Rich Hill Honorary Captain-Mrs. Phelps

For tonight's Homecoming game against Appleton City the Football Team has selected Mrs. Phelps.

Thank you Mrs. Phelps for everything you do for us in the classroom and within our programs. Thank you!

Tiger Football is Introducing our “Honorary Captain”.

The football program will select a faculty or staff member as an honorary captain. This honor is to say “THANK YOU” for everything they do for our school and football program.

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Obituary - Linda Sue (Sexton) Finney

Linda Sue (Sexton) Finney age 76 of Freeman, Missouri departed this life Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

Local Arrangements in care of Dickey Funeral Home. Funeral Services in care of Potts Funeral Home, Caney, Kansas.

In Lieu of Flowers family suggests Memorial Contributions to be made to Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

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

Early morning visitors today for the Butler Elementary School

Early morning visitors today for the Butler Elementary School 

Early this morning members of the Butler Lady Bears Volleyball Team along with member of the Butler Bears Football Team and cheerleaders greeted students at the Elementary School this morning as they walked into school.

We would like to wish the Butler Bears Football Team best of luck tonight at home against St. Mary's. Also best wishes this weekend as the the Lady Bears Volleyball Team plays in the Lamar Tiger Classic.

Once a bear always a bear!

Obituary - Shirley Lee Jean Baxter

Shirley Lee Jean Baxter, 91, Milo, MO, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. Shirley was born in Clinton, MO on January 21, 1933, to Melvin Luther and Lorine (Porter) Kessler. She was married to Dean Baxter on August 18, 1951 and he survives of the home.

Shirley attended school at Greenwood School in Kansas City, Jr. High in Bell Gardens, CA, and High School at Central High School in Kansas City. She worked at Chandler Show Store, Dixie Shop, and Stowe Hardware, all in Kansas City. She also worked at Farm & Home, Dr. Griswold’s office and Moore-Few Nursing Home in Nevada, MO. Shirley was the first administrator of Moore-Few Nursing Home. She worked at three other nursing homes in Missouri as well. Shirley retired from the Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau on October 1, 1999, after working as Administrative Assistant for two bureau managers for 12 years. In the Village of Milo, she served as Finance Officer for 15 years.

Originally moving to Nevada in 1958 to a farm South of Nevada on BB highway, they then moved in 1984 to Jefferson City until 2001, when they moved back to Milo, MO and built a new home there.

Shirley was involved in numerous organizations: she was a member of the Business & Professional Women for over 40 years, held several local and state offices, and was the Woman of the Year; a member of International Association of Administrative Professionals since 1992 to two different chapters: Ink & Quill, Jefferson City and Route 66, Joplin, and held several chapter offices, helping with 3 Missouri Division meetings; served as president of the Missouri Square and Round Dance Association; served also on the board of Missouri Round Dance Association; was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Nevada, MO; served as an ombudsman at Moore-Few Nursing Home; and worked at numerous elections.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 73 years, Dean Baxter; four children, Mike Baxter, Sheldon, MO, Mark Baxter, Minnesota, Melvin Baxter, Florida, and Daniel Baxter, Nevada, MO; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanne Achey, and one brother, Melvin L. Kessler.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Nevada, with Pastor Laura Agee officiating. Those who wish may contribute in Shirley’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Committal will follow in the Sheldon Cemetery at a later date.

Shed fire this morning in Butler

Around 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning the Butler Fire Department along with Butler Police Department responded to a report of a shed fire at 119 S. Broadway Street in Butler.

When crews arrived on scene the shed was fully engulfed in flames but no one was said to be injured in this fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation at this time.

Mid America Live News will update this story when more information is made available to us from the Butler Fire Department. 

Butler Chamber of Commerce Business of the month for September

The Butler Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Derailed Commodity of Butler for being selected as the September business of the month. 

Be sure to come check out the wide selection of flooring and furniture items! If you need it for a house they have it! 

Pictured below is the crew of Derailed Commodity and member of the Butler Chamber! Be sure to check them out!

Obituary - James E. Baker

James E. Baker, 92, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 with his granddaughter by his side. In lieu of services, the family recommends lighting a candle in his memory. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude.

James was born in Altus, Arkansas. He spent his childhood in Altus, later moving to Kansas City, MO. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He thoroughly enjoyed his retirement years at the Lake of the Ozarks and as a Winter Texan.

Jim enjoyed fishing, bowling, square dancing, grilling, and watching sports, but it was his family that brought him the most joy. He genuinely enjoyed talking with neighbors and friends, and wanted to be remembered as the kind and generous person that he was.

James is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; and his daughter, Teresa. He is survived by his son, Steve; his grandchildren, Rachelle and Brian; and many friends and extended family members.

Important Update: Midwest Lumber Butler Location

 Due to a storm that impacted our store, we are temporarily closing our Butler location until further notice. The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority, and we need to assess structural safety before reopening.

For any inquiries, please contact us at 816-281-3500 or email office@midwestlumber.com. Thank you for your understanding!