Obituary - Bernadette "Berni" Marie Hill

Bernadette "Berni" Marie Hill, 67, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home. A celebration of life will be held on February 15th, 2025, at Adrian Christian Church from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Berni was born on March 11, 1957, to Clayton and Geraldine (Walsh) Calder in Seattle, Washington. She married Jerry Hill on June 25, 1994, then together they moved to Adrian, MO. Berni worked many years as a waitress at the Homestead House Restaurant in Adrian where she developed many friendships. She never met a stranger and was always willing to give a hug. She worked even harder raising her four children: Tom, Sarah, Gerry, and Matthew. She loved sewing, especially making dresses, and would often be asked to do alterations for people. She enjoyed traveling to Arizona to see her sister, Meggie. Berni's greatest accomplishment and love was for her family, especially her grandchildren, with whom she spent countless hours with whenever possible.

Berni is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Maureen Calder. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hill; her children: Thomas (Angie) Holmes, Sarah (Michael) Britt, Gerry (Matthew) Diehl, and Matthew Hill; her grandchildren: Emma, William, Camren, Brantly, Jillian, Aiden, and Adaline; and her sister, Margaret (Bill) Young.

-Courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home

Obituary - Christopher James Embrey

Christopher James Embrey, known by his friends and family as “Smiley,” was born on Saturday, January 17th, 1970, in Butler, Missouri, to Rebecca Louise (Hon) (Embrey) Heckadon and Sam Gene Embrey. After years of battling heart disease and congestive heart failure, Chris passed away at Lee Summitt Medical Center on January 21st, 2025.

Chris attended and graduated from Butler High School in 1988. After graduation in 1988, he joined the US Navy, studying communications and working as a machinist's mate. Chris was stationed on the USS Constellation ship, which was later decommissioned. Christopher achieved the rank of E-4 Petty Officer Third Class in the Navy. During his time in the Navy, Chris served his country and, in the process, visited different countries and many other places in the States. Upon finishing his active duty in 1992 and discharging from the Navy, Chris moved from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was stationed, back to Butler, Missouri, with his two children. Later, Chris moved to Rich Hill, Missouri, where his children attended and graduated from school.

Chris was a hard-working man who had worked many jobs throughout his life. He was known for being able to do a little bit of everything and “knowing enough to be dangerous.” Chris loved watching NASCAR and dirt track racing with his children and watching the Chiefs play. He also loved arrowhead hunting with his children and friends. Chris loved listening to many different rock music genres, and you could always catch him playing his music as loud as possible. He was also known for always having a smile on his face, no matter what. Chris bought a plot of land in 2019 and, from there, built his home from the ground up. He spent his remaining free time working on his house and working on the dream of rebuilding his Ford Ranchero.

Chris is survived by his beloved children, Heather Embrey (Sawyer Helm) of El Dorado Springs and Kevin Embrey (Erica Resz) of Nevada; many beloved grandchildren; Stepfather Jerry Heckadon of Appleton City; siblings Vickie Ross (Boone) of Rich Hill, Ginger Handy (Joe) of Rich Hill, Sammy Embrey of Rich Hill, Sandra Cole of Butler, Clint Grosshart (Brenda) of Adrian, and Michelle Embrey of Columbus, KS; his beloved dog Chopper and cat Sly; and many other family member along with many friends from all walks of his life.

Christopher is preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca (Hon) Heckadon, and his father, Sam Embrey.

-Courtesy Heuser Funeral Home

Road conditions worse further north

If you have to be on the roadways this morning, adjust to the icy conditions and give yourself plenty of time, delay travel if possible. Bridges and overpasses are especially slick in the metro this morning.

Check the https://traveler.modot.org and https://www.kcscout.net before you head out. Watch out for our crews who are out working this morning.

BCMH honors employees with 30 years of service

It is a real honor to recognize two of our employees who received a 30 years of service recognition award in 2024: Karen Landers, RN - Outpatient Specialty Clinics and Patti Wilson, LPN - Med/Surgery.

These nurses represent 60 years of compassionate care and we think the world of them both. Karen and Patti, your commitment to excellence continues to inspire us all. Thank you for your dedication!

Presenting: Jennifer Klinksick, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Kristina Anderson, Director of Human Resources

=Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

Fleeing subject taken into custody in Vernon county

The Vernon County Sheriff's Office attempted to make a routine traffic stop after the subject, Michael Anderson 30, stopped then fled the scene in his car. After a brief pursuit the subject fled on foot after he wrecked his car. Sheriff Buehler was able to deploy a drone from Vernon County Emergency Management. 

The suspect was located immediately. The suspect was taken into custody and placed in the Vernon County Jail on charges of Property Damage - 2nd Degree; Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention
$10,000.00; Cash Only Bond.

One Officer was injured during the foot pursuit and was taken to NRMC. I would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Nevada Police and Emergency Management for their assistance in helping us capture the suspect. "The streets are safer when all departments work together" says Sheriff Buehler.

Tuesday night basketball scoreboard

 

Boys:

Warsaw 36
Adrian 69

Drexel 56
Archie 55

Appleton City 56
Liberal 50

Harrisonville 61
Warrensburg 56

Games tonight

Drexel & Chilhowee
Miami & Guadalupe Centers Charter (cancelled)
Greenfield & Hume
Archie & Lone Jack
Lockwood & Rich Hill

Girls:

Warsaw 19
Adrian 55

Butler 58
Sherwood 47

Harrisonville 35
Warrensburg 40

Games tonight

Drexel & Chilhowee
Miami & Guadalupe Centers Charter (cancelled)

Greenfield & Hume

Archie & Lone Jack

Lockwood & Rich Hill

More scores from last night to be added as the become available

Rain likely tomorrow

 

We will get close to the freezing point overnight however, the National Weather Service says we should be ok in terms of slick conditions in the morning. Otherwise expect rain on your commute home tomorrow afternoon.

Looking ahead, it should be close to 50 on Valentines Day.

Everything must go sale!