Obituary - Laura Lusk

Laura Lee Lusk, 72, Walker, MO passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Laura was born December 16, 1951 in Umatilla, OR to Leland Joseph and Violet Nora (Adams) Rondeau. She married George Daniel Lusk on February 22, 1969 in Noel, MO and he preceded her in death in 2013.

Laura grew up in Oregon on the Umatilla Reservation. She was very proud of her Indian Heritage. She came to Vernon County, Missouri in 1975 with her family. Laura was a homemaker. She was a past president, trustee, and 10-year secretary for Nevada Eagles Auxiliary 3770. She loved calling bingo and helping at Bar H Boys Ranch.

Laura is survived by two sons, Joe Lusk (Anna), of the home, Marc Lusk (Beth), Nevada, MO; daughter-in-law, Shelley Lusk, Jay, OK; her grandchildren, Mickey Jones (Karen), Samuel Jones, Kasey Jones (Leigha), Crestin Lusk (Lou), Brylee Lusk, Ryan Lusk (Jenna), Travis Lusk (Samantha), Krystle Stone (Tim), Nicole Fonville; and 9 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Dan, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Jones and a son, Tim Lusk.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00p.m., Friday, June 21, 2024 at the funeral home. No other services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Exciting news from the City of Butler

The City of Butler and Osage Valley Electric Cooperative are excited to announce they have reached an agreement to extend Osage Valley’s fiber optic network into the City of Butler. This innovative partnership will bring high speed, fiber-to-the-home internet to the residents and businesses of Butler.

“High-speed internet is desperately needed in this community, and we believe it will provide our residents and businesses with a significant advantage. Enhanced connectivity will open up new opportunities for education, commerce, and communication, fostering growth and innovation throughout our area.” said city administrator Corey Snead.

“We are excited for this opportunity to expand our network off-system. The city administration has shown great foresight into the future of technology for their citizens, and Osage Valley is thrilled to collaborate with them to bring complete broadband coverage in the City of Butler.” said Jarrod Campbell, CEO of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative.

It will take several months to build the network throughout town and service will not be available until construction of the entire network is complete. Contractors have already started the installation process in several areas of town.

Internet service is expected to be available to citizens by late fall of this year. Conexon Connect will be the internet service provider and will handle the installation, service, billing, and technical support. Customers can pre-register at www.conexonconnect.com or by calling 844-542-6663

 

Obituary - David Edward Anderson

David Edward Anderson, age 67, of Belton, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Services will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083 on Monday, June 24, 2024. 

Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. David will then be laid to rest at Belton Cemetery.

Dave was born to Cecil and Helen Anderson at St. Luke's in Kansas City, Missouri on November 1, 1956. From a young age, Dave loved fast cars and rock n roll and dreamed of being the voice on the radio. He, however, was never meant to be in one place too long and eventually found his calling as a semi-truck driver. 

For the past thirty-four years, taking it one day at a time, Dave found sobriety in 1989 through Alcoholics Anonymous, met his soul mate, Teresa in 1990, had his only child, Whitney in 1991, and finally married said soul mate on April 5th, 1992. He supported his family as he drove over the road for many years before joining Victory Packaging. Dave loved to drive, but he loved music even more. In recent years, he was blessed to spend his weekends playing bass in his garage band.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Helen Anderson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Anderson; daughter, Whitney Brooke Roger; Son-in-law, Austin; and three amazing grandchildren, Owen, Kolten, and Alivi Rogers.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Join us at Adrian City Park this Saturday for summer fun

Heat and humidity will be the story of the weekend

Heat and humidity will be the story of the weekend into next week. Showers and thunderstorms possible Saturday night into Sunday, then warming temperatures expected to start next week. Heat indices could approach 105°

Archie man escapes serious injury in motorcycle crash

On Wednesday June 19th around 10:53 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a motorcycle accident on North Holmes Road just south of Locust Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2024 Honda Motorcycle driven by 21 year old Zane R. Swan of Archie, Missouri failed to negotiate a corner, the bike overturned, skid before running off the right side of the roadway.

Mr. Swan sustained minor injuries and he was transported by Central Cass Fire Department to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240308626

Welcome to the Butler Rotary Club

Assistant District Governor, Bing Schimmelpfenning inducted new members today into the Butler Rotary Club which include Joanne Godfrey and Jerret Reno. Welcome to our club
 

Butler Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative and the City of Butler will be making an announcement that you WILL NOT want to miss!

 
Missouri State Rep Dane Diehl will be speaking, as well Rena Townley of Compass Health!

We will be enjoying the space at Bates Social Event Space and eating some delicious pizza from the Alley Tavern!!