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Thursday, November 5, 2026
Kudos to Rich Hill Lady Tigers
Help us congratulate Rich Hill High School volleyball players Briley Steuck and Leeanna Bell on being named to the 2026 All-District Volleyball Team
-- 1st Team All-District: Briley Steuck
-- 2nd Team All-District: Leeanna Bell
We are proud of both of you and your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments this season!
Courtesy Rich Hill Tiger Talk
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Adrian Blackhawk All-Conference and All-District volleyball honors
All-Conference
Grace Engeman Conference Co-Player of the Year
Daisey Fenton 1st Team
Alexa Rodgers 1st Team
Sydney Gach 2nd Team
Aubrey Rodgers 2nd Team
All-District
Grace Engeman 1st Team
Daisey Fenton 1st Team
Alexa Rodgers 1st Team
Sydney Gach 2nd Team
Aubrey Rodgers 2nd Team
Congratulations!
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Obituary - Dennis McCoy
Dennis LeRoy McCoy, 82 of Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Medicalodges of Nevada. Dennis was born on December 14, 1943, in Nevada to Logan Ray and Betty (Plummer) McCoy. He married the love of his life, Connie Grace, on July 4, 1964, and she survives of the home in Nevada.
Dennis attended Nevada High School and then graduated from Metz High School in 1961. Dennis served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-1968 attaining the rank of Sergeant. Following his time in the service he returned home to Nevada and owned and operated McCoy Service Station from 1974 until his retirement in 2008 when he suffered a stroke. Dennis was an outdoorsman and an avid mushroom hunter.
He also coached his daughter’s teams in softball and supported his children in all of their activities.
In addition to his wife Connie, Dennis is survived by his two children, Denise McCoy of Tucson, AZ and Logan McCoy and his wife Kimberly of Chicago, IL and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Larry McCoy and his beloved dog and best friend, Maggie his Yellow Lab.
A graveside Committal Service with Military Funeral Honors will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday November 19, 2026, in the National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Kansas, officiated by Ray Dean Scism.
Those who wish may contribute to Wounded Warriors in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
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Obituary - Marie Elizabeth Cramer
Marie was born on February 18, 1939, to John and Catherine Mohan in Malden, Massachusetts.
Marie was a strong, independent woman who lived life to the fullest. Throughout her life, she held a variety of jobs, showcasing her many talents and strong work ethic. Her career took her to Dallas, Texas, before she eventually made her way to Missouri.
Marie was known for her outgoing personality and was truly a social butterfly. She loved meeting new people, making friends, and enjoying good conversation. She had a passion for traveling and never hesitated to take a trip on her own. Some of her favorite destinations included the beach, warm-weather getaways, and Branson, Missouri. She also enjoyed shopping, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, and watching her favorite television show, The Golden Girls.
Marie loved spending time in the kitchen, especially preparing Italian dishes and baking. She had a lifelong love for dogs, who always held a special place in her heart. Her beloved dog, Daisy, was her most recent companion.
Marie was a devoted Catholic whose faith played an important role in her life. She served as a Eucharistic Minister and remained strong in her faith throughout the years. Her independent spirit, friendly personality, and love for others will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Marie was preceded in death by her son, William Joseph McIntyre.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Dicey, and her husband, Danny Dicey, of New Hampshire.
Cremation has been planned, with no services scheduled at this time.
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Obituary - Randall Eugene Smith
A celebration of life will be announced in the springtime during Randall's favorite season. Care is entrusted to the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Obituary lovingly written by the family.
Randall Eugene Smith - Uncle Rudy, Rudy Tudy Punch-n-Judy, but NEVER Randy - was born on November 1, 1956, very past due, to Janis and Cecil Smith. Our mother has told us that as a child, he had thought Halloween was a party for his birthday, so - it all kind of worked out.
He would enter school as a sweet little, glasses wearing boy. And even though he loved Nellie Nicholas, he did not love school. But by the Grace of God and probably boxes and boxes of tissues and canned food for extra credit, he would graduate Butler HIgh School with the class of 1975.
In these years he enjoyed Boy Scouts with his mother as a Den Mother. But probably his greatest joys from this time of his life came from time spent at our grandparents’, Olin and Marie Borland’s, for Sunday dinners, afternoon fishing, and trekking through the timber. Summers there were spent learning about hard work with working small bales for 5 cents a bale. Hard work and hard luck were both lessons learned on Grandma and Grandpa’s farm. Don’t make a bet with an eight year old. Even when Randall did jump in the pond on Thanksgiving, Scott did not pay up. Turns out eight year olds in 1968 don’t have a lot of extra 20 dollar bills lying around.
Randall was an avid concert attendee. He saw some of the greatest bands of his time, seeing his favorite band The Rolling Stones several times. And if in the right “frame of mind”, he did, indeed, have the moves like Jagger. Always thrifty, when attending a Stones concert in the early 80’s, he bought his junior high sister an XL concert t-shirt stating, “They were all the same price, so I felt like I was getting more for my money.” He loved to talk about these concerts and some of the shenanigans that he managed to get into. It was the 70’s. We’ll move on.
Randall was a lover of animals, especially dogs…maybe more than people. He had a very mild-mannered disposition, (Some Lodge gals might disagree here - don’t mess with his socks!) but when he witnessed a vehicle stop and drop a litter of puppies, he was waiting for them in the road after they had turned around to head back to town. Guess also, don’t mess with dogs.
Fireworks, amusement parks, the Kansas City Chiefs- he loved it all. Although he did learn not to light firecrackers with a cigarette over a gallon can full of firecrackers. If that cherry falls off in that can, it will sound like a Civil War reenactment, and they will blow right up the bell bottoms. More recently he had enjoyed rides to the City Lake, always hoping to spot one of the two Blue Herons we had named Lenny and Squiggy. Games and activities, especially Dominos and Poker, at the Lodge were a favorite, but not those crafts that “only the ladies do”.
The job that he was proudest to hold was at the City of Archie Water Utilities. He beamed when his responsibilities were described by one of his nieces as “one big science experiment”.
But mostly he loved his family. His nieces were all the things to him. Always game for the summer outdoor fight toys (because THAT seems like a great idea) and walks to the bridge. If he were in charge, it was pajamas til noon…okay 4:00. He shared with them his love of fine TV such as MTV’s Scared, Austin Powers, and more recently, Dr. Pimple Popper. (You know which one you are.) And his momma - quick to call attention to, well, anything that he thought she needed as they became hall mates at the Lodge. Kept pretty good tabs on her anytime she left her room.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Thomas and Mamie (Hart) Smith of Appleton City, MO;
maternal grandparents Olin and Marie (Chitwood) Borland of Butler, MO;
his father Cecil Smith of Butler, MO.
He leaves behind his sweet momma, Janis Darlene;
His brother Scott Smith (Nancy) of Emporia, KS; his nieces Amy Delgado (Mason), Emporia, KS; Juanita Rodriguez, Kansas City, KS; and Brandi Smith, Emporia, KS;
Also his sister, Sheryl Hannah (Kirk), his nieces Kassidy Gerke (Kyle) and Makenna Page (Devon) all of Butler, MO.
We believe that his final years at The Lodge were truly some of his best. He was met with care, respect, love, and grace which fostered an interest in being involved, and his community was created. He was actually kinda spoiled with his chair always reserved and waiting at the games and activities.
With this being said - if you would like to send any kind of a memorial gift in Randall’s honor, please send it to The Medicalodge of Butler, Attn: Activities, 103 E. Nursery St., Butler, MO 64730. And also, the dogs…pet all the dogs.
With love, the Family of Randall Smith (11/01/1956-10/31/2026)
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