Adrian Youth Wrestling Club holds tournament

The Adrian Youth Wrestling Club hosted a tournament last Saturday in Adrian. Over 300 kids participated from Belton, Carthage, Clinton, Diamond, El Dorado Springs, Grandview, Harrisonville, Holden, Lee’s Summit, Nevada, Raymore-Peculiar and Seneca.

This impressive tournament is the Club’s main fundraiser. With the proceeds they will purchase new singlets for the wrestlers next year.

Adrian’s Head Coach is Jason Chamberlain. Assistant coaches are: Chris Shanks, Matt Shannon, Jeremiah Reynolds, Kenny Thompson, Steven Ritter, Neal Tallman, Krissi Piveral and Quentin Piveral. The wrestlers practice two nights a week and some of the older boys go to other towns to practice for additional mat time.

Pictured: In the novice division of the Adrian Youth Wrestling Tournament, Hayden Mackey wins a match against Z. Parvin of Raymore-Peculiar.

Adrian Bit and Spur staying busy this Winter

It’s been a dreary winter, but Adrian Bit & Spur Club members have stayed busy with their horses. The Cumpton brothers (pictured), steadily brought home ribbons and trophies. They went from the county fair, on to state fair, to the Unbelievable Horse Happening at the American Royal with APHA shows in between.  

Everyone is anxious for spring to finally arrive and the club will start planning for this year’s events February 4, 7:00 p.m. at Wimfield’s on Main.

Adrian Optimist Club recognizes area students

The Adrian R-3, Ballard R-2 and Miami R-1 School Districts have been working in conjunction with the Adrian Optimist Club to honor a Student of the Month from each school.

The students are selected by staff members on the following criteria: character, attendance, attitude toward others and school, behavior, leadership, and improvement in, or good grades. Students of the Month each receive a certificate of recognition and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks.”

Courtney Miller, Adrian (right): Pictured with Courtney is Don Lile, Assistant Principal and Kip Yoss, Adrian Optimist member.

Rachel Warren, Ballard (middle): Pictured with Rachel is Kip Yoss, Adrian Optimist member and John Siebeneck, Principal and Adrian Optimist member.

Darren Pippin, Miami (far right): Pictured with Darren is Sally Richardson, Principal and Kip Yoss, Adrian Optimist member.

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Edna Louise Davis 1923 - 2010

Edna Louise Davis, age 86 of Holton, Kansas formerly of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Holton Hospital in Holton, Kansas. She was born June 29, 1923 to Charles Monroe and Edna Weir Lukenbill in Taberville, Missouri.

Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Elder Holly Rabourn officiating.Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Frankie Jean “Jeanie” Stephens 1922 - 2010

Frankie Jean “Jeanie” Stephens, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born September 7, 1922 to Roy Dode and Jeanetta Fay Harper Holland in Butler.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dick Pierson officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri Contributions may be made to the Butler First Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society.

Marvin F. Rice 1926 – 2010

Marvin F. Rice, age 83, of Butler, MO passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House of kidney failure. Marvin is now, happily, in the arms of the Lord and his beloved wife, Dulcie.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.

Viola Pearl Ferguson 1925 - 2010

Viola Pearl Ferguson passed away on January 24, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City. She was born on June 4, 1925, to Bernie C. and Lelia P. (Gregory) Jackson near Amsterdam, Missouri. She grew up working on the family farm and graduated from Amsterdam High School at age 16 as salutatorian.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Art Ellsworth officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Ohio Street United Methodist Church.

Merritt Clinton (Doc) Irwin 1910 - 2010

Merritt Clinton (Doc) Irwin, age 99 of Hume, Missouri died Monday, January 11, 2010 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. He was born June 13, 1910 to William and Berlie Maria Hanon Irwin in Vernon County, Missouri.

Cremation memorial services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Hume Unitd Methodist Church in Hume, Missouri with Larry Berry and Pastor Don Rice officiating. Inurnment to follow at later date.

Mary Louise Herrick-Keith 1944 - 2010

Mary Louise Herrick-Keith, age 65 of Kansas City, Missouri died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Center Point Hospital in Independence, Missouri. She was born April 7, 1944 to Max Bernard and Mary Elizabeth Loehr Herrick in Topeka, Kansas.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Bob Maffit officiating. Burial in Myers Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Contributions to BCMH Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

Benjamin W. Gunter August 16, 2009 to January 18, 2010

Benjamin W. Gunter, age 5 months, of Warrensburg, Missouri, infant son of David and Sarah (Meade) Gunter, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 at Western Missouri Medical Center.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at Sweeney-Phillips & Holden Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Mr. Paul Jones officiated. Cremation followed the service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Benjamin W. Gunter Memorial Fund payable to David and Sarah Gunter and may be left at the funeral home.