Two teens injured in Bates County rollover accident

On 12/31/17 around 2:30pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Adrian Fire Department Crews and Bates County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on CR NE 17404 just east of the outer road of I-49 near Archie.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2003 Pontiac drive by 19 year old Lauren P. Watson of Archie, Missouri began to skid and travel off the south side of the roadway, striking a ditch and overturning onto its top.

Lauren P. Watson along with a passenger in her vehicle 19 year old Bradley M. Moles of Drexel, Missouri both were injured in this accident and both were transported by private vehicle to Cass Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Johnson's Tow of Harrisonville, Missouri.


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Job Opening In Nevada

The Nevada Fire Department is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter I. The starting wage for this position is $28,536 per year. It is a full time position, and includes full benefits such as retirement, health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Eligible applicants must have a high school diploma or the equivalent, a valid Missouri driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. Minimum certifications required include Missouri Firefighter I or other IFSAC Firefighter I Certification, Firefighter II Certification, and live within or relocate to a five-mile radius of the Nevada Fire Station.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall at 110 S. Ash from the front counter, online application, or through the Missouri Career Center in Nevada. Interested individuals must return applications by Friday, January 5, 2018, by 4:00pm to be considered.

Obituary - Howard Fleischer

Howard Fleischer, 80 of Butler, Missouri passed away December 31, 2017 at his home in Butler. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler.


Private family burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Community Food Pantry in Butler. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Howard was born September 27, 1937 near Prairie City, Missouri, son of Albert Henry and Lena Marie (Ramsey) Fleischer. He attended school in Prairie City and worked on his family’s farm and later in carpentry with the Linard brothers in Butler.

Howard was united in marriage to Graca Fern Berry on June 3, 1960 at the First Baptist Church in Butler. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960-62 at Ft. Benning, Georgia. After his service, Howard returned to Butler and worked at Food Town for approximately 20 years through its change of ownership to Price Chopper. He later worked at the Butler Country Club as a groundskeeper, and then finished his career at Thorco in Butler, retiring at the age of 68.

Howard will particularly be remembered for his ability to fix things – in what family and friends lovingly called “Howard’s Fix-It Shop,” he repaired lamps, vacuum cleaners, tools, sharpened lawnmower blades, and completed other repairs for family and friends. He created a great many items for his family to include casserole holders, shelves, and even a bassinet for his grandsons, whom he greatly enjoyed spending time with. Howard took great pride in his home and maintaining his lawn.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters Anna Nadine (Fleischer) Allison, Wilma Jean (Fleischer) Bledsoe, and Gayla (Fleischer) Link. He is survived by his wife Graca of the home; daughters Gayle Fleischer of Butler, Vicky (Fleischer) Cameron and husband Dale of Archie, and Judy (Fleischer) Moore of Kansas City, Missouri; and two grandsons, Kyle and Kevin Cameron of Archie.

From the Adrian Fire Department

As 2017 comes to a close and we begin to look forward to 2018, your Adrian Volunteer Fire Fighters cannot go without saying Thank You to everyone for their continued support of the local fire department. 

Several pieces of equipment have been purchased throughout the year and many of those items were purchased from your additional donations. 

We want to let each person and organization know that we are very grateful for everything they have provided, however we don't want to accidentally leave anyone out so we won't try and list them all.  

Our Mayor, City Council Members, and Rural Board of Directors do a great job in supporting our request for equipment purchases along with many other things that are required to keep the fire department in operation, "and there are many". We could not provide the services that we do if it weren't for their support as well.  Thanks to all of you!

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year. 

Sincerely,

Your Adrian Fire Fighters

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

From the Archie Police Department

There has been a couple of incidents where someone has attempted to steal a vehicle over the past few days, although unsuccessful there was damage to the vehicles. 

Please make sure your vehicles are locked up and if you see a suspicious vehicle in your neighborhood, please call 911 so we can get an Officer in the area. 

We will have extra patrols out in the neighborhoods in an attempt to combat this issue.

Obituary - James Milton Earll

James Milton Earll, 81 Nevada passed away December 31, 2017 in Nevada. 

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel. 

Visitation will be 11:30 until services time.

Obituary - Rev. Jim Dillow

Rev. Jim Dillow, 70, of Ft. Scott, and former Pastor of the Parsons Church of the Nazarene, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 1:05 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kansas. 

