Obituary - Sue Lockard

Sue Lockard of Butler, Missouri passed away peacefully Monday, November 20, 2023 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Services are pending at this time. 

Funeral services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Way to go Liam!

We would like to congratulate Liam Erickson, age 10, on his 9-point buck taken in Bates County at 150 yards with a 6mm Remington! 

Liam is the son of Mitchell and Jennifer Erickson

Obituary - Josie "JoJo" Kay Motley

Josie Kay Motley “JoJo” entered the world in Pittsburg, Kansas on Dec 30th, 2020. She was raised on a small cattle ranch in Redfield Kansas. On November 20th, 2023, JoJo ran into the arms of Our Loving Savior at the age of 2 at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri. Josie lived in Redfield with her parents, Levi and Aubri Motley, siblings Piper and Dusty, and Papa Tom. JoJo was a very energetic and loving child. 

She loved to steal Memaw's coffee, do anything she possibly could with Papa Tom, ride their pony Chunky Monkey and play with her big yellow goat. She loved going to church and participating in Sunday School. She was driven and determined. She was a big kid and could do anything that anyone else was doing and there was no telling her any different. Josie had a bright personality. People were drawn to JoJo due to her contagious laugh and smile.

Josie is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Sarah and Frank Kottwitz, Rollin Motley, Debbie Walters, and Max Potter, and her grandfather Dennis Brown. JoJo is survived by her parents Levi and Aubri Motley, siblings Piper and Dusty Motley, Grandparents “Papa” Tom Motley, “Memaw” Joyce Brown, “Poppy” Lawrence Potter and “Grandma” Dennise and “Grandpa” Scott Peck, Great Grandparents “Grandpa” Roy Walters, “Nana” Kay Potter, and “Grandma” Wanda Mifflin, Aunts, “Aunt LaLa” Laurie Motley, Kendra (Howie) Butler, Jessica Motley, Autumn Potter, and Angela (Will) Crawford, Uncles Austin Potter, Enos Gingerich, and Nick Brown, many great aunts and uncles, cousins, extended families, and friends.

Pastor Kenny Moulder will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Friday, November 24th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott, KS. Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery, Redfield, KS. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to either Ronald McDonald Charities or Children's Mercy PICU and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Joseph E. Clabough

Joseph E Clabough of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 22, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Shirley Ann Burch and Thomas Edward Clabough. He departed this life on Sunday, November 19, 2023, surrounded by love and family at his home in Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 58.

On November 15, 1986, Joseph was united in marriage to Gina Renee Randall in Stanley, Kansas for 23 years. They had 4 children together whom they adored. Joseph was employed as an autoworker for Ford Motor Company at the Kansas City Assembly plant for 29 years.

Joseph enjoyed playing golf, watching movies, tailgating at Chiefs games, spending time at the lake, the spirit of Christmas and spending time with his large family.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Merl Jones; stepbrothers, Dale and Danny.

Joseph was survived by his children, Cody Clabough, Joshua Clabough and wife Megan, Courtney Berislavich and husband Zak, Kayla Hand and husband Cody; 3 sisters, Christina, Tiffany and Tamber; 4 brothers Thomas, Benny, Kenny and Timothy; stepbrother Darrin; 8 grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Service will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 15000 Newton Drive, Overland Park, Kansas 66223.

Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 15000 Newton Drive, Overland Park, Kansas 66223

Mound City woman injured in Linn County Kansas Crash

On Tuesday November 21st around 7:30 a.m. the Kansas State Highway Patrol along with Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Kansas Highway 7 about 5 miles north of Mound City.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2014 Volkswagen Jetta driven by 61 year old Laura D. Reynolds of Mound City exited the roadway to the right and struck two signs.

Laura D. Reynolds sustained minor injuries and she was transported to Miami County Medical Center in Paola, Kansas for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.kansas.gov/khp-crashlogs/search/viewDetail/2023-012835

Missouri State High School Basketball Local Scores From Tuesday November 21st

Missouri State High School Basketball Local Scores From Tuesday November 21st

Appleton City 56, Hume 37
Butler 60, Stockton 42
Crest Ridge 52, Kingsville 34
Knob Noster 77, Clinton 68
Lone Jack 63, Leeton 44
McAuley Catholic 50, Liberal 34
Rich Hill 75, Northeast Vernon County 23
Warsaw 62, Sweet Springs 51

Obituary - Paul Everett Tinsley

Paul Everett Tinsley, age 84, resident of Bronson, KS, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Moran Manor Nursing Home, Moran, KS. He was born April 6, 1939, 6 miles southeast of Blue Mound, KS, on the family farm, the son of Everett “Ebb” and Edith Marie Stewart Tinsley. He graduated from Moran high school. 

Paul married Beth Ann Glasgow on May 25, 1959, in Lone Elm, KS. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2020. Paul worked his entire career for the Local Union #101 Pipe Liner’s Union Kansas City. He enjoyed raising coon dogs and hunting. He was a lifetime member of the Treeing Walker Breeders and Fanciers Association of the U.S. and Canada, as well as the NRA. Paul was also a member of the Mirza Shrine and Masonic Lodge as well as a member of the Xenia Baptist Church.

Survivors include 3 children, Paula Ann Vincent, Everette Allen Tinsley, and James Bradford Tinsley; 4 grandchildren, David Paul Vincent, Deianeira Vincent, Danee’ Vincent, and Alex Lee Lukenbill; a brother, Kenneth Tinsley, and wife Donnell; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Johnson, and his parents.

Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Monday, November 27th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Paul Tinsley Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Archie PTO thanks you!

Thank you for coming out and supporting us & our efforts for playground improvements!!! We received over $800 in tips & percentage of sales from Culver's of Harrisonville!!