Cool and windy through Thursday

Strong northwest winds are expected today gusting as high as 45 mph this afternoon across central Missouri. The winds are expected to decrease this evening, allowing temperatures to fall near freezing overnight.

Obituary - Ronald Lee Lacy

Ronald Lee Lacy, age 85, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 MO-150, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64082. Ronald will then be laid to rest at Raymore Cemetery. It is at the request of the family that attendees not feel compelled to dress formal, rather be comfortable for services.

Ronald was born in Ketchum, Oklahoma on July 15, 1938 to Bruce Daniel Lacy and Myrtle Ivy (James) Lacy. After high school, Ronald honorably served his country in the United States Airforce for four years. He worked various jobs however primarily he was a computer programmer with USDA for many years. In life he was a man of Catholic faith and a parishioner of Holy Spirit Catholic Church for many years where he was also held various ministry roles. Ronald was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion Post #488 in Belton, Missouri, and very much involved throughout the Raymore community. Ronald also enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Myrtle Lacy; daughter, Judith A. Romig; three brothers; and one sister.

Here to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Mary Lacy; two sons, James L. Lacy Sr. (Sandy) and Daniel J. Lacy (Rebbecca); daughter, Deborah L. Young (Greg); nine grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.

Butler Varsity Bears baseball team shuts out Sherwood 12-0

The Butler Bears won big over the Sherwood Marksmen 12-0 on Tuesday.

The Bears got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Senior Cameron Anderson knocked in one run on a fielder's choice. 

Sophomore Brock Lines tripled, scoring two runs, Sophomore Brandon Hammett singled, scoring two runs, and Senior Maddox Fennewald singled, scoring one run.

Butler scored six runs in five hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Fennewald singled, scoring one run, one run was scored on a balk, Freshman Trey Green singled, scoring one run, Brock Lines singled, scoring two runs, and Sophomore Jake Chandler singled, scoring one run.

Fennewald earned the win for the Bears. The right-hander surrendered two hits and zero runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking none. Shane Brownfield started on the mound for Sherwood. They surrendered eight hits and 10 runs (nine earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out five and walking two. Junior Eli Cox pitched one and one-third innings of no-run ball for the Bears in relief. He gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking none.

The Bears amassed 11 hits in the game. Brock Lines led the Bears with three runs batted in from number the eight spot in the lineup. 

The center fielders each collected two hits for the Bears. Hammett stole two bases. The Butler Bears ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game.

The Butler Bears will travel to the Nevada Tigers for their next game on Thursday.

Obituary - George William Lolley

George William Lolley, Sr, 90, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Nevada. George was born April 28, 1933 in Nevada to Harley B. and Lela M. (Andrus) Lolley. He married Mary Ann Sprenkle on October 21, 1956 in Nevada and she preceded him in death on December 11, 1997.

George was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1952. He served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Germany from October 1953 to August 1955. George worked as a custodian all his life. He was employed by the First Christian Church in Nevada, and Nevada R-5 School District until his retirement in 1994.

Survivors include three sons, Geroge Lolley, Jr. (Annabelle), Nevada, David Lolley (Kelly), Nevada, and Robert Lolley (Trish), Joplin; a daughter, Becky Dysart, Nevada; 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Mary Ann, he was preceded in death by three granddaughters, and his sister Mary Lou Snead.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-6:00 p.m. on Monday evening at Ferry Funeral Home.

88lbs of cocaine seized after traffic stop in Lafayette County

On April 2nd Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on I-70 in Lafayette County. 

A Lafayette County K9 responded to the scene and alerted to narcotics inside the vehicle. 

A vehicle search was conducted, resulting in 88 lbs of cocaine taken off the streets.

Item listing for tonight‘s Butler Lions club radio auction

Tune your radio to 92.1 FM and be ready to call 660–6 79–3135 to bid.. The auction runs 5 to 7 PM.

BCMH employee of the month for April

Help us congratulate Erick Head, recognized as the BCMH Employee of the Month for April. Erick was hired to our Patient Access department in December 2016, and in October 2017 he transferred to the Finance Department, where he is an accounting clerk. Erick works with nearly all hospital departments and with BCMH Volunteers who work in the Gift Shop.

His assistance is valuable and appreciated by all. His nominator said, “Erick is always going above and beyond what is asked of him. It is not unusual for Erick to step up and go above and beyond what his job duties are. I see it all the time when one of his coworkers has to be gone.

You will never hear him complain either. He has such a great work ethic and is just a great person to be around. Definitely a great representation of what a good employee and person can strive to be.”

Erick's consistent demonstration of BCMH values is commendable, and he deserves this recognition.

Reminder: Butler Lions Club Radio Auction tonight

 

The Butler Lions Club is all set for night #2 of  the annual radio auction beginning at 5 pm this evening with all kinds of bargains waiting for you. It's a simple two step process- 1. Tune your radio to 92.1 FM and 2. Be ready to call 660-679-3135 with your bid. 

Shazam! It's that easy. The radio auction continues nightly through Thursday, don't miss out!