it up

Obituary - Elizabeth Diane Aman-Riepe

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Diane Aman-Riepe, 52, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial services were held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the First Church of Peculiar in Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Lizzy to either First Church of Peculiar or Grand River Baptist Church, Freeman, MO.

Lizzie was born on March 22, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of James and Karen (Carpenter) Aman. She was a life-long resident of Harrisonville and a 1989 graduate of Harrisonville High School. Lizzie was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was known for her kind and nurturing nature, always putting others before herself. Lizzie was united in marriage to Richard Riepe on July 13, 2003 in Lord's Park in Harrisonville, MO.

Lizzie was not only a caring family member but also an active member of her community. She was an enthusiastic participant in various organizations, including being a longtime member of SCA, HODA, and the Institute of the Historical Educational Arts. Of all her achievements, her family would make special note of several awards for her commitment and dedication, including the Royal Arch Chapter "Sweetheart" Award, Cryptic Counsel "Lady of the Counsel" Award, Companion of the Temple from the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of North America, York Rite Sovereign College of North America Diamond Award, and the Gold Award Recipient in Girl Scouts. Her involvement extended beyond her local community, as she also received the Kingdom of Calontir (4 States Regional Award) Award of Arms and Torse and the honorary award as a Friend of the Barony of Mag Mor. Additionally, she earned the title of Honored Warrior, "Appearing Dawn: Daughter of Medicine Man Red Gold Sunset" in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, which she carried with great pride.

As a woman of deep compassion, Elizabeth also dedicated herself to charitable work. She spearheaded projects that provided sustenance and clothing to hundreds of Guatemalan children in need, with the support and backing of her congregations. Elizabeth continuously collected and transported donations to various homeless shelters, traveling thousands of miles to help those less fortunate. Her recent focus was assisting a school dedicated to helping Last Chance students graduate or obtain their GED by providing essential supplies and support to the staff.

In her leisure time, Elizabeth enjoyed sharing her husband's passion for blacksmithing, even assisting him in teaching blacksmith classes. She often humorously mentioned that she "married a blacksmith, and had never intended to marry a preacher," but she embraced the journey with unwavering love and support.

Lizzie is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Cheralyn Aman. She is survived by her husband, Richard; her son, Jared (Emily) Elias Aman, of Garden City, MO; her daughter, Kailey (Anthony) Ruth Frances Aman-Diaz, of Corpus Christi, Texas; her step-son, Joshua Jay Riepe, of Manhattan, New York; her step-daughter, Kaycia (Chris) Rajala, of Omaha, Nebraska; a brother, Mike (Joy) Aman, of Harrisonville, MO; a sister, Sarah Gutekunst, of Helena, Montana; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Butler varsity bears get Courtwarming win over Leeton

The Butler Varsity Bears took on Leeton tonight for Courtwarming tonight in the Bears Den.

Senior Dylan Davidson would jump center for the Bears and secure the first possession for Butler. Trumbore would find Davidson under the basket to trigger the scoring in the game. 

The Bears began the quarter with defensive pressure that would immediately force a Bulldogs turnover. The Bulldogs however would answer back, flushing a three. Carter would sink a deep ball of his own before Johnson of Leeton would hammer one in to give the Bulldogs an early 9-5 lead. Trumbore would drive to the rack to put an end to a 6-0 Bulldogs run. 

Another forced turnover by the Bears would lead to a strong inside basket from Davidson and see the Bears reclaim a 10-9 advantage before the Bulldogs would answer. Davidson would continue to dominate in the interior for the Bears and again take a 12-11 lead in what was shaping up to be a back-and-forth contest. The basket exchange would continue and the Bulldogs would lead 15-14 after the first 8 minutes.

Leeton initiated the scoring in the 2nd. Trumbore would then spark a run with a drive to basket for 2 followed by a gorgeous euro-step bucket by Brandon Hammer for a quick 4-0 run for the Bears. Leeton, assisted by a few silly Bear turnovers, would answer with a 9-0 run of their own. 

Davidson once again would quiet the noise with another strong post finish preceding a 3 ball by Trumbore that would it back to a single possession game at 26-23 in favor of the Bulldogs. Jake Chandler would knot the ball game up with a put back 3 with 1 minute to go in the first half. At the end of the half, Trumbore would hit a floater to take a 28-26 lead into the break.

To start the half, Mallatt hit a bucket to spark a 4-0 opening run before the Bulldogs would sink yet another 3 pointer. Both teams would proceed to swap scores for the majority of the 3rd quarter.

Bears held a double-digit lead entering the final quarter, sitting atop the Bulldogs with a score of 41-31. After the first 2 and a half minutes went by with no scoring, Uptergrove would open up the baskets with a 3 to shrink the Bears lead back to 7. But the Bears would finish strong and walk away with a 54-46 victory.

Carter Trumbore led all scoring on the night with 29 points and 5 rebounds while Davison secured a double-double with 14 scores and 11 boards. Jake Chandler also had an impressive night recording 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals.

The Bulldogs were led by Uptergrove with 20 points.

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-Courtesy of Cody Morris