Thank you for the contribution

 

Before the Pickleball Tournament started this morning. Mayor Henry and the City Council presented John and Judy Daniel with a proclamation for their contribution to the tennis and pickleball courts. Thank you, John and Judy, for your contribution to the city.

Butler Flag Football Wins The Championship Today

Your Butler Bears are the Flag Football Super Bowl CHAMPIONS!!! They beat Adrian 12-0 and ended the season 10-0!! Way to go bears!

Obituary - Jerry Lee Stewart

Jerry Lee Stewart was born in Harrisonville, MO on November 30, 1939 to Sammie Stewart and Mary Vina Dean. He had one sibling, John Dee Stewart, who was 6 years older. Jerry passed away in Duluth, GA on October 29, 2024 peacefully in his sleep. He was proceeded in death by his parents and brother.

After graduating high school in Mountain Home, AR in 1957, Jerry joined the Marines for a 2 year stint. Upon completion of his commitment, he moved back to Harrisonville and set his sights on employment and raising a family. He was successful on both accounts, landing a job with General Motors in Kansas City that would last for over 30 years and then marrying LaDona Sue Moreland in July 1960 for a partnership that would endure for 52 years. That marriage produced three children; Sheri, Sindy and Kevin.

Jerry was a devoted father and husband. His activities ranged from building and erecting one of the most detailed Christmas displays seen in the 1960s to coaching little league baseball and football for his children and grandchildren along with being involved in the community via The Optimist Club and The Lions Club. He also served on the Harrisonville City Council for two terms. And mainly, Jerry made sure his family attended church every Sunday morning and evening along with most Wednesday night services too.

After retirement from General Motors in 1990, Jerry took his relationship with God to another level by becoming a full-time assistant pastor at Church on the Rock in Harrisonville. In addition to being a pastor, Jerry decided that he wanted to help a friend who had a drywall business and became a “sheet rocker” in the early 1990s for close to 10 years.

Jerry (now retired again) and Sue moved to the Atlanta area in 2006, following two of their three children in seeking a better winter climate. Jerry then chose to apply his wisdom in a family business venture, working alongside his son and one son-in-law. Just like that, he was getting back into the work environment for another new career that lasted for six more years.

2012 was tumultuous year for Jerry. His wife Sue passed away, he retired for a fourth time and then attempted to adapt to a “widower” lifestyle. He was not equipped for those conditions and decided he should seek another change. He was going to find a new life mate.

In January of 2014 Jerry married Joni Morgan, beginning a new chapter for both of them and their families. In a marriage that lasted 10 years, they became one.

He is survived by his wife Joni and his three children; Sheri Raine and spouse John, Sindy Strader and spouse Dan, Kevin Stewart and spouse Kathryn. Seven grandchildren; Kristen Raine Hocker and spouse Scott, Brian Raine, Jason Strader and spouse Jessica, Lauren Strader Charriez and spouse George, Kyle Stewart and spouse Michelle, Kasey Stewart Dolph and spouse Aaron, Keaton Stewart. Ten great grandchildren; Lucas Hocker, Lucy Hocker, Maddie Gentry Raine, Max Raine, Katie Jo Strader, McKenzie Strader, Claire Dolph, Penelope Dolph, Scarlett Stewart, Theodore Stewart.

From The Missouri State Highway Patrol

Obituary - David Russell Evans

David Russell Evans, 67, Schell City, MO, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Dave was born November 13, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to David Daniel and Anna Lucille (Russell) Evans.

Dave attended school in El Dorado Springs and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1973. Following high school, he studied diesel mechanics and graduated with a Batchelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, then went on to receive a second Batchelor’s’ degree from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg where he studied electronics. Dave loved tinkering on small engines, and fishing. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Dave was known for always being willing to help out a friend.

Survivors include his wife Lois Lusk, of the home; a daughter, Sumer Ferguson, Leeton, MO; two grandchildren, Alexa Ferguson and Kassandra Ferguson; two sisters, Helen Johnson and Linda Malcomb; a niece, Marcy Cook; and his four dogs, Scrappy, Daisy, Cowboy, and Bear.

No services are planned. The family will have a private gathering at a later time. Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Traffic Alert: Motor vehicle accident on I-49

Several emergency personnel on scene of a motor vehicle accident In the northbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 126.2 at this time.

