Sunday, October 31, 2021
Halloween Forecast!
A little chilly, but otherwise fine evening for trick or treating across the region. Temps sit in the low 50s to high 40s this evening. Areas of frost are anticipated overnight as lows dip into the 30s. Showers move in late tomorrow AM and hang through the PM.
Rich Hill man seriously injured in Vernon County rollover accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Chrysler Sebring driven by 23 year old Walker L. Renne of Rich Hill, Missouri fell asleep, traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver.
Mr. Renne sustained serious injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.
View crash report below:
Obituary - Mary Emmagene Medlin
A celebration of Emmagene’s life will be held with a visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Burial will be held following visitation at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.
Emmagene was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on December 23, 1941, to Robert Steven Parker and Mary Ellen (Cochran) Parker, being the sixth of eight siblings. She started working at the young age of 14 as a carhop and dreamed of one day being a math teacher. She married her first love Joseph W. Miller (Jay) in 1958 and had her two girls and a son. Emmagene worked most of her life doing factory work, taking her from Kansas City to live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Janesville, Wisconsin. She retired in 2003 after 21 years on the General Motors assembly line. She had a huge heart and sacrificed her dreams to be a Mother, wanting to provide a better life than she had as a child for her children by sometimes working 16 hours a day. After retirement, she returned to the Kansas City area to be close to her family, setting roots in Peculiar, Missouri.
Emmagene became known as Memaw in 1976 to her first grandchild, which was carried on by all her grandchildren and many others over the years. Some of her favorite memories were the summers with her grandchildren at the farm, vacations to Kansas City visiting, any and every family gathering or event. Family was her life.
In the winter of 1986, Emmagene (Sweet Pea) was joined in marriage with the second love of her life Virgil Medlin (Knot Head). Together they joined their families as one and shared twenty-seven years together before his passing in 2013.
Emmagene put her heart and soul as a committee member of the UAW 95 and her work with the Veterans Committee with her husband Virgil. She had a huge, sweet tooth, loved her animals, enjoyed crafting, soaps, and watching the Kansas City Chiefs. She also had quite the Beanie Baby collection. Her hugs, kisses, stubbornness, random phone calls all hours of the day for Diet Pepsi and onion rings among many other things that made her our Mom and Memaw will forever be missed.
Emmagene was preceded in death by her son Donald Joe Miller; husband Virgil Medlin; Grandson Bobby Boyle; great-granddaughter Lilly Passler; great-grandson Skylar Billy; stepson Jeffrey Medlin; brother Gordon T. Parker; sister Betty Jean Craig; and brother Richard E. Parker.
She is survived by two daughters, JoAnna “Gyelene” Estes (Kevin) and Rita Miller; stepdaughter Michelle Billy (Michael); three brothers, Edward “Buster” H. Parker, Paul G. Parker (Beverly), and Larry H. Parker (Brenda); sister Marie E. McGinnis; four grandchildren, Corrie Posey (Robert), Ty Docman, Michael Passler, and Michael Billy, Jr (Tiffany); and eleven great-grandchildren, Bobbi, Colt, Emma, Amber, Fallyn, Harlee, Ryland, Levi, Chase, Morgan, Asher and many nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to HELP Humane online at www.helphumane.org or Wayside Waifs online at www.waysidewaifs.org
Obituary - Donna Gene Gilmore
Donna was born September 10, 1940, in Brawley, CA to William and Noralee (Glaze) Jones. She was a high school and college graduate. In 1976, she married Charles Gilmore in Yuma, AZ. She was a homemaker and had been a member of the First Christian Church in Holtville, CA. Donna enjoyed making earrings and donating them for cancer awareness and she loved the desert.
Survivors include a son, Mark Moore, Nevada, MO; two daughters, Teresa (Doug) Bird, Higginsville, MO and Teena White, Blue Springs, MO; two brothers, Roger (Carol) Jones and Cary Barnum, all of Shirley, AR; 34 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Gilmore in 2020.
No services are planned at this time.
You may view obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com
Obituary - Glenda Beth Sipes
Glenda was raised in Monticello and Pine Bluff, AR. In 1999 she came to Nevada and worked at Nevada Regional Medical Center for 14 ½ years in the dietary department. She enjoyed playing cards, and dice with other friends and family, and occasional trips to the casino.
