Highlights from around the area on this Saturday

Highlights from around the area on this Saturday ...We hope everyone got out and enjoyed a beautiful day. 

EDITED - OFFICIAL TIME 4:00.26

Clinton Middle School NEW SCHOOL RECORD - BOYS 4x400

Unofficial time of 4:01.18, but a record by almost 4 seconds! Will post official time when results are released.

The 2024 Appleton City High School Prom was held Saturday evening. We hope everyone has a safe and fun time.

The 2024 Adrian High School Prom was held Saturday evening. This photo is courtesy of the Adrian News Leader.

Archie Scholar Bowl falls in the district semifinals, finishing 11-1 on the year. Congratulations to Nathan Vandyke for making All-District and finishing first in tossups answered. Great season everyone. #ArchieStrong

The Nevada High School Scholar Bowl team are DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! This is a 3-peat for them! #nevadatigerpride

Much Congratulations to the Archie High School baseball team! they won the championship at the Windsor Tournament today! #ArchieStrong

We would like to say Congrats to the Butler Scholar Bowl Team for winning the district championship today! Pictured (L to R): Alisa Oates, Oliver Oates, Easton Woolace, and Noah Lentz.

Obituary - Gary Aldrige

Gary Aldrige, age 44, of Raymore, Missouri, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. Service times will be provided as more information becomes available.

Gary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 14, 1980 to Roger and Debbie Aldrige. He graduated from Belton High School and continued on to his career as a Laborer with Local #264. Within the union Gary was a highly respected Journeyman and loved what he did. Gary was an avid baseball and basketball fan but also was extremely talented in both sports. He also had a great respect for all animals.

In the words of his sister, Steffanie: “This is my brother Gary. Underneath the mental illness and his way to cope with it he was the same as everyone else – just trying to find a way to quiet the everyday chaos and have a peaceful life. He had a disease that he did not want to have. Please remember he was a human being; my parents’ son, a brother to Jake and me, an uncle to my girls and most importantly a dad to Carly. But his mental health made him something else that he desperately didn’t want to be. Gary was a beautiful soul and when he was sober the most loving, hardworking person, someone you would want to be around. At a young age he had a love and gift for playing baseball – damn he was so good at it, shit eating grin that made you want to smile too and that would melt any heart, and a love for his family.

For those that have asked what happened we are not sure what took him from us but he will not be forgotten. We know that he is with Jake, and we will find peace in knowing he can finally rest and have the peace of mind he so desperately wanted and needed. He was my baby brother and I will love him always.”

Gary was preceded in death by his daughter, Hallie Aldrige; and brother, Jake Reynolds.

Cherishing Gary’s memory are his loving daughter, Carly; parents, Roger and Debbie Aldrige; sister, Steffanie Pryan (James); and two nieces, Alex Black (Eric) and Sofie Arizmendi (Alex).

Two injured after motorcycle struck by vehicle in Cass County

On Saturday April 13th around 1:28 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a accident Route C at Missouri Z Highway in Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2002 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by 42 year old Thomas R. Dayringer of Drexel, Missouri was stopped and was struck by a unknown vehicle which fled the scene of the crash.

Mr. Dayringer and a passenger on his motorcycle 26 year old Raeann S. Edward of Drexel, Missouri both sustained injuries and both were transported to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240180065

Obituary - Earlene Troby

Earlene Troby, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 2:00-4:00pm Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Dog Park and may be sent to the Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 West Wall, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

Earlene was born November 27, 1945 in Harrisonville, MO, a daughter of Earl Henry and Mollie (Ross) Lash. She was a lifelong Cass County, MO resident. Earlene was united in marriage, on her birthday, November 27, 1962, to Richard L. Troby in Harrisonville.

In 1991, she and Richard started Troby’s Maytag Home Appliance Center in Harrisonville. She could always be found behind the counter with one of her many pets. Earlene had a “green thumb”, always had many beautiful plants and flowers, and her love of all animals, especially birds, was well known.

