Bates County News

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Matthew Tippie, 46 of Butler

 Matthew Tippie, 46 of Butler, Missouri passed away February 19, 2025 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Cremation with family services to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.


Matthew Paul Tippie was born September 1, 1978 in Butler, Missouri to Lyle and Deborah Fahnestock Tippie. He grew up in the Butler area and worked most of his life as a trim carpenter.


Matthew was preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Deborah Tippie and a sister Kathryn Burgess. He survived by his daughter Hannah Tippie and spouse Zakariya Summur, and by his son Dylan Tippie and a brother Joe Tippie. 



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