Obituary - James Carter Hilte

Jim Hilte

January 5, 1957 - November 10, 2021

Age: 64 Years, 10 Months, 5 Days

FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

MINISTERS Rev. Linda Wansing and Rev. Ron Beaton

VISITATION will precede the funeral service at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

INTERMENT will immediately follow the funeral service at Harmony Baptist Cemetery outside Rural Appleton City, Missouri

MEMORIAL contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice

James Carter Hilte passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2021, age 64. He was born January 5, 1957, the son of James Marlin and Alice Mildred (Carter) Hilte. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1975. After the completion of his education, Jim worked for Peabody Coal Company, until they shutdown. During this time, he met and married Tammy Lewellen on June 5, 1981, his wife of 40 years, and to this union four children were born: Cody, Corey, Caitlin, and Casey.

Jim also worked as an equipment operator and truck driver at feedlot operations for many years, finishing his career at Ashgrove Aggregates until he became ill. Apart from this, the most important thing in his life was his family and spending time with them. He never missed an opportunity to attend his kid’s sporting events and help them perfect their skills in the backyard. He spent many happy hours watching television, enjoying crime shows and western films. Jim loved to visit and was known for his long conversations and silly “dad” jokes. He also loved riding motorcycles and watching his grandchildren. Jim was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City, where he attended regularly so long as he was able. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and many dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Marlin and Alice Mildred (Carter) Hilte; and one brother, John P. Hilte.

Jim is survived by his wife, Tammy; four children: Cody (Lacey Jobe) Hilte, Corey (Cisely), Caitlin (Jake) Blakely, and Casey (Carter) Mitchell; grandchildren: Ellis and Asa Hilte; Flint Blakely and Wyatt Jobe; one brother-in-law, Tony (Paula) Lewellen; and one sister-in-law, Linda Hilte; along with many extended family and dear friends.

Bates County Elks Complimentary Veterans dinner

Bates County Elks Lodge Veterans Appreciation turkey dinner will be served on Sunday, November 14, 2021 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bates County Elks Lodge. 

This will be CURBSIDE only for all veterans and a guest. Just a small thank you for serving our country.

Regional 5-Day Forecast

The weekend will remain chilly, with some passing light showers later tonight. Rest easy though because warmer temperatures are in store for Monday and Tuesday before another cool down for late this upcoming week.

Week 12 Missouri State High School District Football Championship Scores:

Class 6 District 3:
Lees Summit North 21, Joplin 0

Class 5 District 5:
Lebanon 56, Glendale 26 

Class 5 District 6:
Webb City 28, Carthage 21

Class 4 District 6:
West Plains 42, McDonald County 7

Class 4 District 7:
Lincoln College Prep 41, Nevada 18 

Class 3 District 6:
Seneca 24, Mountain Grove 18

Class 2 District 3:
Ava 48, Liberty 6

Class 2 District 4:

Lamar 35, Fair Grove 7

Class 2 District 5:

Lafayette County 48, Butler 0 

Class 1 District 3:
Thayer 24,  Marionville 0

Class 1 District 4:
Windsor 22, Skyline 15

Other scores:

Drexel 54 , Jasper 14
Archie 40, Lockwood 14
North Shelby 66, Northwest Hughesville 14
Monroe 52, Mark Twain 0
Cardinal Ritter 20, Lutheran North 18
Maryville 33, Macon 6
Smithville 52, Excelsior Springs 10
St. Mary's 55, Valle Catholic 7
Pleasant Hill 33, Summit Christian Academy 29
Mexico 49, Blairs Oaks 14
Richmond 70, St. Michaels the Archangel 14
Hannibal 47, Jefferson City 0
Ft. Osage 22, Platte County 20
Jackson 52, Seckman 14
Holt 34, Helias 6
Tarkio 40, South Nodaway 14
Central (Park Hills) 51, Kennett 14
Fayette 46, Sweet Springs 6
Penney 42, Gallatin 8
Bowling Green 42, Hallsville 30
Owensville 40, Priory 26
Vashon 28, Union 22
St. Dominic 42, Hazelwood East 21

Rockwood Summit 23, Eureka 13

Liberty North 34, Park Hill South 14

CBC 42, SLUH 21

Lutheran St. Charles 42, Duchesne 0 

King City 78, Orrick 6

Bishop LeBlond 76, Braymer 44

Worth County 34, Stanberry 20

St. Pius X (Kansas City) 31, Chillicothe 6

North County 24, Hillsboro 0

Grain Valley 38, Raytown 37 

We will continue to update with more scores as we receive them later on this evening. 

