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Obituary - Robert “Bob” Wade

Robert “Bob” Wade of Creighton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 69. He was born on November 10, 1955, at Wetzel Hospital in Clinton, Missouri, to George and Dona Jo Wade.

On December 31, 1994, Bob was united in marriage to Rosemary Cobbold in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They found joy in everything they did together, whether hunting for tractor parts throughout Missouri, finding new places to eat or sitting in a field on the tailgate watching fireflies.

A dedicated farmer and lifelong resident of Creighton, Bob graduated from Sherwood School. He found great joy in hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and exploring nature with his beloved dogs, Duke and Duchess. While he enjoyed most sports, he looked forward to Sundays with his buddies watching Chiefs games. Above all, he cherished his family. Bob always found time for his grandchildren, nieces and nephews, whether they were cooking a meal with random ingredients, fixing something on the farm or finding trouble and trying not to get caught.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Charlie Wade.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Wade of the home; daughter, April (Andrew) Nourse of Harrisonville; four grandchildren, Annie, Cece, Alex, and Corina, all of Harrisonville; his brother, George (Tina) Wade Jr. of Creighton; sister, Mary (Jerry) Green of Clinton; nieces Melissa, Crystal, Stephanie, Jacqueline, and Carlie Jo; nephews Benjamin and Cody; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Bob will be remembered for his outgoing personality and dedication to family. He never met a stranger and anyone who knew Bob for more than a few minutes walked away with a funny story.

Cremation with a celebration of life service will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 at Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation an organization that provides homes for injured service members and first responders. Donations can be made through the link or sent to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Work to be done on Wright road in Butler this week

Crews will be busy doing repair work to Wright road south of highway 52 this week and should will be completed by Wednesday or so. 

Look for intermittent delays in the area.

Amsterdam Baptist Church all set for vacation bible school next month

 

Lady Bulldogs Wemo Conference Champs 3 years 'running'

Congratulations AC Bulldogs as the high school girls are Wemo Conference Champs 3 years running!

High school boys take a well earned 2nd place. Job well done by all!

Wanna have some fun? Consider being a part of the Adrian Community Theater

Why Community Theater Matters

Community theater isn’t just about the stage—it’s about the people. Here’s what makes it special!

We’re excited to welcome new volunteers for our November production! Let us know if you’ll be joining us—we’d love to have you on board!

Busy days ahead! Check our Community Calendar

TOPS club meet every Thursday at 6:00 pm @Victory Assembly of God Church 

Bingo each Monday night @ Adrian Optimist building 7 pm 

2nd Monday each month Harmony Mission DAR meets @ Butler Library 1:30 pm

The Old Butler High School thrift shop is open every Tuesday & Friday 1-4 pm.

Farmer’s Market on Harrisonville square, Saturdays 8-noon

May 5 Cruise Night at Fishing Dock in Archie 6 pm

May 5-9 Butler city wide cleanup
May 6 Community Cafe @ Community of Christ Church, Butler 
May 7 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @ Adrian arena
May 9 Cruise Night in Amsterdam
May 9 Miami high school graduation 7 pm
May 10 Second Saturday sales in Amsterdam
May 11 Butler high school graduation 1 pm
May 11 Drexel High School graduation 2pm
May 16 Rich Hill high school graduation 7 pm
May 16-17 Rich Hill city wide garage sales
May 17 Archie city wide cleanup
May 17 Spring Fest Shop & Rock in Adrian 1pm, many vendors!
May 17 Car show @ Butler Rehab 416 S. High St. 10 am - 2 pm
May 18 Adrian High School graduation, 2:30 pm
May 18 Archie High School graduation
May 24 Veterans Day observation at Garrison Memorial, Adrian 10 am
May 24 Rich Hill Alumni Banquet 6pm, Rich Hill Dome

