Obituary - Maggie Roberts

Maggie Roberts, 25, of Clinton, Missouri, died Friday morning, November 14, 2025, at her home after a 10-year battle with Ewing sarcoma.

She was born May 9, 2000, in Clinton, Mo., the daughter of Jeffery Darren Roberts and Pamela Sue (Tolliver) Roberts. Maggie was blessed with a bonus mom, Sarajane, at the age of 9, and she loved Maggie like her own.

After being diagnosed at the age of 15, Maggie persevered during treatments to complete her high school education and went on to get her LPN degree. She enjoyed working as a nurse. Maggie’s family and friends were important to her. She enjoyed traveling and was always ready to go on an adventure. She was a friend to all and enjoyed many float trips and concerts with friends.

Maggie is survived by a large and loving family: Parents, Pam Lloyd of Lincoln and Jeff and Sarajane Roberts of Clinton; her three brothers, Luke and his wife Maddie, Mason, and Westin; a nephew, Gene, and another due in January; and her partner, Christopher. Her extended family includes: Grandparents, Peggy and the late Gene Roberts, Don and June Williams, and David and Shirley Lowe; Aunts and Uncles, Brian Roberts, Jon Roberts, Angela Roberts, Buck and Cathy Roberts, Angela Roberts, Matt and Angela Lowe, and Megan and Will Stiles; Cousins, Skyler and Journey Roberts, Zack Roberts, Jack and Haley Roberts, Jed Roberts, Seth Roberts, Cristyn and Tristan Wetterow, Jake and Alison Roberts, Noah Roberts, Jonah Roberts, Hannah and Trevor Kroenke, Rebecca Roberts, Nate Rosebrough, Brett and Jenny Rosebrough, Ryan Lowe, Lydia Lowe, and Sage Stiles. Gone before her were her grandfather, Gene Roberts and her sister Brandi.

Graveside services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. The family will receive friends from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. The family suggests contributions to MARS (The Maggie Alexandra Roberts Endowed Nursing Scholarship) which will provide scholarships for nurses at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Please make checks payable to "Children's Mercy Kansas City Philanthropy", with "Maggie Roberts Scholarship" in the memo. Contributions can be left in care of the funeral home. To donate online, please use the "Donate Now" button below. Condolences may be left online at www.hadleyfuneralhome.com.

Obituary - Michael Jacks

Michael Wayne Jacks, age 58, of Nevada, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

     Michael was born in Nevada, MO on September 19, 1967, to William D. and Norma Marie (Bush) Jacks and grew up in Nevada, where he graduated from Nevada High School.  He had worked at Key Industries as a supervisor and also raised cattle.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing, but playing with his grandkids gave him the most joy.

     Michael leaves behind a son, Quinton Jacks and his wife, Darian, of Nevada, MO; a brother, Bill Jacks and his wife Debbie, Nevada, MO; two sisters, Billie Tyree, Joplin, MO and Terry Braddock (Gary), Arlington, TX; three grandchildren, Kooper Jacks, Jaxson Dilbeck, and Lydia Dilbeck; and an aunt, Dee Jacks, Metz, MO.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Danny Jacks.

     Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO with Jason Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Balltown Cemetery in Horton, MO.

Obituary - Sharyl Elaine Riley

Sharyl Elaine Riley, 74, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 3-6 PM at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, MO.

Sharyl Elaine Riley was born August 12, 1951, to John Roland Burkman and Clarine Elaine Peterson in Manhattan, KS. She grew up in the Leonardville, KS area and attended Riley County High School. She married Lemul Junior Riley on February 13, 1971, and to this union three children were born: Amy, Tony, and Michelle "Shelly," and eventually moved to Adrian, MO in 1984. Sharyl was gifted in crafts and spent a lot of time crocheting, cross-stitching, and sewing, making items to give to her family and friends. She loved spending time reading, coloring, and shopping online. Watching the Kansas City Chiefs and numerous crime shows was also a favorite pastime. But her biggest joy and love was her family, raising her kids, spoiling her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Sharyl was a unique and one-of-a-kind person who always put others first, especially her family. She was always sure to say, "It will all work out, it always does." This became a very reassuring motto to her children through the years and will forever be a part of her legacy. She always worked her hardest to make sure her kids and grandchildren not only had what they needed, but also what they wanted in life. Always doing her best to make sure "it all worked out" for them.

Sharyl did not have a mean bone in her body and everyone who met her instantly loved her. Her kindness and loving heart will be greatly missed by many.

Sharyl held many jobs throughout her life, including Dave's Place in Adrian (later named The Blackhawk Corner) and then retiring from Capri in Clinton, MO, after working there for over 15 years.

Sharyl Riley is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children: Amy (Harry Joe) Frazier of Adrian, MO, Tony (Jill) Riley of Adrian, MO, and, Shelly Riley of Adrian, MO; grandchildren: Drew (Hannah) Riley, Ashley (Trent) Eckerle, Joey Frazier, Jacob Frazier, Katelyn Frazier, Nick Lister, Sydney Frazier, Sabryna Riley, and Brenden Riley; great-grandchildren: Blakely, noah and maverick Riley, Dakota Frazier, Daisy Eckerle; brothers, Galen and Gordon Burkman; and sister, Tammy Burkman. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Obituary James "Jim" Morris

James “Jim” Morris, 77 of Butler, Missouri passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday, November 21, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Cremation to follow with no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

James Harvey Morris was born April 19, 1954 in Butler, Missouri. The son of Arthur and Neta Pancake Morris. Jim grew up in the Butler area and was united in marriage to Linda Bursby on August 28, 1976 in Eldorado Springs, Missouri. Seven children were born to this union, Carla, James, Robert, Kelly, Sara, Aaron, and Timothy.

Jim worked at Vit-A-Zine for 40 years before retiring in 2015. He also enjoyed owning and operating the family farm. He began his farming career with row crops, continuing for many years until he switched to livestock, which included, Dogs, pigs, cattle, and horses over the years. Jim would always say, “he was a jack of many trades, and master of none.” Always working on tractors, farm equipment, cars, as well as plumbing and electrical. He always had plenty of projects in the works, but still had time to help family with whatever was needed.

Jim loved the farm, but he especially enjoyed spending time with the love of his life Linda. Together they would tackle projects on the farm, travel, and relax on cruises.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda Morris, and infant daughter Rebecca. He is survived by his children, Carla Maynard, James Morris and wife Sherry, Robert Morris and wife Jamie, Kelly Morris, Sara Morris, Tim Morris, and Aaron Morris. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, siblings, Charlie Morris, Betty Blanketenship, Chester Morris, Jean Moore, and Robert “Bob” Morris, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.

Obituary - Barbara Meyer

Barbara Meyer, 77 of Louisburg, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home in Louisburg. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, Kansas. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 250, Louisburg, Kansas. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Obituary - Annette Anderson

Funeral services for Annette Ruth Hermann Anderson of Butler, Missouri will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, November 21 at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Annette Ruth Hermann Anderson, age 83 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born March 20, 1942 to Herbert Hadley and Mildred Louise Hyatt Hermann in St. Louis, Missouri.

Annette is survived by her husband, Gary Anderson of Butler, Missouri; six children, Larry Anderson and wife Karla of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Richard Anderson and wife Margaret of Edwardsville, Illinois, Michael Anderson and wife Debi of Butler, Missouri, Ann Slayton and husband Bob of St. Louis, Missouri, Matthew Anderson of Maryville, Illinois and Layne Anderson of Butler, Missouri; and 11 grandchildren.  Annette was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Maretta Kelley.

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