Making Memories!

The Butler High School Senior Baseball Players received there end of the year plaques last night after the last home game of the season. We would like to thank the following seniors for their dedication to the Butler High School Baseball Team.

From left to right Jude Kershner, Cameron Anderson, Maddox Fennewald and Logan Brakeville. Good luck this weekend in the Ozark Highlands Conference Baseball Tournament held in Versailles.

 

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

Obituary - Ruth Jones

Funeral services for Ruth Jones will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services Monday 10 - 11 a.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in West Union Cemetery near Cleveland, Missouri. Contributions to Appleton City Manor or Salvation Army. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Mary Ruth Jones, age 98 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Missouri. She was born February 24, 1926 the daughter of Leonard Abraham and Minnie May Allen Kaufman in Leads, North Dakota.

Ruth is survived by three daughters, Janice McCulley and husband Frank of Archie, Missouri, Sherry Sage of Peculiar, Missouri and Ginger Zellmer of Butler, Missouri; five grandchildren, Alice Hunholz and husband Marty, John McCulley and wife Wendy, Shawn Sage and wife Jessi, Brad Sage and Shanyn Peterson and husband Clayton; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John P. Jones; a brother, Clarence Kaufman; and two sisters, Rose Christopher and Ellen Nieder.

Obituary - Larry Wayne Bradbury

Larry Wayne Bradbury, age 78, a resident of rural Uniontown, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home. He was born May 29, 1945, in Uniontown, the son of William Lewis Bradbury and Vyrel Yenzer Bradbury. 

Larry graduated from the Uniontown High School. He later enlisted with the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Larry returned to Bourbon County and began working in the printing industry. 

He was employed by Ward/Kraft as a press operator for several years. He later moved to Mansfield, Texas, and was employed for Holden Printing. Following his retirement, Larry returned to the place of his roots in the Dry Ridge Community north of Uniontown. In earlier years, Larry enjoyed building dune buggies and working on Volkswagen automobiles. He also enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of the Dry Ridge Baptist Church. 

Special thanks are extended to Harry Hynes Hospice, Lori Bancroft, Tom Bradbury, Brenda and Norman Hunter, Glen A. Pearson, Jr. of Your Home Town Medical Equipment, Inc. and Care to Share who all helped care for Larry during his final days.

Survivors include his three children, Larry Bradbury (Angela) of Allen, Texas, Brenda Hunter (Norman) of Uniontown, Kansas and Tim Bradbury (Katricia) of Frisco, Texas; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson, and his beloved cat, Sami. Also surviving are four brothers, Bill Bradbury (Carole) of Michigan, Michael “Mick” Bradbury (Wilma) of Hammond, Kansas, Thomas Bradbury (Myrna) of Uniontown, Kansas and Max Bradbury (Betty) also of Hammond, Kansas; a sister, Margaret Epp (Glendon) of Nebraska and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William Bradbury and Vyrel Bradbury Nitcher and two brothers, Gerald and Don Bradbury.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, April 26th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion. Private burial will take place at a later date in the U. S. National Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Public Service Announcement From Electric City Speedway

Attention all parents with minor children that attend Electric City Speedway events:

It seems as though we are having an increase in problematic behavior with some children during the races.

This past week, a child was injured by another child and received care at a local hospital. He was reported to have a concussion.

This is not acceptable,nor the behavior that we condone or tolerate.
There were four instances where staff had to redirect a group of children that were attempting to continually bash the Porta potty and attempt to tip it over.

That same group of children also was caught throwing rocks into the concession stand window.

It was brought to our attention that the same group of individuals were involved in some kind of altercation where another child was injured.

We will not tolerate this kind of behavior. Any child under the age of 13 needs to be accompanied by an adult if they cannot behave or contain their bad behavior.

If your child is reprimanded by staff, or it is brought to our attention that your child is causing problems, we will immediately bring your child to you and request that you have some sort of consultation with them.They will also need to sit with you the rest of the night.

If your child is more than once, causing ruckus, it will be up to ownership to determine if your child needs to serve a suspension from the track.

This is not an appropriate place to wrestle, rough house, throw rocks, turnover porta potties, or hurt other children.

Electric city Speedway is not a babysitter for your children. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Jaime. I will be happy to discuss the incident and the behavior of the children involved.

If you think this might have been your child then I request that you please have some sort of discussion with them on appropriate behavior when you’re at a public facility and what is not.

Electric City is not responsible for injuries or accidents that pertain to your child misbehaving. However, the other parent could very well hold you liable.

I appreciate everyone reading this and it is our goal and mission to keep Electric City Speedway a family oriented place that everyone can have fun and enjoy racing.

Butler Lady Bears Softball shuts out the Green Ridge Tigers

Butler Lady Bears Softball shuts out the Green Ridge Tigers 

Butler Lady Bears Softball Team got a big win over the Green Ridge Lady Tigers 10-0 on Tuesday. 

Butler jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Haven Humphrey drew a walk, scoring one run, and Sydney Davis doubled, scoring two runs. 

The Lady Bears extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Kylee Dubray and Humphrey. 

Dubray led things off in the circle for Butler Bears. The righty allowed zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking two. 

Mikensey Devorss stepped in the circle first for Green Ridge Tigers. They gave up nine hits and 10 runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking five. 

Avery Eldred tossed three innings of zero-run ball for Butler Bears in relief. The reliever surrendered four hits, striking out three and walking none. 

Davis and Dubray each drove in three runs for Butler Bears. Taylor Hudson collected two hits for Butler Bears in two at bats. Hudson paced Butler Bears with two walks. 

Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting five walks for the game. Hudson stole three bases. Butler Bears stole four bases in the game. 

Kayden Box led Green Ridge Tigers with two hits in three at bats. Next up for Butler Lady Bears is the OHC Tournament this Saturday in Warsaw. 

Obituary - Richard Eugene Myers

Richard Eugene Myers, 81, Nevada, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Richard was born October 10, 1942 in Denver, CO to Richard M. and Mamie M. (McKinney) Myers. He married Joyce Elaine Cain on September 21, 1972 in Nevada and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2021.

In his early years, Richard lived in Denver then came with his family to Nevada. He graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1960. For 25 years he worked at 3M Nevada in maintenance until his retirement in 2001. Richard also worked as a small engine mechanic for many years. He was a lifetime member of the BPO Elks #564 in Nevada. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a son, Phillip Myers, Walker; three grandchildren, Steven Myers, Samantha Myers, and Shannon Myers; and one great-granddaughter, Bella Myers. In addition to his wife Joyce, he was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Erik E. Myers in 2001.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh with Scotty Pritchett officiating. Friends may call now and until noon on Monday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Road Closure In Butler

ATTENTION: Mill Street is currently closed from N Main Street to N Austin Street and may be closed part or all of the night. 

Crews are already onsite working to resolve the issue. Please find alternate routes if you plan to travel on Mill St this evening!