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It is with our deepest regret that we share this. As of April 13, 2017, The Hub & Messenger will be closing its doors. We want to thank you for putting trust and faith in our company. The struggling economy made it impossible for us to sustain our humble business, but we gave it our all. A letter appears in our final issue, on newsstands now. The photo below was our company motto; we did love it, and we're proud of what we created. Archives of The Messenger can be explored by going to the Butler Public Library and the Adrian Community Library.

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Miami R-1 A Honor Roll

Miami R-1 All A Honor Roll for Third Quarter

3rd
McCartney Downs
Milee Hragyil
Vivian Sixkiller

4th
Katherine Downs

5th
Basia Bettels
Chaz Bettels

7th
Jack Embrey
Levi Julien

8th
Charlee Chambers
Whalen Downs
Morgan Harriman
Jayden Reitz
Hanna Winburn

9th
David Gonzalez
Nathan Hines
Charles Johnson

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Hunter Elkinton
Sydney Gray
Edward Masters
Brooklyn Popplewell
Madison Talley
Cauy Urton

Updated Obituary - Anthony D. Barnes

Anthony D. Barnes

Anthony D. Barnes, 31, Milo, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 following a long battle with Epilepsy. Anthony was born March 4, 1986 in Nevada, MO to Tony Lee Barnes and Marlo Michelle “Missy” Householder.

Anthony was raised in Bronaugh and Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 2005. Anthony has lived the past five years in Milo. He enjoyed fishing, video games, volleyball, time spent playing basketball and games with his nephews, and hunting and spending time with his family. He loved to watch wrestling with his buddy Marty. Anthony never left his mother’s side the past 31 years. He was a very loving and fun loving guy who liked to make people laugh.

He is survived by his mother, Missy Householder of the home; his father, Tony Barnes of Nevada; one brother Christopher Barnes; four sisters, Deborah Rogers, Megan Rye, BreAnna Householder, Emily Burrus; grandmother, Elaine Mitts, Milo; great-grandmother, Ruby Craft, Milo; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Milo Baptist Church in Milo, MO with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Milo Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Those who wish may contribute to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Murder Mystery Night at Poplar Heights Living History Farm

Do not miss Murder Mystery Night at Poplar Heights Living History Farm on April 28th.

Obituary - Steven "Steve" William Hon

Steven "Steve" William Hon, 61, La Tour, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the Atkinson Funeral Home.

5K Memorial Walk/Run in Pleasanton Kansas

Obituary - Mary L. Robbins

Mary L. Robbins

Mary L. Robbins, age 90 years, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 14, 2017 also at the Chapel.

Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Mary Lorene Moree (Boyd) Robbins was born February 14, 1927 in Clinton, Missouri the daughter of Robert L. Moree, Jr. and Macy (Ballew) Moree. She attended Clinton High School graduating in 1945. Mary was married to Charley F. Boyd on September 15, 1945 until his death in 1972. To this union two daughters were born: Mary Beth and Becky.

Aside from enjoying farm life raising hogs and cattle with Charley, Mary also worked outside of the home at Long Truck and Tractor, as a bookkeeper for Keith Kreissler, CPA for 32 years and ended her working career at First National Bank in 2000. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton cradle roll, giving her life to Christ and joining the church in 1935.

Music was a big part of Mary’s life wherein she enjoyed sharing her talent at church by singing in the choir, and playing the piano for her Sunday School class as well as senior living facilities.

Besides being involved in her church, Mary devoted time to the Clinton community by serving as the Treasurer of both the Clinton Senior Center Service Board and Nancy Calvird Shoe Fund.

On October 10, 1998, Mary and Robert Robbins, Sr. were married. During their 18 years of marriage they enjoyed traveling, area country music shows and social activities at the Clinton Senior Center. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Violet Long, husband Charley and just recently her husband, Robert.

Survivors include: Daughters Mary Beth Norman and husband Jerry of Olathe, KS; Becky Reser and husband, Ron of Branson, MO; her granddaughter Bethany (Waugh) Istas and great-grandson Bray Istas of Olathe, KS. Robert’s children and grandchildren, Robert Robbins, Jr., wife Pam and daughter Robin Beach and husband Jeremy; Linda Miller, husband Marvin and children Daniel Vaughn, Marva Miller, Jacob Miller and wife Amber, Samuel Miller; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kayla, and Kyle Miller, Jacob Carter, Trinity and Elijah Miller.

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