Courtesy Rich Hill Tiger Talk
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Criteria for small homes a hot topic for Butler council
Pricing for opening and closing graves at Oak Hill cemetery has changed, and obviously increased somewhat. It is recommended that if anyone has questions, contact city hall for more information.
A pole attachment agreement with K-PowerNet LLC was renewed which will now be extended until 2044. K-PowerNet offers wholesale and retail fiber-based telecommunication services in Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The company is a subsidiary of KAMO Power.Terry Smalley, who retired as operator of the wastewater treatment plant in December has been re-hired as a consultant to assist with DNR reporting and other tasks that will help insure the plant stays in compliance. His expertise in the field will certainly be of benefit.
City Clerk Malachi Hoover reported that work is ongoing regarding documentation of lead pipes not only within the city but on residential property as well. The tasks include opening a special account related to expenses of same, which was approved. For the record, DNR is
Preparing for the '25-'26 budget has been a hot topic and City Administrator Corey Snead said that he is awaiting feedback from department heads regarding raises and other info ahead of the February 28 deadline as the city will set a new budget shortly thereafter.
The city of Rich Hill has terminated their agreement with the city of Butler for police and fire dispatch. While not disclosed, it is assumed that the Bates County Sheriff's Office will take over those duties.
Snead went on to say that he recently met with the Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission and a lot of topics were covered in preparation for the upcoming year, which included application of grants for the city. One primary recommendation from Kaysinger is to add two generators at the light plant to better meet needs during critical times such as the recent winter storms. Funding for such will likely come in the form of grants; more info is expected soon.
Hometown Grid, a new online reporting system for utility outages has been well received by the public, as Snead again noted. The map can be found at www.hometowngrid.com/butler; the council recommends everyone to use it as outages can be pinpointed to specific neighborhoods and homes. It also notifies the city workers automatically which speeds up the reporting process.
Remember the Butler City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays, 7 pm at city hall. The public is highly encouraged to attend.
Adrian Student Council makes generous donation
Once again, thank you for all your hard work and generosity
Obituary - Robert Claude Gray
Robert Claude Gray, 86, Moundville, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Bobby Claude was born March 3, 1938 in Chaulk Level, MO to Claude Francis and Dolly (Mullens) Gray. He married Betty Lavine Crosby in 1955 in Kansas City, MO. Following 65 years of marriage she preceded him in death on March 20, 2021.
Throughout his life Bobby Claude worked as a painter in Kansas City and was a member of the painter’s union. After retiring he bought a farm in Vernon County and moved to the Moundville area where he raised cattle. Bobby Claude enjoyed coon hunting, fishing and going on mule rides with his friends. He loved time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Betty, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Blane Gray, Zane Gray, and Joe-Ed Gray; three sisters, Hilda Lea Leslie, Ila-Dean Luther, and Lona-Jean Grogan; his daughter, Dolly Jean; and a granddaughter, Amie Jean. Survivors include his children, Carolyn Hutchison (John), Jack Gray (Julie), and Tom Gray (Debbie); 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Suiter and Nelda Wood; many nieces and nephews; and his coon dog Sadie.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9-10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Obituary - Edwin Reed
Edwin W. Reed, age 78, of Moundville, MO passed away peacefully at home after battling a lengthy illness on January 21, 2025. Born to Cecil W. and Dorothy Ellen (Kennedy) Reed on December 12, 1946. Edwin attended Foster, Sprague and Rich Hill schools. He graduated from Rich Hill High School with the Class of 1964.
After school Edwin worked at various jobs including Hallmark Cards and Sweet Lumber. He decided this type of work wasn’t for him and joined the Air Force in September 1965. As a member of the Air Force Commandos, he was deployed to Vietnam in November 1967 and received an early out in July 1968. As an E4 Sergeant, he was honorably discharged in September 1971. Edwin received several medals including Air Force Commendation.
After returning home, he worked at LaCygne Power Plant but wanted to be his own boss. He quit that job and started trucking. He was known for his cleaned and chromed out trucks which was a weekend project for the family. Due to declining health, he sold his last truck in 2005 and took on his past times of fishing and hunting.
His grandkids are what he lived for. He couldn’t wait until Saturdays to watch Aiden play baseball, basketball or football. He also taught Aiden how to mow the perfect yard. He was proud of his oldest granddaughter, Brittica, for obtaining her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2022. He welcomed twin granddaughters, Addison and Avery, in 2023. He enjoyed the time with them and always having a MumMum for them when they came to visit. In November 2024, he welcomed his newest granddaughter, Sutton. Although his time with her was short, he loved her visits so he could feed and hold her. One week before his passing, his first great grandson was born, Benjamin George.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Regina. One son, Jeff (Stacy) of Alexandria, LA; two daughters, Ashley (Daniel) and Haley (Austin) of Nevada, MO. One grandson, Aiden Matthew of Nevada MO; Four granddaughters, Brittica Lynn (Ruston) of Alexandria, LA, Addison Mae, Avery Lane, and Sutton Rayne all of Nevada, MO; one step-grandson, Clayton Michael of Nevada; and one great-grandson, Benjamin George of Alexandria, LA.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Obituary - Pam Simmons
Funeral services for Pamela (Pam) Walker Simmons of Magnolia, Arkansas formerly of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Butler First Christian Church. Visitation will be 5 -7 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or Cove Creek Christian Church. In memory of Pam’s love of color, feel free to wear something bright to the funeral or visitation. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Pamela Annette (Walker) Simmons died on January 19, 2025, at age 78 after a brief illness. Pam was a devout Christian who lived her faith as a parent, sister, and wife, as a teacher and mentor, and as a friend. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas, she lived most of her life in Missouri, more than 50 of her years in Butler after marrying Giffin Field Simmons II in 1964. Pam was a jack-of-all-trades at heart, and her job titles over her lifetime included home economics teacher, DHS caseworker, restaurant owner, florist, guidance counselor, and Sunday School teacher.
She and Giffin had one child, a daughter, Shannin Malinda in 1969. Their life together revolved around the churches they both served, their small family, and their hometown friends and colleagues. They traveled as often as they could—visiting 49 of the 50 states, as well as Mexico and Canada—and owned more than 65 vehicles over their 52 years of marriage. But as much as she loved to travel, Pam loved coming home even more. Even after moving to Arkansas to be near her daughter, Pam generally signed all posts and emails “formerly of Butler, MO.”
Pam was preceded in death by her husband Giffin, by her father Clinton Augustus Walker and mother Beulah Annabelle (Carter) Walker, and by her oldest brother, Ronnie Walker. She is survived by her daughter, Shannin Schroeder (Tim) of Magnolia, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Bailey Schroeder (Summer) of Queens, New York, and Emma Schroeder of Magnolia, Arkansas; her brother Carter Walker (Donna); nieces and nephews Randy Walker (Sherry), Rhonda Walker (Kathy), Stephanie Naifeh (George), and Samantha Harshman (Jeremy); and many great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and aunts and uncles.
Butler Rotary Student of the Month
Congratulations to Butler Rotary Student of the Month Jessie Irick, daughter of Mike and Cassie Irick. Jessie was selected on several points of criteria including academics as well as her undying school spirit. Good job!
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