Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Week 4 football games this week
Midway (1-2)
Adrian (1-2)
Rich Hill (0-3)
Appleton City (2-1)
Pleasant Hill (1-2)
Clinton (2-1)
Cole Camp (2-1)
Crest Ridge (1-2)
What We Wish Our Neighbors Knew About Rural Healthcare
We care — deeply
When a doctor recommends a test or procedure and insurance says no, we feel the same frustration you do. We also worry about changes to Medicare and Medicaid and how they could affect the most vulnerable in our community.
“I often help patients make difficult decisions about their care; decisions made even harder when transportation, cost, or other barriers make it impossible to travel. I worry about what will happen if rural hospitals keep disappearing. Where will patients go when they need us most?”
— Dr. William Joyce, Jr., General Surgeon and Chief of Staff, BCMH
Access to care is everything
Not every rural town is as fortunate as Bates County to have a hospital nearby. Across Missouri, small hospitals close each year, leaving residents to travel hours for even basic care.
“I’ve seen firsthand what happens when a community loses its hospital. My own hometown went through it. People delay or skip treatment because it’s just too far. That’s why keeping care local matters so much.”
— Terri Floyd, CFO
We offer more than you might think
From advanced imaging and lab work to specialty clinics and same-day surgeries, a lot of care is available close to home. When higher-level care is needed, we connect patients quickly and help coordinate the process.
“I feel this is the people’s hospital. When the people of Bates County require medical services, we want them to think of BCMH first.”
— Rock Marquardt, BCMH Board Member
Recruiting providers to rural areas isn’t easy
We’re not just filling today’s needs — we’re investing in tomorrow’s.
“Rural patients deserve the same quality of care as anyone else — and we can only provide it if we have the people to deliver it. That’s why we mentor students and encourage local talent to pursue careers in medicine, nursing, and allied health. Several of our former employees are now in medical school thanks to guidance from our physicians.”
— Dr. James Miller, Medical Director of Family Care Clinics, BCMH
Rural doesn’t mean less
At BCMH, our small size and hometown culture make care easier and more personal for patients.
“People sometimes assume that a rural hospital is ‘less’ than a big-city facility. Being smaller means everything is closer, with less walking, less waiting, and more personal attention. We may not have the square footage of an urban medical center, but what we do have is expert care delivered with a hometown touch.”
— Jennifer Klinksick, RN, Chief Nursing Officer
The future of rural healthcare is never guaranteed
Even strong hospitals like ours face economic, regulatory, and workforce challenges. That’s why we work every day to maintain services, build relationships with state leaders, and find creative ways to keep care local.
“Rural hospitals face more challenges than ever, but what doesn’t change is their importance. A hospital like ours is essential for health care and a cornerstone of our community’s economy and future.”
— Greg Weaver, CEO
BCMH has been here for 65 years, and with your trust and support, we’ll be here for generations to come. This is our home, too, and your health will always be our priority.
Learn more about rural healthcare at bcmhospital.com/about-rural-healthcare.
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Monday, September 15, 2025
Obituary - Hubert Fox
Hubert Fox was born October 4, 1932 to John Albert and Lorine (Wolfe) Fox of Nevada, Missouri. As a nine-year-old, Hubert placed his faith in Jesus Christ; and not many years later, he began to sense God's leading into ministry. He preached his first sermon at the age of fourteen.
He was a graduate of Nevada High School, Southwest Baptist College, William Jewell College, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
On June 26, 1955, he was united in marriage to Ann Robinson, at the Sylvan Dale Baptist Church.
Following seminary training, the couple, along with their two children, moved to Thailand, where they served as missionaries for 35 years. During that time, Hubert served as a pastor, and later as a professor at the Thailand Baptist Theological Seminary, where the Hubert Fox Chair of New Testament was endowed upon his retirement.
But Hubert couldn't stay retired. Following the couple's return to Nevada, they joined the First Baptist Church and Hubert was soon serving part-time as Pastor to Senior Adults. He and Ann taught Sunday school and loved singing in the choir.
But even as declining health brought retirement from each of these activities, Hubert's ministry continued. His was a spirit that kept shedding grace on the people around him, even to the last hours of his life, on September 13, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-nine years and their son, Philip Fox; by his parents and two brothers, Charles Fox and Loren Fox.
Those left to cherish his memory include daughter and son-in-law Beth and Charles Gregory; daughter-in-law Cathy Fox; sisters-in-law Sue Robinson and Linda Erwin; brother-in-law John Robinson; brother-in-law Charles Lowe; and nine grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Nevada, with Dr. Kevin Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute to Hubert's memory to First Baptist Church of Nevada, Missouri, or to First Baptist Church of Chapman, Nebraska.
Obituary - Lella Hackler
She grew up in Kansas City but completed her junior and senior years, graduating from Osceola High School. Following graduation she worked for McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis before returning to the area and marrying Orval Johnson. She operated her own beauty shop before staying at home and raising her family on the farm outside of Appleton City, Missouri. Later, she moved to Sedalia, Missouri where she remarried and became a nurse. She moved to Clinton and finished her remaining years there.
Lella was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Robert Cross and her daughter Renee. Survivors include her sons, Blair Johnson of Clinton, Missouri and Craig Johnson of Appleton City, Missouri; six grandkids and several great-grandkids.
Courtesy Hill & Son Funeral Home
Obituary - Debra Yvonne Angus
Debbie was born on March 15, 1954, in Smyrna, Tennessee. She lived in Belton and Blue Springs, before relocating to Joplin, MO, for the last 8 years of her life. She spent a number of years working at CASCO in Harrisonville.
Debbie touched many lives over the years with her infectious laughter. She knew no stranger and enjoyed sharing her stories to anyone who would listen. She loved the Chiefs, Elvis Presley, shopping, doing crafts, and especially her family. Debbie was profound with her comments and her view of others that would make you smile or laugh. Thank you, Debbie, for the memories. She has left footprints on our hearts and will be greatly missed.
Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Delitha "Dee" Doty, and her sister, Denise Angus. She is survived by her sisters: Wanda Fleming and Becky Millstead (Philip); her brother, Wayne Angus (Becky); her nieces: Beth Kiely Johnston (Cory), Abigail Angus, and Emily Millstead; and her nephews: Curtis Millstead and Matthew Angus (Rosa Lea).
Obituary - Karen Russell
A complete obituary is pending at this time and will be published when it becomes available.
