Obituary - Gary Harris

Funeral services for Gary L. Harris of Amsterdam, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. Friday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. Contributions to Olathe Hospice House. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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Obituary - David Richard Urena

David Richard Urena, 59, of Nevada, MO passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. David was born May 31, 1967, in Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard (Oakie) and Wakako Urena, and a grandson, Kip Richard Urena.

David is survived by his children, Aaron Reed, David Gard, Thomas Richard Urena, Keith Urena and his wife Miranda. His grandchildren, who loved their Papa very much: Karleigh Reed, Cason Reed, Aidyn Reed, Brenli Urena, Jayce Urena, Tymber Urena, and Kelson Brown; and Marsha Urena, his ex-wife and best friend forever. He also left behind his sister, Vicki Corn and her husband James of Seneca, MO, and Vicki’s children, Michael, Matt, and Brandi; and his brother, Thomas Raymond Urena of Lenexa, KS.

Everyone who knew David Urena will miss him immensely. He was devoted to his entire family, and he was an amazing man, father, brother, Papa, and friend.

No services are planned.

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Obituary - Nancy Sipes

Nancy Ann (Woodrome) Sipes, born July 26, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, entered into rest on August 14, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House.

Throughout her life, Nancy worked for Western Electric, Unity Village, Peterson Manufacturing, Apple Bus Company, and Durham School Services. She also served on the Board of Directors for OATS, Inc. and generously gave her time volunteering for Serenity Care Hospice and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary.

Nancy was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling to tournaments with her bowling team. She also had a love for floral arranging, bird watching, and gardening. Nancy treasured the many friendships she made throughout her life and especially enjoyed spending time with those she loved.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Woodrome and Dovie (Gunderson) Woodrome; her sisters, Barbra Raydean Woodrome, who died in infancy, Marion Meents, Lillian Clemons, Grace Sanders, Joyce Henry, and Martha Case; her sons, Lloyd Russell Carter and Richard Walter Carter; her granddaughter, Monica Denise Sipes, who died in infancy; and her beloved dog, Lilly.

She is survived by her sister, Rose Painter of Sedalia, Missouri; her daughters, Charlene (Walt) Pinkney of Summerville, South Carolina, Cindy (Johnny) Ferguson of Holden, Missouri, and Barbara (Bill) Grey of Oak Harbor, Washington; her sons, Charlie (Lea) Sipes of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and Tim (Dena) Sipes of Glendale, Arizona; her stepson, Michael Sipes of Denver, Colorado; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many wonderful lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House.

Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

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Obituary - Opal Bernice Downey

Opal Bernice Downey, 87, of Independence, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Independence, MO. A private graveside service will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Downey Carriage House in Adrian, MO. A full obituary will be posted when it is available.


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Obituary - Diane Morgan Brennan

Diane Morgan Brennan, 65 of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at her daughter's home in Butler, MO. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages and condolences may be left for the family and friends at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

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Thieves just won't quit

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has received reports of individuals stealing copper piping from A/C units at local churches near the St. Clair County/Henry county line. Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity around churches and outdoor A/C units. If you see something suspicious, contact the Sheriff’s Office by calling 911.

Similar reports have been made around the area that would include most any rural location where copper and other precious metals can be easily stolen. Again,  keep your eyes open and stay aware.

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Local 2026 High school football schedules

Regular season varsity play

Adrian:
8/28 at Butler 7:00 pm 
9/4 Strafford 7:00 pm 
9/11 at Holden 7:00 pm 
9/18 Warsaw 7:00 pm 
9/25 Windsor 7:00 pm 
10/2 Versailles 7:00 pm 
10/9 at Sherwood 7:00 pm 
10/16 at El Dorado Springs 7:00 pm 
10/23 Cole Camp 7:00 pm

Appleton City with Ballard and Montrose:

8/28 Lockwood with Golden City 7:00 pm 
9/4 Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 
9/11 at Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 
9/18 at Midway 7:00 pm 
9/25 Jasper 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Archie 7:00 pm 
10/9 Osceola 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm 
10/23 Bishop LeBlond 7:00 pm

Archie:
8/28 Jasper 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Lockwood with Golden City 7:00 pm 
9/11 Osceola 7:00 pm 
9/18 at Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 
9/25 at Bishop LeBlond 7:00 pm 
10/2 Appleton City with Montrose, Ballard 7:00 pm 
10/9 at Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Midway 7:00 pm 
10/23 Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm

Butler:
8/28 Adrian 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Summit Christian Academy 7:00 pm 
9/11 Crest Ridge with Chilhowee 7:00 pm 
9/18 at Windsor 7:00 pm 
9/25 at St. James 7:00 pm 
10/2 Sherwood 7:00 pm 
10/9 Warsaw 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Versailles 7:00 pm 
10/23 El Dorado Springs 7:00 pm

Drexel with Miami:

8/28 Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Appleton City with Montrose, Ballard 7:00 pm 
9/11 at Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm 
9/18 Archie 7:00 pm 
9/25 Midway 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Osceola 7:00 pm 
10/9 at Jasper 7:00 pm 
10/16 New Heights Christian 7:00 pm 
10/23 Greenfield 7:00 pm

Harrisonville:

8/28 at Smithville 7:00 pm 
9/4 Bolivar 7:00 pm 
9/11 Odessa 7:00 pm
9/18 Center 7:00 pm 
9/25 at Warrensburg 7:00 pm 
10/2 Louisburg (Kan.) 7:00 pm
10/9 at Pleasant Hill 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Clinton 7:00 pm 
10/23 Oak Grove 7:00 pm

Midway:

8/28 at Osceola 7:00 pm
9/4 Rich Hill with Hume 7:00 pm 
9/11 at Jasper 7:00 pm 
9/18 Appleton City with Montrose, Ballard 7:00 pm 
9/25 at Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm 
10/9 Greenfield 7:00 pm 
10/16 Archie 7:00 pm 
10/23 at Lockwood with Golden City 7:00 pm

Nevada:

8/28 at Mt. Vernon 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Carl Junction 7:00 pm 
9/11 Monett 7:00 pm 
9/18 at Aurora 7:00 pm 
9/25 Seneca 7:00 pm 
10/2 at McDonald County 7:00 pm 
10/9 East Newton 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Lamar 7:00 pm 
10/23 Cassville 7:00 pm

Rich Hill with Hume:

8/28 at Drexel with Miami (Amoret) 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Midway 7:00 pm 
9/11 Appleton City with Montrose, Ballard 7:00 pm 
9/18 Jasper 7:00 pm 
9/25 Liberal with Bronaugh 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Northland Christian 7:00 pm 
10/9 Archie 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Osceola 7:00 pm 
10/23 New Heights Christian 7:00 pm

Sherwood:

8/28 Crest Ridge with Chilhowee 7:00 pm 
9/4 at Windsor 7:00 pm 
9/11 Cole Camp 7:00 pm 
9/18 East (Kansas City) 7:00 pm 
9/25 at El Dorado Springs 7:00 pm 
10/2 at Butler 7:00 pm 
10/9 Adrian 7:00 pm 
10/16 at Warsaw 7:00 pm 
10/23 Versailles 7:00 pm

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