In addition to her husband Larry, survivors include one son, Randy Thompson, Arlington, TX, and a granddaughter, Victoria Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Clennon, and a sister, Janice.
A private Celebration of Life will be hosted by her family.
Runaway juvenile from Belton
Last seen Saturday 10/30/2021 around 2:30 p.m. in Belton.
Lazarria left her residence wearing black sweats and black hooded sweatshirt and a white scarf on her head.
She sent a message to a family member saying she was safe but turned off her cell phone after.
If located, please notify Belton Police Department at (816) 331-1500
BPD Report # 2021-07913
2021 Youth Rifle Deer Season Underway!
2021 Youth Rifle Deer Season kicked off this weekend! We would like to thank everyone who sent in photos! If you would like your youth hunting photos added on this list please email us a photo and a little information to Bateswire@hotmail.com or message us on Facebook Messenger. Thank you!
Parker Hendren 8yrs old from Nevada Mo got himself a 13pt 194.2 lb big boy opening morning 10/30/21.
Parker Hendren 8yrs old from Nevada Mo got himself a 13pt 194.2 lb big boy opening morning 10/30/21.
Shyanne Vunovich 13 years old from Adrian Missouri shot a 7 point buck opening morning.
Kyra Thomas 14 years old shot her first ever deer on opening morning 10/30/21.
Huntlee Myrtle 8 years old from Ballard shot this nice 8 point buck while hunting in Bates County!
Olivia Porter, Daughter of Gary and Jacque Hill and Jesse Porter. Shot at 200 yards for her first deer while hunting in Bates County.
Jed Jeffries 11 years old of Garden City shot his first ever deer while hunting on opening day.
Owen Underwood age 11 of Adrian shot this buck while hunting this morning in Bates County.
Kyson Carver 10 years old from Adrian shot this nice 11 point buck near Macon, Missouri on opening day of the season.
13 year old Roselyn Keith from Independence, granddaughter of David Robinson of Butler shot this 6 point in eastern Bates county on opening morning.
Bentley Wise 12 years old hunting north of Lamar with his stepdad shot his first deer Sunday morning.
Kaidence Wise 14 years old hunting west of butler shot his first deer Sunday evening.
Race Hart 7 years old 6 point buck opening morning of Youth Season 2021.
Aubrey Neher, 8 yrs old from Sheldon 8 point buck while hunting over the weekend.
Lynlee Neher 6yrs old from Sheldon shot this 3 point buck while hunting over the weekend.
Aiden Diehl 6 years old of Adrian shot this 7 point buck while hunting over the weekend with his dad!
Brantly Diehl 8 years old of Adrian shot this 6 point buck while hunting with his dad over the weekend.
Obituary - Adam Robert Umstattd
Adam Robert Umstattd, age 43 of Johnstown, Missouri died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home in Johnstown. He was born September 16, 1978 to Robert Donald and Judith Lynn Schmedding Umstattd in Butler, Missouri.
Adam is survived by his parents, Robert and Judy Umstattd of Johnstown, Missouri; two sisters, Christy Purl and husband Chris of Kansas City, Missouri and Patricia Munsterman and fiancé Brian Bauer of Deepwater, Missouri; paternal grandmother, Marjorie Umstattd of Butler, Missouri; four uncles, Nicholas Schmedding of Montrose, Missouri, Dale Schmedding and wife Karen of Sedalia, Missouri, David Dudley of Drexel, Missouri and Dennis Umstattd and wife Marsha of Butler, Missouri; an aunt, Kathy Fjsoer of Peculiar, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Catie Munatt, Carly VanKirk, Jake Purl, Ella Purl, Brady Munsterman, Tracy Munsterman and Blake Munsterman; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald "Swede" Umstattd; and maternal grandparents.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Bringing warmth to the Children of Bates County
We are excited to announce that Butler License Office is teaming up with Farmers Insurance- Heather Diehl Agency this year to bring Warmth to the Children of Bates County!
You can sign up to receive a coat for your child starting November 1st - 23rd. Starting November 26th when you visit the Butler License Office you can pick out a very special ornament and donate to a child in need of warmth.
Coats can be dropped off with Heather at Farmers Insurance! Let’s bring some Holiday Warmth to the kids this year Bates County!!
