Obituary - Billy Charles Maedge

Billy Charles Maedge, age 88, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his home in Belton. He was born on October 12, 1932 in Hamel, Illinois to Louis and Laura Maedge.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Avenue, Belton, Missouri. A visitation will be held prior to Mass at 9:30 a.m. Masks are required for all those in attendance.

Bill was a 1950 graduate of WHS in Worden, Illinois. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1975 and retired as a SMSGT. While serving he and his family traveled to the Marshall Islands, Alabama, Germany, Texas, Thailand, Nevada, and then retired in Belton, Missouri. He has been a member of St. Sabina Catholic Church for over thirty years. He enjoyed building furniture, decks, a gazebo, remodeling, and creating special projects. He and Alice also enjoyed traveling to South Texas for thirteen years as “snowbirds.”

He is survived by his wife Alice, of Belton, daughter Marsha Vest, grandson Parker Benton and wife Viviana and great grandson, Joey, granddaughter Paige Benton, and great grandson Emerson, sister-in-law Judy Albrecht of Temple, Texas, brother Walter and sister-in-law Marlene, and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Laura, Maedge, father-in-law and mother-in-law Albert and Marie Albrecht, siblings Annabelle Ollerton, Robert Maedge, Evelyn Wolbert, Russell Maedge, Wanda Maedge, and Ronald Maedge, nephew Carter Albrecht, brother-in-law Ken Albrecht, and son-in-law Greg Vest.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lumicare Hospice, 220 NW R.D. Mize, Suite 101, Blue Springs, Missouri 64014.

Obituary - Lillian Marie Hopkins

Lillian Marie Hopkins passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 at 95 years of age. She will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Lillian was born in Drexel, MO on September 12, 1925, to Don Land and Lela Land (nee May). Lillian was an only child; however, she was fortunate to have two cousins who were like sisters to her, Helen Endecott and Lila Jones. The three remained extremely close throughout their lives.

Lillian graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1942. She stayed close with many of her classmates, forming lifelong friendships, and enjoyed attending class reunions. She graduated during the height of WWII and secured a job with the IRS in downtown Kansas City.

She married Bernard Hopkins on July 3rd, 1947 and they had two children, David and Ann. Lillian devoted her time to being a mother, and later a grandmother. Together, the family went on several camping trips and spent many afternoons fishing. She enjoyed teaching her grandchildren to play cards and appreciate classic western movies.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard after 56 years of marriage. She is survived by her children and their spouses, David and Margaret Hopkins of Blue Eye, MO and Ann and Steve Hopkins of Columbia, MO; seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff of Wedgewood Gardens in Branson, MO, where Lillian spent the last two years of her life.

A graveside service will be held at Sharon Cemetery in Drexel, MO on Thursday, May 6th at 3:00 p.m.

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Thank you

May 2nd-May 8th, 2021 is National Correctional Officer Week. Thank you to all the Bates County Correctional Officer's. They deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication.

Fishing Dock's Cruise Night starts tonight in Archie

Cruise Night starts at 6pm! Bring in your ride to show it off! Or just come have a look! Hosted by

Herb Nagy

Fishing Dock located at 101 SW Outer Rd Archie, Mo

816-293-6062

Obituary - Robert Joe Hawkins

Robert Joe Hawkins, age 71, of Calhoun, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Vansant-Mills Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Freedom of Road Riders and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

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

Adrian Optimist Floyd Buhr College Credits Program dual credit scholarship recipients

These students are the Adrian Optimist Floyd Buhr College Credits Program dual credit scholarship recipients.

Jordyn McCammon, Jocelyn Reynolds, Avery Bruto, Elyse Evans, Gracie Glynn, Abbie Johnson, Christian Evans, Aaron Cochran, Morgan Patterson, Drew Burris, Jayke Welcher Gage Harris
Congratulations! - Courtesy of the Adrian R-3 School District 

Great job Josie!

A big congratulations to Josie Johnston on breaking the Butler High School record in the girls javelin! New record is 91‘8“. 

Great job Josie!