Obituary - Naomi Lee Hestand

Naomi Lee Hestand, 76, Peculiar, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Crown Care Health Center in Harrisonville, MO. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with graveside services to follow in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Naomi was born November 26, 1944 in Sheldon, MO, a daughter of Leo Calvin and Viola Mae (Rice) Zollman. She was a 1962 graduate of Belton High School and received an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Longview Community College. She married David Lee Hestand on October 20, 1962. Naomi was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raymore. She had worked as an HR director for Hawthorne Bank before retiring. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed gardening and tending her flowers.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, David on April 2, 2020, one brother, Ray Zollman and one sister, Leona Lowe. She is survived by two sons, David L. “Butch” Hestand, Jr. and Donnie C. Hestand (Dianna Mullins); one daughter, Jeanne Burgin (T. J.); one sister, Bonnie Henderson; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Daniel William Olsen

Daniel William Olsen, age 69, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 21, from 1 to 3 pm at Centerview, 227 Municipal Circle, Raymore, Missouri. Floral deliveries are to be made prior to 5 pm on Friday.

Daniel was born on August 28, 1952 to Kenneth and Vivian Olsen of Eureka, Kansas. After graduating high school, Daniel went on to continue his education, ultimately receiving his Juris Doctorate from Washburn University of Topeka School of Law. In the late winter of 1985, Dan was joined in marriage with his wife Margaret “Peggy” (Eisenmayer) Olsen on February 9th. Their union was blessed with two sons, Alex and Ian.

Dan was a partner with the law firm of Van Hosser, Olsen & Eftink for twenty seven years. He served as the Raymore Municipal Judge for twenty five years; Lake Winnebago Municipal Judge for twenty three years; and Garden City Municipal Judge for one and a half years. Then Dan served as Cass County Associate Circuit Judge, Division V, for twelve years and eight months. He retired in December of 2018.

Dan was the charter president of the Raymore Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club. He was supervisor of the American Royal College Livestock Judging Contest for fifteen years. He was a Missouri Conservation Department Hunter Education Instructor; a leader for NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge; and a Cass County 4-H Shooting Sports leader for thirteen years. Dan loved fishing, hunting, the farm in the Flint Hills, and most of all his family and friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Vivian Olsen; and brother in law, Dave Browning.

He leaves behind his loving wife of over thirty-six years, Peggy Olsen; two sons, Alex Olsen (wife Elizabeth) and Ian Olsen (wife Rachel); three sisters, Anna Browning, Jane Bengtson (husband Dennis), and Rita Anello (husband Ross); and two grandchildren, August and Elias.

Contributions can be made to the following two organizations:

“Cass County Extension”, % John Vic Grice, 718 Lark St., Raymore, MO 64083. Please indicate “Shooting Sports” in the memo.

A memorial for Daniel Olsen has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502; please indicate fund M47374. To make a gift online, go to www.ksufoundation.org/give .

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

A Chill In The Air

It is a chilly Friday night with brisk winds from the NW. Wind chills have already dipped into the 20s for many areas. Make sure you are dressed in layers if you are doing any outdoor activities this evening.

Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for November, 2021

Gayle Warden is recognized as the Employee of the Month for November, 2021 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Gayle began her employment at BCMH in June, 1992 as the administrative assistant in the hospital’s Nursing Department.

Gayle is gifted with organizing, coordinating, and prioritizing her duties. She helps every department throughout the hospital when she is asked and never tells anyone “No”. She helps outside organizations with whatever the hospital chooses to affiliate with. Gayle is meticulous with planning for all aspects of her job description and much more.

She is creative, punctual, and does an outstanding job with scheduling and education duties that are her responsibility. The hospital and especially nursing would suffer without this dedicated nursing administration assistant. Congratulations, Gayle!