You can sign up to receive a coat for your child starting November 1st - 23rd. Starting November 26th when you visit the Butler License Office you can pick out a very special ornament and donate to a child in need of warmth.
Coats can be dropped off with Heather at Farmers Insurance! Let’s bring some Holiday Warmth to the kids this year Bates County!!
Obituary - Evelyn May (Hartzler) Smith
On June 27, 1956 she married Maurice E. Smith in Garden City, Missouri.
He survives along with three children, Gail (Randy) Blosser of Goshen, Stanley (Carolyn) Smith of Elkhart and Susan (Milad) Hanna of Goshen; eight grandchildren spread from Pacific to Atlantic; 7 great-grandchildren plus one on the way; and two sisters, Mary Kathryn Yoder and Esther Hartzler, both of Harrisonville, Missouri.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Kenagy and Ethel Hartzler; and a brother, J.T. Hartzler.
Evelyn was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church and a life member of Arkansas State Teachers Association. She had a masters degree in education and was a Kindergartener and Elementary teacher. She enjoyed amateur radio and crafts and was very creative, photographed nesting and feeding birds. She wrote a book of wildflowers of Izard County, Arkansas and identified butterflies and mushrooms.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service at East Goshen Mennonite Church. Pastors Merle Hostetler and Naomi Yoder will officiate. An additional visitation will take place Thursday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church in Garden City, Missouri.
Burial will follow at Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.
Friday, October 29, 2021
2021 Week 10 District Quarterfinals Missouri State High School Football Scores:
Week 10 Scores:
Ash Grove 26, Cabool 22
Adrian 44, Cass Midway 0
Adrian 44, Cass Midway 0
Battle 43, Liberty 18
Belton 47, Raytown South 28
Blair Oaks 53, Osage 0
Booneville 40, Fulton 20
East Newton 41, El Dorado Springs 6
East Buchanan 42, Carrolton 0
Excelsior Springs 30, Van Horn 0
Dekalb 68, Stewartsville 64
Fair Grove 48, Clever 0
Harrisonville 51, Grandview 15
Hillcrest 24, Carl Junction 14
Holden 14, Versailles 0
Joplin 24, Lee's Summit 21
Kearney 35, Winnetonka 13
Lafayette County 71, Lone Jack 0
Lee’s Summit North 56, Ozark 14
Liberty 48, Rock Bridge 0
Lincoln 22, Cole Camp 14
Marionville 44, Pierce City 6
McDonald County 35, Monett 0
Mid-Buchanan 56, Plattsburg 6
Milan 20, Maysville 6
Mound City 38, Albany 28
Mountain Grove 21, Cassville 7
Nixa 28, Lees Summit West 0
Nevada 64 East Kansas City 6
North Andrew 50, West Nodaway 36
Park Hill South 28, Blue Springs South 0
Penney 48, Princeton 6
Pleasant Hill 55, Oak Grove 36
Osceola 36, Greenfield 0
Ray-Pec 23, Kickapoo 7
Reeds Spring 20, Hollister 12
Republic 54, Parkview 0
Rogersville 28, Marshfield 18
Rolla 28, Branson 0
Sarcoxie 28. Diamond 13
Scott City 48, Malden 6
Seneca 40, Buffalo 16
Skyline 40, Crest Ridge 6
St. Joe Christian 13, Northland Christian High 0
St. Michaels the arch angel 45, Lexington 20
South Callaway 38, Tipton 14
Thayer 64, Miller 0
Warsaw 52, Knob Noster 0
West Platte 39, Wellington- Napoleon 0
Windsor 50, Sherwood 6
We will continue to update throughout the evening when more scores become available to us.
Obituary - Steven Loren Fox
Steven was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1979. He worked at Fram Corporation in Nevada for 21 years until their closing. He also worked for a time at Harleman Global in El Dorado Springs, and at Tamko in Webb City. Steve was currently working at Precision AERO in Nevada. Steven loved hunting and fishing at Bennett Springs, MO, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and working at the church.