He was born August 25, 1947 at Chanute, Kansas to Harold and Irene (Moore) Dillow. He grew up and attended schools in Chanute and graduated from Chanute High School in 1965. 

Following high school, Jim attended Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, Oklahoma where he graduated in 1970. 

Jim was united in marriage to Susan J. Fox on May 31, 1969. Following marriage, a life of ministry began. From 1969 to 1972, he first served as an associate pastor at the Church of the Nazarene in Carnegie, Oklahoma. In 1972, Jim and Susan moved to Independence, Kansas where he served as associate pastor from 1972 to 1974. They then moved to Bel Aire, Kansas where he served as pastor from 1974 to 1976 and then from 1976 to 1980 at the Church of the Nazarene in Iola, Kansas. In 1980, Jim and Susan moved to Topeka, Kansas where he served as pastor of the Oakland Church of the Nazarene until 1988. In 1988, Pastor Jim, Susan and their sons, Jeff and Tim moved to Parsons where he served as pastor from 1988 until 2000. In 2000, he became the District Superintendent of the Joplin District Church of the Nazarene and served in that capacity until his retirement in 2013. Following his retirement, Jim served as interim pastor for various churches in the Joplin District. He was currently serving as interim pastor at his former church in Parsons and preached his last sermon there on Christmas Eve. Over the years, Jim had also been an active supporter of the MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe and had served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the university from 1996 until 2013. On May 4, 2008, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from MidAmerica Nazarene University. 

Jim was an avid ball-point pen collector and had thousands that he had collected over the years. He loved fishing and spending time with his family, especially his six grandchildren. Jim was very musical and enjoyed listening to music of all kinds. Most recently, Pastor Jim and Susan had moved to Ft. Scott where they were currently members of the Ft. Scott Church of the Nazarene. 

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Susan; two sons, Jeff Dillow and his wife, Moriah, of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Tim Dillow and his wife, Danae, of Troy, Missouri; six grandchildren, Camden, Lane, Keegan, Kinley, Jace and Ava; one brother, Ernie Dillow and his wife, Judy, of Chanute, Kansas; as well as one sister, Shirley Showalter and her husband, Butch, of Chanute, Kansas. 

Funeral services for Pastor Jim will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Parsons Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Parsons. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene/TFO. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, 405 Main St., P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Creighton man arrested in Henry County

On 12/31/17 around 1:02am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 43 year old Kenneth G. Sevy of Creighton, Missouri.

Mr. Sevy was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated - Chronic Offender 2.) Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident 3.)Careless and Imprudent Driving 4.)Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

He was booked into the Henry County Jail in Clinton, Missouri and placed on a no bond.

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Ft. Scott man arrested in Barton County

At around 4:30 p.m. on December 30th 2017 a Missouri Department of Conservation agent made contact with a group of individuals at the Shawnee Trail conservation area in Barton County. 

A hunter in the area had called the local conservation agent about a group of people acting suspicious in the conservation area. This area is approximately 5 miles south of Mindenmines on SW 160th lane. When the agent arrived on the scene he contacted three subjects in the area. After a routine check of those individuals he concluded that contact. 

The agent then drove further into the Conservation Area and located two other people that appeared to be hiding from the law enforcement agent. The conservation agent attempted to make contact with the two male subjects however one male subject fled into the woods. A second subject was taken into custody by the conservation agent. Numerous other law enforcement agencies responded to assist the conservation agent in trying to find the subject that fled. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Barton County Sheriff’s Office, and Lamar Police Department responded to the area. Lamar police officer Toby Luce responded with his K-9 Hondo and they attempted a track to locate the subject that fled on foot. After searching for the subject for approximately an hour and a half in very cold weather and difficult terrain the search for the subject concluded. During a search of the area a car was found conealed in a manner that it was drove up in a brushy area of shawnee trail and covered with brush. A camp site was also set up close to the vehicle. 

The subject that was arrested was a Ronald Reninger, age 29, of Fort Scott. Reninger had an active warrant out of Vernon County for stealing and was transported to the county line and picked up by a Vernon County Deputy.

Rich Hill woman arrested in Bates County

On 12/30/17 around 2:12am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 50 year old Tammy J. Zeiler of Rich Hill, Missouri.

She was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Failure to maintain right half of the roadway.

Tammy J.Zeiler was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler, Missouri and later released.


