Courtesy of Atkinson Funeral Home of Harrisonville, Mo.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Obituary - Ginger Orlene Freeman
Obituary - Carolyn Diane Jobe
Carolyn Diane Jobe, was born May 20, 1942, to Shirley Belle Morgan and Kern Luvene Griffis in Kansas City, Missouri, and left us on January 14, 2025, to take her place dancing with the angels.
Circumstances surrounding her parent’s union left her without a father. At the age of 6, her mother met and married Buell C. Clemons, who became “Daddy” immediately and remained so for the rest of her life. Carolyn attended elementary schools in Bogard, Carrollton and Sedalia, Missouri before the family settled in Smithton, Missouri, where Carolyn graduated high school.
After graduation, Carolyn met Leslie E. Hansen and they were married on April 28, 1962. The couple started their life in Sedalia, Missouri before moving to Salisbury, Missouri, where, for the biggest part of her life, she spent as a homemaker raising their five children.
Carolyn was an artist. She began painting in oils, entering several of her paintings at the State Fair and winning ribbons. Several times she was asked to paint multiple copies of her most popular paintings for those who loved them and wanted to exhibit a piece of her talent. She continued expanding her talents into charcoal drawings and watercolors, eventually rounding out her talent into many different media areas, which included outstanding paper maches, wood and metal and a whole host of other odds and ends that were extremely unique, all showing her amazing unique personality. The last 20 years of her life, she turned her talent into creating handmade, totally one-of-a-kind quilts, spending these years of her life creating amazing works of art in the form of her quilts. She was asked to appear, and did, at several quilt clubs to demonstrate her unusual techniques. In March 2024, she entered what would come to be her last art show, winning several ribbons for both her charcoal drawings and quilts.
Carolyn had a huge sense of adventure, skydiving at age 75, hot air balloon rides, visiting haunted hotels, many many float trips and road trips. She was enthusiastic about anything she believed would be fun to do or try. She loved to dance and was never still.
Carolyn possessed a unique sense of humor. She loved to laugh with others and at herself. She was so full of life and creating art that sometimes ended in only the most comical of situations which could and did occur. In later years, she was fiercely loyal to anyone she considered her friend and dearly loved her church and her Sunday School class. She volunteered for many projects, including the Community Café in Sedalia. Carolyn donated her time and funds to any in need, including the Missouri Children’s Home.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her half-sister Barbara Denhart and her first great-grandson, Gavon Xander Smith.
Carolyn is survived by her children: Rhonda Hazell (husband Vernon Lesmeister); Jeffery A. Hansen, (wife Lori); Lesley D. Pollack, (husband John); Stephanie A. Crisler, (husband Todd); and, Michelle K. Franklin, (husband Joe); 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; her sister, Kaye McMullin (and husband Ken); an aunt; and many cousins, nieces and nephews, her church and Sunday School families, and numerous other very good friends.
Per Carolyn’s request, there will be no funeral or burial services, but a Celebration of Life service which will be held at her church, Parkview Christian Church, Sedalia, Missouri, on a date and time not yet determined.
The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to Parkview Christian Church or the Missouri Children’s Home.
A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.
Courtesy Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City Mo.
Thursday local sports roundup
Courtesy Cody Morris, Tailgate TV
The Butler Bears hosted the Archie Whirlwinds on Wednesday (1.15.25). Both teams came into the contest searching for their second win of the season as the Whirlwinds sat at 1-2 while the Bears came in with a record of 1-7.
The Bears jumped out to a quick start, led by Jake Chandler who had 10 pts in the opening period for Butler. After the first 8 minutes, the Whirlwinds found themselves in a 14-8 hole. By intermission, the Bears would continue to hold a 6 point advantage, with a halftime score of 23-17.
In the second half of action, the Bears offense would continue explode, scoring 16 in the third, and 18 in the fourth, while the Whirlwinds struggled, scoring only 11 points in the entirety of the second half.
By the end of the game, Butler would claim a 57-28 victory and secure their 2nd win of the season.
The Bears had an impressive 9 different players score in the game, led by Jake Chandler with 16pts (all in the first half). Delozier contributed 10pts for Butler, while Grubb, Doll, Payne, Davidson, Phillips, Triebel, and Carter all got in on the action as well for the Bears.
Archie was led by in scoring by Thompson who ended his night with 9pts (all in the first half).
The second round of the Appleton City Basketball Tournament tipped off last night (1.15.2025). The Rich Hill Lady Tigers were slated to face the Miami Lady Eagles. Rich Hill would be looking to get back into the win column after dropping 4 consecutive games, coming after a 5 game win streak to open the season (5-4). The Lady Eagles came into the night with a 3-8 win-loss ledger. Final score was Rich Hill 63, Miami 48.
More from the 43rd Appleton City tournament:
Ladies- Lakeland 28, Montrose/Ballard 57
This page to be updated as more information becomes available.
From Bates County Assessor Carl Bettels
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Please keep in mind that if your address changed, you moved out of the county, you had a name change or bought/sold something we DO NOT automatically receive or know to update this information.
Assessments are due to our office by 3/1/2025. After this date you may incur a late assessment charge. These charges are based on total assessed values and range from $15-105.
We would also like to take this time to apologize for the lack of return envelope included with assessment sheets. There was an error made at the printing/mailing facility, and they were not included.
Last, if your assessment list shows 'Farm Equipment' you must include an updated list of said equipment. Without this information your assessment list is incomplete and cannot be processed.
If you have any questions, please give us a call 660-679-3157.
Thank you
Enjoy the next couple of days...
Fortunately we'll be pushing 50 or better today and tomorrow with sunshine but an approaching cold front will once again complicate matters starting around Saturday which will lead to bitter cold temps by the first of the week. Good news, it will be slightly warmer by late next week. After all, it is January!
Rotary program includes finer points of Community Cafe effort
Serna emphasized that the program requires an ongoing effort and it simply couldn't be done without the many who readily dedicate their time and funding.
The Community Cafe serves free meals beginning at 5:30 pm at the following locations in Butler:
First Tuesday of the month - Community of Christ Church
Second Tuesday - Ohio street Methodist Church
Third Tuesday - First Christian Church
Fourth Tuesday - Nazarene Church
Fifth Tuesday (when applicable) - Happy Hill Church
The Rotary would like to again thank Susie for her enlightening program.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
KMOE 92.1 hopefully back on the air soon
The recent winter storm wreaked havoc at the studios of KMOE 92.1 FM in Butler resulting in dead air for several days as the transmitter was severely damaged. A temporary transmitter from Illinois has been brought in and hopefully the ‘on air’ light will be on again soon.In the meantime they are broadcasting as normal and you can listen on line here www.921news.com
Mid America Live will update as soon as they are back on the air.
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