McGennis Youth Center Annual Fishing Derby

Annual Fishing Derby Sunday

A fishing derby, co-sponsored by the Fourth of July Committee and McGennis Youth Center, is set for Sunday, June 5th. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the east shelter house near the tennis courts. The derby will run from 6 to 7.

A parent or guardian must accompany each child. The event is open to children ages 3 through 15. 

The contest will be held in four age groups and prizes will be awarded in each age category. A hot dog roast will follow. The hot dogs are donated by the Rich Hill Café.

McGennis Youth Center is located five miles west of Rich Hill on A Highway then four miles south on Route WW. Watch for signs

Obituary - Larry Bruce Hampton

Larry Bruce Hampton, 77, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Belton Regional Medical Center. 

Memorial services will be held at Church of Jesus Christ - Belton Restoration Branch on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Reminder: “WWII Remembered: A Tribute to Our Greatest Generation”

The Bates County Museum will present “WWII Remembered: A Tribute to Our Greatest Generation” on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 10:30 am in Robertson Hall. The stories of 2 Bates County veterans will be shared. 

Military nurse Edna Finley Crowe (Adrian) followed General Patton’s Army across Europe, and Cavalry Officer James Ayer Wheatley (Rich Hill) who served in the China-Burma theater of war. 

Attendees are encouraged to view the new permanent WWII display following the program. (No Luncheon served) Please enter using the back (west) entrance into the Hall. 802 Elks Drive, Butler. 660.679.0134.

Obituary - Ruby Marie Stotmeister

Funeral services for Ruby Marie Stotmeister of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City, Missouri under the direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Prairie City. Contributions to Frog Mobility LLC, Zion Lutheran Church or Butler Public Library. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Ruby Marie Stotmeister, age 88 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, May 23, 2022 at her home. She was born October 31, 1933 to Albert Johann Friedrich and Hilda Marie Claussen Dorale in Ricketts, Iowa.

Ruby is survived by three children, Kim Jacobs and husband Dennis of Butler, Missouri, Bryan Stotmeister and wife Tali Neumann of Sugar Land, Texas and Carla Bettels and husband Dale of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Donna Danna of Palo Alto, California; one brother, Ken Dorale and wife Dianne of Bronson, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents and husband Donald Stotmeister on June 10, 2011.

Midwest Lumber in Butler is now hiring

Midwest Lumber in Butler Mo is hiring for a FT time position. We are looking for solid candidates that are great team players and can work with customers daily. 

Job duties will include retail and rental service, stocking shelves, inventory, helping customers with there projects and paint dept. 

If interested please apply within or send resumes to bryan@midwestlumber.com. Thank you!

Way to go Luke!

Harrisonville High School freshman Luke DeVenney has been selected by the KC Scholars program as a recipient of a College Savings Match Scholarship worth up to $1,400.

DeVenney is the son of Eric and Virginia DeVenney.

DeVenney must attend one of the 17 qualifying institutions to receive the scholarship. 

The KC Scholarship program was started by the Kauffman Foundation and provides scholarships to 9th and 11th graders, as well as adult learners.

Public Service Announcement From Countywide Disposal

Countywide Disposal would like to wish all of their customers a safe and Happy Memorial Day!

As a reminder, ALL routes will be running as normal next week. If your trash day falls on Monday, please have your trash out by the curb that morning.

Please note: Our office will be closed Monday May 30th and will reopen the next business day.

Obituary - Charles Lee Moore

The funeral service for Mr. Moore will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri.

Visitation will be held between 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri.

Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri.

The family suggests memorial donations to be given to the Missouri Right To Life or the Samaritan’s Purse and may be left at the funeral home.

Charles Lee Moore of Appleton City, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 84 after several months of declining health. He passed peacefully with his beloved wife, Donna, and their family by his side.

Charles was born January 30, 1938 to Claude Lee and Jessie Lee (Wilkerson) Moore in Appleton City and was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Appleton City High School with the class of 1956 and went directly into the workforce. He married Donna Ruth Bilyeu on June 26, 1959 and to this union four children were born.

Charles was an extremely hard worker who never met a stranger and was a very devoted family man. Few could match his talents in a game of wits and he was very well known for his jokes, storytelling and teasing, as attested to by his children, grandchildren and coffee buddies. He loved nothing more than a good practical joke and he took great pleasure in the reactions he got from them. His homemade buttermilk pancakes were second to none and a favorite at family dinners.

Charles is survived by his wife of 62 years; four children: Jeff (Alicia) Moore, Dianne (Daryl) Foster, Denise (Sam) Fuller, and Dana Swaters; ten grandchildren: Amber (Aaron) Farrar, Chelsi (Bryan) Borland, Casie (Chris) Kohlstaedt, Trey (Melissa) Foster, Ian Foster, Haiden (Bridget) Fuller, Aubrey (Logan) Siegismund, Haleigh (Bret) Thomas, Emma and Alex Swaters; nine great-grandchildren and a sister, Sandra (Mike) Cain. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jim Moore. Charles will be greatly missed by all who knew him.