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Missing dog in Harrisonville Area

Obituary - Stanley I. Richardson

Stanley I. Richardson, 76, Lake Waukomis, MO died Saturday, December 29, 2017 in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be 1:30pm Friday, January 5, 2018 at Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. 

Contributions to Crossroads Hospice. A complete obituarywill be added when it becomes available.

Dangerously Cold Temperatures On The Way

Obituary - Richard Allen Claypool

Richard Allen Claypool, 84, formerly of Richards, MO passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Richard was born December 11, 1933 in Richards, MO to Raymond E. and Ida Irene (Striech) Claypool. On April 26, 1958 he was united in marriage to Edna Lucille Shafer in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Richard was raised in the Richards area and graduated from Metz High School in 1951. At the age of 17 he entered the United States Navy and served four years as a communications specialist during the Korean War. Richard was aboard the U.S.S. Randall and U.S.S. Law and spent time near Guam.Following his time in the service, Richard returned to Vernon County to farm and raised livestock. He also worked at several area auction barns for many years. Richard served on the Metz school Board in the early 1970s and was a member of the Rinehart Christian Church.

In addition to his wife Lucille he is survived by three sons, Tom Claypool and his wife Lesa, Nevada, John Claypool of the home, Tim Claypool and his wife Melissa, Walker; six grandchildren, Kara Claypool, Rannon Claypool, Ricky Claypool, Angel Claypool, Christopher Claypool, Kaleb Claypool; five great-grandchildren, Easton Claypool, Emerson Claypool, Sophie Dowty, Declan Claypool, Jaxon Claypool; one brother, Gary Claypool and his wife Marilee, Nevada; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edward Claypool and Donald Claypool.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Those who wish may contribute to the Parkinson foundation c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

2017 Bates County Community Health Foundation Memory Tree Ornaments

Ever since 2002, the Bates County Community Health Foundation has placed a Memory Tree in the lobby of Bates County Memorial Hospital. To adorn the tree, the foundation sells special memory ornaments, customized in remembrance of a friend or loved one.

The Bates County Community Health Foundation would like to thank the following individuals who made a contribution to the 2017 Memory Tree. 

In memory of…
Fred Marquardt, by Phyllis Stewart
Philip Heidlage, by Phillis Duda
Thelma Heidlage, by Phillis Duda
Jim Hacker, by Larry & Loretta Hacker
Ronald Padley, by Ruby Padley
Don Cole, by Judy Cole
Dale Friederich, by Patricia Friederich
Matthew Friederich, by Patricia Friederich
Carolyn Cumpton, by Joe & Clarice Robinson
Mary Bashor, by Joe & Clarice Robinson
Steve Robinson, Joe & Clarice Robinson
Joelene Robinson, by Joe & Clarice Robinson
Richard “Dick” Sutton, by Candace Sutton
John “Les” Wainscott, by Candace Sutton
Betty Mullies, by Jean Rhoades
Bob “Dusty” Rhoades, by Jean Rhoades
Max Erickson, by Alice Mooney
Scot Lesmeister, by Hazel Lesmeister
Denise Ridings, by Max Ridings
Emma Bell, by Max Ridings
Charles Gough, by Max Ridings
LeRoy Brown, by Max Ridings
Jim Nelson, by Max Ridings
Charles Lynn Meredith, by Teresa Meredith
Clifford H. Clark, by Kathy Wood & Sherry Anderson
Betty Ann Clark, by Kathy Wood & Sherry Anderson
Millie Wright, by Doncella Liggins & Family
Kathy Brink, by Susie French
Wuanita Clark, by Susie French
Theresa Conner, by Carol Ann Winburn
Barbara Shubert, by Carol Ann Winburn
Jeannette King, by Carol Ann Winburn
Lucille Elliott, by Carol Ann Winburn
Earl Jones, by Jerry & Sharon Jones
Irene Jones, by Jerry & Sharon Jones
Ralph Buford, by Jerry & Sharon Jones
Grace Buford, by Jerry & Sharon Jones
Bill Craft, by Dana Bridges
My Twin Debbie, by Dana Bridges
LeRoy VanLeeuwen, by Terri Floyd
Andrew Siegismund, by Mike & Tammy Rapp
Darrel Siegismund, by Mike & Tammy Rapp
Geri Johnson, by Robert V. Johnson, Jr.
Michell Crabtree, by Connie Cox
Jane Blum, by Shannon Bjerke
John McNeece, by Marcia Cook
Chi Chi, by Marcia Cook
Kay Cole, by Dusty Warren
Larry “Bear” Huston, by Dusty Warren
Charlie Smarr, by Amber Collins
Chester Watts, by Sherry & Wilbur C. Watts
Eldon Watts, by Sherry & Wilbur C. Watts
Dale Watts, by Sherry & Wilbur C. Watts
Eva Marie Watts, by Sherry & Wilbur C. Watts
Nellie E. Watts, by Sherry & Wilbur C. Watts
Charles C. Watts, by Sherry & Wilbur C. Watts
Bob Carter, by Dorothy Kincaid
Lyle Poister, by Nadine Poister
Billie G. Blevins, by Colleen Blevins
Margaret Hess, by Carl Simpson
Clara Koch, by Carl Simpson
Barbara Shubert, by Carl Simpson
Jean Murphy, by Carl Simpson
Jerry Thies, by Carl Simpson
Norris Garnett, by Carl Simpson
Eleanor Diehl, by Carl Simpson
Laura West, by Carl Simpson
Babe Robinson, by Carl Simpson
Darrel Siegismund, by Danny L. Robinson
Bobby Henry, by Danny L. Robinson
Cheryl Henry, by Danny L. Robinson

