Obituary - Roberta Ann Franklin

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Roberta Ann Franklin, age 82 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Medicalodge of Butler. She was born October 19, 1941 to Lawrence and Fernita Faye Evans Berry in Jerico Springs, Missouri.

Roberta is survived by her husband, Wayne Franklin of the home; a daughter, Pamela Craft and husband Dickie of Butler, Missouri; a son, David Franklin and wife Kristy of Butler, Missouri; three grandchildren, Dillion Franklin and wife Alex, Shelby Welston and husband Ryan and Devin Craft all of Butler, Missouri; five great-grandchildren, Rylinn, Jade, Baylor, Raegan and Wyatt; five sisters, Linda Martin of Lockwood, Missouri, Beverly Chandler and Norma Mitchell both of Prescott, Kansas, Sue Gerleman of Boliver, Missouri and Becky Simms of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and three brothers.

Welcome Cass County Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy Class #2402

Welcome CCSORTA Class #2402!

Back row (l to r): Michael Hall, Cass County Sheriff's Office; Ryan Pruitt, Cass County Sheriff's Office; Charles Ramey-Dias, Vernon County Sheriff's Office; Michael Volkman; Marko Bredenhand, Cass County Sheriff's Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Middle row (l to r): Bryan Scott, University of Central Missouri Department of Public Safety; Jade Lopez, Cass County Sheriff's Office; Kaleb Perkins, Cass County Sheriff's Office; Connor Neely, Cass County Sheriff's Office; Megan Arwood, Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Front row (l to r) Josiah Fuller, Cass County Sheriff's Office; Rylan Forbes, Peculiar - MO Police Department; Hannah Bartlett, Peculiar - MO Police Department

Join us as we follow these young men and women on this journey as they train to become Law Enforcement Officers.

#ManyGraduatesOneFamily

Adrian man seriously injured in Cass County crash

On Saturday July 20th around 11:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies, Central Cass EMS and Garden City Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Route B just east of Connelly Lane in Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by 40 year old Charles R. Hatton of Adrian, Missouri travelled off the right side of the roadway to avoid an impact then was struck by an unknown vehicle. 

After the impact the Avalanche returned back to the roadway, crossed the centerline and struck a guardrail before rolling down an embankment and coming to rest on its side in a creek.

Mr. Hatton sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The driver of the 2nd vehicle fled the scene of this crash. If anyone has any information please contact Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240371576

Obituary - George Steven Clark

George Steven Clark, 72, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the VFW in Harrisonville, MO. Military honors will take place at 1:30 PM. All are welcome to attend.

George was born September 2, 1951 to James and Evelyn Clark in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Belton High School in 1969. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and was eventually stationed in Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. After the Air Force, he moved back to the Kansas City Area and married Patty Butler on July 26, 1980. 

They settled in Belton, MO, and raised their children: Sean, James and Kathy. George and Patty had many adventures over the years, but their proudest achievements are their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. George loved hunting and fishing. He really loved doing those things with his brothers, sister, children and grandchildren. George was an avid KC Royals and KC Chiefs fan. 

He especially loved getting to watch the Chiefs win their super bowls with his children. George was happiest when he was surrounded by friends and family and he could cook for them. He made the best pizza and was always looking for a good recipe for a good chocolate cake.

George is preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn Clark, and a sister, Lynn. He is survived by his wife, Patty Clark; his children: Sean (Sara) Clark, James (Dawn) Butler, and Kathy (Lejames) Cauthon; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Alejandro, Leigh, Violet, and Marley Delgado, William Woods (Alycia), Ayden Woods (Gabriel), Hunter Clark (Lydia), Tamara Butler (David), Kelsey Butler (William), Zaylen and Oliver; Sierra Johnson (Rob), Rowan and Jamison, Shelbe Nielsen (Sven), Anika and Beau, Tylar Cauthon (Holly) and Declan. He is also survived by brothers: Jay Clark, Jr., Cotton Clark, Paul Clark; his sister, Marlene Wyatt (Rob); and by many nieces, nephews, and multitudes of friends that are like family.

Traffic delays near Fort Scott Kansas

REMINDER: Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-25, the ramp from westbound U.S. 54 to northbound U.S. 69 in Fort Scott will be closed to traffic between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. KDOT is replacing guardrail along the ramp.

 Use alternate routes.

Some exciting news from the Bates County Museum

The Bates County museum has a new YouTube channel. The Butler 1939 film by the Butler Lions club can now be viewed online! 

You can find the link on the Bates County Historical Society and Museum Facebook page. More content will be added soon.

Obituary - Kelly Bagby

Kelly Bagby age 59 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by love and family.

Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

Obituary - Brian Myers

Brian Myers, 59 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away July 7, 2024 at his home in Kansas City. Cremation, with no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Brian Leon Myers was born September 1, 1964 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas the son of John Myers and Joanne Jacobs.

He graduated from Butler High School and stayed close to home most of his life. Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing every chance he could, and in his younger days, playing basketball.

He was a jack of all trades, including working as a farm hand for Dave Cook and at the local cabinet shop.

Brian was always making people laugh with his onery jokester ways and more often than not, ended his jokes with his favorite saying, “That’s funny right there, I don’t care who you are.”

Brian was preceded in death by his parents, John Myers and Joanne Williams, and his brother Bruce Myers. Survivors include, one daughter, Kayla Knapp, three sons, BJ Myers, Blake Myers, and Dallas Myers, one sister Brenda Myers Hall, and five grandchildren, Lynnzi, Zayne, Hayze, Bredan, and Rylee.