Updated Obituary - James "Jimmy" Edward Smith

Memorial services for Jimmy Smith, formerly of Adrian, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

James “Jimmy” Edward Smith, age 65 formerly of Adrian, Missouri died Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born June 22, 1956 to John and Martha Jene Thomas Smith.

Jimmy is survived by one son, Tyler Smith and wife Kia of Farmersville, Texas; one daughter, Sara Smith of Archie, Missouri; two brothers, Kirk Smith and wife Debbie of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Larry Smith of Adrian, Missouri; two sisters, Debbie and Shelly; five grandchildren, Jennifer Lough, Joshua Lough, Jefferey Lough, Jackson Lough and Kariel Smith; and a special friend, Brenda Dampier and her girls Sarah and Ashley. He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepdad Harry McDowell.

Obituary - Cynthia Louise Smelley

Cynthia Louise Smelley, 62, of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home. She was born November 12, 1959 in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of Charles Milton Wine and Bernice Ellen Wine.

She was a God fearing woman who loved to read her Bible. One of her happiest moments was witnessing the baptism of her daughter and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing bingo and being with her daughter and grandchildren. Surviving are one daughter, Tiffany Schmitt (Joe), Warrensburg, Mo.; one granddaughter, Gabrianna Schmitt and one grandson, Braiden Schmitt, both of Warrensburg, Mo.; two sisters, Jeannie and Melinda; and one brother, Ronald. She was preceded in death by her mother. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Four-Wheeler accident hurts two juveniles from Nevada

On November 27th around 2:40 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a four-wheeler accident on Panama Road around 2 miles east of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when then 2011 Suzuki King Quad 500 driven by a 15 year old male from Nevada began to skid and overturned.

The 15 year old male along with a 11 year old male occupant on the four-wheeler both sustained injuries in this accident and both were transported to the hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210618162

Missouri State High School Football Week 14 State Semifinal Scores:

8 Man Semifinal:

Drexel 56, King City 28

Worth County 36, North Shelby 34

Class 1 Semifinal:

Marceline 31, Hayti 30

East Buchanan 34, Thayer 6

Class 2 Semifinal:

Lutheran St. Charles 54, Lafayette County 14

Lamar 21, Richmond 20

Class 3 Semifinal:

St. Pius X (Kansas City) 21, Cardinal Ritter 20

St. Mary's (St. Louis) 62 Mexico 16

Class 4 Semifinal:

Hannibal 42, North County 26

Smithville 40, MICDS 36 

Class 5 Semifinal:

Webb City 35, Jackson 21

Holt 31, Ft. Osage 14

Class 6 Championship:

CBC 48, Liberty North 21

Obituary - Betty Jo Robinson

Betty Jo Robinson, 96, formerly of Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Stratford Commons Memory Care in Overland Park, KS.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to the Nevada R-5 Foundation c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

48 year drought snapped by the Drexel Bobcats

It's been 48 years since the Drexel Bobcats last played for a State Championship. The would fall to North Shelby 28-20. 

The game was played at South Shelby High School in Shelbina, Mo. This year's squad will face Worth County at Farout Field in Columbia, Mo. on Thursday, December 2 at 7 p.m. for the MSHSAA 8-man Show-Me-Bowl.

Obituary - Michael Roy Whaley

Michael Roy Whaley, 74, Peculiar, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021 surrounded by love and family.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Whaley of the home; a son, Michael Ryan Whaley, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; two sisters, Saundra Nigliazzo, Brighton, Missouri, Patricia Kern, Republic, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Drexel Bobcats Football team will play for a 8-Man Football State Championship

The Drexel Bobcats punched their ticket to a 8-Man Football Championship game after traveling to King City Friday night and beating the Wildkats 56-28 in the State Semifinal game.

Drexel Junior QB Jacob Coffey rushed for 366 yards in the game against King City. Way to go Jacob! 

Drexel will play the Worth County Tigers on Thursday December 2nd, 7pm at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.

We would like wish the Bobcats best of luck and bring home the championship!