In addition to his wife Sherrie, survivors include his children, Melissa Carter and her husband Louis, Marshfield, MO, Megan Fox, Nevada, and Layton Fox, Nevada; four grandchildren, Brynn River Fox-Carter, Serenity Carter, Jacob Carter and Isabella Carter; two brothers, Charles LuPardus and his wife Stacy, Independence, KS and John Fox and his wife Brettin, Tulsa, OK; two sisters, Michelle Michaels and her husband Joe, Washington, and Joy Gilzow and her husband Tim, Jefferson City, MO; numerous nieces and nephews; and his father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Judy Heathman, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Cathy Fox; and a brother, Ricky Fox.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Those who wish may contribute in Steven’s memory to the Milo Baptist Church Building Fund c/o of Ferry Funeral Home.
Bates County COVID-19 Updates
October 29, 2021
Positive Cases Reported: 2431
Active & On Isolation: 20
Deaths (confirmed by death certificate): 52
Total Negative Tests Reported: 25,398 as of 10/28/2
Courtesy of the Bates County Health Center
Obituary - Timothy Ross
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Timothy Eugene Ross was born February 20, 1963 in Leavenworth, Kansas to James Elwood Ross and Edna Lucile Amos. He grew up in Butler, Missouri and graduated from Butler High School in 1981. Following graduation, he served in the Army National Guard for six years in Pleasanton, Kansas. He worked for 20 plus years at Thorco in Butler and 17 years for Cliff’s Carpet Cleaning. Timothy was a hard worker and took very good care of his family over the years. He enjoyed time with his children assembling model cars and playing darts. Later in life he loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Timothy loved to travel, music of all kinds, singing karaoke, the KC Chiefs, and scratcher tickets. He will be forever remembered as an amazing friend that was always there to help, although he was stubborn and hard-headed, you always knew you could count on him.
Timothy was preceded in death by his father, son Anthony Scott Ross, and his father-in-law Richard Garren, Sr. He is survived by his children, Timothy Ross, Kristina Ratliff both of Nevada, MO., and son Dustin Ross (Michelle Jennings) of Rich Hill, MO. Grandchildren, Brianna, Anthony, Destiny, Abigail, Aubrianna, Jayden, Taylor, Wyatt, Cerenity, Remington, and Oaklynn. He also leaves behind his Mother Edna Amos of Nevada, MO., and brothers Keven and Keith Ross.
Timothy was preceded in death by his father, son Anthony Scott Ross, and his father-in-law Richard Garren, Sr. He is survived by his children, Timothy Ross, Kristina Ratliff both of Nevada, MO., and son Dustin Ross (Michelle Jennings) of Rich Hill, MO. Grandchildren, Brianna, Anthony, Destiny, Abigail, Aubrianna, Jayden, Taylor, Wyatt, Cerenity, Remington, and Oaklynn. He also leaves behind his Mother Edna Amos of Nevada, MO., and brothers Keven and Keith Ross.
Notice from the Vernon County Sheriff's Office
During this holiday weekend the Vernon County Sheriff's Office will once again be performing sex-offender compliance and safety checks. Letters were mailed out Thursday to all sex-offenders in the county reminding them of the State requirements.
Uniform and undercover deputies will also be out in various towns throughout Vernon County during the holiday weekend to help monitor sex-offender compliance, and traffic safety for the children. Be safe and have a happy Halloween!
Dear parents of the Miami R-1 School District
We appreciate the overwhelming support and concern for our students and staff. However, we are not able to provide specifics related to the investigation and/or the incident itself.
We are aware of rumors going around, though, and would like to reassure the community that there was no weapon on district property yesterday. - Courtesy of the Miami R-1 School District
Obituary - Paula Shaffer
Funeral services for Paula Shaffer of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Butler First Christian Church or American Cancer Society. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.Paula Lea Shaffer, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Butler. She was born October 4, 1937 to Paul Leaford and Dorothy Beryl Rushing Savage in Paola, Kansas.
Paula is survived by two sons, Michael Shaffer and wife Jana of Peculiar, Missouri and Gerald Shaffer and wife Kim of Adrian, Missouri; three daughters, Brenda Boyer and partner Ruben Batrez Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri, Sandra Trumbore of Joplin, Missouri and Dorothy Carter and husband Rob of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Karen Keen of Overland Park, Kansas; 16 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Galeand.
From Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax
A deceased male was located inside the structure and appears to have been the only occupant of the home. Initial investigation reveals no sign of foul play.
The Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office remains on-scene investigating the cause of the fire. The deceased male was transported to the Bates County Coroner's Office.
