18th Annual Show of Wheels Car Show held today in Butler

The weather was perfect for the 18th Annual Show of Wheels Car Show that was held this afternoon in Butler. 

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this event by buying food and raffle tickets. A portion of the donations went to the Butler Elementary School Library. 

We strolled through and shot a couple photos of the amazing and beautiful vehicles for you... Please enjoy them below:

 

Obituary - Alma Pauline Brown

Alma Pauline Brown, age 88, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at Kansas City Hospice on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Services will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083 on Thursday April 11, 2024. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Alma will then be laid to rest at Raymore Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. The family requests that attendees not feel compelled to dress formal, rather be comfortable for services.

Alma was born at home in Cheyenne County, Kansas on February 23, 1936, to William Bartholoma and Genevieve (Brooks) Bartholoma. On August 13, 1955, she was joined in marriage to her faithful and loving husband of sixty-eight years, Larry Brown. Alma retired after twenty-seven years as a Program Planner at Bendix/Honeywell in Kansas City. From early on Alma cultivated a tradition of family get-togethers and dinners. She loved having her family together and everyone looked forward to her delicious Sunday meals and time of fun, games and fellowship with each other. Alma loved her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ and could always be found working in her church, especially tenderly caring for the babies in the nursery for decades and supporting North American and International Missions. One of her favorite hobbies was crocheting afghan blankets. For close to sixty years there were always afghans for the family and donations to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. When her grandchildren came along that easily became her favorite pastime. She was a doting grandmother. There were many days and nights spent loving, caring, playing games, fixing meals and spending time at the swimming pool with all of them. She created special memories and a legacy with each of them.

Alma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers; and two sisters and her grandson Jake Scott.

Here to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Larry Brown; two sons, Greg Brown and Lynn Brown (Libby); daughter, Robin Gardner (Al); sister Rita Bader; seven grandchildren, Cassy (Justin), James (Megan), Eric (Jen), Aubrey (Ryan), Sarah (Simone), Rachael (Nathan) and Zach and thirteen great grandchildren.

Butler Bears Baseball Team lost to the Russellville Indians 13-7 on Saturday

The Butler Bears Baseball Team lost to the Russellville Indians 13-7 on Saturday afternoon in Sedalia . 

The Bears were sturdy to get on the board in the first when Senior Maddox Fennewald doubled, scoring one run.

The Russellville Indians scored on a wild pitch, which helped the Indians tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

The Indians jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the second inning after Beau Young singled, and Freshman Rhett Newsome balked, each scoring one run.

The Bears tied the game in the top of the third thanks to an error, and a singled by Sophomore Cohen Wilson.

The Indians jumped back into the lead in the bottom of third inning after Connor Volmert walked, the Bears committed an error, Ethan Strobel hit into a fielder’s choice, and the Bears committed another error, each scoring one run.

The Indians scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Jack Lake doubled, scoring one run, Volmert singled, scoring two runs, and Aiden Meller singled, scoring two runs.

Wilson pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for the Butler Bears. The reliever gave up seven hits and six runs (five earned) while, striking out two and walking three. 

Rhett Newsome took the loss for the Bears. The lefty went two and one-third innings, allowing six runs (three earned) on three hits, striking out one and walking three. Ethan Hickey began the game for the Indians. 

Junior Eli Cox went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Bears in hits. Fennewald, Cox, and Wilson each drove in one run for the Butler Bears. The Bears turned one double play in the game.

Next up for the Bears is a game at Lone Jack on Monday.

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.