Obituary - Mark Arthur Davis

Mark Arthur Davis, age 52, of Parker, KS passed away on August 31st after a tragic equine accident. Mark was born on May 26,1972 in Sedan, Kansas to Teddy and Sara K “Kathy” (Shocklee) Davis.

Mark attended Moline Grade School and graduated from West Elk Jr Sr High School in 1990. After high school, he attended Kansas State University and Emporia State University. Growing up, Mark was very active in football and baseball and was in the National Honor Society. He loved camping, singing with family, playing baseball coached by his dad, riding horses, and his Tonka trucks. In 1993,

Mark married Disnie McBee and from that union came four children; Barrett, Foster, Winston, and Lillian. Mark followed in his dad’s footsteps by coaching his sons’ ball teams and was proud to attend his daughters dance recitals. In 1996, Mark joined the Operating Engineers Local 101 Union as a Heavy Equipment Operator and got to live out his childhood by being a professional Tonka Truck driver. In more recent years, Mark followed his true passion of raising horses, competing and announcing at Fun Shows and rodeos. He also started a DJ and Karaoke business as Big Feather Legend spending countless hours entertaining at local venues and events.

Mark was proceeded in death by his grandparents Art and Ethel (Spivey) Davis and Bob and Lulu (Burns) Shocklee, his parents Ted and Kathy Davis, and his childhood best friend, Timothy Willhite. Mark is survived by his children; Barrett (Kylee) of Belton, MO, Foster (Kelsey) of Belton, MO, Winston of Kansas City, MO, and Lillian of Shawnee, KS. His siblings Matthew (RuthAnn) of Neodesha, KS, Tamara “Tammy” (Tim) Bobb of Livingston, TX and Trisha Davis of Wichita, KS. Grand-daughter Baylee and future grandson. He also had several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Pleasanton Saddle Club to continue the mentorship of youth in equestrian activities.

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Lighthouse Presbyterian Church, Paola, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton Saddle Club, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075.

Attention to the city of Archie

On Monday , September 9, 2024, the City of Archie water department will be shutting off the water to town at 9:00 PM to repair a water leak and replace a valve. 

We will repair a leak on N. Main Street and replace a valve on N. Truman Street. The valve replacement is another in our quest to be able to isolate portions of town instead of doing complete shutdowns. 

There will be two crews working to get these repairs done as quickly as possible. With no issues, water should be restored in the early morning. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our infrastructure.

City of Drexel now hiring

The City of Drexel is looking for a person who is motivated, who has strong human relation skills, who can handle multiple tasks, and has experience in word and excel to serve in an Assistant Clerk position.

The Assistant Clerk responsibilities will be to help the City Clerk with daily duties such as but not limited to – public relations, utility billing/payments, tax billing/payments, issuing building permits, license, accounts receivables, animal tags, etc. They will also perform other City Clerk duties when the City Clerk is away.

This position is a part time position with such a person working 24-26 hours a week and the weeks or days when the City Clerk is out of the office. Applications can be picked up at the Drexel City Hall.

One's cover letter, application, resume and 3 written letters of work-related references need to be returned to the City Hall by October 4, 2024. For any more information please contact the Drexel City Hall (816) 619-2323.

From the City of Harrisonville Street Department

During the next few days, the Harrisonville Streets Department will be installing no parking signs on Bird Avenue from South Street to Mechanic Street.

Parking will be restricted on both sides of the road, as it serves as one of Harrisonville’s Emergency Snow Routes.

These parking changes are part of a larger ordinance that was passed on July 1, 2024, by the Board of Aldermen, to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety and visibility on City streets and to improve access for emergency service vehicles in the event of an emergency.

To view the full ordinance, visit pages 19-25 of the July 1, meeting packet >> https://harrisonvillecitymo.iqm2.com/Cit.../FileOpen.aspx...

Obituary - Sharon Noel

On September 5, 2024, after a lengthy illness, my friend and wife for nearly ½ century was taken home by Jesus. Sharon Cecilia Noel was born in Bellflower, CA, on May 22, 1961 to Leo and Patricia Parker. They lived in Anaheim, CA, later moved to Norwood, Colorado and then to Nevada MO. She was a kindhearted, perceptive advocate for those in need and a fierce defender of God.

