Appleton City High School Bright Future Friday...

Appleton City High School Bright Future Friday... 

Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla has extended an acceptance letter to ACHS Senior Dawson Hoagland. Once at S&T Dawson plans to study aerospace engineering.

Congratulations, Dawson, your future looks bright!

Obituary - Susan Elaine McClure

Susan Elaine McClure, age 72, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Susan was born to Raymond Roy Bassett and Virginia Bassett on April 21, 1951. 

As a young girl, Susan enjoyed playing softball where she played first base. She was a good seamstress and loved to sew. As much as she loved to sew, she hated to dust and was often teased about it by her sister. Susan graduated high school in 1969. 

She married Kenneth Ray McClure on June 26, 1970. To this union, three children were born, Bryan, Aimee and Amber. One of Susan’s joys was attending as many of her grandchildren’s school activities as possible. She could be seen sitting in the stands at football, basketball and even wrestling events. 

Susan was also an avid collector of the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Susan loved getting out and having an occasional girl’s day with her sister. The day usually included a manicure and pedicure, visiting flea markets, and enjoying a piece of pie. Everyone who knew her knew how much she loved God. 

Susan was known for her card ministry and collecting magazines to give to the shut-ins. Susan was looking forward to attending her granddaughter’s wedding in August and her other two granddaughters’ graduations in May.

Survivors include a son, Bryan McClure of the home; two daughters, Aimee McClure of Ft. Scott and Amber Goodbody and husband, Ryan, also of Ft. Scott; one sister, Nancy Orton and husband, Mike, of Joplin, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Debbie McClure of Ft. Scott; sister-in-law Billie Bassett; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Macayla, Emma and fiancé, Jeremiah, Brittany, Skyler, KW and Tristen. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and a grandchild.

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 2nd at the Community Christian Church. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. 

Memorials are suggested to the American Stroke Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

Obituary - Martin James Herren

Martin James Herren, age 48, of Bronaugh, MO, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Jonesboro, AR.

Martin was born March 2, 1975, in St. Joseph, MO, and graduated from Bronaugh High School. On December 24, 1992, he married Christine Michelle Keller, and together they raised two children. He worked as a truck driver, which was his life!

Martin leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Christine Herren; his son, Kyle Herren, Nevada, MO; his daughter, Aubrey Herren, Nevada, MO; son-in-law, Ricky Chamberlain, Nevada, MO; his four legged son, Zeus; three grandchildren, Emberlee Herren, Aiden Chamberlain, and Alora Chamberlain; siblings, Kelly (Billy) Conner, Fort Scott, KS, David (Yvonne) Jenkins, Nevada, MO and Doug Smith, Nevada, MO, as well as a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Herren.

Services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home.

Come have dinner tonight at the Butler FFA Friends & Family Chili Supper

The Butler FFA Friends & Family Chili Supper will be this Friday, February 2nd, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the BHS cafeteria. 

Tickets may be purchased from any FFA Member or at the door. See the attached flyer for additional information.

Obituary - Virginia Lee (Haynie) Akers

Virginia Lee (Haynie) Akers, 84, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Virginia, the daughter of J. Donald and Helen Mary (Livingston) Haynie, was born on November 2, 1939, on a farm in Taylor County near Bedford, IA. She attended Bedford Iowa High School, graduating in 1958.

In June of 1958 she married Corwan Akers. They lived in Clarinda, IA as Corwan worked for the newspaper there. In October of 1958, Corwan was drafted into the Army and served basic training in Texas. During that time Virginia remained in Clarinda, IA, working at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital. After basic training Corwan was assigned to advance training and Virginia joined him in Texas at that time where they lived off base in Kileen, TX. Corwan was assigned to Erlangen, Germany three months later and Virgina joined him there. They lived off base in Erlangen and toured western Europe traveling through many countries.

Following Corwan’s discharge from the service they returned to Iowa where Corwan worked for newspapers in Iowa and Missouri, retiring in 1992. In 2003, they moved to Plano, TX spending six years before returning to Nevada, MO for full retirement.

Virginia enjoyed her travels with Corwan, being with friends, working outside in the garden, especially being with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Corwan, she is survived by two children: Randy Akers (Claudia), Nevada, and Robin Berry (Daryl), Blue Springs, MO; six grandchildren, Jeremy Akers (Ashley Bare), Overland Park, KS, William Saunders (Teresa), Ft. Scott, KS, Jesse Akers (Abbey Gavin), Nevada, Jackie Wheeler (Tyler), Independence, MO, Jeremy Berry, Blue Springs, MO, and Jeffrey Berry, Warrensburg, MO; eight great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Ethan, Charlie, Dylan, Khloe, Brady, Charlie, and Daisy. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Ray Dean Scism officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Monday.

Interment will follow in the National Cemetery in Ft. Scott at 12:30 p.m. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Adrian Blackhawks Wrestling Senior Night

Tonight we recognized our five seniors for the 2023-2024 wrestling season William Brown, Brenton McGuire, Justice Vickers, Keagan Wisdom, and manager Madyson Shaffer.

The boys were able to come out victorious winning the dual 39-24 vs. Lexington. Unfortunately the girls fell 24-30 vs. Lexington. Senior Justice Vickers received his 100th career win tonight as well.
The girls will be back in action next Friday and Saturday in Nevada for districts.

The boys will be back in action in two weeks on Friday and Saturday in Butler for districts.

Obituary - Cheryle Ann Menzies

Cheryle Ann Menzies, age 75, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the Kansas City Hospice House.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Southview Christian Church, 13604 Norby Rd., Grandview, Missouri 64030.

Cheryle was born in Hays Kansas on August 13, 1948 to Bernard and Dorothy (Davey) Carsten of Stockton, Kansas. Cheryle graduated high school, achieved her Bachelor degree from Fort Hays State University, and went on to complete her Master degree in education from Webster University. In the early winter of 1971, Cheryle was joined in marriage to her husband Thomas David Menzies on November 21st. Their union was blessed with three children. In life, Cheryle worked as an Elementary Teacher for the Grandview Public Schools for twenty-eight years, retiring in July of 2006. For forty-five years, she attended the Southview Christian Church in Grandview.

Cheryle was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard ad Dorothy Carsten; and brother, Terry Carsten.

Here cherishing her memory are her loving husband of over fifty years, Thomas David Menzies; son, Todd J. Menzies (wife Tara) and their children Lain Cole Menzies and Lily Nicole Menzies; daughter, Angela M. Forsythe (husband Robb Forsythe) and their children, Samantha Jewel Menzies, Brayden Thomas Menzies, Abigail Louise Forsythe, and Andre Forsythe; son, Travis John Menzies (wife Jennifer) and their children, Audrey Grace Menzies and Lucy Elizabeth Menzies; brother, Rodney Carsten (wife Janie); sister in law, Deb Carsten; brother in law, Daniel Menzies (wife Dona); sister in law, Rosemary McCall (husband Ray); as well as uncles, aunts, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be given the Kansas City Hospice House 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64145 OR Southview Christian Church as addressed above.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

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