At this time I will withhold identifying information pending contact with family. I will provide more information as I'm able.
I greatly appreciate the help of Adrian Fire, Butler Fire, and Adrian Police Department with this morning's incident.
Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner
Fatal house fire in Adrian
One person is said to have died in this fire and the Missouri State Fire Marshall is on scene doing a investigation.
Mid America Live will update when more information is made available at a later time.
Colder weather right around the corner
Light rain will end from west to east today. Temperatures will fall into the low to mid 30s Saturday morning leading to areas of frost across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. A more widespread freeze is possible Tuesday morning.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Obituary - Jack “Jackie” M. Reynolds Jr.
Jack was born March 31,1954, in Windsor, Missouri to Jack Reynolds Sr., and Mary Jo “Embree” Reynolds.
Jack was in the Boy Scouts, achieved his Eagle and a member of the Mic-O-Say Tribe. He graduated from Clinton High class of 72. He started college and played football at the Southern Missouri State University, in Springfield, Missouri. And finished earning his Bachelor’s Degree at Central Missouri State University, in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Jack went to work for the State of Missouri with the Weights and Measures Department, then transferred to the Department of Agriculture, where he was a traveling Manager all over the state training new managers and filling in until new managers were hired. He retired at the age of 52.
Jack is survived by his niece, Macie J. Reynolds, and his nephew, Alex Reynolds-Stouts; friends, Roger High, and Tom Swartz; as well as many other friends.
Preceded by his parents, father, Jack Sr., and mother, Mary Jo Reynolds; and brother, Vance Reynolds.
Memorial Visitation at Consalus Funeral Home, on October 29, 2021, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Obituary - Donna Ilene Fisher
Despite not finishing high school, Donna went on to gain her LPN license and worked as a night-charge nurse in Girard, KS, while raising four little kids. Her interest in medicine remained throughout her life. She also enjoyed learning about history; anything “old” piqued her interest, collecting old cookbooks, traveling the U.S., watching scary movies, and baking and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed landscape painting and donated some of her work to support the Douglas County AIDS Project.
Donna married and later divorced Jim Kramer. Together they had four children: Tommy, Steven, Connie, and Shelley. In 1986, she married Raymond Fisher and moved to Moundville, Mo., where they created a home and many fond, family memories. He preceded her in death, as did her parents, two brothers, Paul Tyler and Larry Bolden, and two sisters, Dorothy Schultz and Bonnie Heaton, and a son, Tommy Kramer, in 2020.
Survivors include a son, Steven Kramer, Nevada Mo.; daughters Connie Wehmeyer (Mark), Mission Kansas; Shelley Morrison (Bob), Nevada Mo; a daughter-in-law Sandi Kramer, Nolanville TX; a stepdaughter, Kim Fisher Newell (Troy), Denver Co.; nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. A brother, Bill Bolden (Casey), Fort Scott, Ks and a sister, Laura Deen, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews in the Fort Scott area.
Donna will be laid to rest during a graveside service on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 11:00 AM. at the Prescott Cemetery, Prescott, KS. Friends and family are invited to attend. In place of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society can be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Nevada man injured in Jasper County crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Freightliner driven by 43 year old Ismail Adam of Largo, Florida failed to yield and pulled into the path of the 2019 Dodge Ram driven by 29 year old Kevin D. Henry of Nevada, Missouri.
Mr. Henry sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by EMS to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri for treatment.
View crash report below:
Obituary - Faye McKee
Faye was born on March 22, 1950, at a neighbor's house, en route to the hospital in Adrian, Missouri. Her parents, Walter and Beulah Hartsell, named her Naomi Faye, but from an early age, she was always called Faye or - by her brothers - Sis. As a girl, she helped out on her family's farm, and in 1968 she graduated from Adrian High School. In 1970, she married Roger McKee, and they started their life together in Butler, Missouri. Faye worked for the Missouri Department of Social Services in the Family Support Division starting in 1969 and retired in 2006. As a Methodist minister's wife, she lived in Lockwood, Wheaton and Archie, before retiring in Carthage.
