Obituary - Dean Edward Harkrader

Dean Edward Harkrader, 70, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Medicalodge in Butler, MO following a lengthy illness. Dean was born February 23, 1953 in Butler to George Edward and Lorna Mae (Nolte) Harkrader, Jr. He married Shelli Hulse on April 17, 1993 in Nevada and she survives of the home. Every time Shelli walked into a room Dean’s face would light up.

Dean grew up in the Rockville area and attended Zion Lutheran School in Prairie City through the 8 th grade. He graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1971 where he was a member of the football team. Following high school, Dean served in the United States Air Force from 1971- 1974. Upon his return he attended CMSU in Warrensburg for a time and later graduated from MSSC in Joplin in 1991.

Dean worked at the Rockville Meat Company for a short time, and the Nevada Hab Center for 29 years until his retirement in 2009. His memberships included CMSU Beta Sigma Pi Fraternity, and SMCU Veterans Association. He was also a longtime member of the Church of Christ in Nevada.

Dean loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and taking trips with his family. He loved his Lord and looked forward to church. Dean had a quiet and gentle nature, always loved spending
time with any or all family members.

He enjoyed listening to the buzz of family conversation, occasionally, inserting his dry sense of humor and quiet laugh. Dean loved to read, had a desire or knowledge, and remembered everything that he read.

In addition to his wife Shelli of the home, he is survived by one son, Devon Harkrader, Nevada; his mother, Lorna Harkrader, Rockville; one brother, Jerry Harkrader (Bobbie), Butler; five sisters, Wilma Griffith (Phil), St. Louis, MO, Mary Noyes (Shane), Vancouver, WA, Janet Nitchals (Alton), Butler, Vickie Fischer, Newark, DE, and Lisa Harkrader, St. Louis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Church of Christ in Nevada with Bro. Dick Harris officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in
Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the Church of Christ.

Memorials are suggested in his name to the Church of Christ c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Homicide Investigation in Pittsburg Kansas

On Sunday morning, August 20, 2023, law enforcement officers were dispatched to 202 N. Locust St., in Pittsburg, in reference to a shooting incident, in which an adult male was found to have been shot, and subsequently died as a result of his injuries.

The victim, who was identified as 36-year-old Justin E. Krogen, of Pittsburg, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Krogen’s body was sent to Kansas City for an autopsy.

The investigation into this homicide incident is ongoing at this time, and investigators are continuing to follow up on leads. Investigators are also seeking to locate a person of interest from this investigation. This person of interest is not going to be identified at this time.

Anyone having information related to this incident is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

22nd Annual Adrian Fire Department 9-11 remembrance ceremony

September 11, 2001 We promised that we would never forget!

The Adrian Fire Department will host the twenty second 9-11 remembrance ceremony on Saturday morning September 9th beginning at 10:00 A.M.

Line up is at 9:30 A.M. located in the area of 1st & Clark Street

We will begin the procession at 10:00 A.M. with a program to follow at the Optimist Building at approximately 10:45 A.M.

We welcome the public to line the streets and watch the procession, and then make your way out to the Optimist Building as we continue to remember and pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

During the program, we will be honoring all veterans and those currently serving to protect our country and our freedom.

Alert from City of Adrian: Emergency Phone Line 297-2121

The Emergency phone line will be down for a couple of hours September 1st. If you call and are unable to get through please call 660-679-3232. We are sorry for the inconvenience as we update our phone systems.

Semi truck rollover in Vernon County

On Wednesday night around 11:17 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a semi truck rollover accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 around 2 miles north of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2024 Freightliner Cascadia driven by 48 year old Christie A. Woods of Harrah, Oklahoma traveled off the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.

Christie A. Woods sustained minor injuries and she was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230472471

Public Service Announcement

The Butler Country Club had some damage to #9 green yesterday. Had 2 big chunks taking out of the green and 2 big divots on the fringe. It appeared a club was used. If anyone saw anyone out there yesterday after 5:30 please let me know.

Any members that take a guest or have family members that play by themselves please encourage them to take care of our course.

It appears they take a club and tried to just hit the ball towards their cart when they are done and take a big chunk out of the green.

-Shawn McVey 

Obituary - Kevin Wayne Myers

Kevin Wayne Myers, age 71, of Belton, Missouri, beloved father, husband, brother and son, passed away on August 29, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. A reception will follow.

Kevin was born in Windsor, Missouri on July 30, 1952 the son of Kenneth L. Myers and Marjorie F. (Ragar) Myers. After graduating from high school, Kevin met the love of his life, Ellen K. Kratschmer and together they married on May 29, 1971. They were blessed with three children, Kelly, Elizabeth and David. In life, Kevin worked as a sales manager for a wallpaper manufacturing company for over 30 years. Kevin studied the Bible daily and was a true follower of Christ. He loved hunting, archery, gardening, and rebuilding cars, motorcycles, and engines.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marjorie Myers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ellen K. Myers; his three children, Kelly Myers, Elizabeth Shepard (Don), and David Myers (Patti); four siblings, Ken Myers (Linda), Kathy Shaw (Michael), Kerry Myers (Martha), and Kris Myers (Tonya); seven grandchildren, Jackson, Megan, Joshua, Audrey, Brooke, Austin, and Lauren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Community Project, Kansas City https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/vcp-kc or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816-322-5278

Propane tank explosion in Rich Hill

On Wednesday August 30th around 12:32 p.m. Rich Hill Fire responded to a porch on fire with possible a propane tank explosion in the 100 block of Myrtle street.

  
Upon arrival it was clear that the propane tank had not exploded. All residents were able to safely exit the home before the fire department arrived on scene.

