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Butler Bears Baseball team falls on the road to Lone Jack Monday evening

Butler Bears Baseball team falls on the road to Lone Jack Monday evening 10-6.

The Bears got on the board in the first inning after Junior Eli Cox grounded out, scoring one run. In the bottom of the first inning, the Mules went back into the lead after Kadin M walked, and Cooper S hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run. The Lone Jack Mules added one run in the second after Lander D was struck by a pitch.

Sophomore Brock Lines took the loss for the Bears. The starting pitcher went four innings, surrendering seven runs (four earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking eight. Ethan R began the game for the Mules. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and one run over three innings, striking out eight and walking three.

Sophomore Bryson Kash drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Bears with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Kash and Sophomore Breydan Heckadon each collected multiple hits for the Butler Bears.

The Bears had patience at the plate, Senior Maddox Fennewald and Sophomore Brandon Hammett led the team with two walks each. The Bears turned one double play in the game.

Next up for the Butler Bears is a game against the Warsaw Tigers on Tuesday.

Obituary - Sherry Lynn Beal

Sherry Lynn Beal, age 61, of Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Times of the service are pending.

Sherry was born in Missouri on July 13, 1962, to Robert and Norma Sheets. She was blessed with three daughters who were her world: Jennifer, Jessica, and Stephanie. Besides her children, she loved everything cow, Pepsi, fuzzy socks, Stevie Knicks, and anything purple!

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Norma Sheets; sister, Carol Sheets; daughter, Jennifer Beal; and niece, Kristen Whitehead.

She is survived by two daughters, Jessica Beal (John) and Stephanie Stockdale (Jake); three grandchildren, Jacobie, Jaiden, and Justin Stockdale; two granddogs, Emma and Marty Beal; two brothers, Robert Sheets (Karena) and William Sheets (Crystal); and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and nephews.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Helen Dahmer

Helen Tylar Runyan Dahmer passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at age 99. She was preceded in death by husbands Forest Dahmer and Howard Runyan. Surviving children are Tom Runyan and his wife Janice; Judy Ullmann; Kathy O'Neill; and Julie Kyger. Son Mike Cleveland and daughter Jan Larrabee preceded her in death.

Helen enjoyed traveling with friends and family having visited China, New Zealand, and Australia, numerous cruises, and many years of RVing across the country, Alaska and Mexico.

She was a long-time member of All Saint's Episcopal Church, TOPS, Dianas, and Nevada Country Club, and in earlier years was a member of the Ladies Golf Association. She was a proud member of the Rowdy Bunch.

During her working life, Helen worked at a title company, owned and operated the House of Fabrics, assisted her husband in ownership of Dahmer Electric, was a master seamstress, and an amazing cook and baker, especially pies. She also had a realtor's license and sold real estate for Haggan Realty.

Helen has 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Her zest for enjoying life with friends and family was unequaled.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Vernon County Cancer Relief or Nevada Animal Shelter.

Visitation will be held at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with the service to follow at 11:00 am with Father Jim Lile officiating.

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Obituary - Raymond L. Tucker

Raymond L. Tucker of rural Fort Scott, Kansas passed into rest at his home early on April 5, 2024.He was born the first of three sons to Dave and Joanne Tucker on March 17, 1949. Raymond attended the Fort Scott school system, Fort Scott Community College, and Pittsburg State University. He joined the Army National Guard and served for five years.

While other little boys said they wanted to grow up to be cowboys, Raymond meant it. He and his brother Tom started buying, selling, and trading horses at an early age. Although he raised cattle in the past and did order buying for many years for large cattle feeding operations, his passion was horses. Whether the market was good or bad, that is where he wanted to be. He never met a gray or roan horse that he did not want to own.

Raymond married Diann Cook in Fort Scott on June 28, 1970. Together they had four sons, Scott, Steven, Brad, and Blake. He loved them dearly and was so proud of them. He is survived by his wife Diann, son Scott of Cleveland, Missouri, Steven and Jessica of Spring Hill, Kansas, Brad and Meredith of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Blake and Cass of Fort Scott, Kansas. Most precious to him were his grandchildren, Kelsie, Brett, Mallory, Ava, Gus, Newton, and Walker. They brought him great joy. He is also survived by his brothers Tom and wife Brenda of Humansville, Missouri, Terry and wife Janet of Fort Scott, Kansas. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as many special cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Dave and Joanne Tucker.

Raymond’s lifelong hero was Roy Rogers. Roy Rogers always fought for what was right and protected those around him. He was one of the good guys. At the end of the Saturday morning TV episodes, Roy always told the little buckaroos to mind your Mom and Dad, eat all your vegetables, and say your prayers. Raymond was very compassionate and always prayed for children in need, people who were sick, and those in war torn countries.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel, with burial directly following at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions in honor of Raymond are requested to be made to our local Wreaths Across America. Donations may be mailed to PO Box 937 Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at chenewitt.com.

Adrian man injured in motorcycle accident

On Sunday evening April 7th around 6:00 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Office, Adrian Fire Department and Bates County EMS responded to a motorcycle accident on AA Highway and CR NE 10001 in rural northern Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2015 Indian Motorcycle driven by 40 year old John H. McMurphy of Adrian, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Mr. McMurphy sustained moderate injuries and he was transported to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240170156