Cataract surgery and other eye procedures are available close to home at Bates County Memorial Hospital.
Wilma Maxine Gier, 92, of Adrian, MO, formerly of Rich Hill, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026 in Harrisonville, MO. A visitation will be held at Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, MO on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 5:00 p.m.. A private family graveside service will be held following the Celebration of Life. Memorial contributions can be made to the Adrian Fire Department in her honor. Wilma Maxine (Diehl) Gier was born August 25, 1933 in Rich Hill, MO. Born to George O. & Mary Pauline (Stewart) Diehl. Wilma attended Rich Hill, MO high school. Wilma married Gilbert Jackson, and of this marriage two children were born; Linda (Jackson) Casey & G. Bruce Jackson. Later Wilma was married to the true love of her life, Bill “the Barber” Gier. Wilma worked for Tiona Truck Line for 10 years, and later made her mark as a Real Estate Broker for A&R Real Estate. Wilma had a deep passion for the wilderness and mountains, as well as all its animals. Her fondest memories were of those she shared with Bill on their many vacations throughout the wilderness of America. In her later years, Wilma enjoyed watching every Chiefs football game with a cold crisp Sunkist, visiting with her loved ones, being a brutally honest taste tester for whatever new recipe Jonhenry & Makenna tried for dinner, and most of all eating fried chicken with her beloved dog Trixie, every Thursday. Wilma had a passion for Jesus that she was not afraid to share with anyone. She often shared her excitement to be able to see her Lord & Savior. One of Wilma’s greatest accomplishments and joys of life was her great grandson Jonhenry. From the moment he was born he was her best friend, and she was his. Wilma took on a new challenge when Jonhenry was 12 and he came to live with her. The two made countless memories and shared many wonderful years together. Though life was not easy, she never wavered in making sure he was cared for, supported, and deeply loved. Her pride and love for Jonhenry and Makenna were evident in everything she did, and their special bond was one she treasured. Wilma loved her law enforcement family deeply (many of whom called her “grandma”), introduced to her by her great grandson. No matter what uniform was worn, she welcomed them to her table where many dinners and visits were held, often time swapping war stories with the guys. She continued to share a home and her life with Jonhenry, and his wife Makenna, over the years, creating many cherished memories together. Wilma touched the hearts of many, and worked hard to make sure you knew she loved you. She will be missed greatly, by all who knew her, but her memory and the life lessons she shared, will be carried on forever. She leaves behind one important message to all; love hard, enjoy the little things, laugh constantly, and most importantly love Jesus. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; her two brothers Raymond and Orville; her two children Linda (Jackson) Casey & Bruce Jackson; and her beloved four legged friend Trixie. She is survived by grandchildren Jamie Bise, Mary Beth Hill, Kelly (Jill) Kiester; her great grandchildren Jonhenry (Makenna) Jackson, Karter Keister, Tanna
Enjoy Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist Building in Adrian. The doors open at 5pm with food and concession selections from the kitchen.
Bingo
starts promptly at 7pm, so grab your friends and family and head to Adrian
every Monday night for an evening of fun and excitement!
You
must be 16 years old or older to play bingo.
This
week’s jackpots for Monday night: 08-31-2026
Hot
ball: 950.00
Blackout:
850.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 7835.00
We vowed to never forget! The Adrian Fire Department will be hosting the twenty fifth 9/11 memorial procession and program to remember and honor the lives that were cowardly and selfishly taken during the terrorist attacks on our United States, September 11, 2001. This ceremony is not just for the first responders. Our country was under attack and that involved all of us! We encourage everyone to join us as we all take a little time to reflect and remember. Event Date: September 11, 2026 Procession Start Time: 6:00 P.M. Program to follow at the Optimist Building: 6:45 P.M
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory . . . Howard “Jerry” Crepeau, age 70 of Butler died Thursday, August 20 at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 25 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation prior to services from 9 - 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com Howard is survived by his wife, Karla Crepeau of Butler; two aunts, Neva Miliron of Branson and Sharon Westover of Butler; parents-in-law, David and Kay Gayman of Grove, Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Rick Gayman of Branson; sister-in-law, Kim Hauser of Grove, Oklahoma; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. That’s Howard “Jerry” Crepeau with funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 25 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.
