Obituary - Vicki Corrine Summers

Vicki Corrine Summers, 67, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Eldorado Springs, Mo., passed away Monday afternoon, November 30, 2020 at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. She was born January 29, 1953 in Culver City, California, the daughter of Carroll Allen LaJaunie and Elizabeth "Betty" (Henderson) LaJaunie.

She married Loy Merton Summers on November 25, 1988 in Lexington, Mo. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2016. Vicki attended the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Eldorado Springs, Mo. She enjoyed cooking, flower gardening, reading, her cats, and most of all hanging out with her grandkids. Surviving are two sons, David R. Watson and wife Dana, Eldorado Springs, Mo., Brian Watson, Columbia, Mo., one step-son, Scott Summers and husband Gino, Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Anna-Marie Bias and her husband Jason, Ashland, Mo., and one step-daughter, Kim Tafesh, Houston, Texas; her mother, Betty LaJaunie, Blue Springs, Mo.; two brothers, Brendan LaJaunie and wife Penny, Climax Springs, Mo., and John LaJaunie and wife Carol, Lexington, Mo.; two sisters, Karen LaJaunie and husband John Shaw, Grain Valley, Mo., and Mary LaJaunie, Liberty, Mo.; twelve grandchildren, David J., Joseph, Briana, Anthony, Zachary, Jaden, Seth, Makaylyn, Madisyn, Fatima, Hassan and Hosein; two great-grandsons, Payton and Wayde; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Loy, she was preceded in death by her father, and a brother in infancy, Timothy LaJaunie. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Mo. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:00 p.m., just prior to the funeral mass. Masks will be required inside the church and social distancing will be observed. Interment will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery, Racket, Mo.

Friends may call Monday from noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Obituary - James Russell Gregory

James Russell Gregory, age 63, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

A memorial service for James will be held on a later date.

James was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 17, 1957 to Richard Leon Gregory and Shirley Yvonne (Conard) Gregory. In 1975 he graduated from Buhler High School in Buhler, Kansas. James then attended Longview Community College from 1989 to 1990 studying quality management. Later, he completed a ministry program through Christ Unlimited Bible Institute. For over thirty years James worked in generator sales, first for Kohler Generators, then for Comet Industrial Products, and finally for Central Power Systems.

In life James was blessed with four children. As a man of faith, James’ relationship with his heavenly father was especially important to him and guided him through life. He attended the Bible Baptist Church in Lee’s Summit and participated in the Fast Track Ministries as a chaplain at I70 Speedway as he loved NASCAR and racing. James loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, working on cars, and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. He really was a jack of all trades and known to many as “Gator”. James would do anything for anyone, even if they did not ask. As an organ donor, he continued to help others even after passing.

James was preceded in death by his father, Richard Gregory. He leaves behind his four loving children, Russell Gregory (Nicola), Carley Vock (Greg), J.R. Gregory, and Caitlin Gregory; brother, John Gregory (Patty); two sisters, Debbie Sims (Dale) and Susan Eubanks (John); and three grandchildren, Jarron Gregory, Bryton Gregory, and Grayson Vock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Honor Flight Network by mail, Honor Flight Box L-4016, Columbus, Ohio 43260-4016 or online www.honorflight.org/donate-online.html or to the Alzheimer’s Association by mail, 3846 W 75th St. #4126, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 or online www.alz.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

From the desk of Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler

This week, the House of Representatives passed a series of legislation that included banning the private ownership of tigers and legalizing marijuana at the federal level, rather than working to build consensus across the aisle on much needed economic stimulus.
I voted against these bills.

At a time when so many Americans desperately need help in the face of this pandemic and when many small businesses are still struggling to keep employees on their payrolls, Congress should be doing more to address the real needs of the American people, not spending precious time on the legislative calendar on frivolous legislation.

 

Courtesy of State Congress woman Vicki Hartzler 

BCMH Foundation's Memory Tree Ornaments

The Bates County Community Health Foundation (BCCHF) will once again be selling "Memory Tree" ornaments. Ornaments are $15 each or two for $25. Due to space limitations, we can only put one name per ornament.

Due to the pandemic, we will not be placing a tree in the hospital front lobby. As soon as orders are processed, they will be mailed to the purchaser. For information or to place your order, call Shannon at 660-200-7072.

Henry County Health Center announces 1 new COVID-19 related death

News from the Adrian R-3 School District

Dear Blackhawks;
In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the Adrian R-III School District will limit attendance at home athletic competitions and extracurricular activities through the remainder of the 2020-21 school year to help reduce further spread of the virus. The new protocols will go into effect Monday, December 7.

The school district will restrict spectators at each home game (middle school through varsity) in an effort to increase social distancing in gyms across the district.

Entrance into activities will be limited to up to two people per participant. Tickets will be issued to each participant for distribution to family members. There will be only one set of doors to enter and those will be the north doors from the student parking lot.

Young siblings of participants (grade 5 and under) will be permitted without a ticket.

No outside spectators, including students will be permitted entrance without a ticket.

As we continue to monitor the COVID situation in our community and school, our goal is to continue to offer our students opportunities while trying to minimize risks and disruptions to the education of the Adrian students.

We’re putting these protocols in place right now to ensure that games and other events can take place safely and that the attendance of family members is still possible. The first events under these new rules will be, Dec. 7.

Other protocols
Masks are required to be worn by all spectators.
Protocols for away venues will be made public and followed for all away activities.
Cheerleaders will perform at home games only.

Thank You,
Don Lile
Adrian RIII School Superintendent

Have you checked out Coffman Chiropractic LLC in Butler?

Come see us to get adjusted and feeling great this holiday season! Located at 101 N Lyon St. Butler, MO. 

Call in to schedule at 660-679-0077, through the BOOK NOW button on this page, or visit the website at coffmanchiro.janeapp.com/

Hours are listed on the Facebook page! 

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Obituary - James Stine

James Lea Stine, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 W Wall St., Harrisonville, MO 64701.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.