Obituary - Lacy Francis "Bud" Clark

Lacy Francis "Bud" Clark, age 89, Mound City, Kansas passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1935 in Sharon, Kansas the son of Oliver Francis and Mary Jane Sharp Clark. He graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1954.

Bud was united in marriage to Carol Carothers on July 22, 1956 in La Cygne, Kansas. He worked as a journeyman welder for Kansas City Power and Light before retirement. He was a member of the Mound City United Methodist Church and IBEW Local #412.

He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing and restoring old vehicles. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Victor and Richard Clark, and a sister, Betty Avery. Bud is survived by his wife, Carol, three daughters, Denise Rackley and husband, Kevin, Vickie Morgan, and Karen Sue Rackley and husband Jay, a sister, Darlene Youngblood, three grandsons, Ryan and wife Kryssy, Arron, and Cory, and six great grandchildren.

Graveside funeral service will be 2 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Woodland Cemetery in Mound City, Kansas. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday September 24 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice. 1317 S. Fountain Drive, Olathe, Kansas 66061. Online condolences of sympathy can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

2024 Week 5 Missouri State High School Football Preview

Week 5 of the Missouri State High School Football season will happen this Friday evening. 

If your looking to watch some local high school football action in the area this Friday you can check out the games below:

September 27th:

Appleton City Bulldogs (3-1) at News Heights Christian Cougars (3-1)

Archie Whirlwinds (4-0) at Bishop LeBlond Golden Eagles (4-0)

Butler Bears (2-2) at Adrian Blackhawks (3-1) 

Cassville Wildcats (2-2) at Harrisonville Wildcats (2-2)

Clinton Cardinals (0-4) at Oak Grove Panthers (2-2)

Cole Camp Bluebirds (0-4) at Lone Jack Mules (1-3)

East Newton Patriots (2-2) at Nevada Tigers (3-1)

El Dorado Springs Bulldogs (3-1) at Sarcoxie Bears (2-2)

Lockwood Tigers (3-1) at Osceola Indians (1-3)

Lincoln Cardinals (2-2) at Windsor Greyhounds (3-1) 

Midway Vikings (2-2) at Crest Ridge Cougars (1-3)

Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (3-1) at Lamar Tigers (3-1)

Platte County Pirates (4-0) at Belton Pirates (1-3)

Pleasant Hill Roosters (2-2) at Warrensburg Tigers (4-0)

Ray-Pec Panthers (0-4) at Liberty North Eagles (2-2)

Rich Hill Tigers (1-3) at Drexel Bobcats (2-2)

Stockton Tigers (3-1) at Springfield Central Bulldogs (0-4)

Warsaw Wildcats (4-0) at Versailles Tigers (1-3)

Photo courtesy of Carmen Behringer

Wet and cooler through Monday

Isolated to scattered showers will continue through this evening into Monday. No flooding is expected with occasional strong wind gusts possible.

Butler man arrested for domestic assault

On Saturday September 21st around 9:27 p.m. the Butler Police Department arrested 42 year old Justin R. Hammer of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Hammer was arrested for the following charge 1.) Domestic Assault - 1st Degree. 

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently listed as bondable. 

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Free Little Library at Butler City Hall

The City of Butler is proud to announce a partnership with the Butler Public Library. You will find a free Little Library in front of City Hall. This Little Library will have books that are donated from the Library. 

We encourage the community to come get a book and even leave a book. We hope that this partnership will increase everyone's love for books and reading.

Nevada women injured in Vernon County crash

On Friday September 20th around 3:45 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with the Vernon County Police Department responded to a two vehicle crash on Old Town Road 1 mile east of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the south bound 2007 Chevrolet Suburban driven by a 32 year old Brittni D. Vorris of Nevada, Missouri failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the rear of a west bound 2007 GMC Sierra driven by a 61 year old Dianna A. Wortman of Nevada, Missouri.

Dianna A. Wortman sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada, Missouri.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240483082

El Dorado Springs man injured in Cedar County crash

On Saturday September 21 around 2:45 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County along with the Cedar County Sheriff's Department responded to a one vehicle accident on 401 Road 6 miles south of El Dorado Springs.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the north bound 2005 Ford F150 driven by a 38 year old Justin D. Tyler of El Dorado Springs crashed into a washed out portion of the roadway.

Mr. Tyler sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240484792

Obituary - Sally Marie Hutchins

Sally Marie Hutchins, 72, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO. Sally was born November 23, 1951 in Salt Lake City, UT to Lamont Felt and Helen (Davidson) Toronto. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Hutchins on April 6, 1978 in Salt Lake City and he preceded her in death on April 10, 2022.

Sally was raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from high school there. She then graduated from Brigham Young University and served on a mission in Japan following college. Sally taught school for a number of years in Salth Lake City before coming to Nevada in 2003 where she worked for the Nevada R-5 School District as a substitute teacher. Later, she worked in the family business helping to manage Sav-A-Lot Grocery Store in Kansas. A large part of Sally’s life was spent raising her children and serving her church and community.

Sally is survived by six sons, Jerome (Stacey) Hutchins, Rexburg, ID, Russell (Rebecca) Hutchins, Atlanta, GA, John (Megan) Hutchins, Clearfield, UT, Jacob Hutchins, Nevada, MO, Robert Hutchins, Nevada, MO and Joseph (Megan) Hutchins, Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Rosemarie (Wayne) Smith, Cookeville, TN; two brothers, David Toronto, Utah, and Joy Toronto (Cindy), Utah; a sister, Wendy Crapo (Bruce); 20 grandchildren, Marc-Anthony, Abigail, Sarah, Scott, Ruth, Raymond, Hannah, Elisabeth, Samuel, and Jack Smith, Ariana, Gaby, Carson, Michael, Thomas, Oliver, Emmaline, Chayden and Sophia Hutchins; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by and her parents, as well as a grandson, Ethan Hutchins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Brandon Sohm officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.