Obituary - Marilyn J. Sampson

Marilyn J. Sampson, 91, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Saint Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.

She was born on May 5, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Martin and Dorothy (Hayes) Robbins. Marilyn grew up in Peculiar, Missouri, and graduated from Peculiar High School in 1953, as the class valedictorian. After high school, she enrolled at Research Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated in 1956. She later attended Avila College where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1974 and Webster University in 1978, earning her MAT.

Marilyn worked as a registered nurse for 38 years. During that time, she worked for Olathe Hospital, DeSoto School District and retired from the Shawnee Mission School District. After retiring, she volunteered for Carondelet Hospice for seven years, and also for the American Red Cross for 12 years.

On September 18, 1955, Marilyn was united in marriage to Harold Sampson. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding Anniversary in 2025, and were just nine days shy of their 71st anniversary. During their life, they traveled in an RV for 30 years, making many friends in the Escapee’s RV Club. The couple lived in DeSoto, Kansas for 36 years. After retiring, the couple moved to the farm in Cleveland, Missouri.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Dorothy Robbins, and son, Steve Sampson.

She is survived by her husband of over 70 years, Harold Sampson, son, Darrell (Brenda) Sampson, grandsons, Abe (Megan Moore) Sampson and Adam (Bel Young) Sampson, and two great grandchildren, Hallie and Summer Sampson.

Funeral services were held September 14, 2026, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – , Louisburg, Kansas with bural at the Silent City Cemetery, DeSoto, Kansas.

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Andie Ingrassia named CCC’s Rotary Club Young Professional of the Month

Congratulations to Andie Ingrassia, CCC’s Rotary Club Young Professional of the Month for September! Andie, a senior from Harrisonville High School, is a leader in our Marketing Program and serves as the DECA President of Marketing, our Cass Social Media Intern, a member of National Technical Honor Society, and a Cass Student Ambassador. She exemplifies the Triple C Program at Cass Career Center—demonstrating consistency, curriculum, and conduct in all she does. We are so proud of you, Andie!

Sponsored by the Harrisonville Rotary Club


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McGennis Youth Center Barbecue and Auction Set for Sunday, September 21

This year’s annual McGennis Youth Center Barbecue and Auction are set for Sunday, September 27.

2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the McGennis Youth Center. To mark this milestone, several things have been added to the barbecue along with all the traditional events.

This year there will be special demonstrations of blacksmithing and quilting, plus an historical reenactment of Betsy Ross. Youth Center board members will also be available to provide history of the Center and its founder, Mary McGennis.

As he has for a number of years, Harry Byram will be on hand to give horse and wagon rides starting at 12:30. Harry will also be available to answer questions and talk about his team and wagon.

In conjunction with the barbecue this year will be the Tenth Annual Car and Truck Show. Car show registration is from 12 to 1 p.m. For more information on the car show contact Jared Rankin at 417-448-4903 or rankinfarms@hotmail.com.

Children’s games will start at 12:30 p.m. 

Serving for the barbecue is at 1 p.m., with barbecued beef, pork and chicken, along with beans, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw and bread. A wide variety of cakes will be available for dessert. Everyone is invited to bring a cake for the dessert table, if they’d like to. The meal is catered by Food Fair of Rich Hill.

The auction will start about 1:45. Larry Hacker will be our auctioneer this year.

A popular part of the auction will again be featured this year. The Mad Hatter features ten McGennis Youth Center caps donated by Pony Keg. These caps, each numbered, will be auctioned off. At the end of the auction one of these numbers will be drawn. That winning number will win this year’s gun donated by Bell Farms. 

In the same vein, Bob Schlyer has donated a beautiful diamond ring. Numbered envelopes will be auctioned off and a lucky winner drawn at the end of the auction.

For more information about the auction or to donate an item call Marc or Alison Bell at 660-832-4196. The generosity of those who donate and those who bid has made the auction a major revenue source for the Youth Center.

Admission to the barbecue is $13 for adults and $7 for children (ages 6-12). Tickets are for the meal and are not required for the auction.

From Rich Hill, the McGennis Youth Center is located five miles west on A Highway and four miles south on WW Highway.

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Rich Hill Tigers Homecoming week info

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Hornets receive $500 grant from Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation

Hume R-8 Hornets were the recipients of a $500 grant to help support our students with their future projects and build school spirit!

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to invest in our students and their bright futures!

Thank you to the MO Retired Teachers Foundation

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MSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities Over Labor Counting Period

Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Labor Day holiday:

Eight people died and 82 were injured in 213 traffic crashes during the 2026 Labor Day holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2026, and continued through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2026.

2026 Labor Day Holiday Traffic Statistics

Traffic Crashes — 213

Traffic Crash Injuries — 82

Traffic Crash Fatalities — 8

DWI — 123

Boating Statistics

Crashes — 9

Injuries — 1

Fatalities — 0

Drowning — 0

BWI — 5

During the 2025 Labor Day holiday counting period the Patrol investigated 252 traffic crashes involving four fatalities and 123 injuries. Statewide, six people died and 423 were injured in 931 vehicle crashes in 2025. Nine boating crashes were investigated throughout Missouri in 2025.

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Current fuel prices around Bates county

Fuel prices in Butler as of this morning

Gasoline:

Casey's $3.99

Bear Stop $3.99

Conoco $3.99

MFA $3.92

Diesel:

Casey's $5.89

MFA $5.64

Fuel prices in Adrian as of this morning

Gasoline:

Casey's $3.99

Phillips 66 $3.94

Diesel:

Casey's $5.99

Phillips 66 $5.99

Fuel prices in Rich Hill as of this morning

Gasoline:

Phillips 66 $3.99

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Cass county man sentenced to 63 years on Statutory Sodomy charges

On September 9, 2026 in the Federal Western District of Missouri, Bryce Caster was given three 21-year sentences to be served consecutively (63 years total).

Caster was sentenced on three separate felony charges of Statutory Sodomy Or Attempted Statutory Sodomy - Deviate Sexual Intercourse - Person Less Than 12 Years Old.

On 12/10/23, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were asked to assist the Department of Family Services regarding a child victim in Freeman.

After an investigation by Cass County Detectives, incriminating evidence was presented to the judge, which helped lead to this sentencing.

Courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Office

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