McGennis Youth Center Barbecue and Auction Set for Sunday, September 29th

This year’s annual McGennis Youth Center Barbecue and Auction are set for Sunday, September 29th

The McGennis barbecue is a tradition that spans 55 years. The first barbecue was held in 1969.

In conjunction with the barbecue this year will be the Eighth Annual Car and Truck Show. Car show registration is from 12 to 1 p.m. For more information on the car show contact Jared Rankin at 417-448-4903 or rankinfarms@hotmail.com.

Children’s games will start at 12:30 p.m. Horse and wagon rides will also start at 12:30 with Harry Byram on hand with his team and wagon.

Serving for the barbecue is at 1 p.m., with barbecued beef, pork and chicken, along with beans, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw and bread. A wide variety of cakes will be available for dessert. Everyone is invited to bring a cake for the dessert table, if they’d like to. The meal is catered by Food Fair of Rich Hill.

The auction will start about 1:45. Larry Hacker will be our auctioneer this year.

A popular part of the auction will again be featured this year. The Mad Hatter features ten McGennis Youth Center caps donated by Roof Power Solar. These caps, each numbered, will be auctioned off. At the end of the auction one of these numbers will be drawn. That winning number will win this year’s gun donated by Bell Farms.

In the same vein, Bob Schlyer has donated not one but two beautiful jewelry items. One is a 14K gold emerald and diamond bracelet, and the other is a gold diamond ring. Numbered envelopes will be auctioned off. Two winners will be drawn from the ten high bidders. The first winner will have their choice of the two items.

For more information about the auction or to donate an item call Marc or Alison Bell at 660-832-4196. The generosity of those who donate and those who bid has made the auction a major revenue source for the Youth Center.

Admission to the barbecue is $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (ages 6-12). Tickets are for the meal and are not required for the auction.

From Rich Hill, the McGennis Youth Center is located five miles west on A Highway and four miles south on WW Highway.

Natural gas leak in Rich Hill

The Rich Hill Fire Department along with the Bates County Sheriff;s office is currently on scene of a natural gas leak in the 100 block of west Maple Street. Please avoid the area.

We will update when we know more!

Obituary - Judy Arnold

Judy Arnold, age 83 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Medicalodge of Butler. 

She is survived by daughter, Theresa and Tom Deems, Butler, Missouri, Step-daughter, Cynthia and Steve Stewart of Kirbyville, Missouri, son, Keith Arnold, Branson, Missouri, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Edward Arnold and step-son, William Morgan Arnold.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 21st at 11:00 am with Visitation from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Double Branch Christian Church. 

Funeral Services and Cremation under the direction of the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, Missouri.

Obituary - Sullivan Gray Allison

Sullivan Gray Allison, baby boy to Chandler and Staci Allison of Belton, Missouri, passed away too soon at home in his parents loving arms on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Sullivan was born in Olathe, Kansas on January 27, 2024. He loved stories before bedtime, bath time with dad, and lullabies with mom. Sullivan gave the best snuggles and enjoyed cuddling with his dog, Maggie.

Sullivan was preceded in passing by his maternal great grandmother, Henry Ella Gray; maternal grandfather, Clifford Keith; and paternal great grandfather, Dennis Kennon.

Cherishing Sullivan’s memory are his loving parents, Chandler and Staci Allison; maternal grandmother, Sherri Keith; paternal grandmother Gina Allison; paternal grandfather, Troy Allison, wife Nikki; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, Sullivan’s family requests that you bring a new children’s book that will later be donated to the NICU at Children’s Mercy that can be gifted to the children in care.

Services will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. It is at the request of Sullivan’s family that you wear bright colors to commemorate Sullivan’s bright and happy spirit.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Kim "Lamar" Melvin

Kim “Lamar” Melvin, age 56, of Joplin, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2024, following a tragic accident.

Lamar, as most knew him, was a free spirit full of life, love and joy. Lamar had many things he loved in life, but his first love was God. Lamar enjoyed spending time with family and friends, talking about God, riding his Harley and “pimping” out his truck with all the accessories he could find.

Lamar was born and raised in Dothan, AL, attending Dothan High School. Lamar had a deep love for sports, especially football and watching the Kansas City Chiefs. Lamar was an evangelist minister in Dothan before moving to Florida. Lamar got his CDL in 2007 and drove a semi until his death. Lamar moved to the Kansas City area in 2016. He met and married the love of his life, Dannielle Hardy-Melvin on November 6, 2021, and she resides of the home.

Lamar was preceded in death by one grandson Larente Dawkins, Jr. In addition to his wife, Dannielle, Lamar leaves behind his mother, Lucy Melvin, Dothan, AL; his brothers, Chris Melvin and Gerald Melvin and a sister, Shea Melvin, all of Dothan, Alabama; five children, Renae Clyde (Michael), Larente Dawkins, Antonio Carroll (Christina) all of Alabama, Shani Melvin and Savannah Henderson of Florida; 13 grandchildren; in-laws, Suzanne and Greg Prough (Baelynn), Jessica and Steven Dood, Ashley and Harry Ramey (Grace, HJ), Renea and Jason Arlint, Darla and Allan Arlint (Zane); and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him greatly.