**IT'S TIME FOR SOME FALL CLEANING**
The City of Archie will be having a Citywide Cleanup day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. Dumpsters will be at a new location this time: 34819 S. Butcher Road, across from the baseball fields. City staff will be on site to help load items in the dumpsters if needed. They will also be checking your utility bills showing proof that you currently pay city trash and reside inside city limits. Take advantage of this opportunity! See the listing on the website home page for items NOT accepted.
Plans have been made for the Papinville Picnic to be held on Saturday, September 26th. They will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a few changes, but we will keep a lot of the same enjoyable activities as they have done in the past.
Events will be printed at a later date. The Papinville
Picnic will have many activities on the agenda for young people, children and
adults.
If you have not been to Papinville lately you need to
come and see the new Papinville sign and the new fence at the cemetery. They are
both beautiful sights. They thank all the people that installed the fence and
the donations given to help with the cost.
The people of the Papinville community love this area
and are always willing to help in labor or donation.
Papinville wish to thank jerry stangle who passed away
on June 8th of 2026 for all his help since the being of the
Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association ws organization…. Again thank
you to Jerry .
This year the stories will be about the things that
happened from 1673 ( when the explorers from France came to this area) to the
present. If you have not seen the stepping stones of history around the Papinville
museum, you need to walk the Journey of history at the walk. Each stone was
sponsored by a family or person. They hope to continue the stepping stones as
history develops. The weekly history of this rich community will air every Friday
starting in September during the 9 am local news and will be posted to the 92.1
news now Facebook page.
The History of Papinville book will be on display and
for sale at the picnic. They are also selling tickets for the hand quilted patriotic
250TH year anniversary of America. Tickets are for sale from Phyliss Stewart 417-395-2594 that number again for raffle
tickets for the quilt or to purchase Papinville Patriotic T-Shirts and Hats. 417-395-2594
. Join 92.1 every Friday at 9 am for the history of Papinville, at the
conclusion of the local news.
It’s too late when you kick on the heat and nothing happens… That’s when you wait in line for service. Contact Integrity Solutions Heating and Cooling of Archie for your Fall Maintenance service program… they find the problem before you have a problem. Let them clean your unit from summer debris, check the coils and preparing your unity for the switch to Heat. Integrity Solutions Heating and Cooling specialist for residential HVAC new construction , replacement , and/or repair, with a personal touch. As a veteran owned and operated business, they offer Free consultations and estimates with local experts on duty. Call 816-623-6110 . Find them on facebook at Intergrity Solutions Heating and Cooling of Archie. We look forward to serving your heating and cooling needs.
In our local news today we introduce Jeff and Lee Ann
Fisher of Adrian. These Adrian Blackhawks fans are 1980 graduates of Adrian
High School. They now have a business to promote for our listening area. The
Business is based in Adrian and will be serving the Cass County, Bates
County, and beyond areas.
The following information tells what services they
provide. If you are planning to build a new home, put in a pond, dredge a pond or make the most of your property? This local
business will offer what you need to complete those projects.
From excavation for new home construction to creating
a pond on your property. J & L Land Development of Adrian can help get your
project started right. They specialize in removing fence and tree rows from
your property .
J & L Land
Development, Locally Owned and Operated
by Jeff and Lee Ann Fisher. 816-510-7275
Adrian .
Diane Morgan, 65, of Butler, Missouri passed
away on August 12, 2026 at her home in Butler, leaving behind a family who
loved her deeply and will carry her love and memory with them always. A Celebration of Life for Diane will be held
on August 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the Alley Tavern
Venue Space in Butler MO, 10 W Chestnut St, Butler, MO 64730. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral
Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of
condolence may be left for family and friends at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Diane Garlene (Foster) Morgan was born on
September 24, 1960, in Webb City, Missouri, and grew up in Creighton, Missouri.
Throughout her life, Diane lived in many different places, including Germany
and Fort Riley, but eventually found her way back home to her roots and the
area she knew as home.
Mom was incredibly brave, loving, and fiercely
devoted to her family. No matter what she was facing, she kept going. She
earned her nursing degree from Penn Valley and spent more than 30 years as a
Registered Nurse. Caring for people was clearly more than a profession to her.
She was knowledgeable, compassionate, and always willing to go above and beyond
to do what she believed was best for her patients.