Faye is survived by her husband Roger; two daughters, D'Lisa and Katie; grandson, Callen Robert; brothers, Eddie (Carolyn) and Tony; step-mother, Wilma Hartsell; brothers-in-law, Duane (Betty) and Jerry; sisters-in-law, Zelda (Wesley) and Linda, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Beulah Hartsell; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Rita Hartsell; brother-in-law, Charles Cole; sister-in-law, Sherryl McKee, and nephews Kelly McKee, Kevin Coleman and Corwin Coleman.
Faye was known among her family and friends as a compassionate and loving person who was always taking care of others, and she leaves a legacy of the many lives she touched through her generosity and kindness. One of her best loved acts of care was the countless cinnamon rolls and loaves of bread that she regularly baked and gave away to family, friends and neighbors. Faye participated in a number of New York Says Thank You mission trips across the Midwest, and was part of the group who helped repair the tattered US flag now on display in the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. Faye was a regular blood donor who donated until she was no longer able to, and was also a regular financial contributor to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Rainbow Network.
Faye was active in her church community, and had a passion for service that included many years as an active member of the United Methodist Women. She was involved in local units wherever she and Roger served, in the Lakes, Heartland South, and Southwest districts. She held many offices in these districts, including serving as district president of the Southwest district. Her service included many trips to participation in the School of Christian Missions, Legislative Event, Missouri Conference Meetings, as well as the UMW National Assembly. In addition to the UMW, she also loved teaching youth Sunday School classes and quilting with various church quilting groups.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri. The family requests that masks be worn in attendance.
Faye always said that she wanted her flowers before she died so she could enjoy them.
Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Rainbow Network in Faye's memory.
Obituary - Thelma Nadine Shoemaker
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Cremation to follow with a graveside service on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Peaceful Home Cemetery in Lowry City, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Diabetes Association and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com
Thelma was born on July 10th 1946 in Independence, Missouri where she was raised by her amazing parents, Lenora and George Godfrey, with love and great family values along with her five siblings. Thelma loved the life of a teenager, going to dances and hanging out with friends and family always laughing and having a great time!! Thelma was heaven sent to most everyone she met; always had great advice and just her calm loving personality could put you at ease.
Thelma met Douglas Shoemaker in the summer of 1964 and by September 5th they were engaged, Doug knew by then he had met a true angel. They were married on June 6th 1965 and started their journey as man and wife. Thelma’s passion moved on from that teenage life to her new life of marriage and motherhood and this is where she found her true happiness!! If there was anything Thelma was put on this earth for, it was definitely being a mother!! Thelma’s life was dedicated to her children and their happiness and making sure they knew how much she loved them. Thelma especially loved her role as a Nana. She deeply loved her family including all her extended family. She has touched the lives of so many with her unconditional love, generosity and kindness. She always spoke the words of advice, “Life is a journey, it’s up to you to write it.”
Thelma truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures which brought great joy to Thelma. She had the ability to find happiness in her daily activities such as riding the side by side through the woods and enjoying nature to watching over her great grandchildren.
The love in Thelma drew her to a career in nursing, which needless to say Thelma was the best!! Thelma spent the last 30 years of her nursing career at Truman Lake Manor, where she enjoyed helping and working with the elderly. It suited her servant heart. This world is truly a less of a place without Thelma.
Thelma will be remembered and cherished by her surviving children; her son Brentt Shoemaker and wife Tina of the home, daughters, Tonie Buttera of Clinton, Missouri, Aurora Heckle and husband David of Plattsburg, Missouri, 10 Grandchildren; Dalton Shoemaker, Cierra Shoemaker, Mackenzy Shoemaker, Gabrielle Shoemaker, Kyle Buttera, Kendra King, Seth Heckle, Hallie Settles, Trenton Ford, Autumn Ford, 5 great grandchildren; Paisliye Carlino, Sophia Carlino, Vivian Buttera, Kaydence Buttera, Tyson King, 2 brothers; George Godfey of Independence, Missouri, Jerry Godfrey of Stover, Missouri, 3 sisters; Marian Peterson of Cameron, Missouri, Margie Marley of Kansas City, Missouri, Linda Ford of Iconium, Missouri.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Shoemaker, sister-in-law’s; Donna Godfrey, Ethal Godfrey, brother-in- law’s; Charles Shoemaker and Emery Ford, her parents Lenora and George Godfrey.
You will forever be missed mom!! We love you with all our hearts!!
