Obituary - Lee Anthony Page

Funeral services for Lee Anthony Page of Harrisonville, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Lee Anthony Page, age 89 of Harrisonville, Missouri died Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home.  He was born February 6, 1936 to William Taylor and Louise Antoinette McKie Page in St.Louis, Missouri.

Lee is survived by four siblings, John Page, George Page (Vicki), S. Page Neville and Susan Palmer (Jim); and five grandchildren, Tabitha Kennedy (Heath), Joseph Hope, Ryan Allin (Lucy), Sara Martinez (Mario), and Nicohle Marrow (Zach).  Lee was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Orval Lee Page and Renee Page; one grandchild, Cori Allin; and six siblings, Evelyn Mullins, Sharon Glendening, William “Red”, Gilbert, Robert, and Ray.   

Pursuit ends with two in custody

In the early afternoon of 12-05-25, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by detectives from the Kansas City Police Department in regards to a burglary suspect traveling through our county.

Deputies located the subject near the north entrance to Lake Winnebago and attempted to stop the vehicle as it traveled south on 291 Highway. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle traveled west on 58 Highway, and entered the city of Raymore.

After a successful grapple, the pursuit ended in a field just south of Heron street near J Highway. The driver was quickly taken into custody. After an area search with a k9, a passenger was taken into custody while hiding in a neighboring out building.

All suspects are in custody and are currently pending charges out of Cass County. We would like to thank the Lake Winnebago Police Department, Raymore Police Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for their assistance.

Notice from the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce

 We are saddened, yet understanding, that our Executive Director, Cody Morris , has submitted his resignation from the position. Cody will remain in the role of Acting Executive Director while we begin the search for his replacement.

We will be accepting applications soon, once the job description and application are finalized and posted.

For now, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Cody for his dedication over the past few years. We look forward to continuing to work with Mr. Morris—just in a different capacity!

Obituary - Russell Glen "Rusty" Moore

 

Russell Glen "Rusty" Moore, age 69, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1956 in Butler, Missouri the son of Loy and Anna Lee Moore. He graduated from Prairie View High School in the Class of 1974. He was very active in FFA. He was a farmer and was a talented welder. Rusty was a member of the Linn County Fair Board and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lois Coots and Debbie Brown. Rusty is survived by a son, Dustin Moore and wife Tracy, a daughter, Nikki Rhynerson, a brother, Jimmie Moore and wife Rhonda, four grandchildren, Cash, Rylee, Lexie, and Ashleigh, and a great grandson, Kohen.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. A Celebration of Life will begin at 3 pm Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Dustin Moore residence, 20578 E 1950 Rd, La Cygne, KS 66040. Memorial contributions are suggested to Prairie View FFA. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Sandra Kay McKean

Sandra Kay McKean, 78 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. A visitation will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am Saturday, December 13, 2025, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in La Harpe Cemetery, La Harpe, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Obituary - James Lewis "J.L." Eckert

Funeral services for James Lewis "J.L." Eckert of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to the Bates County Museum or Medicalodge of Butler.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

James Lewis “J.L.” Eckert, age 94 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Butler.  He was born January 13, 1931 to James Daniel and Edith Rebecca Palm Eckert in Butler.

J.L. is survived by his wife, Kathleen Eckert of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Liesa Scrogham and husband Charles of Butler, Missouri; one son, David Eckert and wife Kathy of Harrisonville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Nathan, Mallory, David, Nick and Ethan; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  J.L. was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dan Eckert; and four siblings, Virginia Mizner, Frank Eckert, Robert Eckert and Marjorie Henley.

Metz depot to be possible addition to Frontier Village in Adrian

 

As Frontier Village in Adrian already serves as a permanent home for several local historical structures, this may be next on the list as negotiations are ongoing to relocate the Metz railroad depot to the village.

Plans are already in the works to rebuild what appears to be the last depot in the area and despite its appearance, it has "good bones" making it the perfect candidate.

More information to be provided soon.

Your weekend planner

Dec 5 Nevada/Chamber Christmas parade 6pm
Dec 5-7 Adrian Optimist gun & knife show
Dec 6 Butler Christmas parade
Dec 6 Pool tournament and toy drive, Alley Tavern Butler 1 pm
Dec 6 Christmas on the Square, Harrisonville 3 pm
Dec 6 Christmas in the Country, Appleton City
Dec 6 Hume Garden Club Christmas Homes Tour 4-8 pm
Dec 6 Chili cook off, Ballard school 5:30-7:30
Dec 6 & 7 Living Nativity at the Butler First Baptist Church, 6-8 pm.