Crossword Puzzle Formerly, but not recently

Clue: Formerly, but not recently

Noted Iraq war critic who recently visited the White House (THEPOPE with 7 letters)
Bread-and-butter note's message (THANKYOU with 8 letters)
Susan Butcher, notably (DOGSLEDDER with 10 letters)
Buttons of note (RED with 3 letters)
Noted butters (RAMS with 4 letters)
Button, notably (SKATER with 6 letters)
Butler portrayer of note (GABLE with 5 letters)
Butler of note (RHETT with 5 letters)
Notable Butler portrayer (GABLE with 5 letters)
Writers of bread-and-butter notes (GUESTS with 6 letters)