Obituary - Sandra “Sandy” Marie Hilbus

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Hilbus, age 59 of Adrian, Missouri died Sunday, August 11th at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Funeral services are pending and will be announced at a later date by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. 

Cass County lottery player wins unbelievable prize

A Missouri Lottery player was in awe when she realized she had won a top prize of $100,000 on a “Big Money” Scratchers ticket.

“I never in a million years thought I would win $100,000,” she shared. “I scanned it on the machine and I just lost track of where I was. It was unbelievable!”

She explained she went straight home and shared the news with her family, and now plans to use the money to become debt free.

The winning ticket was purchased at Ducky’s, 1901 E. Mechanic St., in Harrisonville.

Players of the $5 “Big Money” Scratchers game have claimed over $4.8 million in prizes since the ticket’s release on June 24. Four additional $100,000 top prizes remain unclaimed.

In FY23, players in Cass County won more than $15.9 million in Missouri Lottery prizes, retailers received more than $1.6 million in commissions and bonuses, and more than $4.9 million in Lottery proceeds went to education programs in the county.

Two people injured in Cass County crash

On Monday August 12th around 4:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and the Lake Winnebago Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident on HWY 291 and HWY 58 West Junction.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the east bound 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 39 year old Kimberly M. Moore of Kansas City, Missouri failed to yield and struck the rear of a stopped east bound 2016 Kia Sorento driven by  60 year old Kimberly Clayton of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Kimberly Clayton sustained minor injuries and was transported to Centerpoint Medical Center by South Metro EMS for treatment. Kimberly M. Moore sustained serious injuries and was transported to Research Medical Center by South Metro EMS for treatment.

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240411116

Obituary - Ronald Dean Horner

Ronald Dean Horner, age 77, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024 at home surrounded by loving family.

A celebration of Ronald’s life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Aaron’s Family Fun Center, 17070 Aaron Ln. Belton, Missouri 64012. Military honors will be rendered for Ronald at 1:00 p.m.

Ronald was born on February 2, 1947 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Ronald honorably served his country in the United States Army and was awarded The Purple Heart during his service. In life Ronald worked as a Machinist for 55 years in the trade. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, cooking, socializing with friends, and loved his Kansas City Royals, as he held a season ticket for forty + years.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Lovell and Dorothy Horner. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty two years, Linda Horner; step-son Anthony Clark and step-grandson, Keegan Clark; two brothers, Russ Horner and Robert Horner (wife Barbara); and four of the most spoiled feline companions, Bentley, Simon, Alley, and Tiye.

Bates County Sheriff's Office scam alert

The Bates County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a scam in our area. Scammers are sending messages out under the guise of being with the United States Postal Service and are unable to deliver a package due to an error of some kind. It asks for credit card information to cover the mishap. 

This is a reminder that if you receive something like this and aren't sure if it is authentic, call the business on your own to verify and NEVER send personal information or click on any links that seem suspicious.

Come join us

Obituary - Doris Gilkeson

Doris Marie (McCulloh) Gilkeson, age 98, was born October 27, 1925 and graduated to Heaven August 12, 2024 at Crown Rehab & Healthcare Center Harrisonville, MO. The daughter of Emily Gladys (Pollard) McCulloh and Harold McKinley McCulloh, Doris was born at home on the farm at Dayton, MO. 

A lifelong resident of Cass County, MO she graduated from Garden City, MO High School in 1943 where she met her husband, George Burns Gilkeson. They were married April 22, 1944 and were married for 60 years until his untimely death in 2004.

Doris and George had three children: Jerald Wayne Gilkeson (Donna); Emily Ann Cook (Bill); and Judy Marie Winter (Jerry). Doris was a devoted farm wife, mother and grandmother. All who knew her held her in high regard as a Proverbs 31 woman. Her hospitality and cooking skills were enjoyed by a multitude. She was always serving, working hard, and devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ and a member of the Harrisonville Community Church.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, brother Joe McCulloh, sister Ailene McCulloh, and son-in-law Jerry Winter. Doris dearly loved her grandchildren: Jodie Lynn Huston (Bob); Mike Cook (Fran); Jason Winter (Jennifer); Seth Gilkeson (Andrea); Kelly Filer (Chris); Laith Gilkeson (Beth); and Jeanne Middaugh (Chad); her 23 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great -grandchildren, with another on the way. All loved her in return.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2024 at Harrisonville Community Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2024 at Harrisonville Community Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Christian School and sent in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

 

Archie FFA News

Archie FFA Member Mylea Shaw and "Louie" for winning Champion FFA Chester White Barrow, Best of Breed Chester White Barrow (winning over the 4H Champion) and Champion Chester White Barrow in the Open Show at the Missouri State Fair!