Weekend showers ahead

Obituary - Gerry Ann Ketron

Funeral services for Gerry Ann Ketron of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Contributions to Bates County Elks Lodge.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Gerry Ann Moore Ketron, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at home.  She was born November 21, 1937 to Ralph Edgar and Mary Catherine Miller Moore in Butler, Missouri.

Gerry is survived by one daughter, Judi Warren of Butler, Missouri; four grandchildren, Heather, Megan Jones and husband Antonio of Butler, Missouri, and Sasha and Matthew; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Donna Moore of Butler, Missouri; and many nephews and nieces.  Gerry was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; beloved grandmother, Minnie Miller; one brother, Don Moore; and a sister-in-law, Charmaine Ketron.

More information regarding Adrian Homecoming

 The parade will begin at 2 pm tomorrow. Good luck to all candidates!

The 2025 Homecoming Paint the Town Red winner is...

1st Place: Community First Bank (West Branch)

2nd Place: Steiner's Restaurant & Bar

3rd Place: Kellie Davidson State Farm Agent

Thank you to ALL of the businesses who participated this year. We had the BEST turnout yet and we hope to see you all again next year.

Pictured: Community First Bank (West Branch) and the Traveling Bear Trophy. Congratulations!

Butler Homecoming parade information

 

Butler Homecoming Parade 2025

Business Floats

No political floats will be allowed.

We are excited to invite local businesses to take part in this year’s

Hollywood Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 3rd.

Parade Details:

• Line-Up: Begins at 1:30 PM at the Fairgrounds (enter through the east entrance).

• Business Staging: Businesses will line up on the west side of the rodeo arena and continue south toward the back of the grounds.

• Order: Businesses will follow Alumni entries in the parade. Large trucks are asked to stay near the back, though exact order is flexible.

• Group Entries: If your business is meeting as a group, please gather first at the Fair Building. Once your group is ready, you may proceed to the line-up area.

• Parade Start: 2:00 PM

We would love to see your creativity and spirit represented in this year’s parade!

Questions or Float Registration:

Contact Jalyn Watson or Addison Hawks.

660-679-6121 ext 253

jalyn.watson@butler.k12.mo.us

addison.hawks@students.butler.k12.mo.us

Additional information from FM 921news:

Another Butler Homecoming 2025 activity to add to your calendar!

Butler Alumni get together and hayride. Will be held on ---- October 4th at 5:00 pm. at Poplar Heights Living History Farm, 5250 NE County Road 5004, Butler (Take Mill Street/H Highway East until you come to UU highway. Turn left. Continue on UU until the pavement runs out. Take a right on the gravel road. Go about a mile and the farm will be on the left.) Bring your own drinks, appetizers to share, and lawn chairs. The Butler Alumni will take donations for expenses, and the remaining amount will go to the Butler Alumni Association.

You are also invited to the BHS Alumni Dance!!!

To be held Saturday ,October 4th, 2025 9-12 at Alley Tavern.

DJ Mike Kershner.

Free will donation, all proceeds go to the BHS Alumni Association.

They hope to see you there!

Obituary - Allan Anthuis

Allan A. Anthuis of Raymore, Missouri, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, at the age of 88.Born on August 9, 1937, Allan proudly served his country for eight years in the U.S. Navy and 14 years with the 129th Field Artillery Unit of the Missouri National Guard. After his military service, he retired from Carpenters Union Local 61 after 30 years, many of which were spent with O’Brien’s Walls & Partitions.

Allan enjoyed golfing with his Tuesday golf league buddies, fishing, the excitement of casinos, and playing cards with family and friends. Above all, he cherished his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, and his son, Allan “Bubby” Jr. Survivors include his children: Myrna Anthuis, Joseph (Renee) Anthuis, and Nancy (Doug) Mager; grandchildren: Ryan Lowe, Katyan McIntyre, Natalie Murdock, Nicole Anthuis, Madelyn Hoyt, Mason Anthuis, Sam Mager, and Jacob Mager; along with 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with a service to follow at Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64133.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to:

Trailblazer Youth Development Organization (TYD)

c/o Steve Quinlin

9914 Tracy

Kansas City, MO 64131

Cold front inbound Sunday night

 Here's the perfect image to describe the forecast setup for next week:

A cold front will sag in Sunday night.

But as the low it's associated with takes off into Canada, the front looks to stall out.

Best chances for rain showers (currently around 30-40% but probably going up) is behind the front to the N/NW.

-Greg@660weather

Obituary - Jack Allen

Jack Allen, age 91, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away on September 30, 2025 in Joplin, MO.

Jack was born October 2, 1933 in Nevada, MO to Otis and Erma (White) Allen.  Jack worked most of his life working cattle and putting up hay.  He was also in the National Guard for 12 years.

No services are planned at this time, courtesy Ferry Funeral Home.