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Monday, May 1, 2023
Obituary - Richard Kent Atkinson
Services will be at 10:00am on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. The family will receive friends 9:00-10:00am Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association.
Richard was born on July 5, 1936 to Clyde and Frances “Allene” (Noell) Atkinson in Archie, MO. Richard attended Archie High School and graduated in 1954.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association.
Richard was born on July 5, 1936 to Clyde and Frances “Allene” (Noell) Atkinson in Archie, MO. Richard attended Archie High School and graduated in 1954.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a PFC and was stationed in Germany. Richard was married to Carole (Groll) Atkinson on September 21, 1963 by Rev. Clarence Bates at the First Baptist Church of Archie, and to this union was born two children.
Richard spent his life working many jobs. He was a foreman at American Alloys from 1957-1959, and after returning from the Army, went back to work for American Alloys until the plant closed in 1970. He then worked for S&G Metals as a supervisor until that plant closed in 1981.
He was then employed by Remington Arms – Lake City Army Ammunition Plant until retiring in 2000. In 1976, Richard and Carole became the managers of Archie Senior Housing, serving in that role for 25 years.
Richard spent his life working many jobs. He was a foreman at American Alloys from 1957-1959, and after returning from the Army, went back to work for American Alloys until the plant closed in 1970. He then worked for S&G Metals as a supervisor until that plant closed in 1981.
He was then employed by Remington Arms – Lake City Army Ammunition Plant until retiring in 2000. In 1976, Richard and Carole became the managers of Archie Senior Housing, serving in that role for 25 years.
Later in life, he enjoyed being the custodian at Archie School. Richard was a member of the Archie First Baptist Church where he served in numerous capacities, and was ordained as a Deacon in 1988.
Richard’s greatest loves were farming, tending to his cattle and his donkey, Floyd, and mowing everything in sight. He loved tractor shows and driving in parades, passing out candy to kids. He had a great love for Roy Acuff songs. His best advice to his children and grandchildren was to “Use sound judgment”, a piece of advice that was rarely listened to.
Richard’s greatest loves were farming, tending to his cattle and his donkey, Floyd, and mowing everything in sight. He loved tractor shows and driving in parades, passing out candy to kids. He had a great love for Roy Acuff songs. His best advice to his children and grandchildren was to “Use sound judgment”, a piece of advice that was rarely listened to.
He truly believed that Merthiolate was a wonder drug and couldn’t wait to dab it on ANY wound. Richard enjoyed being outside every day and always found inventive ways to fix things.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and his beloved wife, Carole. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Kendall Atkinson (Anissa), Archie, MO, and Andrea Holthaus (Chris), St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Dakota and Cheyene Atkinson, Tyler, Madison and Jacob Holthaus; great-grandchild, Everlyn Stevens; sister, Doretta Flanary (Thurman), and grand-dogs, Archie and Rookie.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and his beloved wife, Carole. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Kendall Atkinson (Anissa), Archie, MO, and Andrea Holthaus (Chris), St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Dakota and Cheyene Atkinson, Tyler, Madison and Jacob Holthaus; great-grandchild, Everlyn Stevens; sister, Doretta Flanary (Thurman), and grand-dogs, Archie and Rookie.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental illnesses are medical conditions that disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to let everyone know that mental illnesses can affect people of any age, race, religion, or income.
They are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing and cannot be overcome through willpower. But they are treatable. Most people diagnosed with a serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan.
Without treatment, the consequences of mental illness for the individual and society are staggering. Untreated mental health conditions can result in unnecessary disability, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, suicide, and poor quality of life. The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than 100 billion dollars each year in the United States.
Without treatment, the consequences of mental illness for the individual and society are staggering. Untreated mental health conditions can result in unnecessary disability, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, suicide, and poor quality of life. The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than 100 billion dollars each year in the United States.
Butler Bears Varsity Baseball falls short to Warsaw 5-3
The Butler Bears Varsity Baseball team got things moving in the first inning of this mornings game against Warsaw. Butler Senior Zayn Carson singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.
