Adrian School District January student of the month

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools.

Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria.

Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it.

Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks.”

Adrian School’s January student of the month is Tej’a Bradley. Tej’a is a sophomore, daughter of Courtney Bradley and Jerry Bradley.

She participates on the Adrian Wrestling team and also plays soccer. She plans to attend Missouri State College upon graduation.

The statement that she lives by is the quote, “You don’t fail until you give up.” The school staff states that Tej’a has worked extremely hard lately and always has a smile on her face.

Obituary - Zach McCubbin

Zachariah Donovan “Zach” McCubbin of Archie, Missouri was Born December 26, 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of William Ray and Kimberly Kaye (Smith) McCubbin. He departed this life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 4:45 pm at Research Medical Center, Kansas surrounded by love and family at the age of 37 years, 1 month and 9 days.

Zach and his wife, Jessica Sutton started dating on September 23, 2002 and married June 20, 2015 and to this union was born Tensley in 2011 and Sutton in 2016.

Zach spent his life focusing on the things that mattered. His devotion to others, his family and his friends were the very heart of who he was. While he loved fishing in the back yard or anywhere really, had a constant loop of sports running in every room of the house, owned more Chiefs and Ducks jerseys than was normal, he knew what mattered in his life, his wife and kids. Soulmates while claimed often are extremely rare, Zach & Jessica were truly that. From the moment they started dating there was no more Zach or Jessica, but Zach & Jessica. They grew up together, had two beautiful together and put in the hard work of a 11 year battle with cancer together. There was nothing Zach accomplished in his life he was more proud of than his children. They were his everything. He spent hours watching cooking shows with Tensley and playing video games with Sutton. Whether it was coaching or yelling from the sidelines, he was always there to support them. He was truly one of the good ones who will leave a lasting memory on every person lucky enough to have called him a friend or family.

Zach is survived by his wife, Jessica Sutton, and their two children, Tensley & Sutton McCubbin, his parents, William & Kimberly McCubbin, his younger brothers, Matt McCubbin & William McCubbin Jr., and sister, Fallon McCubbin. His in-laws Johnny & Robin Sutton and a large extended family. He will be missed by a large network of family, friends, and co-workers.

In lieu of flowers, please help us by donating to Children’s Mercy Polyposis Clinic, note with “Direct Funds to Polyposis Clinic.” Checks made out to Children’s Mercy. *The Polyposis Clinic is breaking new ground with Research into hereditary childhood polyposis syndrome.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Burglary arrest made in Appleton City

On February 1, 2023 St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a burglary that occurred overnight in Appleton City on the 300 block of East First.

Deputies met with the victim who said someone broke a window and entered into the victim's residence while they were sleeping. The victim's security cameras showed the individual stealing items throughout the house.

Evidence collected from the scene and security footage, gave several leads for deputies to follow. Around 3:00 p.m., a tip was received with information identifying the suspect. Deputies responded to the 200 block of South Chestnut and made contact with the suspect.

As a result, Quentin Sieleman was arrested for 1st Degree Burglary, Stealing, and Property Damage. Deputies were able to recover all of the items taken in the burglary.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Weather Outlook Ahead

Cooler, but above normal temperatures continue for the next few days. A low pressure system is expected to bring rain to the region tomorrow. Rainfall amounts over an inch are possible across central Missouri.

Obituary - Billy Allen Rawlings

Billy Allen Rawlings, age 84, of Lamar, Missouri passed away February 2, 2023, at St. Luke's Nursing Center in Carthage, Missouri.

Bill was born September 3, 1938 in Rural Barton County, Missouri to Fred Franklin Rawlings and Lora Gladys (Bright) Rawlings . Bill graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 1956. After graduation, he served in the National Guard. On July 28, 1962, Bill married the love of his life, Bonda Lynn Divine in Lamar, MO.

Bill worked for Finley Engineering for 47 years and was a member of the Lamar Fire Department for 53 years, serving as Fire Chief for 46 of those years. Bill was a member of the Southwest Fire Chiefs Association, designed the county wide 911 address mapping system for Barton County and also was instrumental in starting the rural fire district. 

Bill was a member of Metro Club and was a founding member of the Lamar Booster Club. Bill was honored with being named Rotary Man of the Year in 2009. In 1974, Bill and long time friend Bob Slinker started the youth flag football program. 

Bill loved sports, especially the Lamar Tigers, and for 50 years he would park the family station wagon, or van, in the same parking spot, usually hours before the game. He was a member of the "chain gang" from 1971-2001. 

