Steak & Chop Night this Saturday at the Bates County Fair Building

Obituary - Wally "Waldo" Dee Harkey

Wally "Waldo" Dee Harkey, age 57, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 31 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri. Memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wally Harkey Memorial Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home.

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

Adrian School District Veterans Day Celebration

Honoring all who serve

The Adrian High School Veterans Day Celebration will on Thursday, November 11th.

Veteran’s Breakfast will begin at 7am in the Adrian High School FACS Room 13 with an Assembly to follow at 8:30am in the New Gym at the Adrian High School.

All Veteran are invited to attend the Adrian High School Veteran Day Celebration. The Adrian High School is located at 601 North Houston Ave. in Adrian

Obituary - Larry Dale Bosch

Funeral services for Larry Bosch of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation prior to services 9:30 - 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to MCC Women’s Basketball. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Larry Dale Bosch, age 50 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. He was born January 26, 1971 to Donald Richard and Loretta Maxine Martin Bosch in Butler, Missouri.

Larry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jenny Bosch of Butler, Missouri; three daughters, Jenna Bosch of Gardner, Kansas and Maciah Bosch and Mika Bosch both of Butler, Missouri; a brother, Wallie Bosch and wife Dorothy of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; two sisters, Donna Maciel and husband Brand of Garden City, Missouri and Vickie Epperson and husband Russell of Butler, Missouri; parents-in-law, Bill and Roseanne Radford of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; and one granddaughter, Jordyn. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Raymond Bosch and Dale Bosch.

Obituary - Crissy Lorene Newcome

Crissy Newcome, 39 of LaCygne, Kansas passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. Cremation, with private family services to be held. Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Crissy Lorene Newcome was born August 27, 1982 in Kansas City, Kansas to Bud and Ruth Freeman Newcome.

Crissy was a beautiful, big hearted woman! She was always thinking of her family and friends. She had so much talent, and could do anything, and she did. From crafting, crocheting, fishing, and camping, Crissy accomplished it all. She loved making people laugh, even when they were having a bad day, always putting a smile on your face. Just walking into a room with her in it, made everyone smile. Crissy always made the best of the worst situation. Having being diagnosed with cancer in August 2016 she fought her hardest for 5 years. She covered the pain of her cancer so nobody would feel sorry for her or feel her pain.

Crissy was an amazing wife, mother, sister, nana, and friend who touched so many lives and will be missed dearly and live in our hearts forever.

She was preceded in death by great-grandpa and grandma Thompson, her grandpa Jim Keating, grandpa Clyde Newcome, grandma Sue Sanders, and cousin Dallas Freeman.

Crissy leaves behind so many people that she loved dearly, but most of all she loved her husband Stephen “Tank” McGuire and her kids, Christopher, Paige, and Stevie, along with two grandchildren. They were her entire world. She is also survived by her parents, Bud and Ruth Newcome, sister Amanda Newcome, brother Cody Newcome, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Obituary - Harry Snow

Harry Snow, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home in Clinton, Missouri with his family by his side. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Memorial contributions can be made to the Disabled American Veterans and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Harry was a Purple Heart Decorated Vietnam Veteran and a retired Hod Carrier of 45 years. Harry was an avid fisherman and hunter and spent most of his spare time on Truman Lake. Harry was a member of the Restoration Branch of Jesus Crist Church of Clinton, Missouri.

Harry is survived by his wife Debra Snow of the home, his sister Sandra Swallow of Fordland, Missouri and Brother Larry Snow of St. Louis, Missouri, and his children; Carol Lee and Darren Baltz of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Mike and Sherry DeMoro of Clinton, Missouri, Jeremiah Snow of Clinton, Missouri, Joe and Tiffany Snow of Clinton, Missouri, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

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

Obituary - James Everett Lee Jenkins

Due to complications from a fall while working on the build-out of his new home, James “Jim” Everett Lee Jenkins, 82, of Nevada, peacefully went to sleep in Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Jim was the first child, born in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on March 29, 1939, to Harry Everett and Virginia (Vohs) Jenkins. He spent his early years in Nevada and some back in Lee’s Summit, before settling at his home place in Nevada. He received his education in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School, Class of 1957. He was a district champion lightweight boxer and a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA).

It was during Jim’s sophomore year that he caught the eye of Wilma Charlene (Phillips), who became the love of his life. After a two-and-a-half-year courtship, they married on February 2, 1958. The two were inseparable and celebrated 63 years this year. He began his working years as a carpenter. He would go on to work in farming, antiques and as a business owner—running a sawmill for years and finally with his fencing company, when he “retired” in his early 70’s. His work never stopped, as he found fulfillment in gardening, woodworking, volunteering with church projects, and more. His grandchildren fondly knew him as the “goat farmer” and spent many summers with him on his farm with the goats. He spent countless hours bird watching—filling his many feeders and taking care of any stray animal that found his doorstep.

Jim was an active member of the Nevada Seventh-day Adventist Church and served as Head Elder, Sabbath School Teacher, Church Board Member, Lay Pastor, and Greeter—one of his favorite duties—where he enjoyed welcoming members and guests each week, with his friend Daurell. He spent many years traveling with his family to area churches where he volunteered to preach—a modern day circuit riding preacher so to speak. He preached his final sermon last year in Lamar, Missouri at 81 years old. His loving character and gentle, soft spoken manner made a deep impact on many lives.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Everett and Virginia Jenkins, his brother, John “Johnnie” Jenkins and his grand-daughter, April Jenkins. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Wilma Charlene; brother, Garry Jenkins; sister, Patricia “Pat” McClellan; brother, Mike Jenkins (Mary); daughter, Deborah Smith (Dennis); daughter, Cynthia Berger (Stan); son, James Jenkins (Debbie); daughter, Christina Waldrop (Mark); son, Mark Jenkins (Felnena); 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 6 at the Nevada Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15467 East Quail Road in Nevada, Missouri at 2:30 p.m.

Update: Name released in fatal house fire Friday morning in Adrian

The decedent from the residential fire the in Adrian morning of Friday, October 29, 2021 is identified as 71 year-old William A. Stevens of Adrian.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Stevens throughout this time.

Greg Mullinax

Bates County Coroner