Obituary - Wilma Waneta Wingo

Wilma Waneta Wingo, 96, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on January 16th, 2025, at the Olathe Hospice Center, Olathe, KS. She was born on June 26, 1928, in Paola, Kansas, to Margaret and Bernal Pontious. Wilma was the youngest of two children and was preceded in death by her brother, Eldon Pontious, in 2024.

She grew up in the Spring Ridge area and graduated from Osawatomie High School on May 16, 1946. Wilma attended Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas, before marrying Robert W. Wingo on July 19, 1956. Together, they made their home in Independence, Missouri, before relocating to Warsaw, Missouri, in 1976. Robert Wingo passed away on February 2, 1997, but Wilma carried on with strength and love for her family.

Wilma spent her later years living in various locations, including Warsaw, MO, Richmond, Princeton and Ottawa Kansas and Harrisonville Missouri before moving in with her daughter, Sheila Wilson, Richmond, KS from September 2022 to June of 2024. Wilma spent her last few months living at Parkview Heights in Garnett, Kansas.

Wilma was the loving mother of five children: Terie (Robert) Ortega of Belton, Missouri, Robert M. (Angie) Wingo of Garnett, Kansas, James L. (Jeannette) Wingo of Harrisonville, Missouri, Sheila (Rex) Wilson of Richmond, Kansas, and Tammy (Tim) Bailey of Overland Park, Kansas. She was also the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

After college, Wilma worked as an office manager and bookkeeper for several car dealerships in Emporia, Kansas, and Independence, Missouri. In 1976, she and Robert opened a gas station convenience store and pub in Warsaw, which they operated until 1981. Following the closure of the business, Wilma worked as a sales associate for Walmart for several years.

Wilma was a woman of deep faith and loved Jesus with all her heart. She enjoyed cooking, home canning, playing the piano, singing, and spending time with her family. She was known for her kind and sweet nature, always greeting others with a smile. Wilma never complained and was always ready to offer help, making her a cherished friend to all who knew her. Above all, she loved her children dearly and would do anything for them.

Wilma's legacy of love, kindness, and faith will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

A visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A private family graveside service will be held at the Cemetery in Princeton, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Olathe Hospice Center in Olathe, KS, in Wilma's memory.

Rest in peace, Mom. Your love and light will continue to guide us all.

Appleton City Senior Spotlight

Congratulations to ACHS Senior Lainey Farrar. She has been accepted to multiple universities and has decided to further her education at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. While at UCM, Lainey plans to study criminal justice. Congratulations, Lainey, your future looks bright!

Tough loss for Lady Bears

On Friday night (1.17) your Lady Bears (3-6) had their work cut out for them as they traveled take on a 7-3 Versailles Lady Tigers team.

The Lady Tigers jumped out to a 17-10 lead after the first period, however the Bears began to claw back into the game in the second quarter. At halftime, the Lady Bears had cut the Versailles lead down to just 6, with a score of 28-22.

However, in the second half, the Lady Tigers started to once again pull away from the Bears, and would claim a 69-50 victory over Butler.

Adyson Clover led the scoring charge for the Bears with 14 points, 12 of which would come from three-balls. Gabby Carmichael had 12 points, and Dubray had 11.

For Versailles, Kylee Richey had 19, Brokke Anderson ended with 17, and Ary Jones finished the game with 10 points. The Lady Tigers had a total of 9 ladies score on the night.

Butler will play next week in the Stockton Tournament.

Photos courtesy of Erin Dubray

Bears battle in Versailles

Last night Butler went on the road to Versailles, the Bears were hunting for their 3rd straight win, and their 4th W in their last 5. The Tigers, going into the game, held a 2-7 record.

It was a tough start for the Bears as they went down 11-2 early, before Chandler rattled off 7 more points to make it 16-11 at the end of the first quarter. Versailles went on a little bit of a run in the second quarter after Triebel left the game with an injury. At the end of the half, the Tigers had a 35-23 lead.

In the second half, Coach Burch had his team fighting and clawing their way back, shrinking the deficit to 47-40 heading into the fourth and final period. The Bears were able to keep the momentum and fight back to tie the game 54-54 at the end of regulation.

By the end of the game, the Bears roster was depleted, with Mallatt still out with injury (DNP), Jesse Carter (Starter) and Dylon Triebel (Starter) both leaving the game with injuries, and then Senior Chase Payne (Starter) fouling out of the contest. The younger men for the Bears really stepped up and played hard, however the injuries would prove too much for the Bears to overcome as they would fall 62-57.

For the second year in a row the Versailles Tigers would just barley sneak past a severely depleted Butler team (last year the Bears ended the Versailles game with 3 players on the court).

Jake Chandler ended his night with a spectacular 34 points. Delozier, Grubb, Carter, Doll, Payne, and Davidson all recorded points for the Bears as well.

Despite the heartbreaking loss, the Butler Bears showed tremendous fight in the ballgame.

Photos courtesy of Erin Dubray

Bears All Conference players selected

 

Xavier Wisdom: First Team All Conference RB, Second Team All Conference LB; and First Team All District; Dylan Triebel: First Team All Conference OL; Second Team All Conference DL; and First Team All District; Kellen Long: Second Team All Conference QB, First Team All Conference Special Teams; First Team All Conference DB, and Second Team All District; Jake Chandler: Second Team All Conference WR and First Team All District; Lucas Davidson: Second Team All Conference TE, Honorable Mention All Conference LB, and Second Team All District; Chris Castro: Second Team All Conference DL and Second Team All District, and Brayden Jackson: Honorable Mention All Conference DB

Friday update

MSHP Trooper Pate retiring following a 30 year career

 Missouri Highway Patrol trooper Mark Pate was all smiles as a surprise retirement party was held for him at the Bates County Sheriff's annex today with well wishers, fellow troopers and local law enforcement present. His 30 years of service is greatly appreciated and still a 'young un' at age 55, there will be plenty of time for family and hobbies as well.

Bates County Museum set for busy season

 Mark your calendars!