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Appleton City 6
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Midway 7
Harrisonville 8
Sherwood 3
Harrisonville 12
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Midway 10
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La Monte 8
Adrian 4
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Other scores to be added as they become available
Sunday, March 30, 2025
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Obituary - Charles “Chas” Robert Cates
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles “Chas” Robert Cates, 56 of Archie, MO, announce his passing. March 1, 2025, Chas passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles R Cates, mother, Helen Rose, step-mother, Denise Cates, sister Dora Cates, and nephew Anthony Cates.
He leaves behind many friends and family who love him dearly. Chas is survived by his daughter, Brooke Hiebert, two brothers, James “Jimmy” G. Cates, and Guy Cates, two sisters, Victoria R. Cates, and Stephanie R. Graff, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and his significant other, Rhonda Stevens.
God saw you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So He put his arms around you
And He whispered come with me.
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer
And watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating.
Hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
That He only takes the best.
Courtesy Dengel & Son Mortuary
Obituary - Frank Scott DeRemus
Frank Scott DeRemus age 57 of Blue Mound, KS passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home in Blue Mound.
Scott was born June 21, 1967, in Olathe, KS. Born to Frank Fox and Sharon K. (Chadwick) DeRemus. On August 11, 1994, Scott and Jennifer Logan were married in Olathe, Kansas. They made their home in Blue Mound in 2016.
Scott worked doing construction for most of his life. He was a 3rd generation Paint Contractor. After retiring, his passion was carpentry/woodworking. In his free time, Scott enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. He was an avid bass fisherman, he kept a fishing pole in every vehicle, always on the lookout for the next place to fish. He loved to cook, almost as much as he enjoyed eating! Scott was a member of The BARN Church in Blue Mound, Ks.
He was preceded in death by his son Dakota Gene Fox DeRemus, his parents Frank DeRemus and Sharon Schuler, one sister Wendy Bond.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer of the home, daughter Krystal Robertson, two grandchildren; Dakota and Bentley Robertson, two brothers; Wesley DeRemus and Martin Joe (& wife Chris) DeRemus, one sister Rhonda Thompson and his beloved dog Zeke. Scott is also survived by nieces; Misty DeRemus, Ashley Timmons, Annabelle DeRemus, Samantha McCarley, Sherelle McCarley-Kreusch and Sheena McCarley. Nephews; Oakley DeRemus and Timothy McCarley and other extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held March 29th at The Barn in Blue Mound, KS.
Courtesy of Schneider Funeral Home
Obituary - Donna Lee Stites
Donna Lee (Bishop) Stites, age 84, of Mound City, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep March 26, 2025 at the Olathe Medical Center, after an extended illness.
Born on February 13, 1941, the third child of Jacob and Erma (Giffin) Bishop, the only girl in the middle of 5 brothers, she learned to tolerate orneriness and teasing at an early age. Living with these brothers made her strong and independent with a wicked sense of humor.
On October 25th, 1959, Donna married Ralph Stites after a 3 month courtship that started on a blind date. Shortly after the wedding they moved to Galveston, Texas, but by Christmas were so homesick for Kansas they moved back. After buying the farm between Blue Mound and Mound City in 1961, from Ralph’s parents, Donna never moved again.
To this union 3 children were born, Linda, Andy, who passed away in 1968 at the age of 4, and Lori.
Donna loved Ralph and Ralph loved the farm, so Donna happily lived farm life for 64 years.
Donna did lots of canning and preserving, because Donna loved Ralph, and Ralph loved huge gardens.
Donna loved Ralph and Ralph loved Donna. Together they made a great team, supporting and encouraging each other for 52 years.
Donna loved to sew, knit, cook, bake, collect antiques, refurnish furniture and remodel her home. Since early childhood, she was a lover and collector of buttons. She belonged to the National Button Society and the Kansas State Button Society, 5 times traveling out of state to attend the National Button Convention.
Donna was an active member of the Wall Street Christian Church, teaching Sunday School and organizing LOTS of Bible School crafts. She took pride in the fact that her Great-Great Grandfather, Thomas McGee was a founding member of the church. She loved playing her autoharp and helped organize the Wall Street Christian Strings.
In addition to being a farm wife, Donna ran a wallpapering business, and worked as a para for the 1st and 2nd grade before going to work for the Linn County Motor Vehicle Department. She retired after 20+ years to follow her dream job, being the “lunch lady” at the Blue Mound Grade School. After loving on, cooking for, and entertaining “her kids” for several years, she retired back to farm life and her many hobbies.
Donna was preceded in death by husband Ralph, son Andy, her parents, and brothers Waverly, Danny and Mike. Donna is survived by her two daughters Linda (Jim) of Mound City and Lori of Olathe, two Brothers, Roy Bishop of Olathe, Lester Bishop (Vickie) of Moran, three Grandchildren, Grant (Amee) of Pittsburg, Heather Tildes (Jeff) of Lawrence , Allison Simons of Mound City, three Great-grandchildren, Kolby, William and Harper, as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Wall Street Church. Burial will be in the Sunny Slope Cemetery, Blue Mound, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ronald McDonald House. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Obituary - Mary "Louise" Carroll
Mary “Louise” Carroll, age 97 of Appleton City, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Appleton City Manor. She was born November 15, 1927 to Ralph V. And Katrina M. Ridgeway Green in Avard, Oklahoma.
Louise is survived by two sons, Gary Carroll and wife Carel of Archie, Missouri and Leland Carroll and wife Linda of Peculiar, Missouri; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Green of Ash Grove, Missouri; and a sister, Barbara Samples of Scott City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles O. Carroll Jr. On December 2, 2022; and seven brothers and sisters.
Harrisonville schools announce new HS Assistant Principal
Harrisonville Schools is pleased to announce the employment of a new Harrisonville High School assistant principal, Mr. Travis Brave.
Mr. Brave has served as athletic director/admin intern in the Center School District for the past five years. Prior to that, he taught at Center High School and Center Middle School. He has also taught at Smith-Hale School District and Change Academy: Lake Ozark (CALO).
He earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from McKendree University and has a master’s in athletic administration from William Woods University. He earned an education specialist degree in secondary administration from William Woods University.Mr Brave is married to Molly and they have a daughter, Amelia and takes over for Jason Farnsworth who will transition to McEowen Elementary as assistant principal.
They make it look easy...
Winners of this month's puzzle tournament at the Butler Senior Center: Beulah, Audrie, Ruth, and Eddie. Over the past few weeks the weather has been a bit uncertain, hampering turnout at the center however, warmer weather this week brought in plenty of folks to enjoy the tournament.
-Courtesy Butler Senior Center
Job well done
Members of the Butler Student Advisory Committee took time yesterday to plant flowers at the green space park on the southeast corner of the Butler square. These students are making an investment in our community beautification and your efforts are greatly appreciated. -Courtesy City of Butler
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