Obituary - Billy J. Graham

Billy J. Graham, age 92, a lifelong resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. 

He was born November 8, 1931, in Ft. Scott, the son of Louis Graham and Helen Briggs Graham. Billy graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1950. He married Shirley Nutter on July 3, 1954. 

The couple honeymooned in Chicago and since Billy was an avid baseball fan, part of their trip was spent at a ball game. Throughout his life Billy was well known in his community. He worked at Master Printers, Mid-America Business Forms and Mayco Ace Hardware. He also managed the Fox Theater and the Mo-Kan Drive-In. Billy enjoyed baseball, basketball, and football. He faithfully supported the St. Louis Cardinals, KU Jayhawks and the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. 

Billy will also be remembered for his bowling skills where he rolled several perfect games. During the 1960’s and 70’s he worked as a scout for the Ft. Scott Community College Greyhound Basketball Team. Later in life, he enjoyed eating ice cream, listening to baseball on the radio and working puzzles on his computer. He was also frequently seen, on his scooter, “walking” his dog Suzie.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, a son John Graham (Carol) of Parker, Colorado and a daughter, Grace Sweat (Bill) of Ft. Scott; four grandchildren, Robert Nolan (Alisa), Kim Nolan, Christopher Graham (Heather) and Timothy Graham (Ruth) and two great-granddaughters, Ashton and Adelynn Nolan as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Robert and Harold Graham and a son, David Graham.

There was cremation. A celebration of Billy’s life will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Butler Chamber of Commerce September Yard of the Month

BETTER LATE THEN NEVER! Here is the SEPTEMBER Yard of the Month!

"It was in early 2018 when Kelly moved to Butler and bought his first home on High Street. From the moment the house changed hands, Kelly began the transformation process of making the house into a home. It was that same year that we met and began our journey as a couple. 

Six years, 1 beautiful elopement, and hundreds of projects later, and that olive green house is now our little blue oasis. 

Kelly and I both share a love for flowers and gardening, so while our front yard is nice, it's our backyard that's our peace and joy. There's not many things better than starting a morning with a cup of coffee out back with the cats, listening to the fountain, and enjoying the flowers. 

From painting to planting, coming up with more projects, and continuing to turn our house into a home is something we're looking forward to."

Amsterdam woman seriously injured in Bates County rollover accident

On Tuesday October 1st around 3:08 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Route Y in Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a 2009 Honda Civic driven by 30 year old Ashley S. Alvarado of Amsterdam, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.

Ashley S. Alvarado was transported by Life flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240501156

2024 Drexel Homecoming Royalty

The Drexel Homecoming Candidates: Montanna Mears, TJ Munter, Serenity Dean, Kasey Gilbert, Hailey Allen, Mason Jackson, McKenzie Clarkson, and Izayah Rhoades. Drexel will host the Greenfield Wildcats for homecoming on October 11th.

The Drexel Homecoming Candidates: Montanna Mears, TJ Munter, Serenity Dean, Kasey Gilbert, Hailey Allen, Mason Jackson, McKenzie Clarkson, and Izayah Rhoades. Drexel will host the Greenfield Wildcats for homecoming on October 11th.

2024 Archie Homecoming Royalty

Happy Homecoming Week! Here is your 2024 Archie Homecoming Royalty: Allie Dawson & Shane Heider, Mollie & Christian Andrews, Morgan Mattingley & Kolten Groblebe, Jackie Plisowski & Gage Steinkamp. Archie will host the 3-2 Drexel Bobcats.

Butler JH Football gets shut out win tonight in El Dorado Springs

The Butler JH Football team got their first win of the season tonight in shut out fashion 18-0 over the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs. 

Butler was led on offense by Frazion Wisdom, Bronson Hannah and Brayden Davalos all scored touchdowns for the Bears! 

The defense held the bulldogs scoreless the whole game and was led by Renner Martin and Frazion Wisdom who both had interceptions.

 Butler will travel to Warsaw to take on the wildcats on October 8th.

Obituary -John Henry McMurphy, Jr.

John Henry McMurphy, Jr., age 41, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his home in Adrian, Missouri. 

A memorial Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the Bikers Against Child Abuse (Osage Valley Chapter) and may be left in care of the funeral home.

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

From the Miami R-1 School district

October 1, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardian:

Please be advised that there are some reported cases of Strep Throat in the elementary and high school classes at Miami R-I.

Symptoms of strep throat include:
• Throat pain: A sore throat that develops quickly and is often painful when swallowing
• Swollen glands: Swollen lymph nodes in the front of the neck
• Fever: A fever that often starts suddenly and is usually highest on the second day
• Red spots: Tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth, called petechiae
• White patches: White patches or streaks of pus on the tonsils
• Rash: A red rash that starts on the neck and chest and can spread across the body
• Other symptoms: Headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, or bad breath

 
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus (group A strep). It's more common in children than adults. A medical professional can diagnose strep throat with a throat swab test or rapid strep test. Antibiotics are the standard treatment, and most cases last three to five days.

 
If left untreated, strep throat can lead to complications like kidney inflammation and rheumatic fever.

If your child has a diagnosis of Strep Throat, please remember that he/she should not return to school for at least 24 hr. after beginning antibiotic treatment, and until they are without fever. All confirmed cases of Strep should be reported to the office or school nurse so that the school can take additional measures to safeguard against the spread of disease and track illness in the building.

Thanks!
Donna Dodds, LPN