Obituary - Marcia D. Southard

Marcia D. Southard, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A visitation will be held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, December 26, 2025, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Structure fire in Archie

The Adrian fire department has been called to assist with a structure fire on Ford road in Archie, exact address unknown. Please us caution of traveling in the area.

Updates will be provided accordingly.

Something special coming to Scooters this Monday

Before our official opening, we’re excited to celebrate our community with a Family & Friends Event at our 1121 W Fort Scott Street location on December 23rd from 10am to 12 PM.

Swing by for a free small drink, meet our baristas, and help them get some practice before the big day.

We can’t wait to see you — stop by Butler's new Scooter’s Coffee, say hi, and enjoy a drink on us!

Big night for BCMH employees

 

Please join us in congratulating Bob Dickinson, CNA on reaching an incredible 40 years of service at BCMH. Honored during our annual employee recognition party on December 5, this milestone reflects a lasting legacy of dedication to our patients, coworkers, and community.

We were honored to recognize Jacque Waite, RN (pictured) and April Curtwright, Housekeeper for reaching 25 years of service at BCMH during our annual employee recognition party on December 5. Their long-standing commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact on our organization and those we serve.

We were pleased to recognize employees celebrating five years of service at our annual employee recognition party on December 5. This group represents a combined commitment of 40 years of service to BCMH. Thank you for the dedication and care you bring to our organization each day.

Pictured: Jenny Vermillion, Licensed Practical Nurse; Heather Haddix, Registered Nurse and Robert Clover, Director of Plant Operations.

Not Pictured: Melody Mullins, Patient Accounts Specialist; Savanna Thompson, Patient Benefits Advisor; Vicki Kershner, HIM Clerk; Kristl Gearhart, Registered Nurse and Josie Cumpton, Registration Clerk.

Congratulations to Annette Warren, Housekeeping Lead, on celebrating 30 years of service at BCMH. Annette’s milestone reflects decades of dedication, experience, and service to our patients and community. Annette is pictured here with her husband, Dusty Warren.

We were proud to recognize Kristie McKee, RN, surgery supervisor for 35 years of service to BCMH at our annual employee recognition party on December 5. This remarkable milestone represents a career of commitment, leadership, and service to our organization.

We were proud to recognize employees marking 15 years of service during our annual employee recognition party on December 5. This group represents 135 years of combined service, and we are grateful for the experience, commitment, and continuity they bring to BCMH.

15 years service awarded to (pictured): Crystal Dizney, Clinic Supervisor; Hope Wilson, Registered Nurse and Tabitha Shields, Laundry Foreman.

Not pictured: Joani Boleyn, Director of the Laboratory; Karla Short, Registered Nurse; Glen Sadler, Nursing Supervisor; Kelly Otter, Nursing Supervisor; Teah White, Ultrasound Technician and Carissa Margrave, Registered Nurse.

Congratulations to our employees celebrating 10 years of service at our annual employee recognition party on December 5. Together, this group represents 90 years of service, reflecting long-term dedication to our patients, coworkers, and community.

10 year service awards, pictured: Sandra McCarthy, Housekeeper; Elisabeth McCord, Social Worker and Forrest Davenport, Housekeeper.

Not Pictured: James Patterson, Physician; Kenneth Head, Information Systems Generalist; Kzenia Norbury, Registered Nurse; Doneda Swenson, Nuclear Medicine Tech; Beth Kirkwood-Berger, Clinic Central Scheduler and Lisa Tenholder, Accounting Clerk.

Employees celebrating 20 years of service were honored at our annual employee recognition party on December 5. With 100 years of combined service, this group represents decades of dedication to quality care and teamwork at BCMH.

20 year service award recipients, pictured: Nicole Piepmeier, Registered Nurse; Ashley Turner, Registered Nurse; Lesli Stark, Registered Nurse; Tracy McEntire, Document Processor and Michael Behringer, Respiratory Therapy Director.

We were pleased to present 1 year of service awards to the following employees at our annual employee recognition party on December 5. Awards were presented by BCMH board president Jerry Jones and CEO Greg Weaver. This group represents 29 years of combined service.