From the City of Harrisonville

Obituary - Steven "Steve" Cary Beneke

Steven "Steve" Cary Beneke of Peculiar, Missouri was born September 18, 1946 in Albert Lea, Minnesota the son of William C. and Beverly R. (Vandermate) Beneke. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the VA Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 8 days.

On February 14, 1996, Steve was united in marriage to Curtisa Allene "Allie" Turpen in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Steve was a truck driver for MDZ Trucking in Shipshewana, Indiana. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Steve attended the Gospel Fellowship Church, Grandview, Missouri when he could, otherwise he was involved with the Cowboy Church on his radio in his truck. He enjoyed fishing and loved tinkering with stuff from small engine repair to old trucks, cars, tractors and race cars. If it wasn't running when it was brought to him, it was when he was done with it.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Courtney Nicole Roebuck.

Steve is survived by his wife, Allie Beneke of the home; four sons, Dale Batson and wife Pam, Florence, Texas, Terry Batson and wife Wanda, Huntsville, Texas, Bryan Batson and wife Laura, Lansing, Kansas, Roger Batson and wife Tina, Henderson, Nevada; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Randy Beneke, Auburn, California, Ken Beneke and wife Sue, San Jose, California, Kim Beneke and wife Donna, Louisville, Kentucky, Eldy Beneke and wife DeDe, Sedalia, Missouri; two sisters, Laurie Browning and husband Lester and Sue Griffin and husband Frank all of Trinton, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Celebration of Life Services are pending.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans and may be sent in care of the Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Mo. 64701.

A complete obituary and service times will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Obituary - Edith Mae Gimple

Edith Mae Gimple, 54, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Edith was born October 28, 1963 in Nevada to Charles Walter and Gladys Fae (Fitzpatrick) Wichael.

Edith grew up in Butler and attended school there. She has lived most of her adult life in Nevada. Edith enjoyed crocheting, arts and crafts, and taking caring for her children. She loved to read James Patterson, Stephen King, and study her Bible.

Survivors include her companion, Ronnie Collins of the home; two children, Aron Collins, and Breanna Collins, both of the home; two sisters, Becky McCown, Bolivar, MO, Wanda Randolph and her husband Victor, Cedar Rapids, IA; and her mother, Gladys Wichael, Bolivar. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wichael; two sisters, Treva Jones, and Doris Allen.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Mark Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Wintry Mix Possible This Evening

Light Freezing Drizzle Possible This Evening

Job Opening In Butler

From the Barton County Sheriff's Office

On 12-28-2017 the Barton County Sheriff's office took a harassment and vandalism case from a employee at Mcdonalds. 

The individuals involved with the complaint showed the deputy what had occurred to their vehicle. 

One female believed to be a juvenile had poured a fountain drink all over the reporting party's vehicle due to some kind of argument or disagreement between the two. 

The investigation is ongoing in this harassment case and both parties have been told to stay away from each other.

