Obituary - Joyce A. Runyon

Joyce A. Runyon, 85, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at her home. 

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

The family will receive friends Thursday, 11:00am until service time at the funeral home in Harrisonville. 

Burial to follow at the Belton Cemetery, Belton, MO. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Peculiar man seriously injured in early morning Cass County Crash

On November 2nd around 6:44 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident at Missouri Route 2 and C Highway.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2009 Nissan Versa driven by 88 year old Eugene L. Davis of Peculiar, Missouri turned into the path and was struck by a 2020 Ford F-550 driven by 48 year old Eric L. Vergouven of Harrisonville, Missouri.

Mr. Davis sustained serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene of this accident by J's Southland Tow. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210569990

Obituary - Maxine "Max" Hackler

Maxine "Max" Hackler, 89, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Everett Cemetery, Archie, MO.

The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the Everett Cemetery, Drexel School Foundation, or the Archie PTO. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Obituary - William “Willie” Stevens

William “Willie” Stevens, 71 of Adrian, Missouri passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home in Adrian. Cremation, with services to be held at a later date.

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.

William Austin Stevens was born December 25, 1949 to Homer and Goldie Stevens. He grew up in Drexel, Missouri and graduated from Drexel High School in 1967. After graduation Willie served in the US Army. He worked for many years for Thorco before retiring. He loved to play video games, sci-fi movies, books of the Renaissance era and his many cats. Willie found thrill and excitement in rattlesnake hunting and storm chasing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Carrie Crosswhite. Willie is survived by his son Tyler Stevens, grandchildren Ava Stevens, Henry Stevens, Thomas Stevens, Shayna Hunter, Kyle Crosswhite, Jeremy Crosswhite and great-grandson Liam Hunter.

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.