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Obituary - Shari Lynn Lindsay

Shari Lynn Lindsay, age 58, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with Rick by her side on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Services will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Peculiar United Methodist Church, 20521 S. School Rd., Peculiar, Missouri 64078. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. followed by the celebration of her life at 2:00. Following the service, Shari will be laid to rest at Belton Cemetery.

Shari was born in Prairie Village, Kansas on January 1, 1966 to Wilmoth “Bill” and Mary Kathryn "Mary Kay" (Connors) Dorrell. Shari graduated high school from Shawnee Mission East. Shari briefly continued her education before starting her 26-year career working for Marion Labs and as well as the subsequent companies. In 1996, Shari met Rick Newkirk, the love of her life. Shari and Rick went on to spend the next 28 years together.

Shari was a woman of Christian belief and faithfully attended the Peculiar United Methodist Church. She loved greeting card design, rubber stamping, crafting, gardening, archery, bowling, fishing, baking, painting, the Chiefs and the Royals. One of her favorite pastimes was watching the wildlife nibbling on the food she provided and visits from the neighborhood children and dogs. Through her faith, Shari enjoyed being of service to others. Along with her Mom, she was a longtime member of the Association for Family and Community Education (FCE) as well as multiple other organizations and clubs.

Shari was preceded in death by both of her parents, Bill and Mary Kay Dorrell. She is survived by her life partner Rick Newkirk, stepmother Marsha Dorrell, her step-brothers, Dan Dodge and Rusty Dodge a step-sister, Tina Kimball and her best friend in life, Jeanne Loudermilk and countless friends.

Shari will be laid to rest, alongside her Mom at the Belton Cemetery. with the assistance of Rodney Newkirk, Rodney Newkirk, Jr., Robby Newkirk, Justin Newkirk, Mark Newkirk and Tyler Conran who will act as her Pallbearers.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network online at https://www.sarahcannon.com or the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. at https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Jack McDonald

Jack David McDonald, 78, of Milo, MO passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility, Stockton, MO. Jack was born on October 5, 1946, in Knoxville, IA to James and Alma (Smith) McDonald. He married Diane Brubaker on August 15, 1970 in Kirksville, MO. She survives of the home.

Jack was raised in Knoxville, IA and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1964. He attended Centerville Community College, Centerville, IA and Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL where he graduated and played football. Jack taught school and coached high school football and baseball as well as Jr. High basketball in the Huntley, IL school district for 10 years. He then went to work for Dale Electronics and later 3M in Norfolk, NE. He transferred to 3M Nevada in 1984 and continued until his retirement as a Department Manager in 2003.

Jack was a very active volunteer for the Nevada Griffons for many years. He and Diane served as a host family for Griffons players for over 30 years. He was an avid New York Yankees fan.

In addition to his wife, Diane, Jack is survived by brothers, Bill McDonald (Diane), Knoxville, IA, and Tony McDonald (Patty), Foley, AL; numerous nieces and nephews; adopted baseball son, Mickey Nichol (Tara), Bixby, OK; adopted McGinnis families, San Antonio, TX; adopted Barteau families, Dallas, TX; adopted Parsons family, Perry, GA; and his beloved dogs, Ernie and Barney. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy & Linda McDonald.

No services are planned at this time. The family suggests memorials in Jack’s memory to the Nevada Animal Shelter or the Nevada Griffons in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

 

Way to go blackhawks

The 1st ever Blackhawks Cross Country team finished strong at the Butler Invitational! Congrats! - Picture by Kevin Coones

Help Support Butler Project Prom

 

Reminder: Butler Project Prom is still selling raffle tickets as a fundraiser to raise money to pay for after prom events and transportation.

The raffle is for (2) upper level tickets and a parking pass for the 11/29/24 Chiefs vs Raiders game. 100% of the proceeds go to fund after prom.

We have a long way to go financially to make after prom happen for these kids. Reach out to myself or anyone helping with Project Prom for tickets

Structure fire in Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with Butler Police Department is on scene of a structure fire at 503 West Ohio St. at this time.

The fire said to be in the garage of the residence no one has said to be injured.

Mid-America live news will update one more information is made available to us.

Belton Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Runaway Juvenile

The Belton Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating runaway juvenile Sayvion Richards-Dupree. Sayvion is a 15-year-old male with brown hair and brown eyes.

Sayvion was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a black hooded sweatshirt last observed in the Belton area but believed to be at an address off of Oak Leaf Dr. in Kansas City, Raytown, or in the Overland Park, KS area.

Anyone with information regarding Sayvion’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Chrostowski at the Belton Police Department immediately at **816-331-1500** or email: bchrostowski@beltonpd.org
Case #BPDC2400872

El Dorado Springs Police seeking public assistance

The El Dorado Springs Police Department is asking for assistance with identifying this individual. Please contact Det. Lambrecht with any information at 417-876-2313.