Thursday, August 27, 2026

Local football games this week


Adrian:

8/28 at Butler 7:00 pm 

Appleton City with Ballard and Montrose:
8/28 Lockwood with Golden City 7:00 pm 

Archie:
8/28 Jasper 7:00 pm 

Butler:
8/28 Adrian 7:00 pm 

Drexel with Miami:
8/28 Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 

Harrisonville:
8/28 at Smithville 7:00 pm 

Midway:
8/28 at Osceola 7:00 pm

Nevada:
8/28 at Mt. Vernon 7:00 pm 

Rich Hill with Hume:
8/28 at Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 

Sherwood:
8/28 Crest Ridge with Chilhowee 7:00 pm 

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Obituary - Lisa Eileen Freeland


Lisa Eileen Freeland age 52 of Butler, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at her father's home surrounded by love and family.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri. Donations can be mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

A complete obituary will be posted once available. 



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Obituary - Robert E. "Bob" Walrod


Robert E. "Bob" Walrod age 81, Nevada, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 9 am Tuesday, September 2, 2026 Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Fort Scott, Kansas.  Burial will be in Fort Scott National Cemetery.  The Rosary will be prayed 5 pm Monday, September 1, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel.  Visitation will follow the Rosary until 7 pm.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Mary Queen of Angels.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com



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Timeline of Papinville continues from 1820-1847



This week the timeline will start at 1820 and go to when the town of Papinville was established. Many explorers and fur traders came up the Osage and Marais Des Cygne rivers to the American Fur Company. The fur company is said to have been about where the new bridge is located in Papinville. The explorers that we know of that came to visit and trade with the  Osage Indians were Zebulon Pike, Lewis and Clark.

The Osage Indians had been to Washington D.C. to talk to the president to see if he could send some people to the area to help his people learn more about living the civil lifestyle. THe Osage knew that more people were moving west.

This is the beginning of the timeline this week with the missionaries coming to settle Harmony Mission.

1821 
March 7 Missionaries left New York for Harmony Mission
August 6 Missionaries landed at Halley's Bluff area on the Osage River south of Papinville
August 10 Missouri became a state
August 13 Mission site reached and settlement began

1822 School began at Harmony
1823 First school building completed
1832  Melicourt Papin settles in this area at Rapids de Kaw located on the north side of the Osage River
1833 John Chorelle erected a mill on the Marais des Cygnes. This was located south of the Marais des Cygnes river bridge on B highway
1834 Papin and Gerard had settled at Colins Ford. They both worked for the American Fur Company as traders
1836 Harmony Mission and school closes
1837 The children of the missionaries attended a school in a barn located at the George Douglass farm
1838 Captain Waldo brings goods to Harmony by wagon and oxen to open the first store in Harmony. Freeman Barrows was the manager
1841 Bates County was organized at Harmony site and the name changed to Batesville. First post office.
1842 Presbyterian Church was organized
1844 Captain Waldo navigated a steamboat (The Wave) from St Louis to Harmony Mission
1846 Waldo navigated steamboat (Maid of the Osage) to Harmony

Next week the timeline will start in 1847 and end at the end of the Civil War 1865. Don't forget the date of the picnic September 26. I will have some information on the activities of the picnic. Until next week.

Submitted by Phyllis Stewart
    


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Obituary - Dennis Weber

 

Dennis “Bruce” Weber, 66, of Moundville passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:44 am at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born April 16, 1960, in Nevada, MO to William “Pete” and Patsy (Mooney) Weber. 

     Bruce graduated in 1978 from Bronaugh High School. After Graduation he began working with Gene Zilliox doing carpentry work for many years. Later he worked for John Morris doing masonry work until his retirement.

     Bruce enjoyed looking after his cows, hosting many fish fries, and taking trips to the casino. He also enjoyed many good times with his son and bonus sons. There were many days you would find Bruce enjoying the shade under his favorite tree with a good cold beer.

        He is survived by his wife, Sherie (Coale) Weber, of the home; son, Joshua Bruce Weber (Alicia), Nevada, MO; grandchildren, Peyton Bruce Weber, Brynna Dawn Weber, Nevada, MO; siblings, Judy Broughton, Abilene TX, Virginia Read, Nevada, MO, Ed Weber, Moundville, MO, Trish Harris Moundville MO, Julie Nikodim (Mike), Moundville, MO, Glenda Leer, Bronaugh, MO; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Bernie Weber, Abilene TX, sister-in-law, Toni Woolridge (Dale), Nevada MO, brother-in-law Clay Coale (Bonnie), Nevada, MO.   He was preceded in death by his parents; Father and mother-in-law, Bill and Betty Coale; brothers, Bill Weber and David Weber; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Harris, Jimmie Leer, and Bob Broughton

     A Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, with a memorial service following at 2:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Kolby Starnes officiating.