He was also a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. Summer nights were filled with the sounds of Jack Buck announcing the St. Louis Cardinals coming from the garage or an open car window, with Stan Musial being his all time sports hero.

Survivors include his wife Bonda; two sons, Stanley Allen (Tammie) Rawlings and Steven Len Rawlings; five grandchildren, Dustin (Christi) Ragsdale, Loni (Kyle) Ridenhour, Nicole Rawlings, Brett Rawlings and Sarah Rawlings; seven great-grandchildren, Skyler Ragsdale, Aniston Ragsdale, Maylee Rawlings, Tripp Jones, Trenten Jones, Olivia Jones and Weston Ridenhour; sister-in-law, Lora Rawlings; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lynn and Keith Divine, Theresa Jo and Doug Faubion and John and Kerry Divine

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Helen Winningham and her husband Earl Winningham; one brother, Jerry Rawlings; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Luanna Olson and Jim Olson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Daniel Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, February 10, 2023 at the funeral home.

Contributions are suggested and made payable to the Lamar Fire Department or the Lamar Booster Club in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Accident this afternoon in Archie

On February 6th around 1:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with the Archie Police Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident in the city limits of Archie at Route A and 5th Street.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2014 Ford Fusion driven by 25 year old Mackenzie R. Martin of Kansas City, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a culvert. The vehicle became airborne, overturned and came to rest.

Mackenzie R. Martin sustained minor injuries and she was treated on scene by Central Cass EMS. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by South Cass Tow.

Mackenzie R. Martin was cited with two violations one for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated with a person under the age of 17 in the vehicle 2.) Fail to drive on the right half of the roadway.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230067261

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I461206A

Police pursuit in Barton County

On February 5th, 2023 a Deputy with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office was on routine patrol when he observed a vehicle approaching his vehicle from the rear at a high rate of speed. The Deputy pulled over and allowed the vehicle to pass and then began to follow it. 

The Deputy observed the vehicle traveling faster than the posted speed limit and attempted to initiate a vehicle stop on the vehicle.

The vehicle failed to yield to the Deputy’s emergency lights and siren and a pursuit was then initiated. The vehicle fled through rural Barton County with speeds reaching over 100mph. A K9 unit was in the area of the pursuit and was able to successfully deploy a tire deflation device in attempt to stop the vehicle. 

The vehicle fled until it lost two tires and became immobile in a field entrance. Our K9 Deputy was able to deploy both of his K9’s and utilize them to deter the suspects from running from the vehicle.

Fair warning and commands were given that if they ran a K9 would pursue and apprehend them. It was learned at this time, the vehicle had four occupants in the vehicle. All the suspects were detained. A search of the vehicle was conducted by a K9 who alerted to the odor of narcotics in the vehicle. The search yielded a pipe with residue and suspected methamphetamine weighing approximately 12.29grams.

The driver of the vehicle who was identified as Jax Crowe (21) of Pittsburg, Ks was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail. The suspected narcotics will be sent to the lab for testing. Pending lab results, a warrant will be issued at a later date.

On February 6th, 2023 a warrant was issued for Jax Crowe for possession of a controlled substance- Felony D. A bond was set at $100,000cash/surety.

This is a great example of why K9’s can be a valuable tool to law enforcement. Utilizing a K9, Deputies were able to keep all suspects contained in the vehicle. This reduced the chances of someone being seriously injured or fleeing on foot. Great job Deputies!

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Garland Edwards

Garland Edwards, age 58, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri.

Garland Lee “Rowdy” Edwards was born on November 3, 1964 in Clinton, Missouri to Ruth Aldine “Dena” (Loyd) Edwards. He grew up and attended school in Clinton. He was an active child and soon earned the nickname “Rowdy”, the name he would bear for life.

From an early age he loved taking things apart to see how they worked, then putting them back together. He got better at this as he grew older, but the doorbell would never be the same.

He worked for Rival Manufacturing and the Henry W. Adkins Printing Company, where he made many friends.

Rowdy enjoyed music, spending time with friends and family and sharing meals with them, especially pizza. He always enjoyed tinkering with everything, including bicycles, cars and computer equipment.

He is preceded in death by his mother, maternal grandparents Joseph and Edna (Callahan) Loyd, and paternal grandparents Floyd and Pebble (Nance) Edwards.

He is survived by his companion, Theresa, of the home; a brother, Ken Easter, a sister, Cindy Curry (James); a son, Anthony Golden; a daughter, Michelle Barton (Lonnie) and 5 grandchildren; as well as numerous friends and other family members.

As per Rowdy’s wishes, he was cremated. Inurnment will be in Peaceful Home Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.