She became a mom at just 17 and spent much of
her life raising four children, earning her college degree later in life,
working, and doing whatever she could for her family. She showed up for her
children and made sure they were cared for, often putting their needs before
her own. If you came to her house, you were going to eat, and she wasn’t going
to sit down until everyone was fed and everything was cleaned up. She loved to
cook, loved a good movie and a drink, and always made sure the people she loved
were taken care of.
Mom was also a woman of strong opinions—and she
was usually pretty confident that her opinions were right. She was sensitive,
prideful, and fiercely protective. She cared deeply about the people she loved
and wasn’t afraid to stand up for them. She loved deeply, and she fought hard
for the people she loved. And, of course, she had a way of making sure the last
word was hers, usually followed by, “I’m just saying.”
Then came her role as Gammie. Even while she was
still working and tired, she found energy for her grandchildren. She cooked for
them, had patience for them, spoiled them, and loved them with everything she
had. She didn’t get the years of retirement she deserved or the opportunity to
spend the later years of her life simply being a grandma. She was only 65 when
she passed, and that is one of the hardest things for us to accept. We will
always wish she had been given more time to enjoy the role she loved so much.
Her family was her greatest joy, and the love
she gave to them will live on through the memories, traditions, and countless
moments she created. She will be remembered by her extended family, as well as
the many friends whose lives she touched.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Jan
and Garlin Foster, and her sister, Deann Foster.
She is survived by her four children: son Jamie
Behl and his wife, Tina, and their daughters, Blakely and Julianna; son Ryan
Behl and his wife, Andrea, and their daughters, Raleigh and Ashlyn; son Tyler
Burton and his daughter, Mia; and daughter Brittany Burton and her husband,
Levi, and Brittany’s son, Ty Morgan Spangler; and her brother, Dennis Foster.
The Missouri State Fair Antique Classic Tractor Pull scheduled for today, Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m., has been cancelled due to wet conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s understanding.
Enjoy Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist Building in Adrian. The doors open at 5pm with food and concession selections from the kitchen.
Bingo
starts promptly at 7pm, so grab your friends and family and head to Adrian
every Monday night for an evening of fun and excitement!
You
must be 16 years old or older to play bingo.
This
week’s jackpots for Monday night: 08-24-2026
Hot
ball: 1400.00
Blackout:
850.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 7567.00
County Wide Disposal releases a notification of a price increase for their customers. They greatly appreciate your support as they continue to grow and service more customer’s trash needs annually.
County Wide Trash work diligently to keep the expenses down so
in turn they can keep their rates low
for the customer. Some of their accounts
have not seen an increase in quite some time and are being charged far less
than the expenses incurred, which creates a loss. If you see a rate change on
your next bill, your account is one of these.
Even though your
rate may be substantially less than the new account rates, County Wide disposal
appreciate your loyalty and do not wish to cause financial hardship. The most
any account is being increased is 10%. With the increasing cost of fuel,
trucks, tires, disposal fees and labor, they greatly appreciate you understanding this
situation.
Thank you from your
Countywide family.
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory . . . Gary L. Harris, age 83 of Amsterdam passed away Thursday, August 13 at University of Kansas Hospice House in Olathe.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 21 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation prior to services from 1 - 2 p.m. Friday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Contributions to the Olathe Hospice House. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com
Gary is survived by his wife, Lana Harris of the home; one son, Bart Harris and wife Nikki of Loch Lloyd; and two grandsons, Bart William Harris and Brett Harris.
That’s Gary L. Harris with funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, August 21 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel
in Butler.
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory . . . Sherry Alkire, age 81 of Adrian died Wednesday, August 13 at her home. A celebration of life service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation prior to service from 1 - 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Contributions to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com
She is survived by her husband, David Lee Alkire, of the home, 2 sons - John Edward Pemberton (Cheryl) and James Lee Pemberton (Mary), 2 daughters – Bonnie Faye Morris (Jerry) and Sherry Anne O’Neill (Pat), 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 1 great, great grandchild on the way, 3 sisters – Debra Henderson (Frank), Diane Meek (John), Martha Bowles (Ron), other relatives and a host of friends. That’s Sherry Alkire with celebration of life service 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.
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