Immanuel Baptist Church Names New Interim Pastor

It is our honor and privilege to welcome Dr. David Sundeen as our new Interim Pastor of the Butler Immanuel Baptist Church. He has been the guest speaker the last two weeks at IBC. Dr. Sundeen and his wife, Julie, have graciously agreed to serve alongside us until we find a new Lead Pastor.

He currently is a professor at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City as well as the Vice President of Organizational Culture & Care for the Baptist Homes.

Previously Dr. Sundeen has served several times as an interim pastor at various churches & also served as a missionary with the North American Missions Board. Come help us officially welcome him Sunday morning!

 
Sunday School 9 AM
Church Service 10 AM

Search warrant served in Lamar

On 05/31/24, as the result of an investigation of illegal narcotics, the Lamar Police Department served a search warrant in the 1400 block of Poplar. 

After the search, Tyler E. Jones, 26 of Lamar, was taken into custody for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. At the time of this post, he is in custody at the Barton County Jail.

The Lamar Police Department encourages anyone with information about illegal drug activity in Lamar to contact the department at 417-682-3546.

As is the case in all arrests, charges are based on probable cause and all persons are considered innocent until or unless found guilty in court.

Adrian 4th of July Celebration

The Adrian Optimist Club presents the annual Adrian 4th of July celebration on Saturday, June 29th. All the fun starts at 2:00 pm with the traditional parade.

Grand Marshall, Andy Enos will lead the parade down Adrian Main Street after line up at 1:30. The Parade theme is “ Salute to Freedom”. The parade is followed by the Water Balloon fights at 3:00 “listen for the Adrian volunteer Fire Department Sirens” , It’s Corn Hole at 3:00 with a $50 dollar entry fee and double elimination.

All this and more at the Adrian 4th of July Celebration, listen for more all-day events with the grand finale of the National Anthem performed live by Jeremy Bridges and the Fireworks display at dusk.. those attending the fireworks display will enjoy this years added attraction as the fireworks display will be synced to music from the 95.9 frequency on your car radio.

Obituary - Delbert "Del" McDaniel

Funeral services for Delbert "Del" McDaniel of Appleton City, Missouri will be 11 a.m. June 8, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. June 7at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Myers Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to McDaniel Love Fund at Community First Bank or Butler Church of Christ c/o Jason Wix. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Delbert “Del” McDaniel, age 49 of Appleton City, Missouri died Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home. He was born December 21, 1974 to Wesley Dean and Mona Marie Wix McDaniel in Butler, Missouri.

Del is survived by his wife, Courtney Lin McDaniel of the home; five children, Krissy Rhea and husband Keenan of Overland Park, Kansas, Dakota McDaniel of Butler, Missouri, Britney McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel and Colton McDaniel all of the home; his parents, Wesley and Mona McDaniel of Butler, Missouri; his parents-in-law, William and Sandra McLaughlin of Butler, Missouri; and two siblings, Jonathan McDaniel of Kansas City, Missouri and Janice Martinez and husband Lewis of Broomfield, Colorado. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Zion Rain Rhea; his grandparents; an uncle, John Harold; and a great-uncle, Wayne Reimer.

Records broken this year for Archie Track Athletes

This season Archie R-5 School District had several new track records set. Three of our four “record setters” were able to change the board on Tuesday evening!

Congratulations to Briar McIntire, Mollie Andrews, Brayden Duckworth and Morgan Mattingley (not pictured) on their record setting year!

Butler High School Senior Receives Scholarship from Mediacom

Mediacom Awards $1,000 World Class Scholarship to Butler High School Senior Butler, MO– May 31, 2024 – 

Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Gage McGee a senior at Butler High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes the Butler resident for excellence in leadership and academics.

“Mediacom understands how important it is to invest in future leaders like Gage,” said Mediacom Senior Director of Area Operations, Steve Bennett. “I’m proud that our company commits financial support annually to talented local students with the Mediacom World Class Scholarship Program. We congratulate all Class of ’24 graduates, and particularly celebrate Gage for his outstanding achievements.”

This year marks the 23rd consecutive year Mediacom has funded World Class Scholarships for students who live in areas where the Company delivers high-speed broadband and digital video services. Mediacom annually selects 60 graduating seniors who each receive scholarships to support their post-secondary education. 

Recipients must attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or technical school within the United States.

Gage plans to attend Bradley University in Illinois. 

Harrisonville woman escapes serious injury in Cass County crash

On Friday May 31st around 8:40 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident southbound Prairie Lane just north of Raymore.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when southbound 2003 Lincoln Navigator driven by 45 year old Darren L. Snyder of Harrisonville, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch.

A passenger in the Lincoln 47 year old Angela M. Snyder sustained minor injuries and she will seek her own medical treatment at a later time.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240270857

Obituary - Carole B. Carey

Carole Beth (Barnes) Carey, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born September 14, 1938, to Twanitta (Garrett) and Norman Barnes in Columbus, Kansas. She graduated from Picher, Oklahoma, high school. Carole married Donald Carey on November 24, 1953, in Columbus, Kansas, while he was home on leave from the Navy. 

They lived in Pensacola, Florida, until his tour of duty expired, and then moved back home to Commerce, Oklahoma. Don was offered a job at Bendix in Kansas City and moved his family to Harrisonville. They were the parents of two daughters, Tela Carey Gough and Shelley Carey Jansen.

Carole retired in 1998 after more than 30 years as an administrative assistant in the Harrisonville school system. She had been a member of Harrisonville First Christian Church for over sixty years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She leaves her daughter Tela (Corey Hinrichs) Gough, Shelley (Steve) Jansen; grandchildren Sarah (Heath) Cummings, Eli (Jenny) Gough, Anna (Thomas) Ponder, and Leah (Alex) Burch; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Health, and Lucas Cummings, Carter Cole, Henry Gough, and Tegan and Charly Byrd; great-granddaughter Ashlyn Salisbury.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at Dickey Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 4, 7-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association