Obituary - Lucy Virginia Justice

Lucy Virginia Justice, 93, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie. No funeral service. Private burial.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Okay Bates Countians, we need YOUR HELP....

Okay Bates Countians, we need YOUR HELP....

These photos show the lack of responsibility someone around this area has.

We were notified by the Sheriff's department of this "dumping", and OUR county Road and Bridge crew will be picking it up and disposing of it.

This is a personal attack on EACH of us living in Bates County. It costs us money to clean up, it is disrespectful, an insult to our residents, and our countryside is abused and littered with someone's castoff property.

Please share this and let's see WHO can tell us whose to blame so we can prosecute and put a stop to senseless acts like this.

Any information can be given to the Bates County Sheriff or you can personally contact me Larry Hacker Bates County Southern Commissioner.

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Heartsaver CPR/AED class will be held at Bates County Memorial Hospital

A Heartsaver CPR/AED class will be held at Bates County Memorial Hospital on January 24 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. This class is certified by the American Heart Association.

The class will be held in the BCMH training center, located in the basement level beneath the Emergency Department.

Cost for this class is $25. Class size is limited.

For reservations or for more information, call: 660-200-7007.

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Updated Obituary - Larry Darrell South Sr.

Larry Darrell South Sr., 78, of Drexel, MO passed away on December 30th, 2018 at Research Hospital surrounded by family. Cremation, with a memorial visitation to be held from 1-2 PM Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Mullinax Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009) in Drexel. Private family inurnment will be in Sharon Cemetery near Drexel. Messages of condolence and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 

Larry was born on March 5th, 1940 in Sugar Creek, MO to Floyd and June (Moser) South and grew up in the Kansas City area. He married Janice (Campbell) South on June 23rd, 1962 and together had five children. The family moved to Drexel in June of 1973 and he and his wife became active members of the community with Larry becoming a volunteer firefighter.
He attended and graduated from the school of hard knocks working for just about anybody doing just about anything, from tow truck driver in Oklahoma City, OK, apple picker in Tacoma, Washington, wire winder in Anaheim, California and later attended mechanics classes to become a “Transmission man” for Ford Dealerships in the Kansas City area. After over 30 years with Ford he retired in 2005 and started working part time for the city of Drexel and helping Janice babysit and chase great-grandkids around the house.

Larry loved building go-carts with his boys as they grew up, camping, fishing, going to the lake and riding his favorite horse Slim. Larry was well known for and will always be remembered for buying and selling just about anything in his front yard.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife Janice, one son John Mac Arthur South, one great-grandson Gage Kraft his parents and one brother. He is survived by one sister Theresa Edmonds and four children, Deborah Blanton of Drexel, MO, Donna Gray of Drexel, MO, Larry South Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL, Ralph and (Kathy South) of Drexel, MO, eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family through Mullinax Funeral Home.

Updated Obituary - Thomas Matthew Timme

Thomas Matthew Timme, 59, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the funeral home. Contributions to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Matt was born February 7, 1959 in Harrisonville, the son of William and Esther (Brabble) Timme. He grew up in the Harrisonville area and moved to North Carolina after high school to begin farming. Two years had gone by when Matt returned to Harrisonville and later married Sandra Joanne Cameron on October 12, 1979 and started a family, having four daughters and one son.

Matt started working for Hartzler Farms in March, 1979 and continued to work there for 39 ½ years. He loved all aspects of the farm, from the spring planting to the fall harvest and all the cattle work in between. Matt also enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractor pulls, Sunday family dinners, going to the coffee shop, vacationing with his wife, and most of all, his grandkids.

Matt was preceded in death by his parents, William and Esther Timme, one sister, Sue (Timme) Parrish, and two brothers, Steve Timme and Clay Timme. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Timme, of the home; four daughters, Billie Timme, Harrisonville, Renee Deshazer and husband, Dustin, Harrisonville, Jamie Conran and husband, Tj, Archie, Britney Timme, Harrisonville; one son, Daniel Timme and wife, Rachel, Harrisonville; eight grandchildren, Katie, Stephen, Emma, Kash, Haylee, Drake, Bryson, and Benson; one brother, Wyatt Timme and wife, Betty, Denver, CO, and one sister, Robin Thurman, Butler, MO, along with numerous nieces, nephews, tons of friends, and his beloved dog, Cocoa.

Butler woman injured in two vehicle accident north of Rich Hill

On 1/2/19 around 5:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Rich Hill Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 at mile marker 123.4 near the Marais des Cygnes River Bridge.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the front right of the 2002 Ford F-350 driven by 30 year old Matthew J. Hammer of Butler, Missouri struck the left rear of the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by 67 year old Thomas L. Jobe of Butler, Missouri.

A passenger in Mr. Jobe's vehicle 66 year old Dixie Dawson of Butler, Missouri sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The Mercury was towed from the scene of the accident Douty's Tow of Butler.

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Updated Obituary - Karen Denise Miller

Karen Denise (Knox) Miller departed this life on December 29, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 9:00-10:30.  

Burial to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

Karen was born August 7, 1960 in Harrisonville MO, the daughter of Robert and Connie (Trog) Knox.  She was employed by the government for 35 years.  Her career began as a GS-2 clerk typist with the Social Security Administration in downtown Kansas City.  Karen drove 90 miles one way in the beginning of what proved to be a very successful career.  

Through her desire for occupational enhancement and personal development, she was awarded multiple promotions and rose to the level of GS-13, Budget Analyst for the United States Department of Agriculture. 

Karen met Steve Miller in May of 1987, at Richards Gebaur Air Force Base in Belton, MO.  The two were married June 16, 1990, in Lee’s Summit.  Over the years, Karen and Steve expressed their love of family through camping trips, travel, and holiday gatherings.  They played an important role in the lives of their nieces, nephew, great nieces and great nephews.  They could always be found in the stands at sporting events, school programs and scouting functions.  Karen’s whistling of excitement and support could be heard over the roar of any crowd. 

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Robert Knox, in 2002.  She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband, Steve, of the home, along with their 2 beloved dogs, Dixie and Libby.  Also, left to mourn her passing are her mother, Connie Knox, Harrisonville, her sisters, Linda (Chris) Patrick, Dallas, Texas, Janet (Lee) Gaddy, Freeman, Diane (CW) Noble, Harrisonville, Debbie (John) Winders, Collins, and one brother, Doug (Amy) Knox, Harrisonville. 

Nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly include, Shanda and Patrick Ryberg, Brandon (Deanna) Winders, John (Monica) Winders, Kyle Knox, Sara Knox, Sean Patrick, Keri (Spencer) Travars, Jordan Patrick, and Joe Noble.  Great nieces and nephews include, Corbin and Mason Ryberg, Chloe Winders, Miranda and Whitney Winders, Ariel, Isabelle, Junior and Snowdin Travars, Kennedy Noble and Tanner Parman.

Karen will be missed and fondly remembered by an abundance of extended family and friends.

            Even though we can no longer see you,

            You will remain in our hearts forever.