Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Obituary - Roy Courtney

Roy I Courtney passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 11, 2025 at Vintage Park of Ottawa, his home for the past few years.

The fourth of five boys, Roy was born to John R. and Ethel Kern Courtney on April 15, 1933 in Louisburg, Kansas. The boys grew up on an oil lease just north of Somerset and attended grade school in Somerset before moving to Paola in the 1940’s.

Roy enlisted in the US Army May 19, 1953 (during the Korean Conflict) and was honorably discharged May 18,1955. He received the National Service Defense Award. Roy remained stateside during his service, stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He received training that would serve him well in his future endeavors. He said that he got his best education in the army.

A jack of all trades, Roy first worked for Homer Shineman at his service station in Paola. He became a truck driver for Union Gas and later Groendyke Transport, before operating his own plumbing business. He also worked for Rural Water District. In retirement he worked for the Ottawa Car Wash and found fulfillment as a driver for the Franklin County Transportation Service.

Roy married Cleo Nadine Wishart in November 1956. The marriage ended in divorce. He then married Alice Spring Kistler in May 1973. His third marriage was to Rosemary Blanchard Morgan in August 1991. Both Alice and Rosemary preceded Roy in death. His marriage to Irma Sassaman was brief, but they remained friends and companions following divorce.

Although he had no children of his own, Roy passed on knowledge and love for life to the next generation of family and friends. A jokester at heart, Roy was quick-witted and could regale family and friends with stories, which sounded like tall tales but were based on his experiences. Dubbed the “Royster” by coworkers at Franklin County Transportation, his self-proclaimed moniker was Hemor’Roy’d.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents John and Ethel, brothers Charles, Bob, John Jr., and Wayne; and wives Alice and Rosemary. He is survived by his sister-in-law Barbara Frye Courtney, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Per his wishes, Roy was cremated and will be inurned next to his beloved wife Alice in the Osawatomie Cemetery on April 15th at 11:00 a.m.

A celebration of life will be held on April 5th from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Louisburg American Legion Hall.

Should you wish to honor Roy’s memory, donations may be made to American Legion Post 250 in Louisburg, where he was a 52-year member; your local American Legion Post; or the Kansas Honor Flight.

While we mourn his passing, we take delight in knowing Hemor’Roy’d is kicking up his heels once again, dancing and listening to some good old country music. Royster, we appreciate you!

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Obituary - Steven Lee Osburn


Steven Lee Osburn, 69, of Harrisonville, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Reasearch Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. To honor Steven's life, a Memorial service will be held at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Saturday, April 26, 2025, beginning at 12:00 PM, with the visitation beginning at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Legion #42.

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Obituary - Danny Weeks

Danny Weeks, 89, of Butler, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at his home. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with a visitation at 10:00 AM. Interment is to follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Adrian United Methodist Church.

Danny Weeks was born on March 21, 1936, to his parents, Arnold Jasper Weeks and Ferne Lorene (Jenkins) Weeks, in Butler, MO. He graduated from Adrian High School and then went to college for education and eventually received his Master's from Kansas University. Danny married the love of his life, Barbara Sue Ehrhardt, on December 28, 1957, in Wyndotte County, KS. From this union, they had two children, Lisa and Kevin. Danny was an elementary teacher and principal who worked in several school districts. After he retired, he focused all his time on their farm in Adrian. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and attended the Adrian UMC regularly. When the weather was cooperative, you would find him either golfing or tending to his tomatoes. Danny also loved cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Go Chiefs!!!

Danny Weeks is preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Weeks; grandson, Aaron Wolfe; brother, Sammy Weeks; and niece, Cindy Cosgrove. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Weeks of the home, Lisa (Vernon) Wolfe; grandchildren: Ryan Wolfe, Jarred Wolfe, Jason Weeks, Brant Weeks, Whitney Wolfe, Tarrah Dyal, and Kristy Noel; sister, Judy (David) Vanderman; and several nephews and nieces and great grandkids.

Breezy and warmer this week

WARMING UP with plenty of sunshine on the way today.
It will be breezy - here's the surface chart - over in Kansas today but not so much in West Central Mo., until later this evening.
High pressure will slide east as a warm front pushes up from the SW tonight, getting the overnight lows out of the freezing stuff by far.
Wednesday still looks to be the warmest day this week, with most of us seeing mostly sunny skies around 74.
Have an awesome Tuesday!
-Greg@660weather



Monday, April 7, 2025

Aqua Bears set to have informational meeting later this month

 


Recipe of the Week

 


The Museum Minute: Civil War ends

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of April 9

1865 The War Between the States, officially the "Civil War" ends, with the surrender of the Southern leaders.
1866 Bates Co officials move county records from Pleasant Gap to Butler.
1881 The Bates Co Record newspaper reports 25 new houses are being built in Butler.
1929 All the telephone switchboard gear is removed and updated, as the telephone office has been moved to North Delaware street (just north of the Inn Hotel).
1941 The Ballard Community 4-H club is reorganized as the Busy Bees 4-H club. 
1946 It is discovered that someone broke into the tool shed at Greenlawn Cemetery as stole all the tools. The same bandits likely broke into the Peoples Elevator in Rich Hill, the only thing missing was Hubert Kienberger's old double barreled shotgun.
1956 A large crowed attends the dedication of the new city hall, Butler (Lyon street).

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