Bates County Memorial Hospital Names Forest Davenport, October Employee of the Month

Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Forest Davenport as the October Employee of the Month in honor of his outstanding work ethic, positive attitude and dedication to BCMH.

Forest is a member of the BCMH Housekeeping Department and has been a valued employee for more than 10 years. His hard work and commitment help keep BCMH clean, comfortable and welcoming for patients, visitors and employees.  Through his attention to his work and willingness to help wherever needed, Forest plays an important role in creating a positive environment for everyone who walks through the doors of BCMH.

“Forest is very hardworking and always willing to help,” a nominating coworker stated. “He consistently goes above and beyond to keep BCMH clean, comfortable and welcoming. Forest always has a positive attitude, never complains and is great to work around.”

Forest’s kindness, dependability and pride in his work make him a valued member of the BCMH team. While much of his work takes place behind the scenes, Forest’s dedication makes a difference every day and is felt throughout the hospital.

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Free Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness workshop coming to Harrisonville Oct. 20

Learn more about leading a better life while dealing with Alpha-Gal in this free workshop coming to Harrisonville October 20th. 

More info here https://pears.io/events/mu/11113/

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Ribbon cutting held at Adrian Schools

Adrian Elementary students, staff and teachers joined Superintendent Don Lile and school board members for the ribbon cutting of the district's new playground! The excitement was contagious as students cheered and celebrated this exciting addition to the school.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this wonderful new playground possible! We can’t wait to see the smiles, laughter and memories made here for years to come!

Pictured, left to right: Meka Bauer, Elementary Principal; Ashley Oates, K-12 Assistant Principal; Stanie Hoover, former Elementary Principal; Don Lile, Superintendent; Gerold Stephens, Board Secretary; Erin Sharp, former Board President/Member; Nicole Thurman, Treasurer; Troy Engelhardt, Board Member.


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Monday local volleyball scores

Warsaw (14-3) 0

Butler (15-6-10 3

Sacred Heart (9-9) 0
Cole Camp (17-4-2) 3

Rich Hill (9-10-1) 3

Hume (5-14) 1

Sheldon (8-11-2) 3
NE Vernon County (1-17) 0

Osceola (16-5-2) 3

Sherwood (3-17-2) 0

Clinton (16-2-2) 3

Skyline (12-10-1) 0

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Obituary - Arthur Collins

Arthur Collins, 91, Clinton, Missouri, passed away at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri on October 2, 2026. Graveside services will be held on Thursday October 8, 2026, at 11:00AM at Englewood Cemetery.  Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Allen Street Church, Clinton, Missouri and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millafuneralhome.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, in Clinton, Missouri 

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Obituary - David Allen Carnes Sr.

David Allen Carnes Sr., of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 73.

David was born on January 31, 1953, to Asa and Lula Carnes in Harrisonville, Missouri. He was raised in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School, where he was involved in FFA.

Following high school, David entered the workforce and built a career in commercial construction. Throughout his career, he worked for Ceco then  Wincenter and later Lytle.

Farming was a great passion of David’s throughout his life. During the 1970s and 1980s, he enjoyed tractor pulling with his hot rod tractor. He loved being outdoors, spending time in nature, and appreciating the simple things around him.

David was a quiet man who often kept to himself, but he deeply enjoyed time spent with his family. He especially treasured spending time with his grandchildren and playing games together. David also loved to travel, particularly to the beach. While he wasn’t one for swimming, he loved simply being there, taking in the scenery and enjoying everything the beach had to offer.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Lula Carnes, and his brother, Larry Carnes.

David is survived by his three children, Crystal and husband Rob, David and wife Kristina, and Megan. He was a proud grandfather to Ashlea (Scott), Colton (Nicki), Austin (Madison), Collin, Noah, Gage, Emrie, Eli, Elainna, Earl, and Asa, and a loving great-grandfather to ten great-grandchildren.

David will be remembered for his love of farming, the outdoors, traveling, and, most importantly, the time he shared with his family.

Funeral Services are pending and will be posted once available. 

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Obituary - Sharon E. Lawrence

Funeral services for Sharon E. Lawrence of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. Friday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Crescent Cemetery Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to ASPCA. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Sharon Ethel Lawrence, age 83 of Butler Missouri died Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at her home. She was born December 5, 1942 to Joseph Strange and Ethel Veneta Watts Doody in Butler.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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Ballard Students of the Month

Congratulations toBallard Middle School and High School Students of the Month for September, Daxtyn Greer and Melody Bergen! Make sure you let them know how proud you are of them next time you see them.

Courtesy Ballard Schools


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