Obituary - Don Law

Funeral services for Don Law will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2018 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel with Pastor Pastor Fitzmaurice officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. 

Contributions to American Heart Association. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Donald John Law, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, April 27, 2018 at Medicalodge of Butler. He was born May 6, 1933 to Earl John and Verl Hattie Law in Wallingford, Iowa.

Don is survived by his wife Linda Law of Butler, Missouri; three daughters, Dr. Kathy Huenefeld and husband Dr. Randy Huenefeld of Adrian, Missouri and Molly Griffith and Annette Jackson and husband David all of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Sharon Bowling of Harrisonville, Missouri; sister-in-law, LaVaun Law of Belton, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jenny McGuire, Joshua Huenefeld, Amanda Davis and Katie Siercks; and two great-grandchildren, Penny McGuire and Colton Davis and one great-grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Duane.

From the Cass County Sheriff's Office

On Friday, April 27, 2018 around 3:45 p.m. a deputy with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a Ford truck in the area of E. 227th and S. Camp Branch Road near Harrisonville. The vehicle, occupied by two males, fled from the deputy. Deputies chased the vehicle into neighboring Johnson and Henry County before the vehicle drove into a farm field in the area of NW 1200 Rd and NW 1271 Rd near Blairstown, MO and fled on foot.

One subject was taken into custody immediately. Numerous law enforcement officers began a search for the second subject. K9 officers from Cass and Henry County Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office searched the area and nearby houses for the second subject. The subject described as a white male, 30’s, 5’10”, 150 lbs, was not located. The subject taken into custody has not been charged at this time.


The owner of the vehicle reported it stolen on April 24, 2018 from the Harrisonville Applebee’s.

Dog attack at clinton animal shelter

 On Friday afternoon at around 12:49 P.M., Clinton Police were called to the scene of the Clinton Animal Shelter located at 1307 N. Washington Street in reference to a dog that had attacked two workers for the Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E.). Upon arrival, officers discovered that both workers had suffered serious injuries from a large dog that was housed in the shelter. 

The attack apparently occurred as a female worker was trying to take the dog to an exercise area. The dog slipped its head out of the collar it was wearing and began to attack the female worker. Upon hearing the attack, the male worker intervened and was also attacked by the dog. Workers at the nearby Clinton Transfer Station heard the attack and the cries for help. The transfer station workers and a bystander, 55-year old Clinton resident David Day who was on the scene unloading trash, rushed over to help the victims. They arrived and found the dog was still actively attacking the male worker. The dog had bitten the male worker in the neck and face and would not let go. Using a pistol that he had retrieved from his vehicle, Mr. Day shot the dog twice before it finally released its bite. Both workers suffered bites to the neck and facial areas and the female worker suffered bites to her lower extremities. 

The workers were transported to the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital by ambulance for treatment. Mr. Day, who may have very well saved the lives of the workers, was interviewed by police and went on his way as were the transfer station employees who were on the scene. 

Obituary - Zella Rose Brayton

Funeral services for Zella Rose will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Eldon Allen officiating.  

No visitation. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Zella Rose Brayton, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Medicalodge of Butler. She was born June 19, 1931 to George Franklin and Pearl Craft McGuire in Bates County, Missouri.

Zella is survived by her sister, Marjorie Popplewell of Butler, Missouri; and one brother, Buford McGuire and wife Verla of Butler, Missouri; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lindsey Brayton; five brothers and two sisters.

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From the Bates County Memorial Hospital

BUTLER, Mo. – On Wednesday, April 25, 2018, the Bates County Memorial Hospital Board recognized Jerry Jones for his past 10 years of service as a Board Member at the annual board meeting.

Currently the BCMH Chairman of the Board, Jones was a board member from 1987-2004. His current term began in 2008, with re-elections in 2013 and 2018. 

Jerry received the Excellence in Governance Award (now known as Trustee of the Year Award) from the Missouri Hospital Association in 2003.

Jones was also one of the first participants to receive the Governance Excellence Certification from the Missouri Hospital Association in 2013.

Every year, Jones makes a trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the MHA Federal Advocacy Team to meet with our legislators about healthcare in rural Missouri.

Butler Prom Information

The Butler Junior class would like to invite you to attend promenade this Saturday, April 28th. This will take place in the gymnasium and will begin at 4:00. 

Doors will open at 3:15with all seating available with the exception of the south balcony. Anyone entering after 4:00 will be directed to the north balcony. 

Thank you so much in advance for making this a special event for our students with your minimal disruptions. It looks like it's going to be a beautiful day, the attendees are always stunning...hope to see you there!