Obituary - Maurice Russell McDaniel

Maurice Russell McDaniel, age 73, passed from this life on July 20, 2025 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was born on November 5, 1951 in Leon, Iowa the son of Bennie and Alta Dale McDaniel. He grew up on a farm near Davis City, Iowa and graduated from Lamoni High School in the Class of 1969. Maurice was tormented by mental illness nearly all of his life. Never the less, he went on to receive a BA degree from Graceland College in Lamoni and a Masters degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He and Regina Thatcher were married on May 30, 1976. He enjoyed fishing, going to classic car shows, and watching sports on TV, KFC, visiting family and friends, and going to church. He was a good-natured person. When he was younger he would often tease and show off to make others laugh. Maurice was peace loving and seldom said a bad word about anyone. He was active in his church, the Community of Christ. His faith never wavered and carried him through many difficult times. He was a strong believer in the power of prayer. Some of his best memories were of going to church activities and especially prayer meeting. He was loved and will be missed by his wife, Regina, his sister Martha and husband Danny Palmer, his brother Myron and wife Sundi McDaniel and sister in law Cinda Reynolds, nieces, Lacey Whitaker, Stacey Davis, Sommer McDaniel and Cassie Greer, nephews, Shawn, Jason and Justin Palmer and Weston Henkle. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Maurita and nephew Charlie Henkle.

Funeral service will be held 2 pm Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Pleasanton Cemetery.

Toasty for the foreseeable future

 

Obituary - Chance Hearting

Chance Courtney Hearting (Corbett) was born on January 9, 1979, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Jane Hearting (Jones) and Richard Corbett. In his younger years, he spent a lot of time with various family members and relatives. Specifically, his Grandpa John Jones, his Corbett family, and what came to be the Hearting family. Chance never cared much for school growing up, but absolutely loved football, FFA, and woodshop classes. Anyone who had to line up against Chance or play him at one time knew the grit, drive, heart, and motivation he carried with him on that field. He didn’t know the word quit; he never missed a single game. Outside of school, Chance enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, working with his hands, and other activities that made good stories to tell about the kind of fun that he loved to have. He was baptized as a teen in a small creek behind the Johnstown Church of Christ one Sunday sometime in the summer of 1995.  

     Chance shared three children: Hope, Hailey, and Hunter Hearting with Jeni Hearting (Rydberg). They were later divorced, and Chance was remarried to Katherine Hearting (Strope). Chance shared two children: Hadilyn and Hudson Hearting, with Katie. Words cannot express the volume of Chance's love for his five children. His world hung on them and their happiness. They were his sun, moon, and stars and then some. You won’t find a single person whom he hadn’t told about just how much he loved his kiddos, how beautiful his daughters are, how strong-willed his son is, and just how dang proud he was of each. 

     Chance worked for John Deere for a total of 21 years in a few locations, touching the hearts of hundreds of customers and coworkers. He made the best deal he could for each and every person, no matter how big or small their operation. Chance was fair and honest in any dealing he had with customers, adamant to live by the Word and be the best example to his children. In 2020, Chance and his cousin Ethan Bracher opened the Countyline Deer Processing business. Many of those same customers and coworkers from John Deere, along with close family friends, came to support Chance and give him business, as he had once supported or guided them through purchases for their own operations. It was out of character for Chance to show up to any family gathering, party, or doctor's appointment without bringing a package of his prized summer sausage, snack sticks, or jerky. He absolutely loved watching people enjoy the deer meat he put all his time and love into making.

     Chance and a few of those closest to him were floating on the Niangua River Saturday, July 19, 2025, when a tragic accident occurred to which he lost his life. He is preceded in death by his grandfather John Jones, grandmother Helen Jones, aunt Carol Fairfax, Uncle Phillip Jones, and other relatives. He is survived by his five children: Hope Marie (19), Hailey Jane (18), Hunter Lane (18), Hattie Jo (11), and Hudson Wren (9); mother Jane Hearting; Father Richard Corbett; and an indescribable amount of those who loved him. 

Chance Hearting

January 9, 1979 - July 19, 2025

Age: 46 Years, 6 Months, 10 Days

SERVICE

Lakeview by Sue (Event Venue)

Rural Appleton City, Missouri

Friday, July 25, 2025

1:30 p.m.

