Congratulations to the Rich Hill Tigers on winning the Class 1 District 6 Boys Basketball Championship tonight over the Hume Hornets tonight in Hume!
Way to play hard and good job Tigers:
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Obituary - Vickie Jean Schomber
Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Ashville, North Carolina.
A complete obituary and service time will be posted when it becomes available.
Butler Bears fall short in the Class 3 District 13 Championship game
The Butler Bears fell short 33-30 to the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs in the Class 3 District 13 Championship on Saturday night in Butler.
This was the third time in 3 weeks the bears have had to play this scrappy bulldog team from El Dorado Springs.
El Dorado was lead in scoring by Landon Murry 9, Joe Gordon 7, Kaden Burley 6, Kade Fast 5, Kuliath Kephart 4.
Butler was led in scoring by Jagur Eidson 18, Bryce Triebel 7, Dylan Davidson 2, Matthew Zent 2, Carter Trumbore 1.
Butler will lose 3 seniors this year Jagur Eidson, Brice Triebel and Matthew Zent. Thank you for all your contributions and best of luck in the future seniors.
Butler will lose 3 seniors this year Jagur Eidson, Brice Triebel and Matthew Zent. Thank you for all your contributions and best of luck in the future seniors.
Pictured from left to right: #15 Hunter Kelso, #5 Maddox Fennewald, #4 Carter Trumbore, #23 Matthew Zent, #12 Jagur Eidson, #30 Brice Triebel, #3 Dillon Davidson and #1 Logan Doll.
Congratulations on a great season and a 2nd place finish in districts. #ButlerBearsBasketball #BHS
Drexel Lady Bobcats Class 1 District 6 Basketball Champions
Well, if you haven’t heard your Drexel Lady Cats are Class 1 District 6 high school basketball Champions!
They beat the Rich Hill Lady Tigers 56-55 in overtime for the victory. Congratulations ladies and coaches! 
Photo Credit: Amy Mayabb
From the desk of Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox
I was shocked to my core as I received a call from the Division of Drug and Crime Control, Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigative unit, at approximately 8:40 AM Friday, February 25th 2022 informing me that my jail administrator, Nick Murphy 42, of rural Warsaw was picked up at his residence and transported to a neighboring county where he was placed on a 24-hour investigative hold pending formal charges.
At approximately 5:30 PM the same day a special prosecutor from Platte County brought charges against Murphy for statutory rape or attempted statutory rape-1st degree with a person less than 14 years of age and two counts of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy-deviate sex with a person less than 14 years of age. These charges carry the “unclassified” classification meaning that it is up to the judicial process to determine the punishment rather than a predetermined classification such as an A, B or C class felony, if Murphy should be found guilty. Murphy is being held in the Pettis County Jail with no bond at this time.
My office and the office of prosecutor of Benton County will have no involvement in this case to ensure a fair and unbiased process as Murphy’s case moves forward. Murphy has been placed on administrative unpaid leave until further notice. I want to remind you, that all individuals charged by law enforcement are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Public Information’s Officer with Troop A Headquarters in Lee’s Summit 816-622-0800.
From the desk of Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox
Obituary - Gwaine Arney
No visitation. Interment with military honors at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to Word First Bible Publishing or Heartland Baptist Fellowship. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Spencer Gwaine Arney, age 67 of Harrisonville, Missouri died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his home in Harrisonville. He was born February 2, 1955 to Ernest George and Ola Belle Denby Arney in Center, Texas.
Gwaine is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Arney of Harrisonville, Missouri; two daughters, Holly Brunton and husband Wes of Sanford, North Carolina and Erin Kelley and husband Todd of Kansas City, Missouri; his mother, Ola Belle Arney of Adrian, Missouri; two brothers, Mark Arney and wife Janelle of Adrian, Missouri and David Arney and wife Debi of Punta Gorda, Florida; a sister, Renae Bradshaw of Archie, Missouri; mother-in-law, Ruth Moles of Adrian, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Daniel Brunton and Charlotte Kelley. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest George Arney; father-in-law, Bob Moles; and brother-in-law, Don Bradshaw.
Spencer Gwaine Arney, age 67 of Harrisonville, Missouri died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his home in Harrisonville. He was born February 2, 1955 to Ernest George and Ola Belle Denby Arney in Center, Texas.
Gwaine is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Arney of Harrisonville, Missouri; two daughters, Holly Brunton and husband Wes of Sanford, North Carolina and Erin Kelley and husband Todd of Kansas City, Missouri; his mother, Ola Belle Arney of Adrian, Missouri; two brothers, Mark Arney and wife Janelle of Adrian, Missouri and David Arney and wife Debi of Punta Gorda, Florida; a sister, Renae Bradshaw of Archie, Missouri; mother-in-law, Ruth Moles of Adrian, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Daniel Brunton and Charlotte Kelley. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest George Arney; father-in-law, Bob Moles; and brother-in-law, Don Bradshaw.