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Thelma was born on July 10th 1946 in Independence, Missouri where she was raised by her amazing parents, Lenora and George Godfrey, with love and great family values along with her five siblings. Thelma loved the life of a teenager, going to dances and hanging out with friends and family always laughing and having a great time!! Thelma was heaven sent to most everyone she met; always had great advice and just her calm loving personality could put you at ease.
Thelma met Douglas Shoemaker in the summer of 1964 and by September 5th they were engaged, Doug knew by then he had met a true angel. They were married on June 6th 1965 and started their journey as man and wife. Thelma’s passion moved on from that teenage life to her new life of marriage and motherhood and this is where she found her true happiness!! If there was anything Thelma was put on this earth for, it was definitely being a mother!! Thelma’s life was dedicated to her children and their happiness and making sure they knew how much she loved them. Thelma especially loved her role as a Nana. She deeply loved her family including all her extended family. She has touched the lives of so many with her unconditional love, generosity and kindness. She always spoke the words of advice, “Life is a journey, it’s up to you to write it.”
Thelma truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures which brought great joy to Thelma. She had the ability to find happiness in her daily activities such as riding the side by side through the woods and enjoying nature to watching over her great grandchildren.
The love in Thelma drew her to a career in nursing, which needless to say Thelma was the best!! Thelma spent the last 30 years of her nursing career at Truman Lake Manor, where she enjoyed helping and working with the elderly. It suited her servant heart. This world is truly a less of a place without Thelma.
Thelma will be remembered and cherished by her surviving children; her son Brentt Shoemaker and wife Tina of the home, daughters, Tonie Buttera of Clinton, Missouri, Aurora Heckle and husband David of Plattsburg, Missouri, 10 Grandchildren; Dalton Shoemaker, Cierra Shoemaker, Mackenzy Shoemaker, Gabrielle Shoemaker, Kyle Buttera, Kendra King, Seth Heckle, Hallie Settles, Trenton Ford, Autumn Ford, 5 great grandchildren; Paisliye Carlino, Sophia Carlino, Vivian Buttera, Kaydence Buttera, Tyson King, 2 brothers; George Godfey of Independence, Missouri, Jerry Godfrey of Stover, Missouri, 3 sisters; Marian Peterson of Cameron, Missouri, Margie Marley of Kansas City, Missouri, Linda Ford of Iconium, Missouri.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Shoemaker, sister-in-law’s; Donna Godfrey, Ethal Godfrey, brother-in- law’s; Charles Shoemaker and Emery Ford, her parents Lenora and George Godfrey.
You will forever be missed mom!! We love you with all our hearts!!
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Dear Miami R-1 Parents and Guardians
Today, October 28, 2021, Miami R-1 Administration was made aware of a threat made by a student. Immediate action was taken to insure the safety of students and staff. Law enforcement was contacted and the situation was addressed. At no time, today, were any students or staff in immediate danger.
The safety of our students and staff and the ability to provide a safe learning environment continues to be our number one priority.
Sincerely,
Dr. Daniel Johnson
Superintendent
Dr. Daniel Johnson
Superintendent
From the Adrian School District
Dear Parents,
I am reaching out to you today to notify you that per our masking plan we have been at 5% or below of students and staff on isolation or quarantine for 21 days. Starting Friday October 29th, we will highly recommend masking in the buildings but it will not be required.
However, if a teacher requires masking in their classroom we will support that teacher. I will remind you that it is federally mandated to wear masks on any public transportation so masks will still be required on our school buses.
If the district reaches 10% at a building level then the masking requirements will be put back in place for that building. Please feel free to visit our district website to review our Adrian Schools Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan.
Thank You,
Don Lile
Adrian RIII Superintendent
Obituary - David P. Walker
A celebration of David’s life will be held with a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.
David was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 8, 1963 to Paul M. Walker and Rosalee A. (Gibbens) Walker. David graduated form high school and continued his education. He worked for the rest of his life fulfilling his passion of cars. Working for thirty two years as an auto body repair technician, he worked at Chambers Brothers in Grandview. David spent many years, restoring old cars and watching NASCAR. He loved cars, but he also enjoyed motorcycles.