VISITATION

Lakeview by Sue (Event Venue)

Rural Appleton City, Missouri

Friday, July 25, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

MINISTER

Pastor Jimmy Knight

INTERMENT

Appleton City Cemetery

Appleton City, Missouri

MEMORIAL

Chance Hearting Family Love Fund

City of Archie working to contain water leak

 City of Archie crews are working a water leak at the corner of Jefferson Street and East Chestnut Street.

We will attempt to isolate the leak. If we cannot isolate, we will schedule a full town shut down for 9:00PM tonight, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Thank you for your patience.

Updates to be posted as they become available.

Paige Switzer earns title of Registered Nurse

 

Big congratulations to Paige Switzer, RN!

Paige recently passed her state board exam to become a registered nurse, and we couldn’t be prouder! While studying at Crowder College, she worked in our Emergency Department as a CNA and in our Lab as a phlebotomist.

Now, she’s officially joined our ED team as a full-time RN. Way to go, Paige! Your dedication and hard work are inspiring.

Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

From the Rich Hill Fire Department

I'm writing to share some insights into the dedicated work of the Rich Hill Fire Department and the increasing demands placed upon our volunteer firefighters.

Our department is staffed by incredibly committed men and women who selflessly dedicate their time to preserving life and property within our community. These individuals spend countless hours of their personal time in rigorous training sessions and regularly visit the station to familiarize themselves with our trucks and equipment. When a call comes in, they drop everything and rush to provide aid to whoever needs assistance. This unwavering dedication is a cornerstone of our community's safety.

As you can see from the data below, the volume of calls for service has risen significantly over the past few years. The numbers reflect the period from January 1st to July 21st of each respective year:

* **2020:** 87 calls

* **2021:** 96 calls

* **2022:** 90 calls

* **2023:** 128 calls

* **2024:** 181 calls

* **2025:** 218 calls

This consistent increase in call volume underscores the growing need for our services and highlights the commitment of our firefighters, who continue to respond effectively to incidents. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and for the support of our community.

Sincerely,

Operations Chief Entrikin

Final two Christmas in July winners

 

The Hume Fair & Rodeo committee would like to congratulate the last two Christmas in July winners Nevaeh Hinds and Kora Deems! The kids have done a spectacular job of finding ornaments around the city park and have been rewarded for their efforts.

The games were all in preparation for the upcoming Hume Fair & Rodeo which kicks off next week; see the full schedule HERE.

We'll see you there!

Harrisonville board of aldermen meeting last night

Clearing skies, much warmer

Obituary - Myrna Tenholder

Myrna LeLoie (Heiserman) Tenholder passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Appleton City, MO at the age of 85. She was born at the Willis Residence in Appleton City, MO on March 3, 1940. Myrna was the youngest of seven children born to Charlie Frank and Elsie Mae (Burton) Heiserman. Myrna grew up living across the road from Elm Grove, a one room country schoolhouse near Rockville. Myrna went to school before she was old enough to attend. She followed her siblings to school and her siblings would sneak her in and hide her under their desks, until the teacher would find her and send her walking back home a few hours later. She attended Appleton City schools for her formative years. Myrna was a member of the Appleton City High School mixed chorus and quartet, and received #1 ratings on her solo, mixed chorus and quartet at state competition. She was also crowned football homecoming queen her senior year. Upon graduation in 1958, she went to work for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, Missouri, where she developed a talent to create beautiful packages, making her own bows, and flower arrangements for the window displays at the home office. After a brief period in Kansas City, Myrna returned to Appleton City to work for Dr Stanley Meeks as a dental assistant.

In 1958, Myrna met the love of her life, Don. They were married on February 27, 1960, at Immaculate Conception Church during a blizzard, making their honeymoon in the southern states all the more enjoyable. To this union three children were born, Kimberly, Rodger and Kristi.

