Week 5 football games this Friday

Bottom team will host

Adrian 1-3
Butler 3-1

Harrisonville 4-0
Cassville 1-3

Oak Grove 0-4
Clinton 3-1

Lone Jack 0-4
Cole Camp 2-2

Bishop LeBlond 1-3
Archie 3-1

New Heights 1-3
Appleton City 3-1

Nevada 3-1
East Newton 0-4

Lexington 0-4
Holden 3-1

Liberal 3-1
Jasper 1-3

Osceola 2-2
Lockwood 4-0

Crest Ridge 2-2
Midway 2-2

Lamar 3-1
Mt. Vernon 1-3

Sherwood 0-4
Pleasant Hope 1-3

Drexel 2-2
Rich Hill 0-4

Winsor 4-0
Stockton 2-2

Brief storms possible this afternoon

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS will re-develop across East Kansas and West Missouri this afternoon.

Timing should be after 2pm, and not everybody will get one.

If storms do organize, primary threats this afternoon will be gusty winds and brief, marginally severe hail.

Sponsor an employee while supporting Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the talents, dedication, and value our employees bring each day. To show our appreciation, we’re putting together a special thank-you gift for every employee—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

You can sponsor an employee for $30 and help us highlight the support of our community. Simply pick a number between 1 and 22 to be matched with the employee you’ll sponsor.

Want to make it extra special? You’re welcome to include a handwritten thank-you note to go along with your gift. Our employees will truly treasure the kindness and encouragement!

Donations can be dropped off at Bates County Industries or via our website: https://www.batescountyindustries.com/donate, a time to celebrate the talents, dedication, and value our employees bring each day. To show our appreciation, we’re putting together a special thank-you gift for every employee—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

You can sponsor an employee for $30 and help us highlight the support of our community. Simply pick a number between 1 and 22 to be matched with the employee you’ll sponsor.

Want to make it extra special? You’re welcome to include a handwritten thank-you note to go along with your gift. Our employees will truly treasure the kindness and encouragement!

Donations can be dropped off at Bates County Industries or via our website: https://www.batescountyindustries.com/donate

Highlights from Adrian Fall Festival

 

Obituary - Alissia L. Schrock

Alissia L. Schrock, 56, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Harrisonville Community Church, 1606 Chapel Drive, Harrisonville, MO.

Alissia was born on February 13, 1969, in Newfane, New York, a daughter of Dale and Joyce (Swank) Courcy. The family moved to Archie, MO, when Alissia was five. She graduated from Archie High School in 1987 and moved to Harrisonville soon after. Alissia was united in marriage to Kelly Schrock on November 24, 1989, in Harrisonville. Alissia was known by all to be an active and ardent follower of Jesus. Her sweet demeanor, generosity, sense of humor, creativity, and love for others made her an inviting presence in peoples' lives.

Alissia's creative drive was amazing to see. She would take a picture of a November sky with her DSLR and a short time later, a framed picture with a Bible verse would be on a wall in her house with the picture she took as the background, looking like something you might pay $250 for at a store. She would buy ugly pottery at a thrift store, would later be seen rubbing dirt or spackle on it, spraying it with something, and a beautiful earthen-ware pot would emerge. She strove to be the best possible parent, raising Andrew and Jiana according to biblical standards. In addition to maintaining her home in the finest "Proverbs 31" tradition, she also worked as the "chief financial officer" of her husband's small company. In essence, she was a massive benefit to anyone fortunate enough to know her.

Alissia was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Todd Courcy; and her grandmother, Norma Swank. She is survived by her husband, Kelly Schrock, Harrisonville, MO; her son, Andrew (Olivia) Schrock, Kansas City, MO; her daughter, Jiana Schrock, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and her sister, Dee-Ann Courcy, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home

Obituary - Tammy Lynn Pickens

Tammy Lynn Pickens passed September 16th, 2025, at 52 years old. Tammy was born September 16th, 1973, in Webb City Missouri to Ed Dotson and Brenda Brinyark Dotson.

Tammy married her high school sweetheart Michael James Pickens and they had one son Christopher James Pickens.

Tammy was many things a daughter, a mother, a aunt and a great friend. Her two favorite titles were Aunt Tammy and Grandma Tammy. She had a special relationship with her niece Alexis Dotson who has been her sidekick from the beginning and later grew to include her family Donavon and children Ezlyn and Eli. Tammy's biggest joys were her granddaughters Lillyanne Joyce Pickens and Chloe Jayde Pickens. From hanging out and watching movies to traveling around and watching them at their various sports and activities Tammy loved to spend time with her girls.

Tammy is survived by her parents Ed and Brenda Dotson of Iron Station, NC. Two older brothers David (Lisa) Dotson of Franklin, NC, and Johnny (Crystal) Dotson and younger brother James Dotson all of Iron Station NC. She had 9 nieces and nephews and multiple great nieces and nephews. Son Christopher Pickens. Granddaughters Lillyanne and Chloe Pickens along with their mother Natasha Croft and 6 bonus grandkids all of East Lynne, MO. Life long "sister" and best friend Becky (Rick) Allison with bonus nephews Colby (Cassie) Randles, Reice (Ashton) Randles and Brady(Lacee) Allison. Bonus great nephews Kai Moore and Lewie Randles.

Along with many other wonderful friends and family. Her loving and kind heart is evident in all that loved her.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene (2305 E South St, Harrisonville, Mo 64701) from 1 to 5 pm.

There is a Go Fund Me account set up to help the family with her final expenses.

Drexel Homecoming Royalty

Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen: Triton Dayringer and Grace Francis. It was a great night overall as the Bobcats beat Jasper 48-26.

Obituary - Ella Mae Horn

Ella Mae Horn, 96, Nevada, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Joe Clark Residential Care, Nevada, MO.    Ella was born on June 19, 1929, in Bethany, MO, to Ivan and Oreana (Criger) Gentry.  She married Charles H. Horn in St. Joseph, MO.  He preceded her in death in 2001.

    Ella was born in Bethany, MO and grew up in Buchanan County, MO.  She attended school in St. Joseph, MO.  Ella lived in Southern California for a number of years, where she worked as a seamstress at a clothing factory.  In the winter of 1975, Charles and Ella came to the Milo area.   They started Dia Largo Restaurant in Nevada in 1980 which they operated for several years.  Ella loved gardening, collecting things, and being a homemaker.

     Ella is survived by three children, Martin Horn (Pat), Milo, MO, Cindy Merrill (Kent), Springfield, MO, and Tammy Skahan (Tom), Noel, MO; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brother, John Gentry, Belleview, IL; sister, Margaret Wolfe, St. Joseph, MO; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.     In addition to her husband, Charles, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Horn; and three sisters, Dixie Barbosa, Izola Winsworth, and Lois Lyons.

    No services are planned at this time. Courtesy Ferry Funeral Home.