Green Ridge 54
Hume 56 Class 1 State Tournament
Crest Ridge 24
Archie 50 Class 2 State Tournament
Lone Jack 61 Class 3 State Tournament
Holden 33
Harrisonville 55 Class 4 District 13 Quarterfinal 4
Clinton 30
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Kelsey Carter earns State FFA Degree
Kelsey Carter has officially earned her State FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the Missouri FFA Association.
Through her dedication to FFA, her involvement in numerous organizations, and her consistent leadership, Kelsey has shown what it means to lead by example. Her hard work, perseverance, and passion for agriculture have set her apart.
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Cass Regional Foundation scholarship recipients
Our foundation works directly with donors to support education in our community, and we're so excited to share the winners for our last round of scholarships! Know a current student? Let them know applications are open for our Spring scholarships through March 15!
Pictured:
Jocelyn, Dr. Harold E. Kirsch Memorial Scholarship recipient.
Miranda, Dr. Harold E. Kirsch Memorial Scholarship recipient.
Ben, Sonny and Toni Wiseman Scholarship recipient.
Kaylee, Geraldine Kidd Scholarship recipient.
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Obituary - Zilpah Alice (Lewis) Carter
Her early years were spent in her cherished hometown, where she graduated from Louisburg High School. On September 27, 1947, she married Riley D. Carter, and together they created a loving home. Their life journey took them from Louisburg to Mission from 1962 to 1977, before returning once again to Louisburg, where Zilpah lived until her passing.
Throughout her life, Zilpah was known for her myriad of talents and accomplishments. She was an ardent quilter, enjoying the delicate art of needlework and producing beautiful pieces that embodied her creativity and dedication. She loved nature and was often found hiking and walking, relishing the beauty around her. Zilpah was also an avid artifact and coin collector, and her passion for reading enriched her life deeply. Her love for gardening allowed her to nurture a splendid garden of flowers on their expansive four-acre property, bringing joy to all who had the pleasure of witnessing its bloom.
Zilpah leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will fondly remember her warmth and spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Carrie Lewis, as well as her siblings: Nina Kubitzki, Kenneth Lewis, Ena Cottrell, Charles Lewis, Clarice Carter, Donald Lewis, and Thomas Lewis. Her beloved husband, Riley Carter, also preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. Burial will be held at the Louisburg Cemetery, following the service.
Zilpah will be remembered not only for her many talents but also for her loving heart and the legacy of kindness she leaves behind. Her spirit will live on in the memories of those she touched, a testament to a life well lived.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the charity of your choice in memory of Zilpah.
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Obituary - Tom Brownback
Tom started at the Farlinville, Kansas county school then later attended elementary school in Centerville. He attended Parker, Kansas High School and graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1956. He was active in the Centerville 4-H and his choice for that club's name was chosen for the new club, The Flying C 4-H.
Tom married Judith West on May 26, 1962, at Blue Mound, Kansas. They spent the first two years of their marriage in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he worked for Braniff Airlines. In 1964 they transferred to Kansas City, Kansas so they would be closer to "home" (Blue Mound), to be nearer to the West family farm.
Tom served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey and Fort Hauchuca, Arizona.
Born to Tom and Judy were two children, Thomas Nelson and Beth Ellen.
Tom was a small business owner for a large portion of this life. He was owner of Tommy's Champlin and later Mac's Power Mower.
He was a sports lover and refereed school football and basketball games. He also coached his son's little league baseball team. But, his first love was farming. In 2007 he and Judy moved to the West Family Farm where he lived his dream the past 17 years having cattle, baling hay and just being in God's Country. He also belonged to the Midwest Mule Club along with his grandson Jared. They spent many a weekend at area lakes on trail rides.
In Kansas City he was a member of Central Christian and First Presbyterian Churches and transferred to the Blue Mound Federated Church now the Blue Mound Bible Church. He was a member of the Optimist Club while in Kansas City and after moving to Blue Mound, the Kincaid Lion's and Blue Mound American Legion.
Preceding him in death were his parents and four sisters, infant Betty Joan Brownback, Rosalie Weaver, Margaret Gabe and Judy McArdle.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Judy, of the home, son Tom and wife Beckie, daughter Beth and husband, Steve Kloiber, three grandsons, Seth Schaffer and wife Sunny, Jacob Brownback and wife Emily, and Jared Brownback and wife Damara, eight great grandchildren, Evelyn, Alyvia, Caroline, and Bowie Schaffer, Ava and Max Brownback, and Wells and Scarlett Brownback. Also surviving are two brothers, Don and Dewey Brownback, a sister, Katherine Sever, many Brownback cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Tom loved to tell jokes and those jokes will continue to live on as all who knew him will keep telling Tom Brownback jokes the rest of their lives.
Funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Blue Mound Bible Church. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Blue Moon Youth Center. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
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Obituary - Ronald Dale Ellis
Ron was born on July 18, 1959, in Butler, MO, to Lee and Elaine Ellis. Growing up in Harrisonville, MO, Ron was a proud graduate of Harrisonville High School, Class of 1977. Ron spent 21 years in various roles of sales and marketing in the electronics manufacturing industry, with the first two years in Kansas City and St Louis, MO, and then in Chicago, IL. For his final few years with the company, he managed an engineering team for product development.
In his new chapter after early retirement, Ron and his family moved to Centennial, Colorado, where he pursued his passion for hospitality. As an entrepreneur, he owned and managed a hotel and later helped to manage a restaurant. His commitment to his community was evident through his service on the Grand County Colorado Tourism Board, where he contributed to promoting the beauty and vitality of the region he loved for many years.
Ron married Angela Brown in 1981, and during their 29 years of marriage they had two children. Angela became part of Ron's support team as he dealt with ALS, and was his caregiver in her home for his last three months.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Elaine Ellis, and his older brother, David Ellis. He is survived by his children: Dana Ellis of Denver, CO, and Rachel Ellis (Nick Webster) of Centennial, CO; his brothers: Michael (Brenda) Ellis, of Springfield, MO; and Stanley (Kelley) Ellis, of Weston, MO; and two nieces.
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