A car has found itself on top of the guard rail in the southbound lanes of I 49 near the Butler exit. Traffic is moving very slowly through the area, you might want to find an alternate route.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Accident on I-49 near Butler
A car has found itself on top of the guard rail in the southbound lanes of I 49 near the Butler exit. Traffic is moving very slowly through the area, you might want to find an alternate route.
Bates County Fair: Meet your candidates
Bates County Fair Princess Candidate
Laney Sue Lynn Kohler is a 5th grader from Merwin, Missouri. She is the daughter of Matt and Amber Kohler and attends Adrian Elementary School, where her favorite subject is math. Laney is an active member of the Next Generation 4-H Club and participates in soccer, basketball, and her school's math contest team. She enjoys showing cattle, swimming, reading, and running the grain cart during harvest. She's no stranger to hard work—she often helps her family on the farm, including operating the skid steer.
Obituary - Robert "Bob" Schowengerdt
Joseph Robert “Bob” Schowengerdt, age 81 of Independence, Missouri died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born April 29, 1944 to A.B. and Dorothy Inez Cox Schowengerdt in Ft. Scott, Kansas.
Bob is survived by his wife, Sherry Schowengerdt of Independence, Missouri; two daughters, Michelle Pehriz and husband Cagatay of Oak Grove, Missouri and Nicole Schowengerdt of Independence, Missouri; two brothers, Gary Schowengerdt and wife Trevalyn of Butler, Missouri and Dr. Ronald D. Schowengerdt, DDS and wife Linda of Nevada, Missouri; stepbrother, Claude Burch and wife Carol of Parkville, Missouri; stepsister, Diana Crawford and husband Bill of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, ASLI Pehriz and fiancé Andrew Wilkins, Burak Pehriz and Devon Highley; several nephews and nieces; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, AB and Dorothy Schowengerdt; stepmother, Aleta Burch Schowengerdt; and a nephew, Bryan Scot Schowengerdt.
Obituary - Robert Franklin Goens
Frank was born on October 25, 1942, in Bargetown, Kentucky, the son of Reldie Mae Gilpin and William Edward Goens. He grew up Kentucky and moved around until he ended up in Kansas. Frank was drafted to the Army in 1965 and spent 2 years in the service in Alaska. He was honorably discharged with the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He worked for Fordyce hauling concrete until he retired and spent the rest of his years working on the farm.
Frank met and married Sue A. Goens 57 years ago, when they moved to Louisburg and established their family farm. They raised cattle, pigs, chickens, and he enjoyed planting a garden. He was known for the best watermelon and cantaloupes in town. When he wasn’t hard at work on the farm, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Frank was proud of his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He had many friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was the true definition of a neighbor always checking in, helping with what he could. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sue Goens, and brothers, Randy and Billy Goens. He is survived by his son Greg Goens and wife Airene, grandson, Alan Goens and wife Lindsay, granddaughter, Kelli Goens and fiancé Steve Smith, step-granddaughter Allen Pepito and Julio Alvarez, along with great-grandchildren, Wesley Goens and Hudson Flores.
Obituary - Michael Gene Davis
Michael Gene Davis's wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no public services at this time. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Michael Gene Davis, age 68 of Butler, Missouri, died Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Butler Rehab Center after a lengthy illness. He was born July 17, 1956 to Dale Davis and Neva Gunn in Kansas City, Missouri.
Michael is survived by three sons, Jason Davis of Blue Springs, Missouri, Brandon Davis of Grain Valley, Missouri and Patrick Davis Cruz of Independence, Missouri; daughter, Summer Davis of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; four brothers, Kenny Davis of Urbana, Missouri, Greg Davis of Chicago, Illinois, Dennis Davis and wife Nancy of Blue Springs, Missouri and Jeff Davis of Butler, Missouri; sister, Sandi and husband Johnny Leister of Amsterdam, Missouri; seven grandchildren; and seven nephews and nieces. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Neva Thompson of Butler, Missouri; father, Dale Davis; paternal grandmother, Gertrude Green of Overland Park, Kansas and grandfather, Ivan Davis of Springfield, Missouri; and maternal grandparents, Herman and Rose Gunn of Chicago, Illinois.