Sharon graduated from Nevada High School in the class of 1979. While studying with her friend, Pam Ellifrits, she met her future husband, Karl Noel and they were married on April 18, 1981. She later graduated from Missouri Southern State College with a BS in Special Education degree and an Associate's degree in Psychology.

She taught for nearly 30 years in Cassville, Carthage, Carl Junction, Nevada, Bronaugh and St Mary’s School in Nevada. In between teaching jobs, she took off a couple of years, started a wonderful assistance organization with Kerry Keckley called Angel Mommies, ran an assistance business called Errands from the Heart, sat on the Carl Junction City Council, worked 8 years for the Missouri Division of Family Services, Salvation Army and substitute taught. In her spare time, she loved craft shows, decorating, painting, and talking with family and friends.

Sharon is survived by her husband Karl, of the home in Bronaugh, Mo; three sons, Bryant Noel (Amanda), Montgomery, AL, Chase Noel, San Antonio TX, and Evan Noel, Kansas City, MO and Bronaugh, MO; one sister, Linda Norris, Joplin, MO; her father- and mother-in-law, Norman and Rosemary Noel, Bronaugh, MO; and many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by a sister, Nancy Parker; her father, Leo Parker; a brother, Leo (Butch) Parker, and her mother, Patricia Bomar.

Service arrangements will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home.

Rich Hill Lady Tigers Volleyball started their season with a strong showing

The Rich Hill Lady Tigers started their season with a strong showing, securing victories for both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams against the Miami Eagles. The Varsity squad won a thrilling match 3-1, with set scores of 25-19, 17-25, 26-24, and 25-11. Meanwhile, the Junior Varsity team is also 2-1, with set scores of 24-26, 25-14, and 25-14.

Lanie Phelps led the team with 10 aces, followed by Izzy Swope and Emily Mackey with four aces a piece. Maysi Miller showed up with 23 kills for the team with Briley Steuck earning 8 kills. Ava Tialino, Leeanna Bell, and Abi Reed supported the team with blocks and plays at the net.

The Lady Tigers will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their first home games next week. They'll face off against Jasper on September 9th and Golden City on September 10th. Don’t miss the chance to cheer on the Lady Tigers as they continue their season!

-Coach Lemcke & Coach Castillo

 

Narcotics search warrant served in Butler

On 08/30/2024, the Butler Police Department served a narcotics search warrant at a 509 N Austin Street.

As a result of the search warrant, multiple items of suspected narcotics were recovered as well as drug paraphernalia. Some items recovered tested positive for fentanyl.

As a result of the search warrant, an arrest warrant was issued for Stacey Thomas.

Stacey Thomas is currently in custody and was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Thomas was assigned a bond amount of $50,000 Cash Only.

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 - Charlotte Sue Phillips

Charlotte Sue Phillips, age 92, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Blue River Bible Church, 15608 Fairchild Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64147.

Charlotte was born in Polo, Missouri on January 12, 1932 to Earl Hauser and Grace (Thompson) Hauser. Charlotte graduated high school and continued on receiving her Master’s in Education from Central Missouri State Teacher’s College (Currently UCM). For thirty years, she taught elementary students in the Clinton Public Schools. For many years, she attended church with her late husband Jim at Mt. Zion Methodist until they ended up at Blue River Bible Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Charlotte was active in her church life, teaching Sunday School and Bible Studies. She was also a teaching leader with Bible Study Fellowship for 12 years.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Grace Hauser; loving husband, Jim Phillips; two sisters, Nancy McCollough and Shirley Halbur; and one nephew, Mike McCollough.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeff Phillips (Sheryl) and Jon Phillips (Marsha); grandchildren, Bryce Phillips (Katie), Alexis Phillips, Brandon Phillips, Marcus Phillips (Lynsey), and Jenae Phillips; great grandchildren, Joel and Miles Phillips; and nephews and niece, Jim McCollough (Charlotte), Steve Lacey (Ann), and Pam Thomason (John).

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278