Your weekend high temperatures
The warming trend begins today, with marginal comfort, but patience will be a virtue. By mid-week, we should be in the 60s... and dare I say... 70 degrees mid to late week?
Friday, February 25, 2022
Obituary - Richard C. Hoover
R.C. grew up in Butler Missouri and graduated from Butler High School class of 1963. He held many jobs throughout his life but the majority of the time he worked in construction building custom homes. He was a US Army veteran.
On May 26, 1979 R.C. married Lois Martin. They lived in Waco, TX while the children were in school. He coached their Little League Softball teams and never missed their ball games, track meets or band concerts. His greatest joy was being Dad and Grandpa. Later they moved to Ozark, Missouri and finally to their place on the hill at El Dorado Springs. R.C. loved to travel; he and Lois spent four happy years being full time nomads.
R.C. is survived by wife Lois of the home. Daughters: Brenda Hoffman (Andy) , Brooksville, FL, Janet MacNealy (Gene Buchs), Lutz, FL, Jill Shinault (Kevin Connell), Gunter, TX and son Darrin Hoover (Teresa), Kyle, TX. Grandchildren: Kristen Szala, Jesse Mauk, Kadie Whalen, Andy Hoffman, Ryan Hoffman, Christina Preiss, Michael Preiss, Hailey MacNealy, Scott Shinault, Kymberli Burkett, Savanna Polasek, Richard Hoover, Clayton Hoover, Bonnie Hoover, Sofia Hoover, Diego Hoover and 12 great grandchildren. One brother Gary Hoover (Esther) and sister-in-law Norma Hoover, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by parents, sister Marcia Phillips, brothers Marcus Hoover, Jr. and Clyde Hoover and grandson John Hoffman.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date and time.
Obituary - Roberta Lynn (Bert) Julian
Bert was united in marriage to John M Julian on January 31, 1976. They had just celebrated 46 years of marriage. To this union two sons were born, Christopher John, and Mitchell Lee.
Over the years Bert and John hosted many fish frys BBQs and special family dinners. Everyone was always welcome. Bert was a loving wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, and aunt. She loved having her grandkids Kaden, Max, and Camden over. Bert always made sure she had each one’s favorite foods available to fix for them, and any other kid that wanted something to eat. Her door was always open. Bert was happiest being at home, working with her flowers, taking care of the dogs Ace and Hosmer, and playing Cookie Jam on her tablet.
Bert was baptized as a young girl and attended the Presbyterian Church with her family.
Bert is survived by her husband John M. Julian; sons Chris Julian and wife Meghan, Mitch Julian and friend Carrie; three grandchildren Kaden, Max, and Camden; parents Roland and Rosemary Lusk; brother Ronnie Lusk and wife Barbara; sister Becky McConnaughey and husband Dale (Bud) McConnaughey; sisters in law Patti Alexander and Carolyn Storbeck; brothers in law Tommy Julian and Dennis Storbeck; many special nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her brother, Randy Lusk.
Visitation:
Date: Sunday February 27, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Visitation Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home
Service:
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Service Location:
El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness)
Interment:
Whitehall Cemetery
Obituary - Margie Vowels
Margie Ann Vowels, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home in Butler. She was born January 27, 1936 to Roy Allen and Carrie Mae Hopper Lear in Moberly, Missouri.
Margie is survived by one son, Stephen Vowels and wife Patti of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Julie Bitner and husband Scott of Butler, Missouri; three granddaughters, Mandy Brockman and husband Dave, Laura Vowels and Krystal Vowels all of Butler, Missouri; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Matthew Scott Bitner in 1992; a brother, Robert Lear; and husband, George Vowels in 2014.
Max Motors Dealerships now accepting Cryptocurrency
MAX MOTORS DEALERSHIPS NOW ACCEPTING CRYPTOCURRENCY
Max Motors Dealerships accepting all forms of cryptocurrency at all locations.
Harrisonville, MO, February 25, 2022 At the onset of 2022, Max Motors Dealerships began accepting all forms of cryptocurrency at all nine locations.
“Few auto retailers are currently accepting cryptocurrency as payment, so we are honored to be leading the charge in our region,” said Bob Jacaway, Max Motors President and CEO.
“Our company was founded with a vision for the future, and we intend to stand by that vision as we move into the future. That means being open to innovation and willing to evolve in an ever-changing world.”
On February 1, 2022, Max Motors Dealerships implemented policies to accept digital methods of payment – such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin – in order to meet clients’ changing needs.
“Our customer base is increasingly investing in cryptocurrencies,” Jacaway said. “We pride ourselves on being accessible and the easiest place to buy or trade-in a vehicle in the Midwest. It’s our desire to stand by our promise of a hassle-free experience and meet them where they are in terms of payment methods.”
The mission of Max Motors Dealerships is to be the premier quality vehicle retailer in the Midwest by providing the best opportunity for its team members, customers, communities, and the manufacturers they represent.
The Max Motors family comprises Max Ford of Harrisonville, Collision Center Harrisonville, Max Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Belton, Max Pre-Owned Center Belton, Max Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Butler, Max Ford of Butler, Max Motors of Nevada Chevrolet Buick GMC, Max Hyundai of Manhattan, and Max Ford of Manhattan.
Obituary - Jeanette Anne Cook
Visitation will be prior to services from 10-10:30 a.m. at church. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery, Montrose. Contributions, church. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Jeanette Anne Cook, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born January 31, 1936 to William and Lenora Brownsberger Shelton in Johnstown, Missouri.
Jeanette is survived by one son, Richard “Rick” Cook and wife Martha of Springfield, Missouri; one sister, Lavonne Singer of Appleton City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Danny Cook and Lindsey Janson; and two great-grandsons, Henry and Mason Janson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband William “Bill Cook in 2012.
Jeanette Anne Cook, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born January 31, 1936 to William and Lenora Brownsberger Shelton in Johnstown, Missouri.
Jeanette is survived by one son, Richard “Rick” Cook and wife Martha of Springfield, Missouri; one sister, Lavonne Singer of Appleton City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Danny Cook and Lindsey Janson; and two great-grandsons, Henry and Mason Janson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband William “Bill Cook in 2012.
Obituary - Mary Poe
Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. Interment to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Latour, MO.
A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
Obituary - William "Bill" E. Wesemann
Bill was the son of Walt & Rosa Lee Wesemann from Harrisonville Mo. Bill was born on the 28th day of January 1953, at the Harrisonville Memorial Hospital in Harrisonville, when it was around the square.
He then lived in Archie Mo. till the age of 5. They moved to Harrisonville where Bill went to school. He graduated, Class of 71 from Harrisonville High School. He studied Electronics at United Electronics, Class of 73. He also studied Associate of Arts at Longview CC.
Bill started work at King Radio in 1973. Bill then started working at Honeywell, June of 84. He liked his job since he was able to travel a lot. He married Jeanie on February 8th, 2003. He retired from Honeywell Kansas City Mo. in 2012.
At home he did a lot of honey do's, He loved his kids and grandkids. Also liked doing yard work, especially mowing the yard. He loved his motorcycle, enjoyed just riding around town and small trips. Enjoyed riding Jesse and the grandkids on the motorcycle. He also liked to do some camping and boating.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Walt & Rosa Lee Wesemann.
Bill is survived by his wife Jeanie of the home in Harrisonville Mo. Four children, Nick (Ryan), Jessica (Rho'mel), Jeannette (Harold), Michelle (Samuel), and his six grandchildren; Michael, Christopher (Elvia), Matthew, Jennifer (Sam), Jonathan, and his sweet little Ava.
Cremation. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Family suggest memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation.
Bill started work at King Radio in 1973. Bill then started working at Honeywell, June of 84. He liked his job since he was able to travel a lot. He married Jeanie on February 8th, 2003. He retired from Honeywell Kansas City Mo. in 2012.
At home he did a lot of honey do's, He loved his kids and grandkids. Also liked doing yard work, especially mowing the yard. He loved his motorcycle, enjoyed just riding around town and small trips. Enjoyed riding Jesse and the grandkids on the motorcycle. He also liked to do some camping and boating.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Walt & Rosa Lee Wesemann.
Bill is survived by his wife Jeanie of the home in Harrisonville Mo. Four children, Nick (Ryan), Jessica (Rho'mel), Jeannette (Harold), Michelle (Samuel), and his six grandchildren; Michael, Christopher (Elvia), Matthew, Jennifer (Sam), Jonathan, and his sweet little Ava.
Cremation. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Family suggest memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation.
One arrested in Bates County
Also missing from the garage was a Cub Cadent lawn mower and a 383 Stroker V-8 engine. The stolen items were valued at $20,500. The Deputy collected photographs and a statement from the victim. He then conducted an area canvass.
On February 24, 2022 a Deputy was dispatched to a gas station in Rich Hill regarding a suspicious person. The reporting party stated that the suspicious person was pulling a trailer that was holding a boat.
Morris was charged with Possession of a controlled Substance, Burglary, Stealing and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $30,000 cash or surety. He is currently being held in the Bates County Jail.
On February 24, 2022 a Deputy was dispatched to a gas station in Rich Hill regarding a suspicious person. The reporting party stated that the suspicious person was pulling a trailer that was holding a boat.
When the Deputy arrived on scene he discovered that the boat matched the description of the stolen boat from the day before. The Deputy located the suspicious person inside the gas station who was identified as Kyle Morris (DOB 10/31/1974).
The Deputy was able to positively identify the boat as being the one that was stolen from Amoret, MO. Morris was taken into custody. He was found to also have a bag inside his pocket that contained a green leafy substance that field tested positive for marijuana. Also in his pocket was a jar that contained a white crystal substance that tested positive for Methamphetamine.
Morris was charged with Possession of a controlled Substance, Burglary, Stealing and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $30,000 cash or surety. He is currently being held in the Bates County Jail.
Courtesy of the Bates County Sheriffs Office
Obituary - Connie Thurman
Connie Jean Thurman, 76, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her home. She was born November 22, 1945 in Independence, Mo., the daughter of Hugh Rolland Thompson and Bertha Mamie Johnson.
Connie was employed with Sears, REA Railroad, and Walmart for many years. She was a member of the Nazarene Church of Drexel and the South Fork Baptist Church, and the Garden and Flower Club of Hume, Mo. She enjoyed her time spent in church, singing hymns with her family, but especially enjoyed her time with her grandkids.
Surviving are one daughter, Kimberley James (Randall), Clinton, Mo.; two step-children, Randy Thurman and Donna Arnold; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Thompson (Mary Rose), Frankfort, Kentucky; and one sister, Sharon Wirsig, Freeman, Mo.; and numerous other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Delon Thompson, and step-father, John Slager.
Connie’s wishes were to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.
New sex offender registered in rural Adrian
He is residing at 11274 NW County Road 41 in Adrian, MO. On 3/17/1993.
Marlow was convicted of Forcible Rape in Clay County, MO. He is classified as a Tier 3 sex offender.
Warmer weather set to return
Get through today, folks, then we don't see any sub-freezing high temperatures in the foreseeable future.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Obituary - Janice Carol (Shipp) Miller
Janice was a stay at home mom. She loved her kids and grandkids. Janice enjoyed watching soaps and movies, and was a big Elvis Presley fan.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, and one son John James Miller Jr.
She is survived by one sibling of California; three daughters, Susan Lewis, Melissa Cook, and Jessica Kehoe; one son Dustin Harris; thirteen grandkids and thirteen great grandkids.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, and one son John James Miller Jr.
She is survived by one sibling of California; three daughters, Susan Lewis, Melissa Cook, and Jessica Kehoe; one son Dustin Harris; thirteen grandkids and thirteen great grandkids.
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2022
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Visitation Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home
Service:
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Service Location:
El Dorado Springs City Cemetery
Interment:
El Dorado Springs City Cemetery
Windsor woman seriously injured in rollover accident in Henry County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Lincoln MKX driven by 55 year old Darlene F. Irvin of Windsor, Missouri lost control on the ice covered roadway causing the vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway and overturn.
Darlene F. Irvin sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported by Golden Valley ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by J's Southland Tow.
View crash report below:
Clinton man injured in Benton County Crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2002 Dodge Ram driven by 19 year old Cody W. Lock of Deepwater, Missouri started to slide on ice covered roadway, crossed the centerline of the roadway and struck the 2000 Honda Civic driven by 32 year old Austin L. Stackhouse of Clinton, Missouri.
Mr. Stackhouse sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by a private vehicle to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton for treatment.
View crash report below:
Obituary - Wiley Kent Combs
Obituary - Jacqualine A. Mathews-Breuel
She was united in marriage to Gregory Breuel on July 27, 1997. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2017. Jackie was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society. She enjoyed flowers, bowling, skateboarding, the Chiefs and Royals.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Rickie Mathews. Jackie is survived by a son, Jake Miner(Elizabeth), two daughters, Jamie Miner(Tracy), Jodie Miner, sister, Vickie Mathews, and nine grandchildren, Jessie, Wyatt, Josie, Garrett, Sarah, Tucker, Isaiah, Kendall and Jessica.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 pm Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial in the Woodland Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed 4:30 pm Friday, February 25 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel followed by a visitation from 5 to 6 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Church Youth Group. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 pm Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial in the Woodland Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed 4:30 pm Friday, February 25 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel followed by a visitation from 5 to 6 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Church Youth Group. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Closings and cancellations for Friday February 25th
Appleton City School District
Ballard School District (AMI Day)
Bronaugh School District
Crowder College (All Campus Locations)
Hudson School District
Hume School District (AMI Day)
Miami School District
Ballard School District (AMI Day)
Bronaugh School District
Crowder College (All Campus Locations)
Hudson School District
Hume School District (AMI Day)
Miami School District
Montrose School District (2-Hour late Start)
Nevada School District
Northeast Vernon County School District
Osceola School District
Sheldon School District (AMI Day)
Please bookmark this page as we will be adding to this list as more closings are made available.
Northeast Vernon County School District
Osceola School District
Sheldon School District (AMI Day)
Please bookmark this page as we will be adding to this list as more closings are made available.
Obituary - Bradley W. Moloski
Brad was born October 30, 1974 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Robert Joseph and Sandra Lynn (Cook) Moloski. He had lived in Harrisonville before moving to Amsterdam in 2020. Brad was a backhoe operator and had worked for Century Plumbing in Grandview, MO for fifteen years. He enjoyed running chainsaws and had worked for local tree trimming companies in the Harrisonville area. Brad also enjoyed fishing, hunting and BBQing.
Brad was preceded in death by his father, Robert, on May 30, 1990; his grandparents, James and Adelma Moloski, and Jack and Velma Cook; and a grandson, Ashton Moloski. He is survived by his companion, Tammy Medlock, Amsterdam; a daughter, Shelbie Moloski, Garden City, MO; his mother, Sandra Cook and companion, Cliff Linder, Harrisonville; three sons, Robbie Moloski, St. Louis, MO, Steven Minor, Amsterdam, and Ryan Medlock, Harrisonville; and four grandchildren, Dylan Moloski, Axel Medlock, Brycen Minor, Jayden Minor; and his constant companions, Patton and Bobo.
MoDOT News Release: Sleet and snow continue to plague travel in Missouri
Sleet and snow continue to plague travel in Missouri
Icy roads can be slicker than they look
JEFFERSON CITY – Winter weather continues to be a problem Thursday with freezing rain, sleet and snow falling in many parts of the state. As we approach afternoon commutes, the Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to be alert and reduce their speed as many roads are slicker than they might appear.
“Sleet and freezing rain, which can create black ice, will be a serious problem as precipitation moves across the state today,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer. “Bridges and elevated surfaces are the first to ice over and should always be approached with caution, but even roads that might look clear can hide slippery conditions. Don’t be taken by surprise. Drivers should reduce speeds and anticipate slick road conditions both where you are and where you’re going.”
Precipitation is expected to move out of the state in the evening. MoDOT crews will continue around-the-clock operations until roads are in mostly clear condition. They will be monitoring for slick spots overnight. Please be cautious of road crews and emergency vehicles and give them room to work.
Check current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. You can also find road conditions and warnings by following MoDOT on Facebook and Twitter or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
JEFFERSON CITY – Winter weather continues to be a problem Thursday with freezing rain, sleet and snow falling in many parts of the state. As we approach afternoon commutes, the Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to be alert and reduce their speed as many roads are slicker than they might appear.
“Sleet and freezing rain, which can create black ice, will be a serious problem as precipitation moves across the state today,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer. “Bridges and elevated surfaces are the first to ice over and should always be approached with caution, but even roads that might look clear can hide slippery conditions. Don’t be taken by surprise. Drivers should reduce speeds and anticipate slick road conditions both where you are and where you’re going.”
Precipitation is expected to move out of the state in the evening. MoDOT crews will continue around-the-clock operations until roads are in mostly clear condition. They will be monitoring for slick spots overnight. Please be cautious of road crews and emergency vehicles and give them room to work.
Check current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. You can also find road conditions and warnings by following MoDOT on Facebook and Twitter or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Gillis Family Benefit in Adrian
Live music & delicious food - pulled pork sandwiches, seasoned green beans, cheesy potatoes, desserts & drinks! Recommend $10 donation at the door.
Please spread the word!
Obituary - Ian Michael Hass
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by burial at Raymore Cemetery.
Ian was born in the summer of 2018 on July 3rd to Codey Hass and Paige Ballew. He was an older brother to Ariya Ballew. Throughout his life, Ian faced every challenge with bravery and perseverance. Ian was a bright star in a dark room. He knew nothing but unconditional love and support from anyone who met him.
Ian leaves behind his loving parents, Codey and Paige; sister Ariya; paternal grandparents, Troy Thompson and Karen Hass; maternal grandparents, Jeremy Hendricks and Nicole Hendricks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Ronald McDonald House – Bernstein House, 2502 Cherry St. Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
Mid America News-Shopper pick up locations
A complementary Shopper is mailed to everyone in the region for free the first week of each month. You can purchase a subscription to receive all other weeks. In the meantime, you can pick up a free copy at these locations as always:
Adrian - NAPA, Yoss Thriftway, Byrds Pecans, post office lobby, Kings Kutter barber shopAmsterdam - McBee's, Leona's, Cafe, post office lobby
Appleton City - Powell’s True Value, AC Feed Store, Food Fair, post office lobby, Casey’s
Archie - Quik Break, Mama’s Kitchen, Fishing Dock, post office lobby
Ballard - The Grill restaurant
Butler - Tu Casa, Bear Stop, both Casey's, Shopper office, Family Center, Stoplight Market, Sandy’s Herb Shop, Smoker’s Outlet
Drexel - Food Fair, Casey's, Liquor store, Smoke shop
Hume - Citizens Bank, Hume General Store
LaCygne - Casey's, Stainbrook’s, Hook N Deals Bait Shop, Get The Funk Out Laundromat
Montrose - post office lobby, Montrose Savings Bank
Mound City - Food Fair, Casey’s, 3 Chicks and a Pony flea market, public library
Passaic - McBee's
Pleasanton - Casey's, NAPA, post office lobby
Prescott - D’s Truck Stop
Rich Hill - Bates County Produce, Food Fair, Pump ‘N Petes, post office lobby
Rockville - Seider’s One Stop
Thursday Snow
Happy Thursday, and as of late, that means snow! Periods of light snow are expected throughout the day today. Snow accumulations up to an inch are possible. Snow is expected to decrease from west to east late this afternoon into this evening.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Obituary - Dakota B. Winchel
Services will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a time of sharing at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Longview Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dakota was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 5, 2001 to Joshua B. Winchel and Jennefer M. (Jacobs). Dakota attended Ray Pec High School and has been working as a cook at Buffalo Wild Wings in Belton, Missouri. He was an excellent cook, loved to hunt, fish, and valued his time with his brothers and sisters.
Dakota was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Randy Winchel; paternal great grandmother, Grace Lemasters; and maternal grandfather, Ralph Koontz.
He leaves behind his loving parents, Josh Winchel (Heather) and Jennefer Jacobs; three brothers, Taylor Jimenez, Austin Jimenez, and Hunter Winchel; three sisters, Michelle Brown, Hailey Brown, and Randi Winchel; paternal grandmother, Linda Cox (Stoney); paternal grandfather, George Lemasters (Linda); paternal great grandmother, Judy O’Neall; maternal grandmother, Deb Crow (Perry); maternal great grandmother, Mary “Nanny” Koontz; Maternal aunt, Kassie Castle (Adam); maternal uncle, Rowdy Madden; maternal grandfather, Marvin Madden; paternal step grandmother, Sherry Davis (Gerald); many maternal great aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many other friends.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
Obituary - Brenda Cook
Brenda was born January 29, 1959, in Appleton City, MO to Howard Cook and Dorothy Hake Cook. She died on February 19, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A funeral will be planned at a later date.
She attended St Mary’s School and Montrose R-14 School in Montrose, Missouri. Brenda worked various jobs in the Montrose and Clinton, Missouri areas. She was a great cook and worked at the Clinton Country Club and Short Street Tavern. She had an uncanny way of knowing what the farmers in Montrose would like to eat. She also worked as a caregiver to elderly women in their homes. Severe back injury resulted in her being unable to continue these occupations.
She was very close to her niece Megan and looked forward to visits and phone calls from her very much. The three daughters of her best friend Kathy Collins were very special to her, they tagged her with the name “Beezer”. She enjoyed daily phone conversations with her aunt Donna and cousin Shannon. Brenda loved cats and was entertained almost nightly by anecdotes from her good friend Donna Snethen about “Homer” and “Princess”. Brenda was quick witted and loved to visit and laugh with family and friends too numerous to name individually. She was a great caregiver to her mother and never complained.
Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Howard Cook, grandparents, Clem and Anna Cook, and Joe and Fern Hake, and sister Joni Cook. Brenda is survived by her mother Dorothy Cook, brother Dennis Cook, sisters Sandra Cook and Sue Ellen Cook all of Clinton, MO, sister Beverly Dennis and brother-in-law Bob Dennis of Lake Placid, FL, niece Megan Cook (Matt Davidson) of Cape Coral, FL, niece Jamie Benson (Tim) of Cedar Falls, IA, nephew Bobby Dennis (Crystal) of Montrose, MO, great nephews Jaden and Jaxen Kramer, great nieces Izabella and Emelia Dennis, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
Obituary - Warren Dale Marriott
He is survived by his wife, Edna Marriott of the home; two daughters, Dawn Marriott and Crystal Marriott-Sturdevant and husband Ben all of Harrisonville, Missouri; 5 grandchildren, Calen Marriott, Kyle Marriott, Ashley Marriott, Jesse Marriott and Brenna Sturdevant; 3 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Hailey and McKinley; three sisters, Georgie Sincliar, Shirley Ferguson and Teena Simpson and husband John, Versailles, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville with Military Honors.
Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the funeral home.
A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
Closings and cancellations for Thursday February 24th
Appleton City School District
Northeast Vernon County School
Bronaugh School District (AMI Day)
Clinton School District (2 hour late start)
Crowder College (All Campus Locations)
Hudson School District
Hume School District
Lincoln School District
Montrose School District (AMI Day)
Miami School District
Nevada School DistrictNortheast Vernon County School
Osceola School District (AMI Day)
Sheldon School District (AMI Day)
Please bookmark this page as we will be adding to this list as more closings are made available.
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Obituary - Mary Sue Crawford
Mary attended the Milo Schools through the sixth grade and graduated from Nevada High School in 1965. She lived in Lee’s Summit for a number of years and has resided in Blue Springs, MO for the past 25 years. Sue worked at Yellow Freight in Overland Park, KS for thirteen years and various other jobs as an Administrative Assistant until her retirement to be a grandma. Sue enjoyed gardening, cooking, and most of all loved being mother, grandmother, and great grandmother
Survivors include three daughters, Kim Cornell (Tim), Harrisonville, MO, Laura Walters (Brandon), Odessa, MO, and Susan Leone (Nick), Blue Springs, MO; seven grandchildren, Jordan Cornell, Kelsey Cornell, Madison Walters, MacKenzie Walters, Derek Crawford, Riley Leone, and Ethan Leone; one great grandson, Theodore Burton; siblings, Maurice Lee Dahmer, Jr. (Bub), Nevada, Kay Wells, Grove, OK, Chuck Dahmer (Barbara), Nevada, and Pat Dahmer (Ruth), Littleton, CO; brother-in-law, Perry J. Morris, Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Lisa, sister, Dianne Morris, and her sister-in-law, Mirinda “Tin” Dahmer.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Sharon Freeman officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Those who wish may contribute in her memory to Maurice and Grace Dahmer Scholarship Fund or Nevada R-5 Foundation c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Obituary - Phyllis M. Jones
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Henry County Museum or the Clinton Christian Church and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Phyllis Maxine Jones was born on June 26, 1929 to Everett and Sever (Hostin) Grossheider in Clinton, Missouri.
Phyllis married Paul Jones on January 2, 1949 and to this union they had one son. Phyllis was a member of the Clinton Christian Church, the Henry County Historical Society and P.E.O. of IU.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
She is survived by her son Kent Jones and his wife Glenda of Clinton, Missouri, one granddaughter Natalie and great grandchildren Shelby.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Phyllis Maxine Jones was born on June 26, 1929 to Everett and Sever (Hostin) Grossheider in Clinton, Missouri.
Phyllis married Paul Jones on January 2, 1949 and to this union they had one son. Phyllis was a member of the Clinton Christian Church, the Henry County Historical Society and P.E.O. of IU.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
She is survived by her son Kent Jones and his wife Glenda of Clinton, Missouri, one granddaughter Natalie and great grandchildren Shelby.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Obituary - Frances Sue Gunn
Frances Gunn was born on October 14, 1925 in Garden City, MO, to Charles and Una (Bullock) Bunger. Frances graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1944. Frances married Robert Gunn, who preceded her in death. They lived in Ohio for over 20 years before moving back to Harrisonville.
She went on to work as a Librarian in Independence, MO, although she really would help with any task or job needed in her position from audio visual inspector to book repair. Frances also served as the librarian at Rockwood Baptist Church in Independence, MO for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed painting, decorating her house, and sewing and was skilled to the point if she saw something she liked she could create her own pattern to recreate it. She leaves behind a legacy of love to her family, as they knew she'd give them the shirt off of her back and was always there when they needed her.
Frances is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and all 12 of her siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Oliver; her son, Ronald Mohr; her 3 grandchildren: Veronica (Jamie) Aguire, Michael (Tammy) Oliver, and Carol (Scott) Banes; 5 great-grandchildren with another on the way; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Frances is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and all 12 of her siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Oliver; her son, Ronald Mohr; her 3 grandchildren: Veronica (Jamie) Aguire, Michael (Tammy) Oliver, and Carol (Scott) Banes; 5 great-grandchildren with another on the way; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
The Museum Minute: Butler man gets fix on Japanese vessel
1875 Miss Mattie Cutler accuses O.H. Bender of attempted carnal knowledge with her, after his arrest, she’s found to have skipped town owing her landlord some months rent. Butler.
1880 The depot for the Lexington & Southern Railroad will be 3/5 of a mile west of the Courthouse, jest west of the Ohio street school, Butler.
1916 The spectacular crime career of Dale Jones, Bates Co rascal, is interrupted in the Bates Co Court, which sentences him to 2 years in the state pen.
1928 Ott Piepmeier sues Willard Taylor over a tractor Piepmeier sold to him, he refused to pay the $760 note, saying the tractor wasn’t any good. Judgment goes to Taylor, in the amount of $30,000. Peipmeier files an appeal. Butler.
1942 When a Japanese submarine shells the West coast of the United States,
Butlerite Wesley Johnson, working for the US government in radar, helps get a fix on the enemy vessel and it is sunk.
1965 The Butler city council, in a special meeting, canvasses the bids for work on the ten inch water main that will loop the town. The will meet with the Army Corps of Engineers on March 4th on the studies of a proposed lake on the Miami creek, west of Butler.
1988 The Amsterdam Saddle Club is founded.
1988 Bates county sheriff Buck Hough let it be known he needs 5 bulletproof vests for his department. Today Butler Walmart manager Glenn Bailey presented a check for $1,000 to the sheriff to go toward the $2,500 cost.
2001 Edgar Lee Robertson is advertising his Robertson’s Office Products Center for sale, on the north side of the Butler square. He began his business in 1949 on the NE corner of the Inn Hotel building in Butler.
The Compassionate Bomber Pilot
What's Up by Leroy Cook
Between the wind, extreme cold and Thursday’s snowstorm, hardly any air traffic was observed during the past week, until the weekend warmth finished the job of clearing airport corners. At Butler, City street crews made short work of runway, taxiway and transient ramp surfaces, reopening the airport for traffic by Friday morning.
With some shovel work, a few training sorties were accomplished, and Matt Polland logged time in a Cessna Skyhawk. Lane Anderson was up in a Cessna 150 and I exercised a 150 for my own purposes. A brave Cessna Centurion pilot was observed on the VOR instrument approach on Wednesday, despite the wind gusts.
This coming Saturday is the monthly date for the Fliars Club to meet to discuss where to fly for breakfast. If interested, get together at 0730 hours on the Butler ramp, weather permitting.
Another icon from the Greatest Generation left us last week, with the death on Wednesday of 101-year-old Air Force Col., Gail Halvorsen, made famous as the “Candy Bomber” of the 1948 Berlin Airlift. As told first hand by former Butler resident Lee Paige, who also flew in the Airlift, the Soviet Union had no desire to leave a partitioned Berlin as a free enclave in its newly-established state of East Germany. In September 1948, it closed all roads, railroads and canals into the City, hoping to starve and freeze residents into submission. The other Allies retaliated by mounting a round-the-clock airlift of vital supplies, landing a continuous string of cargo aircraft at Templehoff airport inside the City.
Early on, Gail Halvorsen was taking a break while his Douglas C-54 cargo plane was being unloaded and passed two sticks of chewing gum to kids pressed against the airport fence. They desperately shared it in small pieces, even passing the wrappers for sniffing. Moved, Halvorsen told them he’d return tomorrow and drop candy for them as he landed. Other crews joined in, sprinkling hanky-parachute drops in non-official largess. When Russia capitulated nine months later, failing to eliminate free West Berlin, a total of 23 tons of candy had been tossed out. The righteous acts organized by Gail Halvorsen was never forgotten by the Berlin kids of that era.
In other aviation news, FAA Administrator Steven Dickson announced his retirement after a tumultuous year on the job, inheriting the Boeing 737 MAX mess, dealing with Covid-fueled unruly airline passengers, and an agency backed up with short-staffed processing of all the paperwork it requires. FAA Administrators have relatively short tenures in general; better luck with the next one. We were better off before the bloated Department of Transportation was created, swallowing up the Federal Aviation Agency.
For the weekly question, we asked the meaning of the aviation memory aid “port wine is red” that students are taught. It’s a way to remember that the left, or port, wing carries a red position light, while the right-hand (starboard) one is green and the tail light is white. For next week, tell us why U.S. pilot licenses don’t have a picture of the holder on them? Send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com
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