Monday, January 27, 2025
Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses
Craft, Larry D to Craft, Kordell Str 34-40-30 //Se
Barclay, Larry A to Callahan, Trent Str 15-40-29 //Ne
Otter, Kimberly S to Callahan, Trent Str 17-40-29 //Nw
Robinson, Guy P to Robinson, Dana Bl 8 Walley's Addn
Tialino, Lena to Nevada, Mo. Area Habitat For Humanity, Inc. Lt 1 Bl 70 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+
Tialino, Victor to Nevada, Mo. Area Habitat For Humanity, Inc. Lt 1 Bl 70 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+
Trinkle, Brandon S to Dudley, William Andrew Lt 1 Bl 38 Amoret, Original Town Of+
Pin Oak Woods, LLC to Hollands, Brian W Str 29-39-31 //Ne+
Querry, Bryan to Jones, Samuel Lt 1 Bl 50 Rich Hill, Original Town Of
Lee, John L. to Wilson, Roger Q. Lt 1 Bl 6 South Drexel
West Central Investments Group to Noe, John Derek Str 15-40-31 //Se
Browning, David (Trustee) to Peckman, Nicholas W Str 8-42-33 //Ne
Munter, Michael S. to Munter, Michael S. Trust 01-10-2025 Str 20-42-33 //Sw
Six, Harold Lee Trust 03-29-2002 to Six, Cary R Str 8-41-31 //Ne
Marriage license
Bame, Justin Allen and Lair Trzebiatowski, Virgil Kenneth
Thank you for your service
At the annual Adrian Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Jerry Bearce, AFD Chaplin (far left) received the Lifetime Service Award. Gary Dizney (middle) also received the Lifetime Service Award and Brian Dizney (right) was named Person of the Year for his Service to the Adrian Community.
Photos courtesy Andy Enos
What’s Up by LeRoy Cook
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Watch Out For MAD
Only a few snowpiles marred the airport landscape last week, reminders of the slowly accreting ice and snow of two weeks hence. January seems twice as long as all the other months, hesitant to give up its grip on grounded airmen. As the temperature warmed over the weekend, eager fliers rolled out their aircycles to take wing.
The week’s observed traffic amounted to some Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Warrior training flights, both military CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters, and a Cirrus SR-22. A big 10-passenger Beech King Air 350 corporate turboprop twin stayed overnight. From the Butler fleet, BCS exercised its AirTractor turbine sprayplane and several Cessna 150 currency and training excursions took place. I even notched off three night landings among the remaining runway lights, due for replacement next March.
Do not be overly alarmed if you spot a low-flying Piper Navajo twin with a long pole sticking out of it’s tail section. The Canadian-registered aircraft is equipped with MAD gear (magnetic anomaly detection) that surveys areas for underground deposits of certain minerals. The boom places the sensor away from the airplane’s influence.
If you have a hankering to fly your little plane down to N’Orlins next weekend to the Super Bowl, have some space on your credit card balance. Lakefront Airport is charging $1000 to use their field, and there’s a $240 parking fee at Atlantic Aviation’s ramp, if there’s room. The light turboprops have to pay $2000 and jets are charged $5000. The FBO aprons can only hold so many airplanes, so if you haven’t reserved a spot by the time you read this, it’s probably too late.
I was visiting a nearby maintenance shop last week and spied a 1947 Luscombe 8E awaiting attention, “What’s it in for?” I asked, and was told the owner wanted an engine analyzer system installed. Now that’s quite a project for an old tailwheel two-seater, but when I looked inside I found it already had a full compliment of avionics. Now, I can’t say I’d put four-way exhaust and cylinder-head temperature probes on a Continental C-85 carbureted engine, but evidently the old Silvaire is being readied for the showplane circuit.
Last week, we asked what kind of airplane was used to start up FedEx overnight delivery. Fred Smith bought some old Fanjet Falcon business jets, cut in big freight doors, and his speedy “when it absolutely, positively has to be there” service was born. Next time, we want to know the origin of the “Mayday, Mayday” radio distress call. You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.
