Congratulations to the Drexel Dairy Foods CDE team

Congratulations to the Drexel Dairy Foods CDE team who placed 4th overall today at the Central District Contest! These hardworking students will compete at the Missouri State CDE Contest next Saturday at Mizzou!!

Individual placings were A.J. Gunnels-13th, Garrett Yager-15th, Michala Bush-17th, Trevor Ward-21st. Congratulations! On to State!! #doesthismilktastefunnytoyou

Quality Home Care Now Hiring

Quality Home Care is seeking Personal Care Aides for part-time, full-time and PRN (as needed) position. 

We are looking for dependable, reliable, positive individuals who take pride in caring for others, to join our team at QHC. 

If you are an individual looking for a job with flexible hours and schedules and you are a dedicated team member please contact our office.

Requirements include: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean background check, and be able to come to Butler office for training.

Please call 660-679-6733 for further information and an over-the-phone interview.

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Obituary - Michael Aaron Wolf

Michael Aaron Wolf, age 40, of Raymore, Missouri, passed suddenly in his home on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

A celebration of Michael’s life will be held with a visitation from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. At memorial will be held at 1:45 p.m. following visitation.

Michael was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 2, 1980 to David Wolf and Kathy (Payne) Wolf. After graduating high school, Michael began working in the food service industry and through that developed his love of cooking. In life Michael enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals. He loved being outside, hunting, fishing, and had a deep respect for animals which started in his youth when he worked at Wayside Waifs.

Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Chester and Lorene Wolf; and maternal grandparents, Bill and Dora Payne.

He leaves behind his loving wife, of over twelve years, Jenna (Morgan) Wolf; sons, Paiton Wolf and Caleb Wieseler; parents, David and Kathy Wolf; sister, Tanya Mcmahon; and niece and nephew, Megan and Nathan Allen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64137.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Bobby Gene “Bob” Hankins

Bobby Gene Hankins, age 73, passed away Monday, March 29th, 2021 at his home in Windsor, Missouri. Bobby's wishes were to be cremated. There are no services scheduled at this time. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Bobby Gene “Bob” Hankins was born May 17th, 1947 in Macks Creek, Missouri to Clarence and Minnie (Creach) Hankins. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and mushroom hunting. He was a member of I.O.O.F odd fellows of Windsor and was the owner of Bob Hankins Heating & AC for over 50 years.

He preceded in death by his parents, his brother and one grandson.

Survivors include his wife Mary Hankins, of the home, 5 children; Betty Clemens of Windsor, Missouri, Debbie (Fred) Reynolds of Odessa, Missouri, Allen (Emma) Jones of Leeton, Missouri, David Jones of Clinton, Missouri, Bobbi Hankins of Windsor, Missouri, one brother; Jim (Patty) Hankins of Sedalia, Missouri, one sister; Wanda (Jerry) Baker of Sedalia, Missouri, 12 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

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

Obituary - Timothy Seth Dowty

Timothy “Seth” Dowty, 32, Sheldon, MO passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 in Sheldon. Seth was born July 18, 1988 in Nevada, MO to Timothy S. and Dawn M. (Mussmann) Dowty.

Seth was raised in Nevada where he also attended school. He has worked at Murphy Farms for the past five years. Seth loved fishing, animals, and being outdoors. He enjoyed working on small engines and was a tattoo artist. 

Seth was well known for his sense of humor, and among his family was known as having a “green thumb”. Most of all, he especially loved spending time with his children and family. He has resided in Sheldon for the past four years.

Survivors include his daughter, Sophie Grace Dowty; his fiancé Telsa Jo Kantor; three step-children, Kelsee, Carson, and Clayton; his mother, Dawn Dowty, Joplin; and his father, Tim Dowty, Nevada; one brother, Cory Dowty, Joplin; and one nephew, Kingsten Dowty.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Bates County Republicans will meet tomorrow

Bates County Republicans will meet tomorrow, March 31, 2021 at 6 pm at the Bates County Museum. Hope to see you there!

Obituary - John W. Freeman, Jr.

John W. Freeman, Jr. 75 of Gardner, Kansas passed away March 27, 2021 at his home in Gardner. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, April 2, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel. A visitation will be held prior to the services Friday, April 2, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, also at the Chapel. 

Cremation will follow services. Friends are welcome to attend but masks are encouraged and social distancing should be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

John William Freeman, Jr. was born March 27, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, MO. to John W. Sr. and Mary Entemann Freeman. The family moved from Winona, MO to Hardin, MO and he attended and graduated school from Hardin. John enlisted in U.S. Air Force before his high school graduation and started basic training in December of 1964. John did a tour in Vietnam during his first 4 year tour. John and family saw tours from Germany, Las Vegas, California to Hawaii. Eventually moving to Drexel area to be closer to family. John enjoyed fishing, golfing and traveling in the RV.

He was preceded in death by his parents John William Freeman and Mary Entemann Freeman, his sister Ernie Joann Shideler. Surviving is John’s wife of 51 years Judith Shideler Brocker Freeman, step-son Raymond Brocker and son John M Freeman, along with many nieces and nephews.