May 25 at 2:00 PM: Myers Cemetery Association Annual Board Meeting (held at the cemetery). 
June 1 Butler Ohio St. Methodist Church drive thru chicken BBQ 11:30-1:30 pm
June 1-5 Vacation Bible School, First Baptist Church Butler, 6pm - 8:30 pm
June 6-7-8 Adrian city wide garage sales
June 4 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @Adrian arena
June 7 Brick Street Bash, Butler 4-8 pm
June 7-8 Giving Fore Living golf tournament, Butler
June 12-14 Nevada Bushwacker Days 100 W. Cherry St.
June 14-15 Steam school at Frontier Village, Adrian 9 am
June 14 Mud Run, 27225 S. Kauffman Rd, Harrisonville 3 pm
June 20-22 Butler Saddle Club Rodeo
June 21 Free youth heart checks at Bates County Health Center ages 8 to 21
June 28 Stars & Stripes celebration, Pleasanton KS
July 4 Rich Hill 4th of July celebration
July 7-11 Bates County Fair
July 9 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @Butler fairgrounds
July 12 Free sports physicals for Bates County students at BCMH 6-10 am
July 19 Butler Chamber Car Show
July 30-31 VBS at Butler First Christian Church 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Aug Glow Splash, Butler Aquatic Center, time TBA
Aug 6 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @Adrian arena
Sept 3 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @Adrian arena
Sept 6 Butler Fall city wide garage sales
Oct 18 Huckster’s Day in Butler
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat, Butler square 

Dec 6 Butler Christmas parade

Want something added to the community calendar? Call 660-492-8758 or email midshopper@gmail.com

Just a couple of months: Rich Hill's 4th of July celebration schedule

July 2nd-5th 2025

Theme: Independence Day the Rich Hill Way!

Wednesday-July 2nd

6 p.m. The Children’s Promenade

registration at the bandstand

6:30 p.m. The Children's Promenade

Sponsored by BL & Sons Disposal LLC and 49 Floral

6:30 p.m. Baby Contest

registration at the bandstand-criteria to follow

7 p.m. Baby Contest

Sponsored by Sheriff Chad and Courtney Anderson

8 p.m. Supreme Squeeze

Thursday-July 3rd

6-7 p.m. Pie Contest/Auction drop off at the

Methodist Church

6:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contest

Sponsored by the 4th of July committee

7 p.m. Pie Contest

at the Methodist Church basement

7 p.m. Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament

at the *East Park*

Sponsored by Pony Keg

8 p.m. Pie Auction

Sponsored by Citizens Bank of Amsterdam

8:30 p.m. Nathan Ast Band

Sponsored by Pete's

Friday-July 4th

9:30 a.m. Badminton Tournament registration-southeast corner of the park

10 a.m. Badminton Tournament

Sponsored by the Rich Family

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Car Show Registration

West side of the park

12 p.m.-2 p m. Car Show

Sponsored by BH Designs

1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Parade registration

3 p.m. Parade starts

Parade Marshals-Boone & Vickie Ross

4 p.m. Cornhole Tournament

Sponsored by Rich Hill FFA

7 p.m. Guns N Roses and John Cougar

Tribute Bands

Sponsored by Food Fair

10 p.m. Fireworks

Saturday-July 5th

9 a.m. 5k Registration

10 a.m. 5k Run/Walk

Sponsored by Muscle Brigade Gym

7 p.m. Opening Act-Dallas and Janell

at the bandstand

7:55 p.m. Stephen Flanery will perform

The National Anthem

8:30 p.m. Phil Vassar! FREE IN CONCERT!

The carnival will be open 6 p.m.-10 p.m

every night-subject to change at the

carnival's discretion, armband and ticket prices will be posted closer to the celebration.

ALL OF OUR ENTERTAINMENT IS FREE

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS.

ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED,

ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

(Service animals are the exception.)

COOLERS ARE ALLOWED

FOOD AND CRAFT BOOTHS WILL BE OPEN