Jerry D. Moore, 66, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Jerry was born June 19, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Clifford and Dorothy (Ogle) Moore.
Jerry graduated from Van Horn High School in Kansas City, MO. He had lived in Freeman since 1998. Jerry worked in the commercial/residential construction field until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking and drinking beer with his best friend, Bob, in his spare time.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Michael. He is survived by his life partner, Kathy McMillin, of Freeman, MO; son, Patrick Moore (Jessica), of Lawson, MO; two daughters: Danielle Crowder (Brian), Kansas City, MO, and Michelle McFall (Shane), Coffeeville, KS; and 8 grandchildren; extended family: Volynne Bixler (Jeff), Doug Davis (Cheri), Tamara Rast (Alex), and Tatiana Bixler.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Butler Junior High Girls Wrestling Team traveled to Belton for a scramble today
The Butler Junior High Girls Wrestling Team traveled to Belton for a scramble today.
Results
Brooke Conger-3-0.
Addy Cochran-2-0.
Brittany Mallatt-2-0.
Izlyn Fisher-2-1.
Emmalee Nieder-2-1.
Ariel O’Connell-2-1.
Alayna Alkire-1-2.
Addi Kuda-1-2.
Next up the junior high travel to Mid-Buchanan for a tournament on Saturday, Dec 07th. Start time is 9AM. Bus leaves at 6AM from the Alt school.

Results
Brooke Conger-3-0.
Addy Cochran-2-0.
Brittany Mallatt-2-0.
Izlyn Fisher-2-1.
Emmalee Nieder-2-1.
Ariel O’Connell-2-1.
Alayna Alkire-1-2.
Addi Kuda-1-2.
Next up the junior high travel to Mid-Buchanan for a tournament on Saturday, Dec 07th. Start time is 9AM. Bus leaves at 6AM from the Alt school.

Dubray leads Butler JH Girls Basketball Over Appleton City Tonight
The Butler JH Lady Bears Basketball A Team competed tonight against the Appleton City Bulldogs and were able to come out with a 29-21 over a scrappy Appleton City Team.
The Lady Bears were led in scoring in this game by Kiersten Dubray who had 18 points and Braelynn Isaacson added 6 points to help the team secure the win.
Butler will be back in action tomorrow night at 5pm as they take on the Clinton Lady Cardinals. Come out and support these ladies!
Enjoy some photos from the game tonight.
Butler Bears Varsity Boys Basketball drop a close game tonight in the Clinton Tournament
The Butler Bears Varsity Basketball team dropped an intense game in the Clinton Tournament tonight against the Stover Bulldogs 58-57. This was a back and forth contest that saw 17 lead changes and 5 ties. A very hard fought and entertaining game as Butler will move to 0-2 on the season.
Sophomore Jake Chandler led all scoring with 32pts, Senior Dylan Triebel had a double-double with 11pts and 12rebs for the Bears.
Sophomore Jake Chandler led all scoring with 32pts, Senior Dylan Triebel had a double-double with 11pts and 12rebs for the Bears.
The Varsity Butler Bears will be in action again Friday night at 8:30 p.m. against the Clinton Cardinals in Clinton. Enjoy some photos of tonight's game below:
Obituary - Elizabeth J “Beth” Entrikin
A beautiful, loving and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, cousin, friend and “dog mom” (to Buddy, Charlie and Lucy-all dachshunds) passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the age of 40 in Austin, TX. She was born to Rob and Paula (Moody) Chambers on April 21, 1984, in Midwest City, OK.
She came to Leander, TX, a suburb of Austin, in 2015 after her divorce. Beth married KJ Entrikin in 2002, and they were divorced in 2015. She was a cheerleader from 3rd grade through her senior year in high school. She also played the flute all through high school in the marching band at Butler High School in Butler, MO. She survived a near fatal car accident on 12/8/2007 which left her with a TBI and disabled.
Beth is survived by her parents Rob and Paula Chambers, her brother Ryan Chambers, and her nephew, Raidence “Rai” Chambers all of Leander, TX, Grandmother Deanna Tolman of Bloomfield, NM, her Aunt Pam Cooper, of Oklahoma City, OK, her Aunt and Uncle Christina and John Goforth of Sparta, TN, her Aunt and Uncle Joanna and John “Michael” Chambers of Denver, CO. Her cousins, Andy Harrell and his wife Amber of Jacksonville, FL, Shellie Renee and her husband Robbie Gibson of Edmond, OK, Dustin Harrell of Oklahoma City, OK, Shane Butler of Idaho, Chris and Korie Butler of Austin, TX and numerous second cousins. Beth was preceded in death by her Aunt Carlene Copher, Uncle Johnny Copher, grandparents Bill and Marge Moody and grandfather Ron Chambers.
