Butler High School and Junior High Band attends Large Ensemble Festivals

This Friday and Saturday the Butler High School and junior high bands attended Large Ensemble Festivals where they received ratings and comments on their performances. 

Bands can be rated on a scale with Exemplary being the highest and Satisfactory being third highest. 

The High School Band received a Satisfactory rating and the Jr. High Band received an Exemplary rating. Congratulations to Mr. Watts and our High School and Jr. High Band members!

Butler Sonic Cruise Night set for Friday, April 19th

SONIC CRUISE NIGHT COMING UP!

The Butler Sonic Cruise Night is set for Friday, April 19th at the Butler Sonic from 6pm-8pm!!

Don't forget, with each paid entry you receive a FREE COMBO MEAL from Sonic! Entry fee is set at $10! See you there!

Thank you so much to the local Sonic for sponsoring this event!

Obituary - Loretta Faye Crews

Loretta Faye Crews also known by the nickname of “Rita” passed away on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at the age of 87. Loretta resided in Nevada, Missouri. She passed peacefully at Nevada Regional Medical Center with her loved ones surrounding her.

Loretta was born June 19th, 1936 in Hutcherson Kansas. Father being Samuel Arthur Helm and mother being Lula Mae Gowin Helm Meier. During early childhood Loretta had 6 siblings (3 brothers and 3 sisters). Loretta attended Nevada schools whilst receiving her education completing the 11th grade. She later married Frank Crews on November 27, 1952 in Eureka Springs Arkansas and went on to become the starting of a massive family. 

Loretta worked at several restaurants in the Nevada area and then later worked at Nevada State Hospital for 34 years before retiring and settling down with her family. Loretta enjoyed many things such as camping, fishing, boating, vacations, auctions, shopping, animals, and most of all, her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Loretta was also a part of the CB Club where she was known as “Sexy Granny” while her husband Frank was known as “Fuzz Man”. Loretta was a very caring person as she put other people before herself. Loretta was a firm baptist as she was baptized at First Baptist Church in Nevada Missouri. Loretta was skilled at playing the accordion, the cello, and the organ and most of all Loretta enjoyed being “Mom” and “Grandma” to everyone and cooking for our get-togethers.

Loretta is survived by her children including Nick Crews and wife Minon of Jasper, Yvonne Colton and husband Jim of Hepler, Kansas, Rick Crews and wife Annette of Nevada, Cordia Cox and husband Jerry of Nevada, Robert Crews and wife Lisa of Nevada, Jim Crews of Nevada, Larry Crews and wife Tammy of Nevada, John Crews of Nevada, Candi Pettibon and husband Tony of Nevada, and Mike Crews and wife Dena of Nevada. She is also survived by her 34 grandchildren, 87 great grandchildren, 24 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, 6 siblings (3 brothers, 3 sisters), 1 grandson Ricky Lee Crews, 1 great granddaughter Hayley Nicole Smith, and one great grandson David Junior Shelton.

Loretta’s celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. Starting with Brunch at The Nazarene Church of Nevada at 11:00 AM. Visitation services will be held at 1:00 PM at Ferry Funeral Home with services to follow with interment at Newton Burial Park of Nevada.

“Mothers and Grandmothers hold their children’s hands for awhile, but their hearts forever.”

Obituary - Jay Douglas Long

Jay Douglas Long, 63, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday morning, April 3, 2024 at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. Jay was born November 16, 1960 in Clinton, Mo., the son of James Douglas Long and Elberta Christine (Crowder) Long.

He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America as a young man. He graduated from Clinton High School where he excelled in football and baseball. He enjoyed welding, casinos and following the Kansas City Chiefs.

Surviving are one daughter, Kaitlyn Marie Heigelmann (Ryan), Stow, Ohio; three sisters, Cynthia Ann Lewis (Mike), Raymore, Mo., Cherye L. Jones, Clinton, Mo., and Debra Christine Bonnewitz, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elberta and his father, Douglas.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., just prior to the funeral service. Mr. Long will lie in state from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to C.A.R.E. (Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor), and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Offense hard to come by for Butler Lady Bears Softball team in Friday night loss to Lamar

Offense hard to come by for Butler Lady Bears Softball team in Friday night loss to Lamar...

The Butler Lady Bears lost to the Lamar Lady Tigers on Friday evening 10-5.

Lamar jumped out to a early lead in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored two runs. Lamar Senior Alyssa Powell drew a walk, scoring one run and freshman Ashlyn Hayworth tripled, scoring two runs.

Lady Bears Freshman Kylee Dubray stepped in the circle to pitch for Butler. The right hander allowed nine hits and 10 runs (Three earned) over five and one third innings, striking out five and walking four.

Butler Senior Haven Humphrey drove the middle of the line-up leading the Lady Bears with two runs batted in. Senior Cloey Fritts went 2 for 3 at the plate to lead the team in hits.

The Butler Lady Bears will host LaMonte on Wednesday evening at 5pm. Come out and support these girls.

Butler High School FFA News:

Butler High School FFA Students participated in Career Development Events on Tuesday, April 2nd. We are proud of the students and their hard work that they have put forth!

Poultry- 8th Overall Team (State Qualifier)
Dara Ramage- 14th Overall Individual
Kole Tarvin
Natalee Kennedy
Anna-Marie Cope
(Picture of team coming soon)
Other participating teams:
Dairy Foods
Floriculture

Windy Conditions Saturday

Windy conditions are forecast Saturday afternoon across the area, with gusts between 35-45 MPH. A wind advisory is in effect for portions of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

 
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast late this evening across the area. A few strong to low-end severe storms possible, mainly west of I-29/I-49. General non-severe thunderstorms/showers for central and eastern Missouri.

Obituary - Billy Ray Stevens

Billy Stevens, age 47, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Sunday March 31, 2024 at home. He was born on July 13, 1976 in Clinton, Missouri unto John and Bonnie Gaylord Stevens.

Billy was a lifelong resident of Warsaw, graduating from Warsaw High School in 1994. He made a statement of faith in 1986 and was baptized. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

Billy worked several jobs in Clinton, Lowry City and Warsaw, the last one being Wal-Mart in Warsaw where he loved working there.

Billy was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and loved to watch them play. He also was a fan of and enjoyed professional wrestling where he admired "The Rock" and all the others. Billy was also known as a "want to be" golfer.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Stevens, grandparents, Jesse and Ruby Gaylord, 2 step sisters and one step brother.

He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Stevens, of Warsaw, one step brother and two step sisters, all of St. Louis, Missouri, 3 aunts, 2 uncles and a host of cousins and friends.

There has been a huge hole left in our lives now that Billy is gone but he will always be in our hearts. He enjoyed being with friends and family and loved them with his whole heart.

Funeral services for Billy Stevens will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday April 8, 2024 at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Warsaw, Missouri with Pastor Barry Edwards, officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Graveside services and interment will be at the National Cemetery in Warsaw.