Obituary - Harold Duane Gaylord

Harold Duane Gaylord

Duane's wishes were to be cremated. There are no public services. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Inurnment, Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Harold Duane Gaylord, age 68 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home in Butler. He was born September 20, 1949 to Joseph Irvin and Inez Mae Beebe Gaylord in Amsterdam, Missouri.

Duane is survived by his wife Joyce Gaylord of Butler, Missouri; one son, Richard Gaylord and wife Kristi of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Stephanie Hendrix and husband Bryan of Grandview, Missouri; one brother, Joe Gaylord and friend Mary of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Vickie Morrow of Garden City, Missouri; two grandsons, Duane Gaylord and Zachary Snyder; one great-granddaughter, Natalee; and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two grandsons, Dylan and Jesse Snyder.

Gas leak in Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with Liberty Utilities is on scene of a gas leak at 606 West Adams at the trailer park.

Please avoid this area as crews are working to fix this problem.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Butler Fire Department.


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Hollister woman arrested in Bates County

On 12/29/17 around 8:56am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 21 year old Brittany L. Jones of Hollister, Missouri.

She was arrested for 1.) Misdemeanor St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Warrant.

Brittany L. Jones was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and she is currently listed as bondable. 


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Traffic Alert in St.Clair County

Nevada Police seeking public assistance

Nevada Police are attempting to identify the subject in the following photos. If you know the identity of the subject in the photos please contact the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-5100.

New Trial Date Set in Kylr Yust Case

Kylr Yust

The man accused of murdering Jessica Runions and Kara Kopetsky in Cass County won't be going to trial for a while.

Kylr Yust's new attorney from the St. Louis public defender's office, Robert Lundt, appeared in Cass County court Thursday morning on behave of Mr. Yust.

The court case was continued to March 1,2018 at 9 a.m. A trial date may be set then. Mr. Yust was not in court yesterday.

Yust is accused of murdering Kopetsky in 2007 and Runions in 2016. The remains of both women were found in rural Cass County by mushroom hunters. 

Mid America Live News will continue to provide updates on this case when they become available to us.

Butler Public Library is sponsoring a Winter Adult Reading Program

Light Freezing Drizzle across Central Missouri tonight

Deepwater woman injured in Benton County Crash

On 12/28/17 around 3:15pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route Z at Puddle Jumpers in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2010 Ford Edge driven by 23 year old Kristina L. Schliefert of Deepwater, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.

Kristina L. Schliefert sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Tollivers Towing.



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Rich Hill man arrested in Bates County

On 12/28/17 around 11:30pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 19 year old Jimmy E. Long of Rich Hill, Missouri.

Mr. Long was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana 3.) Possession of drug paraphernalia 4) Failure to illuminate license plate.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler, Missouri and later released.


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Search Warrant Served In Barton County

On 12-28-2017 a Search Warrant for illegal drugs was served at a residence located at 918 southwest 90th road in Barton County. 

Information was obtained for the warrant and a affidavit was wrote and sent to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney on the case. A search warrant was granted and around 8pm it was executed at the home. A high grade marijuana was seized from the home. 

At this time no arrest have been made in the case, however we are looking for a subject to interview on the matter. The investigation continues in the case.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Barton County Sheriff's Office

From Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

Osage Valley Electric Crews are working to restore power to an area north of Clinton. The outage was caused by a transformer fire. 

Crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to isolate the issue restore power.

Vernon County fatality accident claims the life of Sheldon man

On 12/28/17 the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route B around 3 miles east of Sheldon, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says they believe the accident happened on 12/26/17 when the 2001 GMC Yukon driven by 56 year old Buddy L. Jolley of Sheldon, Missouri traveled off the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Jolley was pronounced dead by the Vernon County Coroners Office and transported to Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by TCB Tow of Nevada Missouri.

Mid America Live News will update when funeral arrangements are made available to us.


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Complete Obituary - DeAnna Jean Craft

DeAnna Jean Craft, 52 of Butler, Missouri passed away peacefully December 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by love. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Butler, Missouri with Pastors Rob Musick and Dr. Terry Davis officiating. 

Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 PM also at the First Christian Church. 

Cremation will follow services, and private family inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Giving Fore Living, or to the wishes of the family. Messages and memories may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

DeAnna was born January 30, 1965 in Butler, daughter of Joe and Jean Christopher. She graduated from Butler High School in 1983. Following high school she attended UCM.

