Obituary - Mary Ellen Lewis

Funeral services of Mary Ellen Lewis of Amsterdam, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Wycliffe Bible Translators or Youth With A Mission. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Mary Ellen Lewis, age 96 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home. She was born August 3, 1927 to George Douglas Baker and Montez Edith Long Baker in Granby, Missouri.

Mary is survived by four sons, Lee Lewis and wife Kathy of Amsterdam, Missouri, Wayne Lewis and wife Phyllis of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Paul Lewis of Denison, Texas and Timothy Lewis of Tucson, Arizona; four daughters, Cecelia Greer of Wichita Falls, Texas, Gail Smith and husband Howard of Denison, Texas, Susan Hughes of Collinsville, Texas and Amy Lewis of Amsterdam, Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Cecil Lewis; three brothers, Winfred Baker, J.D. Baker and Pat Baker; and four sisters, Opal Guidi, Elgie Kenney, Connie Baker and Doris Logan.

George breaks Pleasanton Kansas High School pole vault record

We would like to congratulate Ashlan George who just broke the Pleasanton Kansas High School pole vault record with a vault 8’4”.

Way to go Ashlan!

Tuesday morning showers and thunderstorms

Showers and thunderstorms move out of the area by the afternoon. Amounts will be generally less than 1/4 inch.

Butler Lady Bears Softball couldn't keep up with the Buffalo Bison and fell 10-2 on Monday

Butler Lady Bears Softball couldn't keep up with Buffalo Bison and fell 10-2 on Monday. 

Buffalo Bison got on the board in the top of the second inning after C Wentz singled, scoring two runs, and a passed ball scored one run. Kylee Dubray started the game for Butler Bears. 

They surrendered six hits and six runs (four earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out 11 and walking eight.

Sophomore Leah White stepped in the circle first for Buffalo Bison. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out 12 and walking two.

Sophomore Sydney Davis, Freshman Kylee Dubray, and Senior Haven Humphrey each collected one hit for Butler Bears. Freshman Kadyn Cook and Humphrey each drove in one run for the Lady Bears. 

Butler Bears play at home on Tuesday against Green Ridge Tigers in their next game.

Bottom Of The Lineup Carries Butler Bears Baseball Team Past Liberal

Bottom Of The Lineup Carries Butler Bears Baseball Team Past Liberal...

The bottom of the lineup helped Butler Varsity Bears capture a 10-6 victory over Liberal on Monday. 

Senior Cameron Anderson, Junior Brayden Jackson, and Sophomore Brock Lines combined for four of the team's seven hits in the victory. They scored three runs and drove in three. 

Butler Bears jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Sophomore Brandon Hammett singled, scoring one run, a wild pitch scored two runs, and Lines doubled, scoring one run. 

An error, a single by Anderson, and a single by Jake Chandler helped the Bears extend their early lead in the third. Liberal scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh on a home run to right field.

Senior Maddox Fennewald earned the win for Butler Varsity Bears. The right-handed pitcher allowed eight hits and six runs (four earned) over seven innings, striking out seven and walking two. 

Number nine hitter, Anderson, showed the depth of the Butler Bears lineup, by leading them with two hits in four at bats. Fennewald paced the bears  with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Fennewald stole two bases. 

Butler Varsity Bears ran wild on the base paths, amassing four stolen bases for the game. The Bears play at home on Tuesday against Nevada Varsity Tigers in their next game.

Way to go David!

The Children's Center of Southwest Missouri would like to congratulate David Foster! He won the MDT Member of the Year Award for our Butler location!

David is a juvenile officer for the 27th Circuit serving Bates, Henry, & St. Clair counties. The person that nominated David stated the following: 

David Foster is an obvious choice. He works tirelessly on behalf of children across the circuit. His is a true team member in that he assists any of us in other agencies at any time.

He is able to provide information, insight, and guidance in so many ways. Not only does he assist children in his own role, but he is able to assist them in other ways by assisting the other MDT members that have a different expertise and role.

Our locations recognize outstanding members of their community multidisciplinary teams who have gone above and beyond for kiddos. Thank you for ALL you do in helping us serve and protect our children

2024 Archie High School Prom Royalty Crowned

We would like to congratulate the 2024 Archie High School Prom King and Queen, Seniors Trista Houchen and Riley Green!

Obituary - Dolores Rita Bronaugh

Dolores Rita Bronaugh, 94, Nevada, MO, passed from this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home in Nevada. Dolores was born February 18, 1930 in Waterbury, CT to Arthur Emil and Antoinette (Hamel) Ouellette. She was united in marriage to Wayne Bronaugh on July 24, 1948 in California and he preceded her in death after 51 years together. She married Charles Hurst on September 5, 2008 in Nevada and following 10 years together he also preceded her in death.

Dolores was a member of the First Christian Church in Nevada. She worked at the Nevada City Hospital for many years as a mail carrier until her retirement at the age of 80. Dolores enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children: Donald Bronaugh, Jr., Nevada, Gary Bronaugh (Bonnie), Arizona, Susan Herring, Nevada, and Mark Bronaugh (Teresa), Nevada; grandchildren, Tanya Wilson (Tim), Nevada, Ashley Crump, Wellsville, KS, Sabrina Bronaugh, California, Nikki Poulin (Daniel), Arizona, Paul Goette, California, and Diana Bronaugh, Tennessee, 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Antoinette Gould, Show Low, AZ, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Wayne and husband Charles, she was preceded in death by three siblings, George Ouellette (Pauline), Bob Ouellette (Cinci), and Irene Engdahl (David).

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Bill Platt officiating. Friends may call now and until 9:30 a.m. on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in her name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home.