Truman Lake Eagle Day Saturday, February 17th

For those of you who forgot/didn't know:

Eagle Day (a free event) will take place at the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center this Saturday, February 17. Doors open at 9:30am, and the first eagle program is at 10:00am. See the flyer below for more details.

We hope to see you there!

Bronaugh man seriously injured in Barton County crash

On Thursday February 15th the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Barton County along with Barton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on US 160 2 miles west of Lamar.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2018 Ford Edge driven by 37 year old Alex Meier of Bronaugh, Missouri attempted to pass a vehicle and struck the side of the eastbound 2011 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 54 year old Brian Johnson of Lamar, Missouri.

Mr. Meier sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240076539

Senior night at Archie High School

Archie celebrated Senior night tonight. We would like to congratulate these Seniors on amazing HS careers. Thank you for all the memories and thrills! Good luck in all your future endeavors!

Way to go Kayleigh!

We would like to congratulate Harrisonville High School junior Kayleigh Norris who was honored at last week's WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards luncheon at Municipal Auditorium. She was recognized for her 1600m State Championship at last spring's State Track Meet.

The annual WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns & McDonnell is the largest celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day in the country. This annual event recognizes women and girls throughout the Kansas City area making a difference through sports and fitness.

Obituary - R.D. (Roland Dean) Marquardt

R.D. (Roland Dean) Marquardt was born on September 2, 1936, in Bates County, Missouri to Fred Marquardt and Mildred (Steuck) Marquardt. He lived in the Rich Hill / Papinville area his entire life. R.D. attended the Rich Hill Lutheran Church and later became a member of the Double Branch Christian church. R.D. attended school in Rich Hill elementary and Rich Hill high school where he graduated. He was active in many sports during his high school years. It was there that Ronnie and Marcelle (Bolser) Marquardt met, dated and became engaged on graduation night.

R. D. and Marcelle were joined together in holy matrimony on September 18th, 1955, at the Carbon Center Christian Church which was notably one of the few times he was ever coaxed to wear a suit. Ronnie worked for many years in the family grocery store (Marquardt’s Grocery) as the meat cutter – a skill he enjoyed and continued as a personal hobby for several years. To their union two sons were born: Rock Dean Marquardt, March 9, 1957, and Zachary Scott Marquardt, July 4, 1963. 

When Marquardt’s Grocery was eventually sold, Ronnie and Marcelle purchased and took to farming on his grandparent’s (Marquardt) farm. His love of the farm came from summers spent on his grandparent’s (Steuck) farm as a young boy. Ronnie’s work on the farm included planting and harvesting many acres of row crops, tending to herds of angus cattle (who would follow him anywhere as long as he had a grain bucket in his hand – even if it was empty), and maintaining and tending to the Osage Valley Pecan orchards and property. Ronnie and Marcelle built a home and moved to the family farm north of Papinville, MO in 1980 and shortly thereafter relocated the pecan plant from its original location in Rich Hill to be beside the home near Papinville. For several years Ron served on the Prairie Township board.

Throughout their marriage, Ron and Marcelle had a love for boating and water skiing – starting on smaller bodies of water at the coal mining pits south of Rich Hill and then going on to own a family cabin at Truman Lake where they made many friends and wonderful memories. For more than 60 years, they enjoyed having a boat and being on the water. Over those years he taught numerous people how to water ski and enjoy the water as he did.

Ronnie passed from this life to be with his Lord on Sunday February 11, 2024, with his sons by his side at Bates County Memorial hospital in Butler, MO. He is a member of the Double Branch Christian Church. R.D. is survived by his sons, Rock Marquardt of Papinville, Zack Marquardt (Gordon) of Kansas City; his sister, Phyllis Stewart (John) of Papinville; niece Lori Stewart of Lee’s Summit; nephew Dave Stewart of Belton; brother-in-law Ronald Bolser (Janice) of Rich Hill; and nieces, Sharon Love of Blue Springs, Jill Galate (John) of Lee’s Summit, and Janell Ledford (Shane) of Lee’s Summit; and many more relatives, as well as a host of wonderful friends and neighbors.

The family is blessed to have so many wonderful memories of R.D. “Ron” and his life with us, and they hope you share with them in the joy and love and laughter that he brought into our lives.

Visitation will be held at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, MO on Thursday, February 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. At Ron’s request a graveside memorial service will be held at Green Lawn Cemetery on Friday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to either: Papinville Historical Society, or Kern Senior Center, Rich Hill, MO

Obituary - Trina Watson

Trina Renee Watson, age 52, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 in the Olathe Medical Center after complications from a January 3, 2024 surgery. She was born in Garnett, Kansas on July 6, 1971 the daughter of William and Kathy Danley Shaughnessy. The most important thing in her life was her family and friends. Talking on the phone, hanging out, going on trips were her most enjoyable times with her family and friends.

She loved the water, didn't matter if was the lake, pool or ocean, she loved them all. Trina was one of the world's largest Kansas City Chiefs fans. She was always making plans around a Chief's game. She was united in marriage to Ben Watson on June 25, 1999. They were blessed with two sons, Kaylor and Kesten.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ray and Ann Danley, and paternal grandparents, Riley and Ruth Shaughnessy. Trina is survived by her husband, Ben, two sons, Kaylor and Kesten, all of the home, parents, Bill and Kathy Shaughnessy, brother, Jamie Shaughnessy(Amber), father and mother in law, Charlie and Rosemary Watson, brother in laws, Grant Watson(Jill), Seth Watson(Kristy), Will Watson(Mary), extended family and wonderful friends.

Celebration of Life will be held 10 am Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Blue Mound Bible Church. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Blue Moon Youth Center. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Russell "Rusty" S. Bowman

Although Rusty never had children, he leaves behind 2 older brothers Glenn and Terry Bowman of Urich Mo and Terry and Melissa Bowman of Harrisonville Mo. He attended Strasburg elementary and graduated from Pleasant Hill High school in 1981. 

He continued his education at Penn Valley where he graduated with his Bachelor of science in nursing. Cremation with a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Missouri at a later date.

Contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs, contributions may be mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Tigers close out season with win over Whirlwinds

Tigers close out season with win over Whirlwinds...

The Rich Hill Tigers Varsity Boys Basketball Team wrapped up the season tonight with a 69-52 victory over the Archie Whirlwinds. 

Rich Hill was coming into the game tonight already beating Archie on January 27th in the Archie Tournament. The tigers came out strong and led at the end of the first quarter 21-11with Senior Brayden Chandler having 11 points for Rich Hill.

Archie was able to claw back in the 2nd quarter led by Senior Tristian Leeper who had 14 points. Rich Hill led the game at halftime 34-28. 

Rich Hill was able to come out strong in the 2nd half and led 51-40 at the end of the 3rd quarter. Rich Hill was too strong down the stretch and pulled away for a comfortable 17 point victory 69-52.

Rich Hill had three players scoring in double figures tonight led by Senior Brayden Chandler who had 23 points and Junior Dillon Coonce pitched in 21 points and 17 rebounds, and Junior Zane Becker has 12 points. 

Archie was led in scoring by Senior Tristian Leeper who had 18 points and Senior Briar McIntire pitched in 14 in the losing effort for Archie.

Rich Hill will now run its record to 20-4 on the season as they get ready for district action next week on Osceola. Archie will move to 13-12 on the season.