Lamar is loved by many and will forever be a treasured part of our hearts.

Funeral services for Lamar Melvin will be at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Burial will follow in Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:30p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home.

Blackhawks get back on winning track at Holden

The Adrian Blackhawks took the trip to Holden Friday evening to try and get back on the winning track after losing last week to Warsaw.

The Adrian Blackhawks scores late and win 41-28 over the Holden Eagles to move to 2-1 on the season.

Adrian travels to arch-rival Cass-Midway next Friday to take on the Vikings in “The Big Game”.

Photo courtesy of the Adrian News Leader 

Butler Bears Cross Country competes in Nevada

Friday evening the Butler Bears Cross County team ran at the Cottey College Invite in Nevada. We had a lot of PRs today and really good races by everyone.

Here are the results:

Varsity Girls
Jaylie- 3rd 23:10.80 PR
Natalee- 9th 27:55.50 PR

Varsity Boys
2nd as a team
Brandon- 2nd 16:21.20
Ronen- 4th 18:32.70 PR
Kenny- 10th 20:14.40 PR
CJ- 11th 20:19.50
Damian- 12th 21:05.60 PR
Jerrun- 15th 21:18.80 PR
Junior High Girls
Erica- 4th 15:13.30 PR
Luisa- 12th 17:06.30
Mia- 17th 19:24.90 PR

Junior High Boys
3rd as a team
Hayden- 5th 12:41.50
Porter- 6th 13:20 PR
Brennden- 14th 14:34.30 PR
Blaine- 15th 14:42 PR
Reid- 19th 15:36.10 PR
Mayson- 23rd 16:08.90
Evan- 31st 20:30.40 PR
Cooper- 33rd 21:01 PR

2024 Week 3 Missouri State High School Football Scores

2024 Week 3 Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Adrian 41, Holden 28

Albany 42, St. Joseph Christian 20

Appleton City 44, Drexel 26

Aurora 26, Monett 18
Archie 64, Rich Hill 8
Ava 20, Mountain Grove 12
Blair Oaks 42, Osage 0

Blue Springs South 37, Lees Summit 12
Bowling Green 56, Wright City 13
Branson 35, Bolivar 0
Brookfield 62, Highland 0
Camdenton 35, Smith-Cotton 13

Carrollton 35, Lone Jack 16
Carthage 49, Glendale 14

East Newton 42, Cassville 21
Eldon 28, Owensville 8
El Dorado 52, Pleasant Hope 6
Fair Grove 29, Buffalo 14
Farmington 36, Poplar Bluff 33

Forsyth 36, Hollister 14
Gallatin 34, Polo 12
Greenfield 40, New Heights Christian 32

Harrisonville 55, Center 14
Hayti 32, Scott City 20

Hillsboro 37, Washington 7

Houston 28, Salem 7

Kearney 38, Smithville 14
Kickapoo 26, Webb City 23
King City 48, Stanberry 32

Kirksville 7, Savanna 6
Lamar 44, Tipton 0
Lees Summit North 26, Mill Valley (Kan) 13
Liberty 41, Raytown South 12
Lockwood 64, Jasper 6
Logan/Rogersville 48, Central (Springfield) 12
Marionville 54, Skyline 6

Mid Buchanan 42, Centralia 6
Midway 36, Russellville 14
Milan 27, Maysville 0
Mt. Vernon 42, McDonald County 20
Neosho 28, Lebanon 14
Nixa 49, Joplin 0
North Kansas City 38, Excelsior Springs 0

North Platte 26, Lathrop 20
North Shelby 84, St. Paul Lutheran (Concordia) 22

Oak Park 37, Park Hill South 17
Odessa 38, Mexico 14

Osceola 46, Liberal 26
Palmyra 56, Macon 14

Parkview 38, Lighthouse Christian 0
Pierce City 21, Sarcoxie 0

Platte County 28, Fort Osage 14

Princeton 66, Pattonsburg 28
Reeds Spring 26, Clever 14
Republic 35, Ozark 0
Richmond 49, Marshall 27

Rockhurst 42, Olathe North 25

Ruskin 44, Central (Kansas City) 8
Salisbury 44, Fayette 18
Seneca 42, Nevada 7
Sherwood 36, Cole Camp 6
Slater 56, Sweet Springs 14
South Callaway 28, Lexington 13
Southern Boone 40, California 0
South Shelby 44, Monroe City 22

Staley 21, Park Hill 19

Stockton 18, Ash Grove 0
Strafford 35, Springfield Catholic 0

Sullivan 35, Union 14
Valley Catholic 61, Potosi 7
Versailles 22, Butler 14
Warrensburg 35, Moberly 14
Warsaw 21, Lafayette County 16
West Plains 35, Hillcrest 7
Willow Springs 14, Cabool 13
Worth County 64, North Andrew 6