Pleasant Hill Football wins District Championship

The Pleasant Hill Rooster Football team has won the District Championship! Congratulations to Coach Hamilton and his staff along with all of the guys!

They will play the St. Pius Warriors this Friday Nov. 19th; 7pm. Tickets will be available later this week online at the MSHSAA.org website; $7 (Cash will NOT be accepted at the gates as this is a state tournament event.)

Digital ticketing is required by the state association. Go Roosters!

Obituary - Donajean Bauer

Donajean Bauer, age 76, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 12, 2021, at her home. She was born June 30, 1945, in Moran, KS, the daughter of Leland and June Enos Mattson. Donajean attended Old Elsmore rural grade school and graduated from Elsmore high school. 

She also attended FSCC. She married Duane Bauer on September 1, 1963, in Elsmore, KS. She worked for the Western Insurance Company in Ft. Scott in her early years. Donajean then worked for Security State Bank and later UMB for a total of 42 years until retirement. She served selflessly and faithfully at Mt. Zion church where she was a member. At church she was a continuous supporter of Walk of Faith for Missions, taught Sunday school, served as VBS director and organized Gospel Tribe youth nights. Donajean was tireless in her efforts to show people Jesus and lead them in accepting Him as their Savior. Many local organizations also benefitted from her dedication including Care to Share, FCE, founding member and board member for the Keyhole, and 31-year perfect attendance at Pioneer Kiwanis, serving as President multiple times. 

Donajean loved God and her family. She delighted in her grandchildren and never missed attending a sporting event or performance. She enjoyed flower gardening, personalizing greeting cards, decorating at Homes for the Holidays, serving on Good Ol’ Days committees, and helping with the Bourbon County Fair. She generously shared her love and was loved by so many.

Survivors include her husband Duane of the home; a daughter, Danna Wilson and husband Jeff, Pittsburg, KS; grandchildren, Mattson Gromer and husband Dylan, and Peyton Steele; a sister, Diana Fewins, Moran, KS; brothers-in-law Don Bauer and wife Donna and Darrell Bauer and wife Jan; sister-in-law Mary Ann Magnuson and husband Max Patterson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Bauer; and her parents.

Pastor Rick Womack will conduct services at 11:00 Tuesday, November 16th, at the 1st Baptist Church, Ft. Scott. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Monday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to either Care to Share or Mt. Zion Baptist Church Garland and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Mound City man killed in Linn County fatality crash

On November 12th around 6:15 p.m. the Kansas State Highway Patrol Linn County along with Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle fatality accident on K7 at milepost 97.7 Southbound or 612 Feet North of Leasure Road.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Toyota Highlander driven by 57 year old Thomas E. McCarty of Mound City, Kansas drifted off the right side of road, he apparently lost control after over-correcting and the vehicle ran off the right side of the road again and overturned several times.

Mr. McCarty was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and he was transported to Schneider Funeral Home.

View crash report here:

https://www.kansas.gov/khp-crashlogs/search/viewDetail/2021-013636

Obituary - Daimein Appleby

Daimein Appleby, age 17, of Creighton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Research Medical in Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Missouri Heritage Conservation Foundation and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Daimein Kaleb-Seth Appleby was born on March 3rd, 2004 in Clinton, Missouri. Daimein enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He loved anything to do with nature. Daimein loved music especially Christian Rap and Country. He was involved with Celebrate Recovery through the First Baptist Church of Calhoun and the First Baptist Church of Clinton. He also attended fatherhood classes with his dad to help him grow into the young man Christ intended him to be at the Door of Hope in Clinton.

Daimein was preceded in death by his grandfather Kevin Johns, great grandmother Mae Burton, and his cousin Bryce Johns.

Survivors include his parents Cynthia and Terry James of the home, 3 brothers; Ethan James, Alexzander Pycke, Nathan Pycke all of the home, 3 sisters; Maralyn (Jameson) Bradbury of Windsor, Missouri, Ashley (Logan) Smith of Lebanon, Missouri, Shelbi James of Warsaw, Missouri, paternal grandparents; Beth Thomas of Lexington, Missouri, Janet Oakes and husband Glen Dickerson of Odessa, Missouri, maternal grandmother; Martha Johns and husband Jack Logan of Edwards, Missouri, 2 uncles; Kevin (Amy) Holdman of Windsor, Missouri, and Robert (Cheyenne) Johns of Lincoln, Missouri along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and great cousins and many friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home and are pending at this time.

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.