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Sunday, November 15, 2026
Obituary - Tommy Leroy Flewelling
Tommy Leroy Flewelling, 77, of Milo, MO, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, with his family in Diamond, MO. Tom was born December 6, 1948, in Montevallo, MO.
Tom was raised in Montevallo and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1965. His love of horseback riding in his youth led him into cattle ranching in the Montevallo area for most of his life. Tom was a faithful member of the Anchor Fellowship Church for many years before moving to Evangel Church. He had a great love for his family, was known for his big heart, and love for kids.
Survivors include two grandsons, Keizer Johnson, El Dorado Springs, MO, and Kenzer Johnson, Nevada; two nephews, Shane Flewelling (Tricia), Diamond, MO, Jeremy Simrell (Debra), Asbury, MO; a niece, Matine Johnson (Darin), Joplin, MO; and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jared Johnson; 7 brothers, Leslie Flewelling, Leland Flewelling, George Flewelling, Charles Flewelling, Arthur Flewelling, Irvin Flewelling and Jim Flewelling; and three sisters, Lois Riemers, Imagene Norris, and Ada Fisher.
The family would like to send a special “Thank you”, to the Cardiac Care Team at Mercy Hospital of Joplin, and Trinity Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastors David and Ruth Christian officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Friday night football wrap up
The Butler Bears (9-3) had a commanding win 52–8 over Lafayette County (6-6) and will now play at home against Blair Oaks on Saturday at 1 pm.
The Appleton City Bulldogs (10-1) are also District Champs after a BIG win 58 – 22 over the Midway Vikings (8-3). The Bulldogs will now play Lockwood (11-0) on Saturday at 1 pm.
Unfortunately, the Adrian Blackhawks fell 26-36 to North Platte, finishing the year 5-6. Thank you to all the coaches, players, and fans for a great season!
Other scores from last night:
Liberal 30
Lockwood 72
East Newton 20
Lamar 66
Warrensburg 24
Moberly 14
Odessa 0
Pleasant Hill 10
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Young Professional of the Month, Jocelyn Courter
Congratulations to Jocelyn Courter, CCC’s Rotary Club Young Professional of the Month for November! Jocelyn, a senior from Harrisonville High School, is a leader in our Teaching Professions at CCC Program, and she exemplifies the Triple C Program at Cass Career Center—demonstrating consistency, curriculum, and conduct in all she does. We are so proud of you, Jocelyn! Sponsored by the Harrisonville Rotary Club.
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BCMH celebrates Radiology Tech Week
During Rad Tech Week, Bates County Memorial Hospital is recognizing the people who make these services possible and help bring important diagnostic and specialized imaging services closer to home
Our Imaging Services Team:
Christi Pope, RT, R, M, Director of Imaging Services
Nikki West, RT, CT, Imaging Services Lead Tech
Teah G. White, RDMS, RVT
Jeff Hewitt, RDCS, RVT
Joe Heathman, RT(R), ARDMS, RVT, RDCS
Josh Sullins, RT, R
Steve Platt, RT, R, CT, MR
Lindsey Mullen ARRT (R) (CT) CRA
Steevie Kooker, RT(R)
Noah Rubinetti, RT
Doneda Swenson RT R(N)(M) ARRT, CNMT, BN-IC
Ann Donnohue, RN, Imaging Nurse
Jozelynn West, Radiology Receptionist
Student: Leslie Henvera-Rangel
Jody Kirtley, RT, CT
Our visiting radiologist, Corey Chopra, MD, provides interventional radiology services at BCMH twice monthly.
Imaging Services at BCMH include:
• Bone Densitometry
• CT
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Fluoroscopy
• Interventional Radiology
• Mammography
• MRI
• Nuclear Medicine
• PET
• Ultrasound
Have questions or need to schedule an imaging appointment? Call 660-200-2370.
Thank you to our Imaging Services team for all you do for our patients and our community
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HHS Intern Spotlight: Anna Tews
Meet Anna, an HHS senior who is serving as a communications intern at Harrisonville High School this year, helping share the great things happening throughout our schools!
As part of her internship, Anna helps capture photos, create content for social media and newsletters, and highlight the students and staff at HHS.
Outside of her internship, Anna serves as Missouri DECA state president, Key Club president, a National Honor Society officer, and a Bright Futures student representative. She is also involved in Music Makers Show Choir and works at the Wildcat Club daycare.
We're excited to have Anna helping us tell the stories of our Wildcats this year!
Courtesy Harrisonville High School
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Miami R-1 Students of the Month
Ryder Reece, Kensi Powell, Hunter McConnell, and Trebor Good
Help us celebrate our October Students of the Month! These Eagles have been recognized for their hard work, positive attitudes, leadership, kindness, and the great example they set for those around them.
We are proud of these students and appreciate the way they represent what it means to be a Miami Eagle.
Courtesy Miami Schools
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