Congratulations to Talan Reynolds and Meah McCoy for being recognized for the following accomplishments at the Area 7 FFA Banquet:
Area FFA Degree recipients
-Talan being the Area 7 winner in the Ag Services Proficiency
Friday, March 21, 2025
BCMH makes strong showing at annual Chamber banquet
We had a wonderful evening at the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet last night! A big thank you to the Chamber for hosting such a fantastic event—it’s always great to connect with fellow community members and celebrate local businesses.
Representing the hospital at the event were (from left): Jerry Jones, Board Member; Beverly Shade, wife of Jim Shade, Board Member; Kristina Anderson, Director of Human Resources; Andrea Jackson, Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator; Linda Jennings, Board Member, with her husband, Bob Jennings. Also in attendance was Doncella Liggins, Director of Health Information Management and Butler City Council Member.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a strong and supportive community!
Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital
Obituary - Douglas Eugene Joseph
Douglas Eugene Joseph, 60, of Fort Scott, Kansas died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Doug was born on August 6, 1964 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Jean Ann Jones. He graduated from high school in 1982 and immediately joined the United States Army to serve his country.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Deborah McCallum. Survivors include his brother-in-law, Robert McCallum; nephew, Matthew McCallum; niece, Calli McCallum (Jessica); his many caregivers through the years; and his extended family at Medicalodge of Fort Scott where he had lived for many years.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Schneider Funeral Home & Cremations, Pleasanton Chapel. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Obituary - Marie Buck
It was the wishes of Marie Buck of Adrian, Missouri to be cremated with no public services at this time. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Rose Marie Buck, age 87 of Adrian, Missouri died Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Baptist Home of Adrian. She was born November 21, 1937 to Arthur William and Jessie May Thomas Speaks in Miami County, Kansas.
Marie is survived four granddaughters, Angie Olson and husband Heath, Mandie Buck, Jessica Lauden and Kendall Solis; a great-granddaughter, Alicen Owens; a son, William Jeffery Buck; and two special nieces, Lisa DeHoff and Stephanie DeHoff-Sanders. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Norma Landis.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Meet the cast: Adrian Community Theater
What are you most excited to see?
Hunter Kelso takes first place in Senior Welding Competition
He earned a $5000 scholarship to MTI as well as $1000 check to NRTC Welding for his outstanding performance.
Courtesy Butler High School
Butler FCCLA competes at State Leadership Conference
Butler FCCLA competed at the State Leadership Conference over the last two days and had a lot of success.
FCCLA Show-Me skills events:
--Makenzie Algiere placed 3rd in state in Cake Decorating- bronze rating
--Abbagail Vunovich placed in the top 5 at State with Toys that Teach receiving a silver rating
FCCLA Star Event:
-Breanna Werner placed in the top 15 with a Bronze rating for Repurpose and Redesign.
Congratulations to these ladies and sponsor Kara Bettels
Courtesy Butler High School
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