Please slow down and use caution if you must travel in this area and always move over for emergency vehicles.

2024 Week 10 District Quarterfinal Missouri State High School Football Scores

2024 Week 10 District Quarterfinal Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

November 1st:
Aurora 51, Reeds Springs 15

Boonville 54, Versailles 14
Bowling Green 52, Montgomery County
Butler 42, Sherwood 6
Camdenton 49, Rolla 20

Carl Junction 18, McDonald County 13

Caruthersville 40, Portageville 7

Central (Cape Girardeau) 42, Webster Groves 7
Centralia 44, Carrollton 6

Central (Park Hills) 30, Kennett 14
Chaminade College Prep 32, McCuler North 0

Clark County 26, Palmyra 22

Cole Camp 30, Russellville 22

Crest Ridge 25, Linn 0

East Buchanan 40, Trenton 18
East Newton 39, Cassville 28

Fair grove 59, Willow Springs 12
Forsyth 46, Hollister 20

Grain Valley 49, Ruskin 7

Harrisonville 52, Grandview 14

Hannibal 50,Holt 14

Hillcrest 19, Parkview 18

Hillsboro 55, Sikeston 22

Houston 40, Ava 32

Kelly 36, Central (New Madrid County) 12

King City 88, Pattonsburg 48

KIPP 52, Hogan Prep Academy Charter 8

Knox County 52, Princeton 16

Lafayette (Wildwood) 45, Parkway Central 7

Lawson 36, South Harrison 18

Lebanon 49, Jefferson City 7

Liberal 60, Jasper 38
Liberty 12, Springfield Catholic 8

Liberty 12, Springfield Catholic 8

Lincoln 56, Skyline 34

Logan-Rogersville 34, Marshfield 14

Louisiana 46, Veritas Christian Academy HS 3

Macon 37, Mark Twain 0

Maryville 48, Lafayette (St. Joseph) 13
Maysville 27, Gallatin 20

Mexico 21, Kirksville 14
MICDS 49, McCluer 0
Mid-Buchanan 58, Lathrop 0
Miller 61, Cabool 0

Moberly 59, Fulton 20

Monroe City 54, Highland 14
Mountain Grove 42, Salem 7
Mt.Vernon 62, Buffalo 7

Neosho 42, Raytown 6

Nevada 42, Raytown South 12
North Andrew 54, South Holt 6

Northland Christian 52, DeKalb 20

Republic 60, Central 7

Pacific 56, Bayless 6

Perryville 26, Windsor (Imperial) 8

Plattsburg 54, Stewartsville 6

Oak Grove 30, Clinton 0

Osage 50, Ft.Zumwalt South 16

Rich Hill 30, Osceola 14

Santa Fe 30, Orrick 20

Savannah 77, Southeast 0
Sarcoxie 52, El Dorado Springs 7

Slater 86, Keytesville 0

SLUH 35, Hazelwood Central 0

Smithville 65, Center 0

Southern Boone 34, California 21

St. Clair 56, Principia 20

Ste. Genevieve 43, Herculaneum 20
St. Mary’s South Side 38, Mehlville 7

St. Michael 42, Central (Kansas City) 0

St. Michael 42, Central (Kansas City) 0

Stockton 43, Diamond 28

St. Pius X (Festus) 42, Grandview (Hillsboro) 7

Sullivan 55, Affton 21

Summit Christian 21, University Academy 12

Sweet Springs 46, St. Paul Lutheran 23

Tarkio 44, Mound City 12
Thayer 37, Clever 7

Union 34, Roosevelt 0
University City 41, Normandy Collaborative 14

Van Horn 31, excelsior Springs 24 

Washington 35, Parkway West 25
Webb City 42, Belton 6

Wellington-Napoleon 82, Southwest 6
Worth County 60, Stanberry 0

Wright City 42, Duchesne 0

Rich Hill gets first round district football win over Osceola tonight 30-14

The Rich Hill Tigers football team defeated the Osceola Indians for the second time in the last few weeks with a final score tonight of 30-14 tonight in the first round of district play.

The game was tied at 14 until late in the 4th quarter when the tigers were able to pull away and not look back. 

Osceola will end the season with a record of 1-9. Rich Hill will now move to 5-5 on the season and will travel next Friday to play the the defending 8-Man State Champion Archie Whirlwinds (9-0).

Please enjoy some photos from the game tonight below: