Just for fun, Christmas ornaments have been hidden in Hume park and youngsters who find them receive a special prize and seen below are the first three winners. Those behind the effort say more will likely be more ornaments hidden throughout the month, so go take a look!
Winners have gotten a free ticket to the annual rodeo coming early next month and for more info, visit the Hume Fair & Rodeo Facebook page HERE.
Funeral service will be 10:30 am Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Centerville Community Church. Burial will be in the Centerville Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather for a meal and fellowship after the burial at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Prairie FFA or Centerville Community Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
Robert grew up in Pacific, MO and graduated from Pacific High School. He lived in Nevada, MO and then in Olathe, KS most of his adult life. He worked in construction beginning with Joseph L. Pohl Construction in Nevada then Combustion Engineering in Kansas City where he retired in 1993.
Robert was an avid golfer, a sport he enjoyed his whole life, and was a proud member of the Missouri National Guard.
Survivors include his children, Lisa Conway, daughter, Overland Park, KS, and Rob Conway (Annalisa Pizzarello Conway), Lake Sherwood, CA; three grandchildren, Eleanor Layne, Nico Conway, and Matteo Conway; two great-grandsons, Palmer Layne and Wesley Layne; and two brothers, John Conway and Mike Conway. In addition to his wife, Beverly, and his parents he was preceded in death by one grandson, Adam K. Layne, and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada followed by a graveside service at Newton Burial Park in Nevada.
Connie had many loves throughout her life; but she married her one true love, Willard Loots, in 1987. They enjoyed traveling, golf, country club events and spending time with their many friends until his passing. She was always very involved in her church; usually in the kitchen. She was known for her cooking and baking. Her pies, homemade noodles and Christmas Cookies were always a hit! She loved her gospel music and old hymns like Amazing Grace and What a Friend We Have in Jesus. She adored her Grandkids and spoiled them rotten; especially at Christmas. Many times, the gifts would overtake the Christmas tree. You never knew what gadget you may get; she loved her QVC!
While she lived in many places over the years; including Arizona, Florida, Iowa and Missouri, she loved living in North Carolina the most. Her church and friends there held a special place in her heart.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Billy and Alan, her great grandson Owen Linder and her beloved husband, Willard.
Connie is survived by 3 children: Cathy Laizure and husband Charlie of Urich, MO, Justin Wood and wife Theresa of Aurora, Co and Cindy Reavis and husband Hugh of Yadkinville, NC. 10 grandchildren: Allie Grimes, Luke Grimes, Curtis Grimes, Morgan Linder, Landen Laizure, Chase Laizure, Seth Wood, Jamie Reavis, Brian Reavis and Kayla Driscoll, great grandkids, other relatives and friends.
The suffering is over. The rejoicing begins!
2 Corinthians 4:17
Cremation with no services scheduled.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Donations can be made through the link or send to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
Shea graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1989 and married her husband, Duane, on August 19 of that same year.
Over the years, Shea devoted much of her time to her family and community. She was a Cub Scout Den Leader, a proud baseball and soccer mom for Dylan’s teams, and a regular volunteer at events throughout the Harrisonville School District.
Shea had a deep love for animals, especially her dogs, and spent many hours volunteering at local dog shelters across the Kansas City area. She began each day with a workout and was known for her kindness, quiet strength, and appreciation for life’s simple pleasures—like a good margarita or glass of wine shared with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Duane; her son, Dylan, and daughter-in-law, Monica; her father, Mike; her sister, Stella; nephews Alex (Christina) and Colton; and her three dogs, Meeka, Kingston, and Jade. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Birch.
Cremation with a Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs. Donations can be made through the link or mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene.
Due to a policy change, the MSHP no longer provides names of victims in publicly available accident reports. Hardcopy detailed reports are available from the MSHP at a cost of $6 with an unknown delivery time due to a severe backlog, according to the MSHP website.
Eugene Calvin Benbow, age 86 of Peculiar, Missouri died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri. He was born November 12, 1938 to Admiral John and Ruby Fern Brown Benbow in Bates County, Missouri.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Marilyn Marie Benbow of Peculiar, Missouri; two sons, Charles Eugene Benbow of Peculiar, Missouri and Timothy Richard Benbow of Lincoln, Nebraska; two grandsons, Nolan and Naden Benbow; two granddaughters, Emerson and Rilyn Benbow; and one brother, John Dale Benbow and wife Charleen of Appleton City, Missouri. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Admiral and Ruby Benbow; one granddaughter, Beatrice Benbow; and one nephew, John Benbow
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⅔2/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup canola oil, or as needed
6 hamburger buns
2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce, or to taste
½ cup sliced pickles
6 slices tomato
6 leaves lettuce, or more to taste
3 tablespoons ranch dressing, or more to taste
Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin fillets. Place 6 fillets in a resealable zip-top bag with buttermilk, 1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce, and garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake to blend ingredients and evenly coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine flour, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate. Blend with a fork or whisk.
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Dip chicken in the breading mixture until well and evenly coated on both sides. Discard the remaining marinade.
Add enough oil to a large skillet so that it thickly coats the bottom and heat over medium-high heat until sizzling but not smoking. Place 2 chicken fillets in the skillet so they fit comfortably; do not overcrowd. Fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain chicken on paper towels and repeat twice, adding more oil as necessary, to fry remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove chicken from oven. Place a chicken fillet on the bottom half of a bun. Add Buffalo sauce to taste. Top with pickle slices, tomato, and lettuce. Spread ranch dressing on the inside of the top bun and place over the sandwich. Repeat to make remaining sandwiches.
