Snow totals tonight into Friday

Snow is expected to develop across northern Missouri this evening with a wintry mix expected further south of Highway 36. 

After midnight the wintry mix south will change over to light freezing rain or freezing drizzle before chance over to all snow in the morning. Further north where precipitation is expected to be mainly snow, accumulation will range from 2-6 inches with the heaviest amounts across extreme northwest Missouri. 

Further south where the wintry mix will occur snow totals will be limited to generally less than an inch with the chance for a light glaze of ice with the freezing rain/drizzle. Be sure to monitor road conditions if you are making a Friday morning commute.

Obituary - Gene Humbird

Gene Humbird, 62, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away in his home on January 9th, 2024. Visitation services will be held on Tuesday, January 16th from 10am – 12pm at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Gene was born November 20th, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to his loving parents Ronnie Humbird and Mary Richardson. He grew up along side his 3 younger brothers, Randy (Holly) Humbird, Rickie Humbird, and Rusty Humbird. They enjoyed fishing, hunting, and sports. Gene followed in his father’s footsteps and worked in Sod most of his life. He met many amazing friends along the way and fell in love with Mardi at a very young age. 

They were high school sweethearts who got married on October 26th, 1986, and would go on to have their two children, Crystal (Mike) Regan and Kyle (Amanda) Humbird. Gene was so unbelievably talented in so many ways. He was an amazing artist, carpenter, guitarist, and all-around humble guy who would give you the shirt off his back and never ask for anything in return. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Loved rock music, both listening to and playing it with his many bands over the years. 

He loved playing pool with his late wife Mardi, family, and friends. Even if Mardi would win most of the time. He enjoyed playing golf with his son, brothers, and friends. Would never turn down a chance to go fishing with his family. He would never stay in just one place and would walk the entire way around any good fishing hole. There are so many things my dad loved but his grandson Gabe and his family were always top of the list! 

This is why it’s with a heavy heart we say goodbye to such an amazing Son, Brother, Father, Pop-Pop, and friend. Rest easy with your love Mardi as you two are reunited once again. We must remember this isn’t goodbye, it’s until we meet again.

Gene was survived by his parents, Mary Richardson, and Ronnie (Barbara) Humbird. His brothers, Randy (Holly) Humbird, Richie Humbird and Rusty Humbird. His two children, Crystal (Mike) Regan and Kyle (Amanda) Humbird. His grandson Gabe Regan. Many adored Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, and more friends and adopted family than you can count.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Annie Amelia Robinson

Annie Amelia Robinson, age 86 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away at her home on January 8, 2024.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Heuser Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 6 pm to 7 pm, Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Heuser Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Green Lawn Cemetery.

Obituary - Marian Lois Howard

Marian Lois Howard, 91, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at her home in Freeman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 9, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday at the Atkinson Funeral Home.

Marian was born May 16, 1932 in Lincoln, Nebraska, a daughter of Clarence and Myrtle (Whittington) King. Marian grew up in Kansas City, MO and was a 1950 graduate of Paseo High School. She was a competitive roller skater in the Kansas City area for a number of years. Marian worked for Union Pacific Railroad as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She was a member of the Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman, MO.

Marian was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. She is survived by two sons: Brad Howard, Freeman, MO; and Mark Howard, Lathrop, MO; and six grandchildren: Taylor, Dallas, Heather, Kevin, Avalon, and Bradley.

Busy time for the Adrian Fire Department

The Adrian Fire crews started early and ended late on Tuesday as the weather caused several incidents. 

Adrian Fire was dispatched at 04:07 AM to a medical call in the city limits. At 04:36 AM the department was dispatched for a reported barn on fire northeast of Adrian.

The barn was reported to already be on the ground and no other structures in danger. We responded three trucks to the scene and after sizing up the incident, it was decided that no action would be taken.

The department continued throughout the day and evening responding on additional medical assistance calls and car accidents with our last call taking place at approximately 7:45 PM.

We are happy to report that the car accidents that we worked, all consisted of slide offs due to slick road conditions and were non injury accidents.

- Courtesy of Chief Dizney! 

Obituary - Verdean Charlotte Glenn

Verdean Charlotte Glenn, 74, of Butler, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her home in Butler. 

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Operation BBQ.

Verdean was born December 2, 1949, in Harrisonville, Missouri, a daughter of AC and Cleo (Kinney) Crosswhite. She spent her early years in Harrisonville where she was a member of the Harrisonville Rainbow Girls and a 1967 graduate of Harrisonville High School. Her first husband, R.G. Waters, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on August 17, 1980 in Harrisonville. She was united in marriage to Randall Glenn on June 24, 1985 in Miami, Oklahoma. They made their home in Harrisonville, later moving to Butler where they spent the last 20 years.

Verdean worked as an area manager for Durham School Bus Services in Harrisonville for a number of years. Later, she and Randy spent lots of time together on the road working together as an OTR (Over the Road) team driving their truck. However, her favorite job was working as a disaster relief responder for Farmers Insurance Co. She responded to many disasters from Greensburg, KS, and Joplin, MO tornadoes to wildfires in California. She helped organize meals, helped with laundry, and organized getting pets back to their owners during these disasters.

Verdean enjoyed riding UTV’s and taking flight in hot air balloons in Arizona during the winter. She loved making meals for her family and friends. Spending time in the garden tending to her flowers. But probably one of her most favorite things was getting to spend time with her two grandsons watching them grow up. And we can’t fail to mention her Kool smokes and an ice cold Miller Lite.

Verdean is survived by her husband, Randy, Butler, MO; her son, Jay and wife,Kellie Waters, Butler, MO; grandchildren: Jesse Waters and wife, Raelyn, Justen“Bo” Waters and wife, Kiersten, and Alyssa Waters; one great-granddaughter,Kathryn (Kate) Waters; two sisters, Carol Armintrout and husband, Wayne, SueHelt and late husband Sam; and nieces and nephews: Eric and Glenda Armintrout, Lance and Laura Armintrout, Shawn and Michelle Helt, and Quentin and Shanda Lawrence. Along with many friends she considered family.

Butler Rotary Club’s Annual Chili Supper

 

BCMH January Employee of the Month Shannon Bjerke

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) recognizes Shannon Bjerke, CPS as the Employee of the Month for January. Shannon has worked for BCMH since 1998 as the administrative assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. 

She has served in this role as assistant to six different chief executives, including the hospital’s current CEO, Greg Weaver.

“Shannon is always easy to work with,” said the employee who nominated her. “She is trustworthy with all information and can be depended upon to complete tasks quickly and accurately.

She is an encyclopedia when it comes to BCMH history and is helpful whenever I need to understand better who the stakeholders are in any project. She is fair and consistent, knowledgeable about BCMH policies and processes, and treats every employee with courtesy and kindness.”

Shannon is an exemplary employee, and she deserves this recognition.