The Museum Minute: Bates County is organized
Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of January 29
1841 Bates County is officially organized and named after Frederick Bates, second Governor of Missouri.
1859 The state of Kansas is admitted to the union as a non-slave state.
1880 The Bates County Democrat newspaper says "Captain J. W. Hannah sells 220 acres northwest of Butler for $15 per acre."
1934 According to the Missouri Journal, there are a total of 11 newspapers in Bates Co.
1944 The Amsterdam Home Builders Extension Club serves a "penny supper" at the Masonic Hall. They collect a total of 4,300 pennies.
1955 The Adrian Theatre reopens after being closed for several weeks.
1967 Wilbur Zink, of Appleton City, speaks to the Bates County Historical Society on "The Younger Brothers", famed outlaws in the area.
1991 The Butler Fire Department's new pumper truck has arrived. The cost was $111,00.00 but has all the necessary equipment according to Chief Jim Henry.
2001 A Kansas City Southern freight train derails south of Merwin. No injuries but 6,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide had to be dammed up quickly.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Obituary - Larry Gene Nickell Sr
Larry saw each day as a gift. His life was a testament to his faith in God, his love for his family, and his commitment to helping others.
Born on October 16, 1941, Larry was the son of Jim and Ruth Nickell. He attended Fort Scott High school, graduating in 1959. He held multiple jobs from a welder, to working on aircraft at Boeing, until he found his career working at KCPL from 1967-1999.
At the age of 14, he met Nancy, the love of his life, and the two were married on June 2, 1961. Their journey together began in Fort Scott followed by time in Kansas City, but soon took them to Drexel, Missouri, where they built a home and a life together for the past 63 years.
One of his favorite pastimes was riding his tractor and working on the farm. The farm wasn’t just a place to him—it reflected his hard work, determination, and love for the simple yet rewarding things in life. If he wasn’t at the farm, you may have found him at one of his children’s or grandchildren’s events, including sporting games, art shows, or music concerts, just to name a few.
Larry was also a passionate gun collector. He had an interest in the history and craftsmanship of firearms and spent many years building an impressive collection that he enjoyed talking about with family and friends.
For many years, he dedicated his life to supporting others through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Larry’s personal journey of recovery inspired many others to find hope and healing. His story was one of resilience, humility, and grace, and he was a living example that change is possible with faith, hard work, and a willingness to help others. Through his service, he touched the lives of so many, saving those who felt lost and providing a sense of belonging to those in need of a second chance. Larry’s legacy will live on and be remembered through the actions, wisdom, advice, and opinions shared throughout his life.
Larry is survived by his daughters Terry Owens (John) and Laurie Webb (Trent); son Larry Nickell Jr. (Lori); and his grandchildren Ryan, Lauren (Bryan), Emily, Truman, Lydia, Ava, and Matthew. He also leaves behind great-grandchildren Wyatt, Evelyn, Noah, and Logan and a host of family and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his devoted wife Nancy Nickell; sister Joyce Jost; parents Jim & Ruth Nickell and other extended family members.
In Larry’s words: “Please do not mourn, but celebrate all I have been given after changing my life by the Grace of God and the forgiveness and mercy offered by my family.”
May the thought of him being reunited with his love, Nancy, bring comfort and peace during this time.
Obituary - Marvia Jean Smith
Marvia was born on August 14th, 1946 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Louis and Artia Roper Smith. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother that found her greatest joys in life through her family.
Our grandmother was very caring and would help anyone in any way she could. She taught us that the world needs more people who care. She inspired many with her positive cheerful outlook on any situation. She was a very spirited person with a personality that always shined bright and loud. Mariva enjoyed making others laugh and spreading joy. She was a comfort to many and a joy to all. She spent many years caring for her family and her friends even though she recently had a struggle with some heart issues however she never let anything get her down. Even in the hospital she found ways to brighten others’ days.
Marvia was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Artia Fay Smith, brother Larry Smith, and her grandson Tyler Eicholz.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Richard and Kaye Eicholz, two grandchildren and their spouses, Dustin and Kelli Edmundon and Ben and Melody Ream, as well as two great-granddaughters, Natalie and Hayleigh Foster.
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