Kansas City woman injured in Bates County crash

On Sunday November 12th around 12:50 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Adrian Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 145.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Ford driven by 78 year old Linda K. Maichel of Kansas City, Missouri ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a culvert and went airborne coming to rest in the median.

Linda K. Maichel sustained minor injuries and she was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230604782

Obituary - Donna June McDowell

Donna June McDowell, 90, of Belton, MO passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born June 22, 1933 in Long Lane, MO to Adna and Violet (Ford) Metcalf. She was united in marriage with Robert Leroy McDowell on August 22, 1953 and to this union, four children were born.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 44 years, Robert McDowell; her son, Patrick McDowell; three sisters, Willene Gann, Mary Lou Graves and Margie Metcalf; and two brothers, John Metcalf and Duane Metcalf.

She is survived by three children: Karen Messerli of Lee's Summit, MO, Deborah Broockerd (Larry) of Waldorf, MD and Robin James (Charles) of Overland Park, KS; five grandchildren: Krissy Lund (Chris) of Lone Jack, MO, Blake Messerli (Hannah) of Overland Park, KS, Courtney James (Stephen) of Denver, Co, Ashley Esau (Jordan) of Lenexa, KS and Jessica Broockerd, Waldorf, MD; 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Donna loved to travel with her husband, Robert and enjoyed many years at Lake of the Ozarks and other destinations, including winters in the Rio Grande Valley area. Donna attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, MO before moving to Kansas City to work for Trans World Airlines. She was a supportive partner to Robert over the years as he built several successful businesses. Donna was a very strong and determined woman who served as a great example to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to never give up. She was lovingly known by family and friends as the Energizer Bunny - she just kept on going and going and going. She will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of life visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO 64083.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Sheila Rhea Wilson

Sheila Rhea Wilson, 54, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Sheila was born November 29, 1968, in Nevada, MO to Grover and Ruby (Hoover) Judd.

Sheila was raised in Nevada. She attended Metz Schools and graduated from Rich Hill High School Class of 1987. She worked as a pharmacy tech most of her life, including Thomas Pharmacy in Nevada and Mt. Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg, KS. Sheila was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved to sing and performed in Branson in earlier years. Sheila attended Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada.

Survivors include her three children, Brittany Houchin (Kyle, Sr.), Nevada, MO, Trevor Callaghan, Palm Springs, CA, Waylon Wilson (Desiree), Yucca Valley, CA; four grandchildren, Raelyn Houchin, Kyle Houchin, Jr., Cohen Swait-Callaghan, Graceson Wilson; her parents, Grover and Ruby Judd, Nevada, MO; one brother, Daniel Judd (Lorrie), Wellington, KS; and one sister, Sheryl Shepherd, Nevada, MO. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 13, 2023, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Butler Chamber Christmas Parade set for December 2nd

 

Drexel Bobcats end season with 2nd place finish in districts

The Drexel Bobcats Football team places 2nd in Districts. The Bobcats finish the season with a 7-4 record. Proud of our boys!

Week 12 District Championship Missouri State High School Football Scoreboard

2023 Week 12 District Championship Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Archie 85, Drexel 18

Ava 45, Mountain Grove 10

Blair Oaks 59, Moberly 7

Bowling Green 66, South Shelby 50 

Central (Park Hills) 52, Ste. Genevieve 13

Crystal City 8, Tipton 6

East Buchanan 21, Mid Buchanan 0

Fair Grove 26, Strafford 10

Father Tolton Catholic 40, Warsaw 7

Grain Valley 27, Platte County 25

Jackson 55. Seckman 21

Kearney 29, Smithville 13

Jefferson City 37, Pleasant Hill 34 

Lafayette 50, St. Michael the Archangel 31

Lamar 35, Adrian 18 

Liberty North 33, Liberty 10

Lockwood 58, Liberal 20

Lutheran North 54, Clayton 14

Marionville 44, Cabool 6

McDonald County 40, Bolivar 21

Milan 26, Marceline 21

Nevada 33, Carl Junction 13

Nixa 56, Joplin 34

North Platte 46, Crestridge 12 

Pacific 21, Sullivan 20

Penney 40, Westrand 22

Portageville 49, Thayer 8

Oak Park 17, Park Hill 14

Odessa 38, California 21

Republic 35, Lebanon 32

Rockhurst 24, Lee Summit North 21

Seneca 49, Mount Vernon 21

South Holt 50, Tarkio 6

St. Pius X (Kansas City) 41, Maryville 13

Webb City 42, Carthage 7

Windsor 38, Skyline 28

Worth County 56, South Nodaway 20

Please keep an eye on this page.. We will keep updating through-out the evening. 

Archie Whirlwinds District Football Champions!

We would like to congratulate the Archie Whirlwinds football tea who claimed a 8-man district football championship tonight with a 85-18 win over the Drexel Bobcats! 

Archie will host the Lockwood Tigers next week in the state quarterfinal game. 

Lamar pulls away late to beat Adrian in District Championship

The undefeated Adrian Blackhawks made the trip to Lamar tonight to play the tigers in the district championship football game. Lamar scored with 4 seconds left in the 2nd quarter to lead Adrian at halftime 14-6.

Adrian was able to close the score to 14-12 midway through the 3rd quarter on a long touchdown pass from QB Colton Miller to Mason Rusow.

Adrian would take the lead 18-14 late in the 3rd quarter after capping off a 94 yard drive with a 8 yard touchdown run by Mason Rusow,

Lamar pulled away in the 4th quarter and was able to get the win over Adrian 35-18. We would like to congratulate the Blackhawk's on a fantastic season as they finish with a record of 11-1. 

Photos courtesy of the Adrian News Leader