Obituary - Jamie Lee Stark

Jamie Lee Stark, age 91, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7th 2024 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home.

A celebration of Jamie’s life will be held with a visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17th 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Jamie was born in Brighton, Missouri on August 5, 1932 to Harry Armstrong and Ruth E. (Tendel) Slagle. For most of Jamie’s life she was a homemaker until later in life, was a business owner of a cosmetic company. Jamie was a faithful member of Rock Brook Church in Belton, Missouri and a long standing member of the Eagle’s Lodge in Raymore, Missouri.

Jamie is survived by her two children, Jim Dodd and Linda Dodd; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Chick Day coming to Butler May Friday, May 17

Chick day Friday, May 17 Butler, Missouri, Family Center, Farm and Home 4 PM till 5:30 PM. 40 varieties of Chicks, baby Ducks, Goslings and heritage Turkeys www.heartlandhatchery.net please bring a box we are cash only will only be there during the hours advertised information you can call or text Alan at 660-424-0408 if you want to pre-order you can Monday through Wednesday May 13-15

Shots fired in rural Pleasanton

On the afternoon of May 08, 2024, Citizens in the area of Scott Rd. west of Pleasanton, Kansas heard gunshots. 

Later in the day, Citizens discovered damage to two properties east of the area where shots were heard, the landowners then reported the incident to the Sheriff’s Office. The damage was to a pickup truck and damage to a home. 

An investigation was made into the incident and is still ongoing. We have learned that three persons were engaged in target practicing, and possibly were not considering what was beyond their target. 

Upon the completion of this investigation, the matter will be provided to the Linn County Attorney, to consider any criminal charges. 

We ask all our Citizens to be aware of:  The 5 Essential Firearms Safety Rules..

• Rule 1 – Treat Every Firearm as if it is Loaded. 

• Rule 2 – Always Keep the Muzzle Pointed in a Safe Direction. 

• Rule 3 – Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger Until Ready to Shoot. 

• Rule 4 – Know Your Target and What's Beyond It. 

• Rule 5 – Secure Firearms and Ammunition Safely. 

Linn County Kansas Sheriff Kevin J. Friend

Butler Bears Baseball getting set for District Tournament

See the attached bracket for this week's 2024 MSHSAA Class 3 District 14 Baseball Tournament in Holden. Butler's first game will be on Friday, May 10, @ 4:00 p.m. vs. Sherwood.

#gobears

State Farm Student Athlete of the week: Hunter Bailey

We would like to congratulate the 2024 State Farm Recipient for the Athlete of the Week Scholarship, Hunter Bailey from Adrian! Hunter was selected out of the athletes who have received Athlete of the Week this year.

He received a $500 scholarship, which he can use to further his academic and athletic career. This year the Adrian Blackhawks went 11-1 falling to the Class 2 State Champions, Lamar in the district championship. Hunter has committed to William Jewell as a running back. At this point he is looking to major in civil engineering.

Congratulations Hunter, we wish you the best of luck in your future!
Pictured left to right: Kellie Davidson, State Farm; Hunter Bailey, son of Scott and Kali Bailey; Head Coach, Matt Davis; Baylie Pitts, State Farm.

 

Stabbing incident in Linn County Kansas

On May 05, 2024, at 11:51pm, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a Citizen stating that he had been stabbed. 

The Citizen stated that he was waiting at a convenience store in Parker, Kansas where he was to meet a friend. The Citizen stated that while waiting a white male approached his vehicle and they engaged him in conversation.

The white male then forced the Citizen to drive him to LaCygne, Ks. at knife point. During the drive the Citizen abruptly stopped the vehicle and had an altercation with the suspect where the Citizen was stabbed.

The suspect exited the vehicle and ran away from the scene. The Citizen returned to Parker and met with Linn County Deputies and medical services. In the morning hours of May 6, 2024, the white male was located by another Linn County Citizen, the suspect was known to the Citizen and transported to Miami County. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office was notified of this situation.

Miami County authorities were notified and located the white male and he was taken into custody. Linn County Sheriff’s personnel transferred the white male who is identified as Damien Scott Patterson to the Linn County Jail where he will await formal charges. Parker Police responded to assist with the incident.

- Linn County Kansas Sheriff Kevin J. Friend

Obituary - Nancy Marie McGlochien

Nancy Marie McGlochien, age 86, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Strake House in Conroe, Texas. Nancy was born December 10, 1937 in Joplin, Missouri, daughter of the late Randall Cooley and Ruth (Ferguson) Cooley. 

She grew up in Joplin and graduated from Joplin High School in the class of 1955. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald McGlochien, on September 30, 1955. They were married for 66 years. Ronald preceded her in death in 2021.

Nancy was very skilled at knitting, sewing, crocheting, and counted cross stitch. She made many beautiful pieces which she gave to friends and family members. She was known as "the hat lady" to Joplin NICU's for over 15 years, she made almost 6,000 crocheted hats for premature babies. She loved to dance and was a longtime member of the Tanglefooters where she known as “What’s Her Name”. Her love of gardening showed with all of the beautiful plants that were in her yard. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Nancy is survived by three daughters, Mickey Oetken and husband Jeff of Willis, Texas, Tammey Ward of Nevada, Missouri, and Melissa Gay McGlochien of Nevada, Missouri. Five grandchildren, Todd Murray and wife Michelle of Nevada, Missouri, Brooke Moreland and husband Thomas of Conroe, Texas, Whitney Oetken of Omaha, Nebraska, Nathan Pettibon and wife Tiffani of Kansas City, Kansas, and Onyx Yasuhara of Joplin, Missouri. She has seven great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

Graveside committal services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Nevada Missouri Animal Shelter at 3200 Industrial Pkwy, Nevada, Missouri 64772.

Obituary - Carol Prettyman

Carol Prettyman, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. Memorial services will be held at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 am, with the visitation beginning at 10:00 am.

Carol was born on October 28, 1938, to Tom Brown (TB) and Clara Belle (Bybee) Prettyman in Harrisonville, MO, and remained a lifelong resident. She graduated from Harrisonville High School with the Class of 1956, and later achieved her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Missouri, graduating in 1960.

Carol dedicated her life to serving others. Her greatest joy came from working at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Harrisonville as the nurse supervisor of obstetrics. She assisted in the delivery of a multitude of local children. She was well known for her care and concern and outstanding bedside manner of her patients. After retirement from the hospital, she went on to work as an R.N. for several local physicians, including Dr Price. Carol also continued her desire to care for those in need through working at many local nursing homes. To Carol caring for people at any stage of life was not a job but an honor.

Carol’s other passion was her family’s colorful and prominent history and the preservation of the home that they built, and she lived in until departing. Her family’s legacy dates back to the Revolutionary War and her grandfather Brown fighting alongside Andrew Jackson and their lifelong friendship. Their friendship continued well passed him becoming president. Cole Younger was also a close family friend and frequent visitor of her home. Carol was quite proud of the fact her home was one of the only ones not burnt during Order Number 11. This was due to the political prominence of her ancestors.

Outside of her professional accomplishments, Carol was a lifelong member of the Harrisonville United Methodist Church, past Worthy Matron of Bayard Chapter #179 Order of the Eastern Star, and member of DAR. She was a cherished member of our community.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, T.B. and Clara Belle Prettyman; and two brothers: Sam and Robert Prettyman. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Bilderback, of Harrisonville, MO; her son, Thomas Hipple, of Harrisonville, MO; two grandchildren: Clinton and Cole Hipple, also of Harrisonville, MO; and all those who had the privilege of knowing her.