After growing up in church together, it was in their college years that DeAnna and Kelly Craft began dating and were married on June 10, 1989. To this union they were blessed with three beautiful children Kristopher, Zachary and Lacy.

DeAnna held many jobs throughout her life where she touched the lives of many individuals, but her greatest job in life was being a momma. DeAnna and Kelly’s unselfish nature caused them to take in Trustin Simpson who instantly became a part of the family. She spent time working at House of Lloyd, the office of Dr. Noe, and Prarie View School as a Para, custodian and bus driver; and most recently she worked at Get Fit Gym and Fitness.

DeAnna loved and enjoyed many hobbies which included gardening, writing, painting, drawing or anything art-related, and most importantly spending time with her family. Those who knew her will agree she was a loving, caring, hardworking person who was sweet, kind, bubbly, funny, honest, special, gentle, and positive; she was mighty, fierce and brave. DeAnna was loyal to her family and God, and was a most unselfish soul. She was a friend to all. Her greatest joy came in attending all of her children’s school and extracurricular functions – she was quite the super momma.

DeAnna was preceded in death by her grandparents. She leaves behind a family who loved her dearly: husband Kelly Craft of Butler; son Kristopher Craft and wife Delista Craft of Butler; son Zachary Craft of Butler; daughter Lacy Shearer and husband Gage Shearer and granddaughter Kimbry Shearer of Twenty-nine Palms, California; son Trustin Simpson and wife Autumn Simpson of Kansas City, Missouri; father and mother Joe and Jean Christopher of Butler; sister Debbie Cole and husband Don Cole of Butler; sister Darcie Christopher Anderson of Kansas City, Kansas; brother Chad Christopher of Butler and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Storage Unit Burglary in Barton County

Obituary - Randall Ray Readinger

Randall Ray Readinger, age 56, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Ft. Scott Mercy Hospital Emergency Room. He was born April 10, 1961, in Ft. Scott, the son of Delbert Readinger and Leota Carpenter Readinger. 

He graduated from Ft. Scott High School with the class of 1979, while in high school hew was on the football and wrestling teams. 

He later went on to receive both his BA and MBA degrees from Pittsburg State University. He married Betsy Anthon on August 29, 1987, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

While in high school, Randall worked hauling hay. Following his education, he moved to Tulsa where he was employed by Arthur Anderson, Transok, and Thrifty Rent-A-Car. He later moved to Pittsburg, Kansas where he served as CFO for Watco. In 2006, the family moved to Ft. Scott where Randall worked as CFO for Ft. Scott Livestock Market and was also owner of SGT Printing and Promotions. Randall was involved with a number of area civic organizations. He served as Secretary of the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, Chairman for the Bourbon County Republicans and served as treasurer for several Republican political candidates. He was an active member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and served as treasurer for the Knights of Columbus. He thoroughly enjoyed his life in the country where he enjoyed taking care of his animals and making wine. He was a member of the P.S.U. Rugby team, then later a member of the Tulsa Rugby Club. He also liked to remodel houses and enjoyed recycling and repurposing old items in his restorations.

Survivors include his wife, Betsy, and his three children, Heather, Hayley and Matthew Readinger, all of the home. Also surviving are his mother, Leota McClendon, of Liberal, Missouri; a sister, Debra Martin and husband, Larry and a brother, Loren Readinger and wife, Julie, all of Ft. Scott; a step-brother, Mark McClendon, of Liberal, Missouri, three step-sisters, Lisa McClendon Butts, also of Liberal, Jenet Hill, of Nevada, Missouri and Vicky Ray, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Betty-Jo Anthon, of Neosho, Missouri and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Delbert and Eva Readinger, step-father, Jim McClendon; step-brother, Lynn McClendon and step-sister, Bonnie Bailey.

Father Robert Wachter will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 2nd at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service at the church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Monday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities or Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Burglary at Barton County Church

On 12-28-2017 the Barton County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by employees of the Oakton United Methodist Church in reference to a past tense burglary of the church. Deputies of the Sheriff’s office arrived and investigated the incident. It appeared as if someone or more than one person had entered the church and rummaged through different offices in the church. There are reported items missing from the church. and damage to property At this time the investigation continues into the Burglary. 

The Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance of the community, if anybody has any knowledge or information on this incident you are asked to contact the Barton County Sheriff’s Office at 417-682-5541. Your call to the Sheriff’s Office can be anonymous.

From the Nevada Police Department