  Memorials are suggested in his name to Vernon County Cancer Relief c/o Ferry Funeral Home



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Obituary - Mark Scavuzzo


Mark Scavuzzo, 74, departed this life on Friday August 21, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Mark, son of Salvatore and Hazel (Lathrop) Scavuzzo, was born on November 10, 1951, in Harrisonville, Missouri.

A lifelong area resident, Mark grew up in Harrisonville. He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for many years. He graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1969. After graduation, Mark attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, majoring in Political Science. Mark always looked fondly upon his time in Columbia, returning to meetup with friends and attend games and events when time allowed, and he remained close friends with many of his former classmates and roommates until his passing.

Mark obtained an MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and joined the family grocery business in Harrisonville shortly thereafter, where he continued to work and help run the store with the Scavuzzo family until it was later sold in 1999.

Mark married the love of his life, Lydia (LoGiudice), on September 29, 1979, at St. Gabrielle’s Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. They built a wonderful life together, welcoming two children, Danielle and Salvatore. They would have celebrated their 47th anniversary this year. Mark adored Lydia and his children.

Mark loved to learn. Even as a child, he would read anything and everything, including encyclopedias. His love of learning, particularly about the American West, carried on into adult life. Throughout the years, he enjoyed vacationing with his family, especially road tripping across the United States. His children often joked that he stopped at every fort west of the Mississippi, insisting they read every historical marker and sign along the way.

He had an eclectic taste in movies and music and loved sports—especially the Royals and his beloved MU Tigers and Chiefs! He loved cheeseburgers and chocolate!

Mark is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, his father and mother, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tony and Mary LoGiudice, and his infant son, Gian Carlo Scavuzzo. He is survived by his dedicated and loving wife, Lydia, of the home, daughter, Danielle Scavuzzo (Brad Seiner), of Raymore, son, Salvatore Scavuzzo, of Harrisonville, and brother, Greg Scavuzzo, of Harrisonville. Mark is also survived by several loving sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jasper and Gina Solano, Josephine LoGiudice, David and Lena Hogan, and Sal LoGiudice, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

It is impossible to pretend that one so special can be summed up in a few short paragraphs. Mark meant the world to his wife and children, and no words can express how deeply his absence is felt and will continue to be felt for the rest of their lives.

Per Mark’s wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army (of Kansas and Western Missouri). Donations can be made through the link or mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. 



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Obituary - Beverly June Wainwright


Beverly June Wainwright, 86, of Butler, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Service times and full obituary will be posted when they are available, courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home.


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Obituary - Haley Henderson


Haley Henderson, age 35, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away on August 24, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Springfield. Haley was born to Terry and Carol Hahn on August 13, 1991 in Springfield, Missouri. She was raised in Reeds Spring, Missouri and graduated from Reeds Spring Highschool in 2010. Haley was united in marriage to Colten Henderson on December 17, 2011, in Branson, Missouri. Haley and Colten shared 14 years of marriage before Haley’s untimely passing on August 23, 2026. The couple were blessed with two children, Avereigh and Waylen Henderson.

Haley was employed as a Commercial Account Manager with Higginbotham Insurance for nearly a year since moving back to the area. First and foremost, Haley was a Mother over any career. Haley poured her love into various elementary schools starting in Fort Riley, Kansas, Spokane, Missouri, and Butler, Missouri as a paraprofessional. When not working, she had many interests and pastimes including spending time with family, traveling, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. Nothing, however, brought her more fulfillment than her children and family. Haley will be remembered as an unconditionally loving mother, wife, daughter, friend, and selfless serving pillar of many communities. She was often described by others as a bright light, with a magnetic personality that made it impossible not to love her. Haley’s laughter was contagious and she always provided a warm presence. Haley was typically found at the nearest ball field, wrestling mat, volleyball or basketball court, cheering on her children as well as everyone else’s. Haley would radiate positivity and had a way to make everyone she came into contact with feel important.

Haley was preceded in death by her Great Grandparents Bob and Barbara Gass, Great Grandparents Gilbert and Millie Steele, Grandfather Joseph Hahn, and Uncle Greg Hahn. She is survived by her spouse Colten Henderson, children Avereigh and Waylen Henderson; father Terry Hahn, Mother Carol Hahn, Grandparents George and Judy Steele, Grandmother Joyce Hahn, as well as numerous family members and friends .

A visitation for Haley will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at Victor Baptist Church in Branson, Missouri. A Funeral Service for Haley will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at Victor Baptist Church with a burial to follow at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery located in Branson, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home Branson.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Haley’s memory to “Memorial Fund for Haley Henderson”, located at Central Bank of Branson. The proceeds will be distributed to her children’s college funds.

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