Congratulations to Archie Whirlwind Kyleigh Wilson for the honor of the DAR Mary Sibley Good Citizen Award. Kyleigh was nominated by her teachers for her leadership, work ethic, and being an outstanding young lady.
Courtesy Archie Schools
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Butler Youth Wrestler Rylan Abel takes first in State competition
HARD WORK AND DEDICATION certainly paid off for 3rd grader Rylan Abel who took 1st Place in both District 4 competition in Harrisonville and State competition in Springfield.
Rylan, the son of Sabrina and Dylan Houghton proudly shows his trophy as seen here.
Obituary - Mary Jane Coon
Mary Jane Coon, 73, Walker, MO passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Mary was born November 4, 1951 in Kansas City, KS to Edward and Beatice Olivia (Rives) Mayes.
Mary was raised in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Rosedale High School in 1969. Following high school, she worked for a time as an Administrative Assistant at Kansas University Medical Center. After moving to this area, Mary lived in several of the area towns including Sheldon, Nevada, Lamar, and Golden City. She has lived in Walker for the past two years. Mary loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed watching wrestling on TV.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Cassie Bray (Jeremy), Sheldon; five grandchildren, Dalton, Dallas, Ashleigh, Dakston, and Farleigh; four sisters, Iris Walker (Butch), Harrisonville, MO, Debbie Nims (Walt), Golden City, MO, Linda Richards, Golden City, MO, and Carol Ummel (Jeff), Reeds, MO; a brother, Barry Mayes; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also left behind her beloved pets, Luckey, Sena, and Tigger. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Doug Mayes.
A Celebration of Life will be held announced at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Obituary - Harold Siebert
Graveside service and interment for Harold Siebert of Sugar Creek, Missouri will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Rich Hill, Missouri. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Harold Dean Siebert, age 86 of Sugar Creek, Missouri died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Tiffany Springs Rehab and Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born January 10, 1939 to Melvin Harold and Daisy Marie Christensen Siebert in Independence, Missouri.
Harold grew up in Independence, Missouri where he attended grade school at Rock Creek and Central High School. Harold was a crane operator for Armco Steel from 1966 until his retirement in 1996. On July 17, 1970 he married Leone “Toni” Wilson in Miami, Oklahoma. Harold was an Army veteran.
Harold was described as opinionated, man of his word, independent and truthful. He loved reminiscing, vehicles (which he called “rolling works of art”), watching steam train engines, eating out at different restaurants and traveling with his wife Toni.
Harold is survived by close friends Rick Dehn and wife Cindy Gurney of Windsor, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Judy Siebert of Holden, Missouri; a brother, Charles Siebert of Mission, Texas; and a helpful friend, Ashley Dehn of Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Toni Siebert on January 25, 2008; and a brother, Wesley Siebert.
BCMH recognizes Elisabeth McCord
March is Social Work Month, and we’re proud to recognize Elisabeth McCord, MSW, for her dedication to our hospitalized patients. Her compassion, expertise, and advocacy help make a difference in so many lives. Join us in thanking Elisabeth for all she does!
Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital
Bates county sheriffs office seeks leads in Ballard school break in
On 03/16/2025 the Bates County Sheriff's Office received a report of a burglary at the Ballard School in Ballard, Missouri. Video evidence showed the burglary occurred around midnight on Sunday 03/16/2025.
The suspect gained entry into the school and took cash from several locations within the school. The suspect also attempted to disable lights and camera systems via a server room in the school, damaging and stealing several technology components and storage devices within that server room.
The suspect caused thousands of dollars in damage and is believed to have a very good understanding of the layout, and inner workings of the school. The suspect appeared to be a male wearing a green hoodie, blue jeans and tennis shoes. The suspect was wearing a mask and gloves at the time of the crime. The suspect also appeared to be driving a dark in color 4 door sedan.
If you recognize the person and vehicle in the attached photos or if you have information regarding this burglary, please contact Detectives at 660-679-3232. There is a $250.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person/persons responsible for this crime.
We also ask that if you live or have a business in the immediate area of the school and have working camera systems, that you please check them around this time frame for anything possibly related.
Detectives with the Sheriff's Office have been working with the school since the incident and there is no indication of any type of threat to the students surrounding this incident.
Sheriff Anderson says "We are working closely with school officials to resolve this case and I am confident that we will identify and find who is responsible for this crime. It is disheartening to see someone commit a crime like this at one of our schools and cause fear for the students, parents and staff."
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