Bates County News

Friday, May 30, 2025

Linda Kay Lewis age 77

 Linda Kay Lewis' wishes were to be cremated.  A small family gathering was held at her sister's farm around Linda’s memorial garden on Memorial Day.  Arrangements under the direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.  Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Linda Kay Lewis, age 77 of Adrian, Missouri died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Adrian.  She was born October 19, 1947 to Eugene Edelbert and Mildred Viola Flowers Bissell in Leon, Iowa.

Linda is survived by two sons, Brian Jones of Adrian, Missouri and Rodney Jones of Higginsville, Missouri; one sister, JoAnn Ross of Butler, Missouri; one grandchild, Jesse Jones; and two nephews and three nieces.  Linda was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Bissell and mother Mildred Durbin; one brother, Stevie Durbin; and one sister, Bonnie Nussbaum





Leave you Veterans Message on Quilt Squares

  Rocking Chair Quilts of Butler will have quilt squares available for Veterans messages, during the Saturday, Brick Street Bash on June 7 t...