Pictured:

Terri Lewis, Clinic LPN; Donna Thornton, CMA; Alex Wilson, DO, Physician; Kaleigh Grainger, Clinic LPN, and Kristina Anderson, Director of Human Resources.

Not Pictured:

Peyten Heckadon, Clinic Medical Scribe; Jeanette Bradshaw, Housekeeper; Jessica Friend, Registration Clerk; Jacob Blurton, RN; Lindsey Mullen, Rad Tech; Becca Garrett, CNA; Emma Vunovich, CNA; Brian Skinner, EMT; Cody Moore, Paramedic; Carter Trumbore, Maintenance; Danielle Hutchinson, RN; Cassie Wason, Registration Clerk; Nathan Davis, Maintenance; Kristina Piveral, Clinic LPN; Leah Hartsell, Clinic LPN; Jesse Cowley, EMT; April Powell, PBA; Kathryn Barbee, Clinic Receptionist; Jacquelynn Brooks, Registration Clerk; Kayla Smith, Financial Representative; McKayla Rodriguez, Clinic Medical Scribe; Parker Graves, Paramedic; Dylan Gordhamer, Housekeeper, and Tanya Webb, Registration Clerk.

Christmas in the 70's?

20 new phlebotomists graduate at Cass Career Center

 

Hey Cass County — we have TWENTY new phlebotomists! These seniors from Archie School District, Belton School District #124, Drexel, Harrisonville High School, Lone Jack Middle and High School, Midway R-I School, and Pleasant Hill R-3 School District accomplished this incredible milestone while also participating in advanced internships this semester. That's a 100% pass rate for Cass Advanced Health Services!

Obituary - Sutton Ivan Painter

Sutton Ivan Painter, infant son of Stephen G. Painter and Lillian R. Lawrence, was born December 18, 2025, at Nevada Regional Medical Center where he entered the Gates of Heaven.

     In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by a sister, Brynlee Lawrence, Nevada, MO; grandmother, Vanessa Lawrence, Nevada, MO; grandfather, Ed Lawrence, Stockton, MO; his aunt, Sarah Carter (Randy Bragg), Gray Court, South Carolina; great-grandmother, Ann Painter, El Dorado Springs, MO; great-grandmother, Terry Shepard (Tracy Shepard), Nevada, MO; great-grandparents, Maurice and Sherry High, Nevada, MO; uncle, Tanner Painter, El Dorado Springs, MO; and great-uncle, Brandon High, Nevada, MO.  He was preceded in death by great-grandfather, Richard Ivan Painter; aunt, Ashley Lawrence; and great-grandparents, Sonny and Ruth Lawrence.

     There are no services planned at this time.

Obituary - Debby Jones

Debra “Debby” Lee Jones, age 73 of Nevada, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Freeman Hospital West, in Joplin, MO.

     Debby was born January 31, 1952, in Osceola, MO to Stewart Harris and Violet Marie (Carl) Love.  She was a high school graduate and worked as a certified nursing assistant.  She later furthered her career and became a registered nurse, working in home healthcare, as well as in nursing homes. Debby was a Baptist and enjoyed knitting and cooking and especially enjoyed teaching her grandchildren how to cook.  On May 13, 1982, she married John L. Jones in Harrisonville, MO, and he survives of the home.

     In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, John Jones Jr. and his wife Shelly, Harrisonville, MO, Stewart Love, Grandsville, UT, Charles Jones and his partner, Ethel Voigt, Nevada, MO, Steven Young, Nevada, MO,  Matthew Jones, Nevada, MO, Andrew Jones and his wife Jules, Palm Coast, FL, Joseph Jones, Daytona Beach, FL, Anthony Rivera, Daytona Beach, FL, Peggy Campbell and her husband Earl, Colorado Springs, CO, Samantha Stewart and her husband Don, Poteau, OK, and Paulline Jones, Butler, MO.  Additional survivors include a brother, Jimmy Love, Stark, FL; a sister, Dianne Barr and her husband Dennis, Mansfield, MO; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

     A Memorial Service will be announced.   Memorials may be made to Ferry Funeral Home to help with family expenses.