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Adrian Head Start is accepting applications for children ages 3-5

Adrian Head Start is accepting applications for children ages 3-5. Head Start is a free preschool program. If interested in applying your child please call 816-827-7999.

2024 Bates County Fair Schedule

 

Obituary - Michael James Parks

Michael James Parks, age 51 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at the University of Kansas Medical Center on June 23, 2024. Michael was born the son of Marlin Ray and Linda Harris Parks on October 6, 1972 in Harrisonville, Missouri. He graduated from Harrisonville High School. 

He worked in construction as a driller and blaster. Michael enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and loved the Kansas City Chiefs. He was preceded in death by his father, and a sister, Susan Parks. He is survived by his mother, a nephew, Luke and two nieces, Kaylee and Pam.

There are no services scheduled at this time. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, these may be sent in care of the Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Obituary - Charla Marie Eastwood

Charla Marie Eastwood, 67, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 16, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Elizabeth Swanson Dehaemers, Charla was united in marriage to Mark Eastwood on February 15, 1997. 

She owned a commercial tenant finish construction company before attending Colorado Bible College, later Charis Bible College, where she began as an instructor before becoming the director of the college’s Overland Park campus. 

Charla was a member of La Cygne Christian Church.Her interests and talents were unsurprisingly diverse, including gardening where she raised hostas, impatiens and marigolds; riding her Harley and earning a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo. A collector of handwritten recipes, Charla loved preparing meals for her family on holidays. She was an animal lover, raising Rottweilers and amassing a collection of barn kitties. She loved her family deeply and was the grandma everyone wished they had. 

Charla was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother and her sister, Dana White. Charla is survived by her husband of 27 years, Mark; adult children Randyl (Jeremy) Danner, Eric (Resa) Eastwood, Travis (Kim) Eastwood, Chrissy (Robert) Norton; two sisters, Lynne Dehaemers and Lisa Davis: and eleven grandchildren, Chase, Elena, Kai, Zaritha, Lily, Will, Mayla, Zane, Mia, Mariah and Cooper.

Funeral services will be held at 10am on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the La Cygne Christian Church, followed by a burial ceremony in Centerville Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, July 7, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Flowers are welcome and memorial contributions can be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box 304, La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Slight risk of severe storms Tuesday

 Thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some of these storms may be strong to severe.

Dirt bike accident in Bates County

On Sunday afternoon around 2:57 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriff Deputies responded to a dirt bike accident on private property north of CR 6002 and just east of CR 9001.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the 2023 KTM Motorcycle driven by 35 year old William R. Fockelmann of Richmond Heights, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Fockelmann sustained minor injuries and he was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240329864

Obituary - Brent Lee Carroll

Brent Lee Carroll, 20, of Warrensburg, Missouri died unexpectedly Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. He was born September 21, 2003 in Clinton, Mo., the son of Joel Lee Carroll and Crystal Lynn Tirey.

Brent was a young, new and loving father. He was a role model to so many friends, an admired brother and passionately devoted to his family.

While he has left us because God called for him, he had so much more to offer and lived life to its fullest.

Brent inherited his parents’ work ethic and applied his all to everything he did and wanted. He put everything he had into his job with Whiteoak Ventures. Many will remember him as a revered athlete in cross-country and, also, as an old soul with a down-to-earth, but witty personality, He was slow to anger and quick to forget.

He will remain in the memories of many generations to come, especially through the innate traits that he has passed on to his son, Fynn. Fynn will carry on Brent’s handsomeness, beautiful and warming smile, compassionate spirit and endearing love for family and friends.

The loss of Brent leaves a void in all that knew him. The laughter, love and his accomplishments will help to fill the hole in our hearts and remember him for eternity.

Surviving are his mother, Crystal Tirey, Warrensburg, Mo.; father, Joel Carroll (Racheal), Calhoun, Mo.; one son, Fynn Redford Carroll of the home, his life partner, Alexis Rowland of the home; three brothers, Cameron Mertz, Clinton, Mo., Koel Carroll, Calhoun, Mo., and Wyatt Carroll, Calhoun, Mo.; one sister, Harley Humerickhouse, Clinton, Mo.; maternal grandmother, Diana "Nana" Tirey, Clinton, Mo.; maternal grandfather, Gary "Papa" Tirey, Tightwad, Mo.; paternal grandparents, Tammy and Randy Carroll, Clinton, Mo.; maternal great-grandmother, Beverly Sue Hills, Clinton, Mo.; paternal great-grandparents, Robert and Evelyn Hamblin, Clinton, Mo., and Deloris Collins, Clinton, Mo.; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Gene Hills; maternal great-grandparents, David and Julie Tirey of Pinehurst, Texas; paternal great-grandfather, Johnny Carroll; and his uncle, James Hills.

The family would like to thank Johnny Morris and the entire Bass Pro organization for their love and support shown to them during this difficult time.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.