Earlene was preceded in death by her son, Ricky, in 1972, and two sisters, Betty and Carol. She is survived by her husband, Richard Troby; a son Stacy, and daughter-in-law Melanie Troby, Jerico Springs, MO; a daughter, Kimberly Troby, Harrisonville; three brothers, Earl Lash, Harrisonville, Louis Lash, Belton, MO, and Gene Lash, Raymore, MO; three grandchildren, Dustin Troby, Jeremiah Troby, and Hayden Murphy, and two great-grandchildren, Miah and Payton.

Stabbing at Dollar General Store in Warsaw

Benton County Sheriff's Deputies were notified at 4:30 PM that an assault occurred in the parking lot of Dollar General located at 14633 Highway 7, which is in rural Warsaw today. 

According to the victim, Troy Mays 59, the suspect, David Meddings 58 allegedly attacked him while he was sitting in the passenger seat of a friend's vehicle. 

The suspect pulled the door open and physically assaulted Mays before producing an edged weapon, stabbing Mays in the lower abdomen one time. Both suspect and victim left the scene and returned to their prospective residences on Fairview Dr in Bent Tree Harbor. 

Apparently this is part of an ongoing feud between neighbors. The suspect was taken into custody at his residence at 5:12 PM, without further incident. 

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Dr. Timothy "Tim" L. McGinnis, D.C.

Dr. Timothy "Tim" L. McGinnis, D.C.,71, of Galena, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. The Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to the Heartland Christian School c/o the First Baptist Church of Belton, 810 S. Cedar Belton, MO 64012 or www.hfministries.org. Dr. Tim was a devoted son, father, grandfather, and brother to five siblings. He dedicated much of his life to serving humanity through chiropractic care, helping others live healthier lives and alleviating their pain.

Tim was born on December 13, 1952, in Santa Ana, California, a son of William Morris Earl and Adora May (Barker) McGinnis. He married Sarah Jane Floyd on March 29, 1975 in North Kansas City, MO. Dr. Tim graduated from Northeast High School and Northwest Missouri State University, and Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1979. He went on to become an exceptional chiropractor, serving the Harrisonville community and beyond for 43 years. He was known for his commitment to improving his patients’ overall health and wellness through Activator adjusting and CRA-based nutritional testing. His impact was felt not only locally but also nationally and internationally, with patients traveling from various states and countries to seek his care, as well as, inspiring a handful of people to become a chiropractor, including his daughter.

Aside from his successful chiropractic career, Dr. Tim had a passion for running a cattle and horse farm on 135 acres near Harrisonville, MO. He also indulged in his love for flying by designing and building a quad-direction grass landing strip airport on his property. His hobby project, a modified BD-4+1 homebuilt airplane, was a testament to his dedication to innovation and craftsmanship.

Dr. Tim is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane McGinnis, of the home; his children: Melissa McGinnis, Henderson, NV, Rebecca McGill (Jon), Fort Worth, TX, Sean McGinnis (Amber), Pleasant Hill, MO; brothers: Michael McGinnis, Rodrick McGinnis (Anita), all of Stover, MO, Russell McGinnis (Latisha), Kearney, MO, Mark McGinnis (Josetta), Warrenton, MO; one sister, Jeannette Jones (George), Peculiar, MO; grandchildren: Lee McGinnis, Evelyn McGill, Emma McGill, Eileen McGill, Havannah Moore, Isabella Moore, Shane McGinnis, Steele McGinnis, and Fearghus McGinnis. He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Ellena McGill. Dr. Tim’s legacy lives on not only through his family but also through the patients he cared for and inspired.

Dr. Tim McGinnis will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his patients’ well-being, his love for his family and community, and his passion for chiropractic care and aviation. He leaves behind a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Butler Junior High Students of the Month for March

 

Butler High School April student of the month