Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Harrisonville High School Students of the Month for September

The Harrisonville High School Students of the Month for September are Audrey Coffey and Simon Claxton. Coffey and Claxton were nominated by the high school staff for this award.

Coffey is the daughter of John and Laura Coffey.
She is involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, First Priority, Music Makers, soccer, and DECA.

She is the Student Body President, NHS Vice President, FCA and First Priority Student Leader, Music Makers Dance Captain, and boys’ soccer manager.

She is an AP Scholar Award recipient and a member of the ACT Hall of Fame. She earned 2nd team All-District and All-Conference honors in soccer, and is a two-time DECA International Qualifier.

She is also in her second year as a district communications intern. Outside of school, Coffey is involved in church and youth groups. She enjoys playing soccer, spending time with family and friends. After high school, Coffey plans to attend a four-year college to earn a degree in the business/marketing field.

Simon Claxton is the son of Adam and Jenny Claxton. He is involved in Music Makers, National Honor Society, Student Council, Prayer Group, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, First Priority, and Wildcat Network.

He is the President of Music Makers, President of NHS, Student Body Vice President, and he’s a Student Leader for prayer group, FCA, and First Priority. He is also serving as a district communications intern.

Claxton has been in the top 10% of his class for three years, earned principal's honor roll for three years, has maintained a GPA of 4.0 or higher for four years, is a two year recipient of the AP Scholars award, and is in the ACT Hall of Fame. He has earned four superior ratings and three exemplary ratings at state vocal solo and small ensemble competitions, is a two-time All-State show choir member, has earned a letter in varsity show choir for three years, and earned baseball Academic All-Conference for one year.

Outside of school, he is involved in his church and youth group where he plays guitar for the praise band and helps to lead youth events. He also loves to do service projects and community outreach events as well as fellowship with his church family.

Claxton is currently taking online classes at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he plans to attend next fall and enroll in the five-year Accelerate Program. He plans to earn a Bachelors in Biblical Theology and a Masters in Divinity with the goal of becoming a pastor at a local church.

“I am also excited to become a loving and faithful husband and father and plan to have lots of kids! Most of all, I want to pursue God's plan for my life as I seek to be satisfied in him and do his will.”

The HHS Students of the Month are selected on the basis of character, citizenship, and academics.



Obituary - Carol Ann McCanles

Funeral services Carol McCanles of Butler, Missouri will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. No scheduled visitation. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice, Butler Church of the Nazarene or charity of choice. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Carol Ann McCanles, age 78 of Butler, Missouri passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by family and friends after battling cancer for several months. She was born September 10, 1946 to Mathew Salvatore and Marie Jeannie Ozierski Sola in Kansas City, Missouri.

Carol is survived by her husband, Ron McCanles of the home; and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Obituary - Carol Marie Katzenmaier

Carol Marie Katzenmaier, age 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, at Crown Rehab & Health Care Center.

A visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. The visitation will be from 10:00-10:30 a.m. with the memorial service following at 10:30 a.m.

Carol was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 5, 1942, the daughter of Burgess and Ellinor Sperry. Carol grew up in a big family of ten children. In her early years, Carol was primarily a stay-at-home mother, caring for her six children. Later in life she worked in many different careers for many years. Carol enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hiking, camping, and playing Bingo when she had the chance to. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved the KC Chiefs and Royals and would watch them faithfully.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Burgess and Ellinor Sperry; son, Kevin Eugene Katzenmaier; two brothers, Garry and Buddy Sperry; two grandsons, Jamie and Jesse Katzenmaier; and son in-law, Mark Osiier.

She is survived by her five children, Christine Katzenmaier, Kenny Katzenmaier (Clara), Debby Osiier, Julie Katzenmaier, and John Katzenmaier (Michelle); seven siblings, Gerald, Toni, Mike, Patrick, Jeffrey, Jennifer, and Stephanie Sperry; 15 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) https://afsp.org/chapter/greater-kansas

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Butler Lady Bears Volleyball at home tonight against Archie

Support your Freshman, Junior Varsity & Varsity Volleyball teams tonight against Archie beginning @ 5:00 PM!

Tonight's theme is Hawaiian! Wear your grass skirt, lei or Hawaiian shirt! Student admission is $2.00, Adult admission is $4.00. Veterans & Adults 55 & Older are FREE!

All students in Elementary and Middle School MUST be accompanied by an adult. Student admission to events will not be permitted without an adult present.


Obituary - Susan Joyce

Susan Joyce Ash age 81 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri with her sister by her side.

She is survived by her sister Linda Kincaid of Harrisonville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

No services are scheduled.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, and may be sent in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Butler JH Football at home tonight at 5:30 p.m.

Come out and support your Junior High Football team tonight against Versailles beginning @ 5:30 PM! Student admission is $2.00, Adult admission is $4.00. Veterans & Adults 55 & Older are FREE!

All students in Elementary and Middle School MUST be accompanied by an adult. Student admission to events will not be permitted without an adult present.


 

Monday, September 16, 2024

Trailer fire in Nevada

On Monday September 16th around 5:40 a.m. the Nevada Fire Department responded to a trailer fire in the lot between Commercial and Osage.

Upon arrival to the scene the trailer had heavy fire and was full of miscellaneous items. Fire Crews cleared around 7am. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation.








Obituary - Gary Brown

Gerald V. "Gary" Brown, age 79, of Fulton, Kansas passed away Saturday September 14, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1944 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Gerald and Vera Kohl Brown. He graduated from Hume High School. Gary

served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Dollie Hopkins on February 20, 1971. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2011. He later met Voneta Davidson.

The two remained special friends until his passing. Gary was a dairy farmer, crop farmer and raised beef cattle. He liked going to flea markets, always on the lookout for M&M memorabilia.

He spent many evenings in his prairie meadow watching the sun go down, the moon rise, and looking at the stars. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Linda Lou Minkler. Gary is survived by his longtime companion and friend, Voneta Davidson, a sister, Roberta Stringer, nieces nephews, extended family and friends.

A graveside funeral service will be held 10 am Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, September 18, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Olathe Hospice House, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

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