Obituary - Freda Engelhart

Freda Engelhart, age 84, of Clinton Missouri, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Clinton Christian Church in Clinton, Missouri. 

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Services will be livestreamed on the Clinton Christian Church website starting at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Christian Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Freda Areline (Cornell) Engelhart was born on January 26, 1940 in Bolivar, Missouri. The daughter of Fred Raymond Cornell and Hazel Alice (Fahnestock) Cornell. Freda attended school in Clinton, MO and graduated in May 1957.

On September 21, 1958, Freda was united in marriage to Norman Joseph Engelhart, who preceded her in death on December 30, 2010 after 52 years of marriage. To this union two children were born: Bruce W. and Mark A. Engelhart all from Clinton, MO.

Freda was baptized at an early age at the Butler, MO Baptist Church. She was an active member of the Christion Church (DOC), Clinton, MO, where she served as board member, church clerk, several committees and belonged to the Phoebes Women Church Group.

Freda worked as Deputy City Clerk, bookkeeper and payroll clerk for twenty years for the City of Clinton, serving five different mayors, before moving to Moberly and Macon, MO area because of her husband’s work for Associated Electric Mining Company.

In Moberly she worked at the Moberly Area Junior College in the registration and records department. Later they moved to Macon, MO where Freda worked for District 2 Missouri Department of Transportation in the accounting and credit union departments until the mine closed. She transferred to District 4 Missouri Department of Transportation in Kansas City, MO. She worked in the accounting department and back up for the District 4 Credit Union. The last 5 years she was one of the first customer service representatives for MODOT for the State of Missouri.

Because of her husband’s health she retired September 1, 2000 and moved back to Clinton, MO to be near her family and friends.

She loved being around her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and close friends. She belonged to three bridge clubs until Covid hit the community. She currently belonged to long time canasta club, bunco, Wednesday pitch at the Senior Center, Lorna Kemper Club, and a member of the Henry County Historical Society and volunteered as a docent. She enjoyed traveling with her friends and the Hawthorn Elite travel club.

Her parents, husband, and two sisters, Marie Wilson and Joann Good preceded her in death.

Surviving are her two sons, Bruce (Nancy), and Mark (Tara), all of Clinton, MO. Freda had six grandchildren, Andrew (fiancé, Anna Edmonson), Eric (Stephanie), Kyle all of Clinton, MO. Aaron (Amber) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Tyler (Maegan) of Altoona, Iowa, and Jennifer Engelhart of Clinton, MO. She has 8 great-grandchildren; Gloria Chaney, Ellie and Reagan Bettencourt, Kacie and Carly Engelhart, Lanie, Easton, Kenzie Engelhart. Freda is also survived by her sister Betty Blumhost and (Ray Mayes) of Vinita, Oklahoma, her brother Richard Dale (Laura Lee) Cornell of Harrisonville, MO and sister Connie (Gary) Sanchez of Sparta, Nevada, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - Andrew Shawn Green

Andrew Shawn Green, 55, passed away on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, in the comfort of his home. A celebration of his life will be held on from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at English Landing Park in Parkville, MO, with an additional service planned for June 2024 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Andrew was born on May 9th, 1968, in Ankara, Turkey, to June & Jewel Green. Born into an Airforce Military Family, he was an adventurous soul. He was always the life of the party, knowing no stranger, and spreading joy and laughter everywhere he went.

Andrew attended school in Bellevue, Nebraska, where he played football throughout high school. He worked at a Military Base as a young man and soon after, he met the love of his life, Kandy Miller-Watkins, at just 24 years old. Shortly after, he moved to Kansas City, where he became a part of the Miller Clan and a diehard Chiefs Fan for the next 31 years. 

He took great pride in raising his stepsons, who were just 2 and 5 years old at the time, and he soon became the favorite Uncle to many nieces and nephews in the bunch. 

Andrew worked in the construction business most of his career, but was the jack of all trades, accomplishing anything he put his mind to. He absolutely loved a good game of poker, and it was clear that he didn’t like to lose.

In his final years, his greatest joy was being a cherished Papa to Gavin, Lilly, Jack, David, Felipe, and Liam. He absolutely loved his family and was proud to have been a part of raising his stepsons, Jayce, and Nick. There was truly no greater joy than family to Andrew. He is deeply missed but forever remembered for his vibrant spirit and loving nature.

Andrew was preceded in death by his mother, June Green, born in Scotland and his retired Airforce father Don (Jewel) Green.

He is survived by his lifelong love, Kandy, his two stepsons, Jayce Watkins (wife Michelle), Nicholas Watkins, his two Brothers, Stuart “Scott” Green (wife Rose), Brian Green (wife Stephanie), his cherished grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends near and far.

Obituary - Charles "Chuck" Bullock Sr.

Funeral services for Charles "Chuck" Bullock Sr. of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. Monday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Graveside and interment will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Clio Cemetery in Clio, Iowa. Contributions to Wounded Warrior Project. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Charles “Chuck” James Bullock Sr., age 74 of Butler, Missouri returned home to the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born June 8, 1949 as the only child of Charles Edward and Regina Theresa Peyton Bullock in Queens, New York.

Chuck spent his early years in Queens, New York attending Catholic schools. During high school, he took a special interest in printing presses and mechanics. He worked as a mechanic at a gas station. In 1968, Chuck joined the Unites States Air Force and spent the next four years in the service. He was stationed at Dover, Delaware, at Shemya Air Base in the Aluetian Islands in Alaska and Richard Gebauer in Belton, Missouri. While he was stationed in Belton he met and married his first wife and to this union, a son was born. The marriage ended in divorce. On October 13, 2007 he married Cynthia Lee Shriver.

