Drexel man dies from injuries after vehicle hits building

 

Yesterday, March 18th, at 12:30 pm, the Louisburg Police Department, along with Louisburg Fire, EMS personnel, and the Miami County Sheriff's Office, responded to a report of a vehicle that had driven into a building at the 900 Blk of W Amity St in Louisburg.

Upon arrival, first responders discovered that a male subject driving a pickup truck W/B on K68, had driven his truck through the building in question, striking two (2) individuals in the process. The individuals that were struck were later identified as Drexel Firefighter Anthony Juarez and his wife Devin.

Both Anthony and Devin were transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for emergency medical care. Devin was treated at OPRMC and by all accounts will recover from her injuries.

However, it is with heavy-hearts, that we inform the Drexel community that at approximately 9:00 pm last night, Anthony succumbed to his many injuries. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife Devin, and loving family members.

Anthony Juarez spent the last nine (9) years honorably serving as a dedicated member of the Drexel Fire Department. Anthony was not only beloved by his fire department teammates, but he was also a beloved member of the Drexel community. Anthony and his band, “68 Overpass”, were frequent performers at our annual Pumpkin Fest, as well as other local venues.

Please keep the Juarez family in your prayers as they attempt to navigate this difficult circumstance in which they find themselves. In order to allow the family to grieve, we ask that you respect their privacy at this time.

I also ask that you keep the Drexel Fire Department members in your prayers, as they too are grieving this morning. We also pray for the first responders who handled the call in Louisburg, and for the OPRMC medical team that worked so valiantly to save Anthony’s life.

Fire Chief Booker and I would like to thank Undersheriff Matt Kelly and the Miami County Sheriff’s Office for providing and coordinating Peer Support for our firefighters.

The Drexel Fire Department will post memorial & funeral information on their page as soon as those details are made available to us.

-Chief Downey

Courtesy Drexel Fire Department

Kyleigh Wilson awarded as DAR Mary Sibley Good Citizen

 

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

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. 

Butler Student Council holds mock city council meeting resulting in a day of learning and fun

 

Wind, snow and dropping temps

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