Obituary - Sheena Lynn (Phillips) Humphrey

 Sheena Lynn (Phillips) Humphrey age 69 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. 

Cremation with no services scheduled. 

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available courtesy Dickey Funeral Home.

Obituary - Jane Ann (Duvall) Ronald

Jane Ann (Duvall) Ronald, 77, of Bellville, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2025, after a long illness. Memorial services will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at the Butler First Christian Church. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane Ann’s memory may be made to the non-profit advocacy organization Children’s Health Defense. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Jane Ann was born on May 17, 1947, in Butler, Missouri, she was the daughter of Homer Duvall Jr. and Louella Duvall. A proud graduate of the Butler High School Class of 1965, she went on to study art at William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri.

Jane Ann’s lifelong connection with Douglas Ronald Jr. began in 1952, during the summer before they started kindergarten. Her mother brought her to visit the Ronald family—then living in Dr. Luter’s cabin at Recreation Lake outside of Butler—to meet Sue Ronald and her newborn twins, Jennifer and Jeffrey.

Jane Ann and Doug married while still in school and later welcomed two children: Douglas Ronald III of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Jennifer (Ronald) Vega of Brooklyn, New York.

Seeking a healthier environment, Jane Ann chose to leave Houston for the fresh air of the countryside. She found land near Cat Spring, Texas, designed her dream home, and, with Doug, oversaw its construction. The years that followed were filled with gardening and enjoying the peace of rural life. In 2014, the couple relocated to Bellville, Texas.

Jane Ann was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, who lived in Butler and Springfield, Missouri. She is survived by her beloved husband Doug, her two children, and her brother, Homer (Joe) Duvall III of Saint Petersburg, Florida.

The family wishes to express gratitude for the wonderful services of Hospice Brazos Valley, Brenham office.

Community mourns passing of Liz Ray

 

Missing dog in Adrian area

Missing dog! Her name is Nova, Nova and her buddy decided to get out of our fenced in yard outside Adrian on west 18 on Monday. Her buddy Ollie came home, Nova has not. If anyone has seen her or has any information please contact myself or Mike Roberts at 660-424-9156 Thank you

Weather pattern once again changing

Butler Saddle Club Rodeo seeking royalty candidates

 The Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Queen Committee is now accepting candidates for the 72nd annual BSC Rodeo for June 20-22.

Rodeo Queen Requirements:

-16-21 years of age

-Judged on 4 categories: horsemanship, ticket sales, appearance and personality

-required to ride a horse and bring a horse practices

-winner has a chance to earn the title, buckle, crown, saddle and money

-All candidates will receive 10% of total ticket sales regardless of placing

Rodeo Princess Requirements:

- 9-15 years of age

- Judged on 3 categories: ticket sales, appearance, and personality

- Winner has a chance to earn the title, crown and buckle

- All candidates will receive 10% of total ticket sales ticket sales regardless of placing.

Deadline to sign up is Thursday May 15 at 6:30pm. We will have an informative meeting and “meet and greet” the same time as well.

To sign up please contact Lacey Lee at 660-464-4732 or for any other questions.

Kaleb Nelson to play basketball at Hannibal La-Grange University

 

Miami Eagle Senior Kaleb Nelson penned his Letter of Intention to play basketball at Hannibal La-Grange University in Hannibal, MO last Friday as seen here. Best of luck next year at HLGU

Butler High School Student of the Month Lillian Teaney