The Lawson Review

Today was a great day for Ray County. The commissioners voted to make Ray County a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County which will protect the citizen's 2nd amendmen...t rights from federal government over reach. I appreciate all of those who showed up to protect their constitutional rights. If you have any questions please contact Sheriff Childers on his cell phone 816-729-9775. Thank you and God Bless. See more

Middle School Track @ Excelsior Springs, April 13

Work continues on the Lawson Primary Care building

Lawson Cardinals - 11 vs. Plattsburg Tigers -2 Thanks Scott Hand for the photos

Lawson Cardinals - 3 vs. Mid Buchanan Dragons -2 Photos by: Scott Hand

Welcome Jacob Taylor - Financial Planning Services to the Lawson Chamber!! Jacob's office might be downtown but he's open for appointments here in Lawson. Be sure to give his business page some likes and love. Welcome Jacob!

The High School Track Meet @ Smithville on Tuesday April 20th has been moved to Friday, April 30

The Middle School Track Meet for tonight @ North Platte has been moved to April 28

Congratulations winners (we do not own the rights to any of the music used in this video)

Franklin was born April 1, 1928 to Clarence F. and Bertha M. (Carroll) Bollinger in Mosby. The family moved to Excelsior Springs, Missouri where Franklin was raised and graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1946. He attended and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri in 1951. Franklin served his country as a Counterintelligence agent, U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict, 1951-53. While in the military, Franklin married Jaqueline... F. Holub, August 10, 1952 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. From this blessed union, they created a loving family of five children. Franklin was best known by the community of Excelsior Springs for owning and operating the Dari-B Ice Cream Store (1954) and Dari-B Car Wash (1977). Franklin, as sort of a daredevil, very competitive and always up for new challenges, led an exciting life. He was known for hunting Native American artifacts in local fields, competing in downhill NASTAR skiing, hang gliding off Kansas and Missouri hills, and scuba diving in the Grand Cayman Islands. Most would say his favorite was competing in Senior Olympics (1995-2017) where he consistently qualified for National Senior Games. Franklin was blessed with many opportunities and never gave up competing until his last Missouri Show Me Games at the age of 89. Not only did he love competing, but he also enjoyed being an avid sports fan for ESHS athletics. Franklin was an active and faithful member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, served as a Trustee for the Missouri Archaeological Society, member of the American Legion, member of the Excelsior Springs Athletic Hall of Fame, and member of the NWMSU ‘49 & ‘50 Indoor & Outdoor Track Championship Teams Hall of Fame. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel Gryder; and sister, Phyllis Parle. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline of the home; daughters, Susan McAuliffe, Karen (Jeff) Southwick, and Mary (Doug) Parker; sons, Mark (Karen) Bollinger and Michael (Jane) Bollinger; grandchildren, Lindsey (Kris) Zeid, Kane Southwick, Emily (Brett) Baldwin, Bailey (Alatini) Finau, Drew Parker, and Ryan Parker; great-grandchildren, Brenna and Faye Baldwin, Isi Finau and one blessing to come. Franklin would say that his greatest accomplishments were his 68 years of marriage to his beautiful bride, Jacqueline, and fathering his five children, Susan, Mark, Karen, Michael and Mary. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs. See more

If you read Kenny's Kornor this week, heres the button zinger

Willard James Judy, 90, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Mountain Home. He was born December 29, 1930 in Watseka, Illinois to the late Hirschel and Mary (Paro) Judy. Willard was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a master woodworker and spent many hours working on projects for family and friends. Willard loved John Deere tractors and worked many years at the Ford plant in Kansas City. He is preceded in passing by his parents a...nd a son, Greg Judy. Willard is survived by his wife of 65 years, June Judy of Mountain Home, Arkansas; two sons, Steven (Licia) Judy of Yellville, Arkansas and Eric Judy of Phoenix, Arizona; one daughter, Gwen (Larry) Norland of Caulfield, Missouri; five grandchildren, James, David, Matthew, Michael and Ashley; three great grandchildren, Dalilah, Harper and Nevaeh and many more nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at their home, 120 CR 483, Mountain Home, AR 72653 from 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Sharon Lee (Gulley) Bush was born on May 3, 1943 in Lawson, Missouri to Roy and Gertrude Gulley. She had four siblings, Gerald Gulley (deceased), Wanda Dusek, Judy Farnan and Rick Gulley. Sharon married Martin Lee Bush in March 15, 2001. She had three children by previous marriages Reverend Terri (Brelsford) Novini, Cynthia Brelsford and John Ware. Sharon’s family enlarged after she married to include a blended family of 4 additional children Christina Mynatt, Janette Bush, T...im Bush and Shawn Bush. Sharon and Martin together have 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Sharon loved her family, church and her Savior, Jesus. She attended Lawson Assembly of God as a young believer and then later Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with her husband and son. She absolutely loved teaching Missionettes and Junior Bible Quiz. She was a road warrior with her missionary daughter traveling to many locations to raise money for missions. She also loved to attend the many gospel events in which her children and grandchildren participated. She was a loyal Royals fan also watching baseball games! Sharon graduated from Lawson High School in 1961. She returned to college later in life receiving an Associates of Arts degree in secretarial science in 1993. She excelled in her degree program earning a Phi Theta Kappa distinction. Sharon passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 7, 2020. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. Psalms 116:15 Celebration of Life Service for Sharon will be held at Lawson Assembly of God on Thursday, December 10 at 11:30 am in Lawson, Missouri and is open to the public. Pastor Zack Searcy will be officiating.

You blew us away with your generosity. Thank you to Old Union Church, Lawson Assembly of God, United Christian Presbyterian Church for participating in our Food Fight 2.0 and to our winning church Lawson United Methodist Church which retains the trophy again this year.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A further 1,178 people were injured in the attack, which permanently sank two U.S. Navy battleships (the USS Arizona and the USS Utah) and destroyed 188 aircraft. On Aug. 23, 1994, the United St...ates Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This years Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration's theme, Above and Beyond the Call, represents a milestone of its own, as the first December 7 commemoration to follow the nationwide commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. This year’s ceremony will focus on Battlefield O`ahu. Though the Japanese Empire focused on the destruction of the Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, the attack encompassed the entire island with assaults on Army and Marine aviation bases as well as civilian facilities. See more