September 2022
Marceline, New Coach Still Seek First Football Win Of ’22
MARCELINE — Disappointingly for all involved, the search for the first Marceline High School football win under new head coach Joey Peterson will extend into a fourth week. Trying to rebound from the prior week’s “Bell Game” home loss to Brookfield, MHS’ Tigers were caged 34-8 by the Harrisburg Bulldogs in both teams’ 2022 Lewis and Clark Conference opener at MHS’ Chester Ray Stadium last Friday.
Eugene “Cooney” Garton
Eugene “Cooney” Garton, age 80, of Sumner, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 5:00 p.m.
John W. Eads
John W. Eads, age 78 of Lawson and Marceline, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home. John was born in Marceline, Missouri on October 14, 1943 to Oley and Lena (Dometrorch) Eads. He married Trudy Dorrell on December 30, 1993. John had worked at General Motors in Kansas City. He was a member of the UAW Local #31 and the Knights of Columbus in Cameron. He is survived by his wife Trudy Eads of Marceline, son Eric Eads and wife Tonie of Kansas City, MO, daughter Barbara Bloss and husband Shannon of Colorado Springs, CO, step sons; Doug and Tauna Billups of Sherwood, Arkansas and Joe and Dana Billups of Marceline, step daughter Julie Billups of Marceline, three sisters Linda Pollard and husband Donald, Evelyn McCloud and husband Paul, all of Lawson, and Loretta Eads of Columbia, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Carolyn Pfleuger and Elizabeth Corbin. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, September 12, 2022 at Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline with visitation starting at 10 AM. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Marceline. Memorials may be made to the Marceline Nutrition Site and mailed to Delaney Funeral Home 1720 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, MO 64658.
Marshall Holt Smith
Marshall Holt Smith, age 97, resident at Morningside Assisted Living Chillicothe, Mo. Passed away on Monday August 15, 2022, at Morningside Nursing in Chillicothe, Mo. A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday September 20, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home in Brookfield, Mo. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Burial will take place October 22, 2022, in Woodbine Cemetery in Ellsworth, Maine. Services are under the direction of Wright Funeral Home in Brookfield, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church, Chillicothe United Methodist Church, Linn County Community Chorus, or Brookfield R-3 High School Music Department, may be left at or mailed to Wright Funeral Home, P.O. Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628.
Alcaraz Wins U.S. Open Men’s Title For First Slam Crown, Top Ranking
NEW YORK (AP) — Walking out for his first Grand Slam final at age 19, Carlos Alcaraz bumped fists with fans leaning over a railing along the path leading to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Moments later, after the coin toss, Alcaraz turned to sprint to the baseline for the warmup, until being beckoned back to the net by the chair umpire for the customary prematch photos. Alcaraz is imbued with boundless enthusiasm and energy, not to mention skill, speed, stamina and sangfroid. And now he's a U.S. Open champion and the No. 1 player in men's tennis.
Pujols Into Fourth Place On MLB Career Homers List With 697th Sunday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in dramatic fashion with a ninth-inning drive that rallied the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Sunday.
Chargers Receivers Show Depth After Allen’s Hamstring Injury
Most teams would have their offensive game plan cut in half if their top receiver was injured in the second quarter. The Los Angeles Chargers showed they have players who can pick up the slack.
K-State Blows Out Mizzou In First Meeting Since 2011
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The century- old rivalry between Kansas State and Missouri still means something in Big 12 country, more than a decade after the Tigers bolted the league for the SEC, and that was evident this week when Wildcats coach Chris Klieman asked players who grew up across the border to talk about it.
Ask Amy: DNA Donation Leads To Important Disclosure
Dear Amy: I was conceived via sperm donor and my parents, who are very private, never told me. Via a DNA testing site, I was able to figure out the identity of the sperm donor and wrote to him.