Early on, Myrna and Don farmed together and raised chickens for eggs. She was a homemaker and a good seamstress, making matching outfits for her two daughters, even sewing clothes for their Barbie dolls. She also found time to be the Cub Scouts den mother with her son. Myrna was a great cook and was known for her delicious homemade apple dumplings and hot rolls. She also found time to garden, can and loved tending to her flower gardens. She had an artistic ability to macrame, quill and paint ceramics, creating beautiful pieces. She made an extra effort to wrap packages with beautiful ribbons and bows, all while listening to Bonnie Guitar and other favorite artists to get her in the Christmas spirit. She was a great storyteller and excellent at telling jokes. After the kids were in middle and high school, Myrna went back to work for Young’s Grocery, Malgo Industries, Yoss Grocery and West Central Community Action Agency, until her retirement. During her employment at Young’s Grocery, Myrna also studied and obtained her EMT certification.

Myrna was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose where she continued her vocal talent of singing in the Church choir for many years.

Myrna and Don’s favorite pastime was spending Sunday afternoons at Pomme de Terre lake with family and friends. Myrna was a good slalom water skier and she and Don taught the kids and their friends how to water ski. Many summers were spent boating, camping and slowing down to enjoy life, while listening to Neil Diamond.

Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Don, son, Rodger, and grandson Shawn Lynch, brothers Gilbert and Charles Heiserman; sisters Cora Lesmeister, Audrey Shouse, Josephine Hauschild, and Grace Belew. She is survived by daughter, Kimberly Lynch of Pittsburg, KS, daughter-in-law Lynda Tenholder of Saginaw, TX and daughter Kristi (Dave) Gengler of Montrose, MO; grandchildren Shannon (Luke) Giefer, Zachary Tenholder, Charles (Katelyn) Tenholder, Luke (Heather) Gengler, Brett (Devon) Gengler and Scott (Kassidy) Gengler; great-grandchildren: Eloise, Theo, Lilly, Maddie, Uryiah, Caroline, Chase, Easton, Bentley and Leighton, and numerous other family and friends.



The family suggests donations being made in memory of Myrna be made to St. Mary's School. Memorials may be left at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, MO or at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, MO.

Butler students participate in Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience

Kalie Korkmaz and Breanna Werner, both of Butler High School, were among the 96 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 15-18, 2025, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City. They were sponsored by the COOPERATIVE, TOWN.

Each year, this action-filled four days provides high school students opportunities to learn what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. The program included nationally known speakers and time at the Missouri State Capitol learning how a bill goes through the process to become a law. To learn more about electric cooperatives, the group was divided up into teams that competed in various events such as the “build a cooperative” game.

Another highlight was hearing from the Rachel’s Challenge Organization. The presentation details the story of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine school shootings. Rachel’s family and friends speak to youth around the world about her legacy of being a positive role model to everyone she met in life.

Students toured the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City. They also saw a live powerline demonstration and learned all about electric vehicles at Central Electric Power Cooperative’s headquarters.

The learning didn’t end in Jefferson City. Students took a day trip to St. Louis to tour the City Museum and St. Louis Arch. They also enjoyed an evening of food and games at Dave & Buster’s.

The CYCLE program is in its 22nd year and is a recipient of the National Community Youth Service award for the top youth program among all electric cooperatives in the country.

Local back-to-school dates

Adrian R-3 August 19
Appleton City R-II August 19
Archie R-V August 20
Ballard R-2 August 20
Butler R-V August 19
Drexel R-IV August 19
Harrisonville August 18
Hume R-VIII August 27
Louisburg 416 August 14
Miami R-1 August 19
Midway R-1 August 19
Montrose XIV August 19
Nevada R-V August 19
Pleasanton 344 August 20
Prairie View 362 August 14
Rich Hill R-IV August 19
Sherwood R-VIII August 20

Local '25-'26 football schedules

 Midway

Nevada

Harrisonville

Butler

Drexel/Miami

Adrian

Appleton City/Montrose

Archie

Cow out on west 52 highway

 As the rain pours down, there is an extra hazard as a cow is reported out and along 52 highway west of Butler about a mile west of K highway. 

Use extra caution if traveling through the area.

Obituary - Delphia Duckworth

Delphia Duckworth, 94 of Butler, Missouri passed away July 17, 2025 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Private family graveside services will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. No visitation is scheduled. Services under the direction on Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to, Bates County Cattlemen or Heartland Hospice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Delphia May Wilson Duckworth was born November 27, 1930 in Warsaw, Missouri, the daughter of Forrest and Pearl Ireland Wilson. She grew up in the Warsaw area where she attended school.

