Obituary - Robert "Bob" Winfred Mooney

Robert “Bob” Winfred Mooney, 87, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Bob was born April 4, 1936 in Moundville, MO to Lawrence W. and Gracie I. (Springer) Mooney. He married Nancy Elaine Brown on August 12, 1977 at Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Bob was raised in Moundville. Through the 8th grade he attended Lone Star, a one room country school, then went on to Bronaugh High School and graduated from Nevada High School in 1955. Bob worked at Madill’s and Vinyard Farm and Home Supply for most of his life, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his younger years and traveling to the west coast to see family.

In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by four children, Jo Letta Hatfield (Bill), Issaquah, WA, Robin Daffron (Vern), Pretty Prairie, KS, Tim Mooney (Carey), Nevada, and Rinda Mooney, Terrell, TX; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Mooney, Independence, MO; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Betty Williams, and Patsy Weber.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Liberal, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Calvary Baptist Church or Shiloh Cemetery c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Tornado Watch issued for parts of Kansas and Missouri

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Missouri until 11 PM CDT.

Obituary - Kendall Charles Wright

Kendall Charles Wright, 44, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Kendall was born September 30, 1979 in Wichita, KS to Larry C. and Patricia A. (Jordan) Wright.

Kendall was raised in Grove, OK and graduated from Grove High School Class of 1998. He then attended NEO in Miami, OK, then Rogers State University in Claremore, OK where he graduated with an associate degree in Art. Kendall worked for a time at Carlyle Manufacturing in Ft. Scott, Peerless in Ft. Scott, and for the past 12 years as a Support Care Aide at Southwest Community Services in Nevada. Kendall loved life, making people laugh, watching movies – especially horror movies, maintaining his pool, and as an artist he loved everything that involved art and music.

In addition to his fiancé and life partner since February 14, 2013, Elexa C. Owen, survivors include his son, Jordan Woody, Ohio; mother, Patti Blake, Nevada; Elexa’s father, Jim Owen, Nevada; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Jordan, Nevada; father-in-law, Jim Owen, Nevada; sister, Jenean Kear (Michael), Branson; two aunts, Debbie Adams, Nevada, and Gina Mishler, Cherryvale, KS; two uncles, Randy Jordan, Nevada, and Larry Jordan, Marshall, MO; two nephews, Ashton and Edric Kear. He was preceded in death his father, Larry Wright; Elexa’s mother, Cam Owen; maternal grandfather, Thain Jordan; and paternal grandparents, O.C. and LaVera Wright, and Javine Mishler.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Larry Jordan and Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 on Friday, April 12th in Buzzard Cemetery in Grove, OK. The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 prior to the service.

Memorials are suggested in his name to the Nevada Animal Shelter c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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Butler Lions Club radio auction begins tonight!

 Known as the ‘fastest two hours in radio’ the Butler Lions Club is all set for the annual the four night auction that will be broadcast on KMOE FM 92.1 running tonight through Thursday 5 to 7 pm each evening. 

This year we plan to include livestreaming of the auction on the Mid America Live Facebook page so you can see the items, HOWEVER please do not bid on the page- you must call 660-679-3135 to place bids.

As 100% of monies received are returned to the community, the Butler Lions Club would like to heartily thank all who made donations, small and large.

Way to show out ladies!

Butler Youth Wrestling Club would like to congratulate Myka Morrill who is your 2024 8U 55lb GIRLS WRESTLING STATE RUNNER UP!! Melanie Varns who placed 3rd in the 8U 50lb bracket.

These girls really work their tails off, and anyone who watches them wrestle, truly enjoys it. If you have watched them, you know what I’m talking about. Their season lasted 3 weeks longer than the boys, and they just kept working. 

WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU GIRLS!!! Your hard work and dedication in a male dominated sport DOES NOT GO UNNOTICED!! We are proud of all our girls that showed up and wrestled this year thanks for your part in building girls wrestling!

Obituary - Kyle Kempker

Kyle Kempker, 53, native of Clinton, Missouri and resident of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 South Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS 66061. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., just prior to the memorial service.

An obituary will follow.

A link to a Caring Bridge site in Kyle’s name with additional information can be found below. A memorial fund has been established to benefit the educational and other needs of Kyle’s children, Ella, Grayson and Violet. Contributions may be made electronically via Venmo @Kempker_Family_Memorial_Fund or by check to Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, 1410 DZF Road, Clinton, MO 64735, payable to Rhonda Norcross Kempker with a notation to Kempker Family Memorial Fund in the memo line. The family will also designate a charity that would be meaningful to Kyle for contributions in the near future.




Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

BHS proudly presents "Almost, Maine"

BHS proudly presents "Almost, Maine" A Real Romantic Comedy this Friday, April 5th & Saturday, April 6th @ 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. Tickets will be $5 each (for all ages) & will be sold at the door. Doors open @ 6:30 PM