Butler Super Bowl Champs Again

The Butler SR 5-6 grade Football team won the Super Bowl yesterday against the Adrian Blackhawks 26-12 ending their 2024 season undefeated. 

This is the 3rd straight superbowl victory for coach Clayton Varns. We are so proud of all these kids hard work this season, they all had such strong work ethic and amazing talent which made them so fun to watch play. Way to go Bears! 

Week 11 District Semi-Final Missouri State High School Football Preview

Week 11 District Semi-Final 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:

November 8th:

Butler (6-4) at Pembroke Hill (9-0)

Drexel (5-4) at Appleton City (7-2)

Harrisonville (6-4) at Pleasant Hill (7-2)

Liberal (2-8) at Lockwood (8-1)

Lincoln (5-5) at Adrian (8-1)

Midway (5-4) at Ash Grove (7-2)

Nevada (8-2) at Warrensburg (9-1)

Pierce City (6-3) at Windsor (7-2)

Ray-Pec (1-9) at Lees Summit North (9-0)

Rich Hill (5-5) at Archie (9-0)

Sarcoxie (6-4) at Warsaw (9-0)

Stockton (7-2) at Lamar (6-4)

Obituary - Ross Tyler Zuber

Ross Tyler Zuber, age 28, of Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away on October 22, 2024, at his home, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of warmth, laughter, and kindness.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. A celebration of Ross’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m.

Ross was born on August 12, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri, the beloved son of Sean M. Zuber and Sheri Lynn Stone-Hash Zuber. He was a graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School, Class of 2015, where he was known for his love of sports, excelling in football, baseball, and wrestling, and for his passion for skateboarding. Ross loved spending time in the beauty of the outdoors, especially fishing alongside his little brother Levi, sharing quiet moments by the water.

Ross’s loyalty to his Kansas City Royals and Chiefs ran deep, and he cheered for them with pride. Known for his bright smile and genuine heart, Ross made friends easily and brought warmth to everyone he met. His family and friends will miss him deeply, holding close the joy he brought into their lives.

Ross leaves behind his parents, Sheri Lynn Stone-Hash Zuber and Sean & Janet Zuber; his maternal grandmother, Linda Hash; his siblings, Amber Zuber, Levi Zuber, Sarah Sasser, Mike Bowie, Dylan Brown, Destiny Brown, and Drew Brown; several uncles and aunts, Don Zimmerman, Harvey Leroy Flowers, William Paoli, Rosemary Zuber, Angie Zuber, and Jennifer Zuber; and many, many cousins whom he loved deeply and with whom he spent most of his time. Among them were Billy, the twins Tyler and Dominick, Cindy and Lacey, Sammy and Brock, Jacob, Isaac, and Brandon—they all grew up with Ross, more like brothers and sisters than cousins. Alongside these, he leaves numerous friends who were touched by his kind and loving spirit.

In honor of Ross’s memory, the family invites memorial contributions to be made to support mental health initiatives in his name, care of Sean M. Zuber.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri. For additional information, please call 816.322.5278.

Obituary - Billie Livengood

Billie Livengood, 64, passed away on October 23, 2024, at Research Medical Center. Born on August 31, 1960. Billie leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Billie is survived by her two daughters, Rachel and Shawn Hagge of Rich Hill, MO; Abby and Ryan Vickers of Joplin, MO; six grandchildren Kellie, Skyler, Jaden, Jacob, Lochlann, and Finnegan; and a great-grandson Leo. 

She is also survived by her sister, Rita and Don Camerer of Adrian, MO, and her brother Charlie Woodall of Rich Hill, MO. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Arteela Woodall.

Billie’s life was marked by her profound dedication to her family, friends, and fur babies, who were her utmost priority and greatest joy. Her family will remember her as a pillar of strength and compassion. 

She always kept an open door, and ear to listen, and an understanding heart full of forgiveness. Her gentle soul will continue to be a guiding light in the hearts of those who love her dearly.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Heuser Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Green Lawn Cemetery.

