Memorial service will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the La Cygne United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, February 10 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the La Cygne United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Obituary - Beverly Griffin
The Museum Minute: Chickens just 6 cents
Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of February 11
1900 The population of Bates County is 30,141 dropping 2,082 since 1890.
1915 The Adrian School Agricultural Class is needing 1,000 to 1,500 eggs per week until May 15. They will be selling chickens at 6 cents each.
1915 A new secret society has been organized in Adrian. It is to be named the Unlimited Gall Society. J.E. Hudelson doesn't make the group, citing he "lacked cheek".
1922 Rich Hill has a cure for drunks. Instead of eating and sleeping at city expense, they are taken to the cinder pile and must load a number of wagons before going back to their cell. At present, two prisoners have loaded 25 loads.
1922 About 300 people of the Foster neighborhood enjoy and oyster supper given by the Farmers Elevator Co. 17 new members sign up.
1949 Now showing at Fisk Theater, in Butler, Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette in "Back in the Saddle" for two showings.
Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses
Haddock, Howard S to Hearting, Susan L Trust 09-17-2024 Str 11-39-29 //Ne
Wise, Ian to Wirkkula, James Str 16-40-32 //Ne
Brubaker, Matthew S. to Penner, Rudolph Str 23-38-32
Resz, Joseph Eric to Brown, Gerald Str 16-40-29 //Se
Lile, Derek to S & T Royal Properties Bl 14 Montgomery's Second Addn
Dizney, Warren K. to Dizney, Warren K. & Teresa L. Trust 01-27-2026 Lt 4 Wemola Acres
Sargent, Lance Edward to Jones, Patricia L Str 23-40-31 //Sw+
West Central Investments Group to Kisner, Korbin E Str 23-40-31 //Sw
Swinger, Douglas C to Midcontinent Equity Holdings LLC Str 22-40-31 //Se
Hedges, Floyd S to Spencer, Rhett M Lt 1 Bl 2 Reese's Second Addn+
Clapp, Leona to Clapp, Leona L Str 15-40-31 //Nw
Webb, Dustin D to Webb, Kerra B Str 32-41-31 //Sw
Herr, Sigrid A (Co-Trustee) to Herr, Sigrid Ann Str 8-38-32 //Ne
Herr, Sigrid A (Co-Trustee) to Koehn, Will David Str 10-38-32 //Nw
Haddock, Shay (Trustee) to Haddock, Howard S Str 6-39-29
Tenholder, James Joseph (Trustee) to Tenholder, Kenneth Lee Str 17-41-30 //Se
S&W Foreclosure Corp to New American Funding, LLC Str 35-42-33 //Se
Nitsche Family Trust 6-10-2009 to Champlin, Teresa Bl 14 Couch's Addn
Marriage license
Cates, Robert Dean Jr and Hoover-Vires, Debra Christine
Dawn, Cole Anthony and Servil, Paola Zaphira
Bates County Court News
Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding
Fines do not include added court costs
St v Tanner Johnson- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00
St v Owen Cook- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00
St v Owen Cook- speeding, fine $200.50
City of Butler v John Curnutte- expired plates, fine $50.50
St v Emily Nevener- fail to display plates, fine $50.50
St v Renee Bush- speeding, fine $80.50
St v Henry Cordes- no working horn, fine $200.00
St v Christopher Gardner- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
St v Jesse Egarta- speeding, fine $120.50
St v Josie Wagner- speeding, fine $120.50
St v Charles Jones- speeding, fine $120.50
St v Dylan Wilson- speeding, fine $200.50
St v Darcy Selfridge- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00
St v Jonathan Lasiter- fail to display plates, fine $50.50
St v Whitney Pilcher- fail to secure child, fine $10.00
St v Calan Rich- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00
St v Chance Russell- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50
St v Gustavo Flores- speeding, fine $120.50
St v Marevina Cato- speeding, fine $200.50
St v Roy Gibson- speeding, fine $428.50
St v Bradley Shreve- fail to register vehicle, fine $53.50
City of Rich Hill v Barbara Brooks- defective equipment, fine $138.50
City of Rich Hill v Adam Bridgewater- defective equipment, fine $163.50
Obituary - Carolyn Marie Hill
Carolyn Marie Hill was born on November 15, 1949, to Clark Amerius Steel and Frances Marie (Lindic) Steel in Spokane, WA. She grew up there on the family farm and graduated from Reardon High School in 1968. After school, she worked at Yellowstone National Park before she joined the United States Air Force and served for 4 years. Later, she moved to the Thorton, CO, area, and she raised her two children, Michael and Megan. Carolyn worked a long career at Kraft Cheese doing procurement until her retirement. She loved spending time doing activities like riding her motorcycle through the mountains of Colorado, shopping, traveling, selling Mary Kay, and loving on her animals.
Carolyn Marie Hill is preceded in death by her father, Clark Amerius Steel; son, Michael Ryan Hill; and sister, Colleen Lindberg. She is survived by her mother, Frances Marie Steel of Reardon, WA; daughter, Megan Bolin of Butler, MO; granddaughter, Marissa Bolin; great-grandson, Kashton Bolin; brother, Craig Steel; and nephews and nieces.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
A Thousand Reasons to Celebrate at Miami R-1
It was a milestone night for Miami girls basketball as senior Mickey Downs surpassed the 1,000-point mark for her high school career, cementing her place among the program’s all-time greats.
Downs reached the career scoring milestone in front of the home crowd, a fitting moment for a player who has been a steady presence for the Miami Eagles throughout her career. Earlier in the day, she also took the next step in her basketball journey, signing to continue playing at McPherson College.
Her coach praised the effort behind the achievement, saying, “She has worked so hard this season.” That dedication has shown on the court, where Downs has consistently led by example and produced when her team needed her most.
Reaching 1,000 points is a rare accomplishment at the high school level, and doing so on the same day as a college signing made the night even more special. For the Miami Eagles, it was a celebration of both a standout career and a bright future ahead.
Photo submitted by Kayla Powell
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