Bates County News

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

JoAnn Buterbaugh, age 91 of Rich Hill

JoAnn Buterbaugh, age 91 of Rich Hill, MO passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Rich Hill Christian Church, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. with Visitation from 10 a.m. until the service time. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Carpenter's Cup, Butler, MO.

JoAnn is survived by 5 children, Phyllis Boren of the home, Rebecca Clift of Butler, MO, Barbara Brooks and husband Frank of Hume, MO, Mark Allison and wife Angella of Elkhart, TX, and Matthew Allison and wife Red of Orlando, FL; one step-daughter, Shirley Bird; 21 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.


Eileen Rigler, age 89 of Butler

Eileen Rigler, 89 of Butler, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Medicalodges Butler. Cremation, with no public services schedul...