Two injured in Bates County Crash

A pair of Bates County residents escaped serious injury after a one vehicle accident Friday night.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 10:00 p.m. Friday night on Interstate 49 near mile marker 126 in Bates County.

The reports says the accident occurred after a northbound 2022 Nissan driven by unnamed 45 year old male from Rich Hill struck an animal in the highway.

The driver, along with a 44 year old female passenger from Rich Hill, received minor injuries and were taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment.

The names of those involved was not provided by the Missouri Highway Patrol.

View report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240555549

Nice Buck Gunner!

BIG BUCK ALERT!

We would like to shout out Gunner McSperitt, age 13, who harvested this massive 23-point buck in Bates County. Congratulations on a super buck Gunner!!

Obituary - Taylor Rae Skivers

Taylor Rae Skivers was born April 13th 1997 in Kansas City, Missouri just as Tiger Woods was sinking a putt winning his first yellow jacket. Taylor was reunited with Nana Dalene Hall, Papa RD Hall, Papa Roy Skivers, and her Uncle Ben McClendon on October 28th, 2024. 

She is survived by her husband, Seth Thompson, her parents Edie McClendon-Bruce, Joe Skivers, Alex Bruce, and Tiffany Skivers, grandparents; Great Grandma Donna, Nana Becky, Grandma Rhonda, and Grandpa Pork (Staci) her siblings; Candice Skivers, Thomas Skivers, Wm. Kyle Faulkner, Payton Skivers, Madeleine Bruce, Jack Bruce, Christian Althouse, and Anthoni Althouse, a nephew Oliver, a niece Lilly, aunts; Mona Roberts (Mike), Debbie Conrad (Pete),Dawn Cullen (John), Jessica Wood (Jason), Reagan Lane (Bill), and Emily McClendon (Travis) Uncles; Alan Rosine (Leeann), Richard Carter II, James Skivers (Katie), Jamie Wood (Nolie), cousins; Gabrielle, Cody, AJ, Jordyn, Owen, Grace, Nathan, Elijah, Chloe, Kaelyn, Leighton, Rylee, Aiden, Bella, Sophia, Carson, Presley, and Hartlyn along with many more extended family and friends.

Taylor graduated from Belton High School in 2015. If you knew Taylor, then you laughed with her, cried with her, and if she loved you, she probably defended you. Her unusual but hilarious sense of humor was unmatched. Her laugh was infectious. Her heart was big and the fight in her was bigger.

Taylor loved her family above anything else. She will be missed more than she will ever realize and be remembered longer than she ever thought possible. We will honor our beautiful, wild, and unforgettable girl on Saturday November 9, 2024 PM at Crossroads United Methodist Church located at 515 Markey Pkwy, Belton, MO. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and services will begin at 2:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating and remembering her journey.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Sharla A. Diamond

Sharla A. Diamond, 74, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her home. She was born September 14, 1950 in Perryville, Missouri, a daughter of Joseph Clifford and Pansy Anne (Lappe) Tiehes. Sharla spent her early years in Perryville before moving to Harrisonville and graduating with the class of 1968.

Sharla worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, Missouri for ten years, before working for Yellow Freight in Kansas City in the billings/collections department for thirty years until her retirement. She was united in marriage to Bill Diamond on November 17, 2001 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Sharla loved living on the farm and helping with the cattle. She was very passionate about her pets, birds, gardening and her flowers. We will miss her flamboyant personality and her love of laughter, life and her generous heart.

Sharla was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Tiehes; her mother and step-father, Pansy and John Willis; and her brother, Scott Tiehes. She is survived by her husband, Bill Diamond; step-daughter, Angelia Diamond; a brother, Mark Tiehes; two sisters, Tracey Carpenter and Tonda Brown; and a niece, Anna (Diamond) Coble, and her husband Trey, and their son, Baiden.

Per Sharla’s wishes, there will be no services. Special thanks to Kerr Brunell and Home Instead Healthcare, and heartfelt thanks to CeeCee, who provided love and care for Sharla.