David was preceded in death by his father, Paul Walker.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-seven years, Mary B. Walker; mother, Rosalee Bailey (Mercer); two daughters, Lauren and Katie Walker; brother Steve Walker; sister, Leanne Barry (Jim); two step-sisters, Lynn Kruse (Kevin) and Marci Bailey; three nephews, Jason, Austin and Riley; and one niece, Ali.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association online at www.heart.org
Butler and Drexel Remain Undefeated
Local Sports Roundup by Cameron Hook
Football season came winding down last week. With the regular season coming to a close, we will be going over the scores from quite a few local teams, and looking at how each finished their season. So without further ado, let us take a look at the Sports Round-Up.
As we did last week, we will start by looking at the hometown Butler Bears. The Bears have been incredibly successful all year. As a matter of fact, one could say they were as successful as possible, because they finished the season undefeated! That is right, your Butler Bears capped off the regular season with a win at home Friday night against Lone Jack. In what was a one-sided affair, the Bears ended their perfect regular season with a 53-6. Expect this squad to be heading into the Class 2 State Tournament with a killer mentality and a head full of steam.
Now it would be doing this next team a disservice to wait any longer to talk about their big win. The Drexel Bobcats who finished last season as District Champions, finished the regular season undefeated. They were unable to do so last season as they started the year off with a Forfeit Loss according to the MSHSAA website. This season Drexel started with a clean slate and took advantage of it, finishing 8-0. Now this team will be looking to not only repeat as District Champs, but they look to go even further. After beating St. Paul Lutheran 80-26, the Bobcats have to be brimming with confidence. Now just like every other football team they will be taking it one week at a time, but you have to think that each week they should be going into their matchup knowing that they can win. This is a spectacular 8-man team that just needs to stay focused and disciplined, if they can manage that, Coach Dean should be looking at nothing but more success with the Bobcats.
On the topic of 8-man, would it really be a local Sports Round-Up if the Whirlwinds were not covered? Archie traveled to Concordia for last week’s game and left with smiles on their faces. Archie came out on top with a final score of 84-42. It might have been nothing but offense, but the Whirlwinds finish the season 8-1. Now they shift their focus to their next game, which will be against Appleton City. Archie will host the Bulldogs on November 5th in their first game of the postseason. The last time these two squads faced off on the gridiron it was Archie who reigned victorious. Can Archie repeat their 60-8 win over Appleton or will the Bulldogs play spoiler on the Whirlwinds already impressive season?
For the game that many fans could not wait for, Adrian won on the road against Wellington-Napoleon. The Blackhawks got the win in a 41-15 outing. This is their fourth straight win, one that came on the back of some solid defensive play. Adrian gives up 17 points per game on average, but on Friday night they managed to keep the Tigers underneath that average. Adrian, who finished the regular season at 7-2 now must prepare for the Cass Midway Vikings who they play this Friday at home. Last week Adrain took care of Midway in a dominant win, can they repeat their success or will the Vikings be able to learn from their previous mistakes against the Blackhawks?
Let us talk about Kansas for a moment. Now they might have nice roads and bad college football teams, but we are taught to love our neighbors. So it is time to look at a good Kansas football team, and since that automatically disqualifies KU, it must be the Prairie View Buffaloes right? Right. The Buffaloes came away with a very nice victory over the Anderson County Bulldogs. The final score of this matchup was 35-7. The Buffaloes move to 6-2 on the season, and begin practice this week preparing to face off against the Parsons Vikings who happen to have the same record. The game is in Parsons and with the two teams being so evenly matched on paper, you can expect it to be entertaining for all.
For the last bit of 8-man news this week, Rich Hill defended their home turf this week as they held off the visiting Liberal Bulldogs, 46-12. The Tigers should be glad they ended the season on such a high note as there have not been too many of those this year. Both teams finish the regular season at 4-5. Now, Rich Hill will get their shot at redemption, as their next game is against a Jasper team that beat them earlier in the year. Can Rich Hill pull off the revenge game or will they fall short to the Eagles on the road? We will not be getting the answer to that question until November 5th when the Tigers go on the road.
For the Sports Round-Up Game of the Week, the Butler Bears have been chosen. While this seems like a bit of a cop out as the Bears first postseason game is still undecided, (according to the MSHSAA website,) it cannot go without saying how electric Butler is this year. Regardless of who they play, the undefeated Bears are a team you do not want to miss. Bears photo courtesy of Butler High School.
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