Beth always loved music of all kinds and loved to dance. She always has had a great love for reading. After her accident she really enjoyed exercising, scrapbooking, playing poker, bingo and dominoes, plus she still read every single day.
Beth touched everyone she met with her kind heart, warm smile and infectious laugh. Her love for family and friends was evident in everything she did. She will be deeply missed by her loved ones and all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held on her birthday on April 21, 2025 in the Austin, TX area.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to ASPCA, your local animal shelter, Kanoa Rescue Foundation or any animal rescue that will help an animal in need in Beth’s name.
Please share your favorite memories of Beth with the family on her Facebook page, Elizabeth Entrikin.
Rest in Peace our beautiful angel. Though your life was too short you filled so many lives with joy and happiness. Your love and legacy will live on in our hearts and memories.
Beth is survived by her parents Rob and Paula Chambers, her brother Ryan Chambers, and her nephew, Raidence “Rai” Chambers all of Leander, TX, Grandmother Deanna Tolman of Bloomfield, NM, her Aunt Pam Cooper, of Oklahoma City, OK, her Aunt and Uncle Christina and John Goforth of Sparta, TN, her Aunt and Uncle Joanna and John “Michael” Chambers of Denver, CO. Her cousins, Andy Harrell and his wife Amber of Jacksonville, FL, Shellie Renee and her husband Robbie Gibson of Edmond, OK, Dustin Harrell of Oklahoma City, OK, Shane Butler of Idaho, Chris and Korie Butler of Austin, TX and numerous second cousins. Beth was preceded in death by her Aunt Carlene Copher, Uncle Johnny Copher, grandparents Bill and Marge Moody and grandfather Ron Chambers.
Beth always loved music of all kinds and loved to dance. She always has had a great love for reading. After her accident she really enjoyed exercising, scrapbooking, playing poker, bingo and dominoes, plus she still read every single day.
Beth touched everyone she met with her kind heart, warm smile and infectious laugh. Her love for family and friends was evident in everything she did. She will be deeply missed by her loved ones and all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held on her birthday on April 21, 2025 in the Austin, TX area.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to ASPCA, your local animal shelter, Kanoa Rescue Foundation or any animal rescue that will help an animal in need in Beth’s name.
Please share your favorite memories of Beth with the family on her Facebook page, Elizabeth Entrikin.
Rest in Peace our beautiful angel. Though your life was too short you filled so many lives with joy and happiness. Your love and legacy will live on in our hearts and memories.
Obituary - Jessie JoDean Haynes
Jessie JoDean Haynes, age 60, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. She was born January 3, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Charlie George Fishback and Katie Mae McPherson Fishback. After obtaining her GED, Jessie enrolled in the cosmetology program at Ft. Scott Community College and worked for a time as a beautician. Jessie had a love of art and drawing.
She took her artistic abilities and obtained a degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. For over ten years, Jessie has been employed by Rescare where she provided home health services to clients primarily in the Pittsburg, Kansas area. She will be remembered for her keen sense of humor. She was a devoted grandmother who dearly adored her grandbabies.
Survivors include her children, Tonya Haynes (Paul) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Charles Haynes (Brittany) of Bronson, Kansas and thirteen grandchildren, Kisa, Donald, Miguel, Johnathan, Mylee, Josue, Cesar, Liam, Khiana, Iesha, Dezmond, Octavius and Elijah. Also surviving are her longtime companion, Charles “Chuck” Martinez of Joplin, two brothers, Ron and Sam and four sisters, Arma, Sandra, Brenda and Isabelle. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Tara, two brothers, Henry and John and two sisters, Idessa and Gwen.
A celebration of Jessie’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, December 5th at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St. Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Survivors include her children, Tonya Haynes (Paul) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Charles Haynes (Brittany) of Bronson, Kansas and thirteen grandchildren, Kisa, Donald, Miguel, Johnathan, Mylee, Josue, Cesar, Liam, Khiana, Iesha, Dezmond, Octavius and Elijah. Also surviving are her longtime companion, Charles “Chuck” Martinez of Joplin, two brothers, Ron and Sam and four sisters, Arma, Sandra, Brenda and Isabelle. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Tara, two brothers, Henry and John and two sisters, Idessa and Gwen.
A celebration of Jessie’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, December 5th at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St. Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
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