Obituary - Delbert Dean Owen

Delbert Dean Owen, age 89, of Lamar, Missouri passed away July 14, 2024, at Good Shepherd Community Care in Lockwood, Missouri.

Dean was born January 10, 1935 in Irwin, Missouri to Harold Eugene Owen and Bertha Wilhma (Ford) Owen. On March 11, 1956, Dean married Loretta Ruth Blanchard in Lamar, MO.

Dean owned and operated Owen Service Station and in 1968 built the building where Owen Alignment still operates today. He raised Polled Hereford Cattle for over 50 years. Dean was a member of the Lions Club, the Missouri Polled Hereford Association, the Barton County Ambulance Board, Barton County Cattleman Association, and was inducted into the Missouri 4H Hall of Fame. Dean and Loretta were early members of Grace Lutheran Church in Lamar, with Dean serving as an elder for many years. Dean was currently a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood, MO. His faith and church were an important part of his life.

Survivors include his wife, Loretta; two sons, Kenny (Dana) Owen of Lamar, MO., and Kevin (Shonna) Owen of O'Fallon, Missouri; two daughters, Phyllis (Rodney) Clark of Derby, Kansas and Brenda (Mike) Delmez of Webb City, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Jason (Tandi) Owen, Kristen (Gregg) Barrow, Lynsey (Chris) Coleman, Dylan (Megan) Clark, Michaela Delmez, Wyatt (Callie) Clark, Morgan (Taylor) Clark and Whitney Owen; nine great-grandchildren, Raelynn Coleman, Jaxson Owen, Corban Coleman, Hadley Delmez, Barrett Coleman, John Clark, Briggs Barrow, Ady Barrow and Kolson Barrow.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Leon Owen; one sister, Betty Ruth Blanchard and one brother, Monte Owen.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood, MO., with burial to be held at 2:00 p.m., at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lamar, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar, MO.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Leon Owen Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

Obituary - Dara Bigler

Dara Bigler, age 48, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. With visitation from 1:00-3:00 PM prior to the service. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the J.C. Smith Foundation through State Fair Community College or the Landrei Bigler Donation Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Be on the lookout in Benton County

Be on the lookout for this man! He tried to steal a truck from 34154 Hwy 65. He is in the area and will be looking to steal a vehicle. 

We have all hands heading to the area including MSHP, Conservation and Pettis County Deputies. You will see a drone in the area and K9 wil be active. If you see this man, call 911. 

He does not appear to be armed, but take no chances. This is unfolding as I type this message.

-Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox

Obituary - Robert Lee Schnedler Jr.

Robert Lee Schnedler Jr. 66 of Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at KU Medical Center Kansas City, KS following an illness of several months. Robert was born May 3, 1958 in Nevada, MO to Robert and Mildred (Moore) Schnedler. He attended Nevada schools, was in DECA and the ROTC program and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1976.

Following graduation in June of 1976 Robert was enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and he served as a Lance Corporal until 1979. He worked Artillery and was stationed in Okinawa and Camp Pendleton. After the marines he went into the Navy for a short period of time. While in the service Robert met his wife of 34 years Linda D. Schnedler, they were married August 5, 1978, she proceeded him in death on October 21, 2012. Their love for one another was a very special kind of love.

Robert and Linda had three children and many grandchildren; he was very proud of each of them. He was one of the kindest souls, had an amazing sense of humor and was always trying to bring a little happiness into the life of others. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Survivors include three Children: Rachelle Wolf (Corey), Robert Schnedler, and Lacie Schnedler all of Nevada, MO. Eight Grandchildren: Heaven Farmer, Zoie Farmer, Marie Bogart, Blake Cargill Schnedler, Breah Cargill Schnedler, Nevaeh Yoder, Breighlynn Cargill, Keilee Yoder and Baustyn Ogle. Four sisters Cheryl Lorenz, Fulton, MO, Raynetta Galloway of Louisiana, Christine Bailey and Beth Quackenbush of Nevada, MO, Sister in-law Debbie Schnedler of Nevada, MO along with several nieces and nephews.

Robert was also preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Connie Martin and Sandra Pippin; four brothers Roger Schnedler, Richard Schnedler, Rodney Schnedler and Clifford Schnedler.

There will be visitation services held at Ferry Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 6-7:00 pm and Funeral Services with Full Military Honors will be Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am, also at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Brent Bland officiating.

Those who wish may contribute to the family to help with funeral costs c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Obituary - Anna Mae Hirschman

Life doesn’t come with a manual…thank goodness it comes with a Mother!

Our Mom Anna Mae “Ann” Hirschman was born in Festus, MO, to Lawrence and Catherine Grieshaber on February 13th, 1927 joining her sister, Aunt Betty, and later two brothers, Uncle Pete and Uncle Earl. She met our Dad, Paul, in Jefferson City and they were married on April 18th of 1948. They were blessed with six children – Randy, Cindy, Brenda, Tom, Kay, and Lana – and we were blessed to have them as our parents. What a wonderful childhood they gave us. So many happy memories from camping in our tent at Pomme de Terre Lake, camping in our converted school bus, to a cabin at Lake of the Ozarks.

Thirteen grandchildren joined the family, 26 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren with a third to be born in August. Mom loved her Family so very much…each and every one.

Mom is survived by her children Randy (Patty) Hirschman, Brenda (Raymond) Shumaker, Tom (Jeannie) Hirschman, Kay (Larry) Stevens, and Lana (Larry) Hillier. She was preceded in death by our Dad in 2014, our sister Cindy in 2012, and her great-granddaughter Emily in 2008.

Mom once asked us if she was a good Mother. We said no…you were the Best! We love you Mom and we will miss you!

Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada with Father Peter Savidge officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Nevada.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in Ann’s memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Search warrant served today in Butler

This morning the Butler Police Department conducted a search warrant at a residence at 408 E. Ft. Scott Street in Butler.

Mid America Live News spoke with Butler Police and they did confirm that narcotics were found in this house today. 

The investigation into this is still ongoing and we will have a full press release when it’s made available from the Butler Police Department.

This story has been updated:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2024/07/butler-man-charged-with-drug-trafficking.html

Butler Aquatic Center closed today!

Due to continued inclement weather and more forecasted this afternoon. We will not be open today. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause, we will see everyone tomorrow!

Of gaffes, goofs and blunders

 In the upcoming issue of the News-Shopper (available tomorrow) we goofed the ‘Attention Candidates’ article on page 7 noting that we are giving all local political candidates a 500 word opportunity to sell themselves in an upcoming news feature free of charge. 

We incorrectly mentioned that article will appear in the July 24th edition, however it will be in  the July 31 issue (and online) in order for everyone to have time to make their submissions.

All candidates may email their up to 500 word essays to midshopper@gmail.com or drop it by 5 W. Dakota St. in Butler.