Thursday basketball scores

Boys

Hume 35
Montrose 44

Harrisonville 61
Oak Grove 43

Girls

Hume 45
Montrose/Ballard 17

Monett 34
Nevada 56

Harrisonville 21
Oak Grove 57

Adrian 31
Skyline 56

Nevada police department January activity report

 

Cool and windy today, rain next week

Obituary - Pattie Johnson

Pattie Johnson, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at St Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Clinton Christian Church with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in Englewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Christian Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Butler Kindergarten screening set for March 23rd and 24th

 

Butler Chamber of Commerce banquet set for March 19th

 

Obituary - Chester “Lee” Bowen

Chester “Lee” Bowen, 96, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2026, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Lee was born May 28, 1929, in Nevada to Clell E. and Mary Jane (Behren) Bowen. He married Melba Jean Garwood on December 31, 1950, in Nevada and she preceded him in death on August 23, 2018.

After graduating from Bronaugh High School, Lee was drafted and served in the United States Marines. Upon his return from the service, Lee owned and operated Bowen’s Motor for over 25 years and operated Skelly Gas Station for a time. Following his retirement, he and Melba moved to Stockton. He was a longtime member of the Nevada Elks Lodge.

Survivors include a son, Doug Bowen (Michele), Fairway, KS; two grandchildren; two nephews, Bob Bowen (Arlene), Nevada, and Duane Bowen, Madera Ranch, CA; a niece, Beverly Moon, Raytown, MO; and a special friend and caregiver, Tom Addington, Nevada.

Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00 on Thurs., March 5, 2026, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO. Committal will be at Moore Cemetery, Nevada.

Obituary - Earl Herrell

Earl Herrell, 85 of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away February 1, 2026 at his home in Grand Prairie. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, MO. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Earl Milford Herrell was born on January 7, 1941 the son of Lewis Milford and Nora Iona (Lucas) Herrell at the Amarguia home place near Everett, MO. He was the 5th child born to them. He joined two sisters and two brothers at home.

Earl moved in March of 1971 to near Dallas, Texas to work with his brother Virgil, at his mechanic shop. Later he had his own shop near Grand Prairie, TX. where he spent the rest of his life.

He was the devoted partner to Vandylene Perdue for 41 wonderful years, sharing countless adventures together, including road trips to their favorite casinos, where they enjoyed gambling and the thrill of chance.

Besides his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his partner Vandylene Perdue on March 27, 2025; his brother, Floyd A. Herrell; and a brother Virgil Herrell.

Earl is survived by his 2 sisters, Opal Wiskur of Raymore, MO and Hazel Moreau of Lenexa, KS; His partner’s two sons, Billy Perdue and his wife Janet, of Texas and Rodney Perdue and his wife Nichole, of Washington, along with several other relatives and a host of friends.