Working was much of Chuck’s life. After he was honorably discharged from the Air Force, he worked for the U.S. Post Office as a mechanic for 30 years until his retirement in 2005. During his working career, he was in the Army National Guard for 15 years. Chuck was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. After his retirement, he worked as a mechanic for the Adrian and Miami School Districts as well as Bates County Emergency Management. Chuck was trained in radiological responses. In his later years, he enjoyed staying home and tinkering on jobs. Chuck was an all around good guy and helpful to everyone.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 16 years, Cynthia Bullock of the home; a son, Charles James Bullock Jr. and wife Christine of Greenwood, Missouri; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Hammett breaks 24 year old Butler High School track record

Would you believe a FIFTH Butler High school record has been broken this year??? Congratulation, to Sophomore Brandon Hammett, for breaking the 3200m run record Friday night at Holden with a 10:11.10! This breaks a 24 year old record set by 2001 graduate Kevin Brewster in 2000.

Gusty winds expected Saturday

Gusty winds expected Saturday afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph from the southeast will be possible.

Update: No one injured in structure fire at Dollar General in Harrisonville

On Friday April 5th around 3:20 p.m. the Harrisonville Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire at Dollar General located at 309 S Commercial Street.

When crews arrived, flames and smoke could be seen coming from the building. Crews secured the area and distinguished the fire.

No injuries were reported, as all those inside the building had evacuated when the fire was first noticed. At this time, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Crews remain on the scene. 

Please avoid the area!

Butler Bears Baseball Team Comes Up Short Against the Warrensburg Tigers

Butler Bears Baseball Team Comes Up Short Against the Warrensburg Tigers 6-3.

The Bears opened the scoring in the first after a wild pitch scored one run. Carter Johnson doubled, which helped the Tigers tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. A balk gave Warrensburg the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the second.

Freshman Rhett Newsome grounded out, which helped the Bears tie the game in the top of the fourth. A tag up by Sophomore Jake Chandler gave the Butler Bears the lead, 3-2, in the top of the fifth.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Tigers went back into the lead after the Bears committed an error scoring one.

Junior Eli Cox started the game for the Bears. He gave up six hits and five runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking none. 

Eli Cox went 1-for-2 at the plate as the pitcher led the team with one run batted in. Senior Maddox Fennewald, Cox, Sophomore Bryson Kash, Chandler, and Sophomore Cohen Wilson each collected one hit for the Bears. 

Jake Chandler paced the Butler Bears with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. The Bears turned one double play in the game.

Butler will hit the road on Monday April 8th, and take on the undefeated Lone Jack Mules.

Obituary - Sylvania Irene Wallace

Sylvania Irene Wallace, age 82, Archie, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on April 1st, 2024 at 3:55 am at Crown Rehab in Harrisonville, Missouri. We feel that sums up our wonderful Moma’s great sense of humor, earning her wings on April Fool’s Day. Irene, as she was known by most of us, was born on November 5, 1941at the Rural Mound Township home and was the daughter of Raymond Earnest Roby and Nora Sylvania Lukenbill. Irene attended Cherry Valley School and went on to achieve receiving her GED.

Irene is survived by seven children: Candis Mainard (Mark) of Raymore, Missouri, Kurtis Wallace (Brenda) of Jacksonville, Missouri, Debbie McFadden Wallace (Larry) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Tammy Kahl Wallace of Farmington, Arkansas, Jackie Ammerman (John) of Archie, Missouri, Margie Needs Wallace (Dale) of Harrisonville, Missouri, and Randy Wallace of Owasso, Arkansas.

Also surviving is one sister, Mae Smith, two brothers, John and Don Roby, and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Irene was proceeded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Wallace; daughter, Rhonda Staton (Henderson); son, Billy Gene Henderson; and X-husband Rolland G Henderson. Also surviving are her siblings, James, Kay, Frank, Gene, Jerry, Norma, and Dean.

Irene worked for Upholstery Business refinishing furniture and automobiles. She was a seamstress, cook, cleaner, and waitress for several other business. She was always a dedicated employee and her bosses appeared to love her dependability and enthusiasm and love for her careers.

Irene was the epitome of grit. The definition of grit is courage and resolve; strength of character. Life wasn’t always kind to her, but she would not let that stop her from moving forward and achieving her goals. She was small but fierce. She was loyal, faithful, blessed with a great sense of humor, a tad bit cantankerous, and you better not mess with her family or friends.

Irene loved to dance and sing, was a fixer, very independent and full of spice and vinegar. Talk about the life of a party gathering no matter how big or small. Irene loved riding Harleys, inside of 18-wheeler tractor trucks, traveling, fishing, gardening, casinos, scratch offs, and at times even went hunting.

Irene was proud to be a very active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Nevada, Missouri AERIE # 37701.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Ferry Funeral Home, 301 South Washington Street, Nevada, Missouri on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 1- 2:30 pm. Immediately following will be the graveside services at 3 p.m. at Saint James Cemetery in Lamar, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to One Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 14700 East 42 Street, S, Independence, Missouri 64055, phone number 816-836-1096 with Sylvania Irene Wallace notated on your donation.

I am grateful for the hope I have knowing she is in heaven with no more pain and no more sorrow.