Warsaw pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Kendall Bagley doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring the Wildcats two runs and Nick Bagley doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.
Garrett Ferguson led things off on the hill for Warsaw. The fireballer allowed two hits and two runs over two and two-thirds inning, striking out four.
Butler Junior Maddox Fennewald was on the mound for the Bears today. The pitcher lasted six and two-thirds innings allowing seven hits and five runs while striking out eight. Fennewald also let the bears with two hits in five at bats. Nick Bagley went 3-4 at the plate and led the Warsaw Wildcats in hits.
Butler will host the Sherwood Marksmen for Senior Night tomorrow at home.. This will be the Burgers and Baseball event that is sponsored by the Give Fore Living. Everyone is welcome to come out and attend.
Officer assaulted at Harrisonville Prom
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PRESS RELEASE: (Harrisonville, MO) - On April 29, 2023, at approximately 9:16 p.m., the Harrisonville Police Department responded to an assault in progress at 210 South Independence Street.
Upon arrival, officers arrested a juvenile suspect following reports of an assault of a Harrisonville Police Officer during Harrisonville High School’s Prom dance.
The juvenile suspect attempted to enter the dance earlier in the evening with a backpack, which was against dance rules.
Harrisonville High School staff volunteered to hold the bag at the entrance to the venue.
The juvenile later retrieved a ski mask out of the backpack and attempted to put it on. A Harrisonville Police Officer, identified as Scott Ramsey, saw the juvenile with the ski mask on and asked that it be taken off.
The juvenile became disruptive and argumentative, refusing to give up the mask. After the juvenile refused to comply, Officer Ramsey attempted to escort the juvenile outside of the dance to discuss it further. Once outside, the juvenile began to physically assault Officer Ramsey, repeatedly striking him in the face. The juvenile suspect also assaulted a member of the Harrisonville School District staff.
Officer Ramsey was transported by ambulance to Cass Regional Medical Center, where he was kept overnight for treatment and evaluation. Thankfully, Officer Ramsey has been released from the hospital and is recovering from the many injuries sustained during the assault.
The juvenile suspect is being held through the Cass County Juvenile Office, with charges pending. The department is unable to answer questions about the suspect, as it involves a juvenile and is still an open investigation.
Upon arrival, officers arrested a juvenile suspect following reports of an assault of a Harrisonville Police Officer during Harrisonville High School’s Prom dance.
The juvenile suspect attempted to enter the dance earlier in the evening with a backpack, which was against dance rules.
Harrisonville High School staff volunteered to hold the bag at the entrance to the venue.
The juvenile later retrieved a ski mask out of the backpack and attempted to put it on. A Harrisonville Police Officer, identified as Scott Ramsey, saw the juvenile with the ski mask on and asked that it be taken off.
The juvenile became disruptive and argumentative, refusing to give up the mask. After the juvenile refused to comply, Officer Ramsey attempted to escort the juvenile outside of the dance to discuss it further. Once outside, the juvenile began to physically assault Officer Ramsey, repeatedly striking him in the face. The juvenile suspect also assaulted a member of the Harrisonville School District staff.
Officer Ramsey was transported by ambulance to Cass Regional Medical Center, where he was kept overnight for treatment and evaluation. Thankfully, Officer Ramsey has been released from the hospital and is recovering from the many injuries sustained during the assault.
The juvenile suspect is being held through the Cass County Juvenile Office, with charges pending. The department is unable to answer questions about the suspect, as it involves a juvenile and is still an open investigation.
Notice of meeting for Myers Cemetery Association
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Please pick up and remove any damaged floral arrangements. Please mark your calendars to attend and thank you!
Elevated fire weather conditions today
Not a great day to burn today...and tomorrow isn't looking good either. Elevated fire weather conditions will develop this afternoon due to those gusty winds and relative humidity dropping below 30%. Similar conditions expected tomorrow.
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