Victory Assembly Church in Adrian Annual Harvest Festival on October 31st from 6 - 9pm

SPREAD THE WORD!!!

We are excited to invite you to our Annual Harvest Festival on October 31st from 6 - 9pm!! This year we have moved our location (due to projected cold temps) to the SOUTH END of the Adrian Optimist Building!! 

As always, this event is free to everyone with Bounce House, Obstacle Course & Slide and fun for the whole family! We will have Chili, Hot dogs, Frito Chili Pie and nachos as well as hot chocolate and other yummy treats! We will also have family bags for those who would like to take one!

A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT FOR THE GENEROSITY OF THE ADRIAN OPTIMIST CLUB FOR PROVIDING A WARM LOCATION AND ALLOWING US TO USE THE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE!!

Obituary - Sherman Lee Ragsdale

Sherman Lee Ragsdale, age 79, of Belton, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Services will be held at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave, Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2023. Rosary will be said at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Sherman will then be laid to rest next to his wife Leona at Floral Hills Cemetery.

Sherman was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 19, 1944 to Henry Ragsdale and Arkie (Motley) Ragsdale. After high school, Sherman continued his education in trade school where he became a tool and die maker. He was a man of strong Catholic faith and has been a parishioner at St. Sabina in Belton with his late wife Leona for many years. In life Sherman was a Scout Master with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 428 and for eight years was the President of IAM Local Lodge 778 in Kansas City. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus. In earlier years, Sherman enjoyed camping, hunting fishing and wood carving and was a member of a local wood carving guild. He loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals and was an avid golfer. In recent years, Sherman owned a machine quilting business, quilting over 3000 quilts.

Sherman is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Arkie; loving wife of fifty-eight years, Leona Ragsdale; grandchild, Jerimiah Bentley; and two sisters, Alice Brockway and Alma Rice.

Cherishing Sherman’s memory are his loving children, Thomas Ragsdale (Michelle) and Sheryll Bentley (James); three grandchildren, Sandra Sindeldecker (Jason), Jacob Bentley, and Abigail Ragsdale; and great grandson, Alexavier Sindeldecker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association online at www.heart.org or the American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

One killed, one seriously injured in Henry County crash

On Saturday October 28th around 10:15 pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Henry County Sheriffs deputies and Deepwater Fire responded to a one vehicle accident on route Z at SE 331st road in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe driver by 41 year old Jesse F. Raybourn of Deepwater, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway, became airborne, landed and struck a tree.

Jesse F. Raybourn was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and was taken to Vansant Mills Funeral Home in Clinton Missouri.

A passenger in the vehicle 46 year old Jamie Vogel of Schell City, Missouri sustained serious injuries, and was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton Missouri.

The vehicle was totaled and was towed from the scene by Gary’s tow. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrols 78th fatality of the year 2023.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230579499

Stoplight Market Customer Appreciation Day set for November 4th

Stoplight Market Customer Appreciation Day will be Saturday, November 4! Stop in for some great deals on select items. 

We will be serving free homemade ice cream. Specials and promotions Saturday only. Stoplight Market in Butler, MO

Obituary - Larry Eugene Langley

Larry Eugene Langley, 78 of Adrian, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his home in Adrian, Missouri. No services scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home Butler (660-679-0009). 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian Athletic Booster Club. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Larry was born on February 28, 1945, in Kansas City to Walter F.M. Langley and Pauline Nee Kunkler. Larry grew up in the family home at 12th and Ewing. He had many hobbies and interests from playing 3 and 2 baseball, to his family business of cars and auto salvage. Larry's passion for cars included corvettes, ‘32 Fords, ‘34 Fords, and even a funny car. Larry was involved in many car clubs including the Rod-Tiques, and he was also a founding member of the Midwest Deuces.

Larry met the love of his life Mary Margaret Powell at Lake City Munitions and was married on April 15, 1971. To this union two sons were born, Ryan and James. In August of 1976 Larry and his family moved to Adrian along with his parents, Walter and Pauline. Larry and his father started Langley Towing and Larry Langley Auto Parts, Inc. The very first day while bringing in a car to his property it burnt to the ground, but everyone in Adrian knew the new family in town.

Larry continued his passion of building cars and street rods while passing those skills to his sons. While the used auto parts market died off in the late 80's and into the early 90's, Larry started working in Kansas City for Blue Valley Auto Parts and then moving to James B. Nutter in 1993. He worked as the personal courier to James B. Nutter until his retirement in 2015. Larry enjoyed his retirement going to many car shows all over the region. He was also an avid fan of the Adrian Blackhawks, especially the football games throughout the years.

Larry is survived by his Sister Joann Langley, two sons Ryan and James (Karen) both of Adrian. Larry was active in supporting his grandchildren Rachel, Cate, Grace, Jacob, Danielle, and Lauren as much as he could. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2020, and his parents Walter and Pauline.

Byrd's Pecan Festival set for November 4th

Byrd's Pecan Festival - November 4, 2023

Join us in welcoming Bayley!

Join us in welcoming one of our newest firefighters, Bayley Heider! After swearing in on her first shift, Bayley made history by becoming the first career female firefighter for the Clinton Fire Department. 

We are excited to welcome her to the CFD family! Join us in welcoming Bayley!

Bates County Cattlemen cookout Saturday, November 4th

On Saturday, November 4th starting at 10:30 am the Bates County Cattlemen will be at the Family Center parking lot in Butler serving lunch to the public. 

They will have Ribeye steak sandwiches, smoked beef, burgers, and hot dogs, all meals come with chips and water. 

The Cattlemen will continue cooking until the food is all gone so make sure and get there early. This may be their last cookout of the year so don’t miss out.