Monthly Archive

A large amount of trash and possible hazardous materials was dumped at the intersection of Cemetery Road (CR1001) and Highway AA on Saturday, June 14 at approximately 8:30 p.m. According to Sgt. Phillips of the Bates County Sheriff’s Department, eight - five gallon buckets of paint, four of which were full, used paint brushes, a toilet, old electrical fixtures and assorted papers were dropped at the aforementioned location.

“Besides being an eyesore, there are harmful chemicals in the paint,” Phillips stated.

Frank Simpson of Adrian, MO would like to announce the birth of his great-great-granddaughter, Angela Carlene ‘Carly’ Bockes. Carly was born at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO on May 26, 2008.

Trudy Anne Sechrest, 62, Archie, MO, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 17, 2:00 p.m. at the Adrian United Methodist Church. Cremation with inurnment in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Adrian United Methodist Church. Services were under the direction of the Atkinson Funeral Home of Adrian.

William Clifford Cushard, 94, Adrian, MO, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at the Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 12, 2:00 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with Rev. Paul Burhart officiating. Burial was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Parkway, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114 in his memory. Arrangements were under the direction of the Atkinson Funeral Home of Adrian.

Jeremy Cole Sheppard, age 28 of Amsterdam, Missouri, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Dave Rizer officiating. Cremation to follow services. Contributions may be made to the Pathways Mental Health. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Donald Lee West fell asleep in death on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. Memorial services were held 7 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in care of the local Kingdom Hall in Butler, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, Missouri Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

High winds beginning Thursday evening, June 5 and continuing through the early morning hours of Friday, June 6 caused significant damage in and around Adrian, particularly to trees and outbuildings.

Pictured: A barn located on the Thompson property, southeast of Adrian, lost its roof to the high winds. Debris was found all over their property and even across the road in the treeline.

Saturday, June 7, Officer Sellers went to Harrisonville where he worked with the Harrisonville Police Department and arrested the second suspect believed to be connected to a rash of local burglaries and an arson case. The suspect was arrested on $25,000 bond. Stolen items were recovered, including a Global Positioning System unit.

The Adrian Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at Adrian’s City Hall.

Rhianna and Chris Thomas of Kansas City, MO announce the birth of their son, Walden Christopher Thomas. Walden was born at North Kansas City Hospital on January 26, 2008. The young man weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 21 inches long.

His maternal grandparents are Lynn Hatfield of Coco, Florida and Larry Loucks of Sedalia, MO. His paternal grandparents are Pat and Trudy Thomas of Drexel, MO.

Great grandparents are Ernest and Margie Arnold, Dorothy and Larry Bradshaw, James Sali, and Cauline Edmondson.

The daughters of Gene and Betty Richards would like to honor their parents’ 60th wedding anniversary June 12th with a card shower. Please send to 605 West Mill Street, Butler MO 64730.

Mr. David Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs. Joey Bailey, Adrian, MO, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kyla Ann Hubbard, to Derek Semuel Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pierce, Poplar Bluff, MO.

Kyla is a 2003 graduate of Adrian High School and a 2007 graduate of Missouri State University. She is currently employed by Adrian Bank.

Derek is a 2002 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and a 2007 graduate of Missouri State University. He is currently employed by Allen Bank in Harrisonville.

Jenny Napolitano memorial services were 7 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Butler, Missouri. Contributions may be made to World Wide Preaching Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, Missouri.

Gov. Matt Blunt announced last week that Bates County has been awarded a $7,350 grant to help preserve the Bates County Courthouse. The grant is part of the Missouri Heritage Properties Program, which helps preserve our state’s historic publicly owned buildings.

The Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association Inc. will be hosting their 30th Annual Steam and Gas Engine Show, beginning on Friday, June 30th, this year. In two weeks, the three day event will bring people from all across the country to Adrian to enjoy a part of rural America through living history. There will be working displays of wheat threshing, blacksmithing, saw mill operations, an old fashioned ice cream shop and much more.

See full story in this week's Adrian Journal.

Clarke Duane Lentz and Karin Stenstrom Lentz were married on June 3, 1983 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Grandview, MO. Duane was born and raised in Hardin, MO, son of Gordon Clarke Lentz, Jr. and Bernita Meador Lentz. Karin was born and raised in south Kansas City, MO, daughter of Carl Russell Stenstrom and Betty Skinner Stenstrom, now residing in Adrian, MO. They met while attending the University of Missouri-Columbia and have been best friends ever since.

Kenneth & Anna Lou Engelhardt will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary June 14, 2008. If you would like to send a card, their address is Rt. 1 Box 450, Adrian, MO 64720.

Dale Lynwood Allen, Jr., 56, Lee’s Summit, MO, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 5 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Friends may call from 1:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the cemetery.