On October 2, 1948 Delphia was united in marriage to Winton Duckworth, Jr. To this union two sons were born Lonny and Michael Duckworth.

Delphia was a hard-working farm wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family. She delighted in doing things for her family and for friends, especially cooking. She was a great cook. She loved trying new recipes and cooking from scratch. Delphia also enjoyed her flowers, especially the african violets. Her home was full of all her plants. When she was hard at work on the farm or caring for her plants, she would enjoy quilting, needlework, and crocheting.

While Delphia was cared for other people, she was a very private and determined person. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Delphia was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Ellen Tucker, son Michael Duckworth, and her husband Winton Duckworth, Jr. She is survived by her son Lonny Duckworth and wife Marilyn, daughter-in-law Susan Duckworth, four grandchildren, Brian Duckworth, Kelly Strong, Cole Duckworth, and Rachel Dercher, along with 10 great-grandchildren.

Reminder: Harrisonville Board of Aldermen meeting tonight

The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen will hold their 2nd July meeting tonight at 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with a Work Session and a Closed Session to follow.

Video of the meeting is available on the City’s YouTube channel. LINK >> https://bit.ly/3x0tFwY

To view the agendas for tonight's meetings, visit >> https://harrisonvillemo.portal.civicclerk.com/

The Museum Minute: Safe combination easy to find

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of July 23

1813 In a special treaty, the Osage Indian tribes give up claims to several Missouri counties, including Bates.

1840 The first official post office opens in Bates County, and is located at the village of Pleasant Gap.

1949 Pierre Papin, for which Papinville is named, dies of cholera.

1871 O.D. Austin, Bates Co Record newspaper editor, rips into the city council for the horrible stench from hogs allowed within the city limits of Butler.

1898 The Hume Border Telephone newspaper is offering subscriptions for $1 per year. 

1915 Work is being rushed to complete the $5,000 school in Amsterdam.

1967 Bates county has 15 manufacturing establishments with a payroll of nearly $800,000.00

1978 An early morning robbery at the Passaic MFA elevator reveals $115 taken and the combination to the safe is found written on a piece of paper nearby.

1999 The Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association 21st show begins at the grounds east of Adrian (Frontier Village).

BCMH Announces Additional Community Meetings

 Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) has announced two additional community meetings following its successful series of summer town hall events in Adrian, Rich Hill, Butler, and Hume.

These meetings are part of the hospital’s continued effort to reintroduce residents to their local hospital — offering updates on services, addressing questions about healthcare access and sustainability, and opening the door for more direct communication between hospital leadership and the communities they serve.

The newly scheduled events include:

Amsterdam Area Community Talk

Tuesday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m.

 Amsterdam Community Center, 8524 NW State Rt. Y, Amsterdam, Mo.

 Residents of Amsterdam, Amoret, Virginia, and nearby areas are encouraged to attend for a conversation about local healthcare and hospital services.

Elected Officials Briefing

Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.

 BCMH Education Center, 615 W. Nursery Street, Butler, Mo.

 All city, county, and township elected officials in Bates County are invited to attend a focused briefing and open discussion on hospital operations, challenges, and future planning.

The August events build on the momentum of BCMH’s June community talks, which brought forward valuable questions about mental health care, EMS funding, physician recruitment, and hospital stability in today’s rural healthcare landscape. Leaders from across the organization were on hand to speak directly with attendees and share how the hospital is responding to these challenges and opportunities.

“These meetings have been a meaningful way for us to listen, share information, and connect with our community in a personal and transparent way,” said BCMH CEO Greg Weaver. “We’re grateful for the turnout and the honest questions we’ve received so far — and we’re looking forward to continuing those conversations this August.”

Please note: These corrected dates replace those included in an earlier announcement. BCMH appreciates the community’s attention and understanding.

For more information and ongoing updates, visit www.bcmhospital.com/news.

What’s Up by LeRoy Cook

Time for Oshkosh, bygosh

This being Oshkosh Week, the annual pilgrimage from far and near heading toward the AirVenture convention in Wisconsin, the usual expected impediments like fog and thunderstorms prevailed to keep pilots from getting there. There was a dearth of transient traffic at Butler associated with the show, since it has been eight months since we’ve had fuel for travelers available here. Notwithstanding, a nice old 1956 Cessna 172 did stop in over the weekend.

As far as fly-over traffic is concerned, we saw a couple of B-2 Stealth bombers flying out to heaven-knows-where, and a distinctive twin-rotor CH-47 was heard beating along under the Thursday overcast. Randy Shannon was planning on flying his CH-750SD homebuilt up to Oshkosh, and Mike Newman of Harrisonville was taking his Cessna Skyhawk to the show. Last Monday, Delaney Rindal and I flew two Cessna 150s home in loose formation after refueling them at Nevada.

If you’re flying up to Harrisonville, be aware that their Common Traffic Advisory Frequency is no longer 123.0 megacycles. They have given up their unused Unicom station in favor of 122.9 Multicom, just like Butler, Lamar, Warsaw and most everyone else. We presume the pilot-controlled-lighting made the switch as well, but be prepared either way.

In national news, the most-popular kit airplane seller, Van’s Aircraft, has announced that it no longer will offer kits for the early RV-3, -4 and -6 models. Improved RV-8 and -9 kits took their place years ago, along with the RV-12 light-sport. Parts and customer support for the flying fleet will continue.

A sad loss of a Cessna Columbia airplane last week seems to be a pilot incapacitation event. The pilot and only occupant received a radar vector prior to landing to the west at San Diego’s Montgomery airport, but never touched down. Instead, the unresponsive airplane continued out to sea on autopilot at 2,600 feet, crashing into the Pacific 470 miles from shore, presumably after the fuel ran out.

The on-going investigation into the Air India Dreamliner crash seems to have zeroed in on the Captain being the one whose hands moved the fuel-control switches, briefly shutting down the engines. Unable to relight them in time, the automated airplane did its best to fly but settled into a schoolyard. How the mistake happened, assuming it was here human error, may always be a mystery.

Our question from last time wanted to know why certain World War I airplanes with radial engines were termed to have “rotary” motors. As reader Terry Bishop was first to point out, those powerplants had the propeller fixed to the crankcase, not the crankshaft, and the whole engine rotated around the stationary crankshaft for cooling and lubrication, at about 1200 rpm. For next week’s brain teaser, why did the twin-engine Lockheed P-38 fighter of WW-II use a control wheel in the cockpit instead of a joystick?  You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com. 

Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Gonzales, Shaun to Sign'd By Charlie Lt 8 Bl 2 Atkison Park Addn P3/10+

Davis, Amanda to Sign'd By Charlie Lt 8 Bl 2 Atkison Park Addn P3/10+

West, Autumn Nicole to Davis, Nathan Lt 53 Town Company's First Addn+

L & W Property Management, LLC to Tucker Qualified Spousal Trust 02-21-2024 Bl 4 William's Addn

Schmid, Nicholas to Quillen, Samuel Jack Lt 1 Bl 7 Littles Addn+

Dickinson, Robert Ross to Hartegan, Heather Str 22-40-31 //Sw

Us Solutions to Nameth, Marie Ruth Str 20-40-31 //Nw

Jarrell, Arlene to Jarrell, Arlene (Trustee) Str 11-41-31 //Ne+

Four Rivers Rentals to Bridgewater, Houston Lt 7 Bl 47 Town Company's First Addn

Kauffman, Mona Lynn to Mcelwain, Marcia Lea Str 14-40-31 //Sw

Thomas, Robert E. Trust 02-28-2009 to Atkinson, Cheyene Lt 5 Bl 6 William's Addn

Gabriel Family Trust 07-10-2014 to Coy, Michael Str 31-40-31 //Sw

Allen, Russell Dean Trust 02-12-2007 to Hollenbeck, Morgan R Str 29-40-31 //Nw

Millsap & Singer, P.C. to Pennymac Loan Services, LLC Lt 1 Bl 4 William's Addn

Arnold-Deems, Theresa L (Trustee) to Petty, David Lt 8 Bl 56 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Marriage license

Thompson, Andrew Jonathan and Gallagher, Elizabeth Larryn