 
5 firefighters and 3 trucks responded to this call.

 
Something to keep in mind. All of our firefighters who responded were at home or at work. When this call came out we all ran to the station, geared up and was on scene within 4 minutes!

Good Job Guys!

Harrisonville High School 2023 Homecoming King & Queen Candidates

We would like to congratulate the the 2023 Homecoming King & Queen candidates at Harrisonville High School! 

Candidates include FRONT ROW: Ryley Wood, Elizabeth Osterberg, Sydney Farr, Lexi George, Emma Schrock, and Brooklyn Rhoney; and BACK ROW: Michael Moore, Mason Mitchell, Slade Holden, Riley Minsky, Andrew Droege, and Cameron Loeffel. 

The coronation of the King and Queen will take place before the football game on Friday, Sept. 8 at approximately 6:30 p.m. The Wildcats play Pleasant Hill at 7 p.m.

Obituary - Dustin Lynn Barker

Dustin Lynn Barker, age 32, of Peculiar MO, passed away on August 26, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO 64083.

Dustin was born April 26, 1991, to Eddie Barker and Donna Gaston. Dustin graduated from Raymore-Peculiar High School in 2009. He was the owner of Dustin Barker Sculptured Trees and Removal General Contracting. He worked alongside his dad at the business until his passing. Dustin, who was also known by many as “Buddy”, had a heart of gold and everyone loved him. Some words to describe him from his family are thoughtful, giving, funny, loving, big heart, and intelligent. He had a big smile and an even bigger hug when he saw you. Dustin loved fishing, Chiefs games, his beloved dog “Thug”, and his family & friends. He will be greatly missed!

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Don and Clay Gaston; paternal grandfather, Reggie Barker, and two uncles, Richard Miller and Ronnie Owens.

Here to cherish his memories are his parents, Eddie and Donna; his sister, Whitney Toates (Phillip); niece, Bishop Toates; grandmother, Carolyn Barker; aunts and uncles, Linda McKenzie (Buzz), Larry Miller, Jim Gaston, Debbie Gaston (Chris), Teresa Stocking (Chuck), Amie Fulmer (Brian), Debbie Owens; great aunts, Diana Harding and Kathy Gaston; cousins, Heather, Lauren, Kylee, Cole, Alyssa, Austin, Megan, Tad, James, Mandy, Jeff, Johnny Ray and many other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe has been set up for expenses: https://gofund.me/71d4e59b

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816-322-5278

Anyone missing dogs in the Pleasant Gap Area

We had 3 black dogs show up at our house on (8/28.) Two of them are black lab and the third one is a crossbreed. 

We live in the Pleasant Gap area. All three have orange collars on. 816-769-2787.

Obituary - Parker Mae Perkins

Parker Mae Perkins, infant daughter of Madisyn Layne Hall and Dakota Ray Perkins, passed August 25, 2023. 

In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Jamie Hall and Jerried Hall, maternal great grandparents, Craig and Linda Wood, Karen Rogers and LeRoy Hall, maternal great great grandmother, Ola May Earnest, paternal grandmother, Wendy Nichol, and paternal great grandmothers, Benita Nichol and Dorothy Wolford, uncles, Tucker Hall and Richard Perkins, and aunts, Baylee Hall, Destiny Perkins and Jessica Figgat. 

A private family gathering will be held to honor Parker. Memorial contributions are suggested to Madisyn and Dakota. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Thurlo Frank Forester

Thurlo Frank Forester age 75 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Monday, August 28, 2023 at Silverado Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit, Missouri surrounded by love and family.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia and send in care of Dickey Funeral Home, PO Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

A complete obituary will be added once that information becomes available.

Search warrant served in Butler

On 08/28/2023, at approximately 2:18pm Butler Officers were in the area of the 400 block of S. Mechanic Street when they observed Ronald Rudder to be outside his residence at 405 S. Mechanic Street. The Butler Officers had knowledge of active warrants for Ronald Rudder’s arrest.

The Butler Officers made contact with Rudder who then attempted to flee on foot but was unsuccessful in doing so. Rudder was taken into custody for the active warrants. While taking Rudder into custody, the Butler Officers recovered approximately 22.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine from Rudder.

Later that evening, a search warrant was applied for and granted for Ronald Rudder’s residence at 405 S. Mechanic. 

At approximately 11:12pm Butler Officers assisted by the Bates County Sheriff's Office executed the search warrant on 405 S. Mechanic Street. 

As a result of the search warrant, multiple items of drugs and drug paraphernalia were recovered as well as approximately 58 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a stolen firearm.

As a result of the suspected methamphetamine recovered from Rudder during the arrest, Rudder has been charged with the following:

Class C Felony of Deliver Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid

The Class A Misdemeanor of Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia - Prior Drug Offense

Formal charges in relation to the search warrant are pending at this time.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Stolen UTV from Warsaw High School

A 2016 John Deere Gator 4x2 was stolen from the Warsaw High School campus on Saturday morning August 26, 2023. 

Any help in identifying the man in the picture or the location of the missing Gator would be greatly appreciated.

Contact the non-emergency number 660-438-9555 or School Resource Officer David Fajen at 660-438-7120.

Thank you for your assistance, Sheriff Knox

Obituary - Clinton Ray Clampitt

Clinton Ray Clampitt, age 42, a resident of rural Fulton, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home. He was born March 25, 1981, in Ft. Scott. Clinton attended school in Ft. Scott. He had worked in the receiving department at Wal-Mart in Ft. Scott. In earlier years, he enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing. He also was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and sketching. 

Five years ago, Clinton suffered a major debilitating stroke and has primarily been home bound ever since. Since his stroke, he enjoyed watching movies, playing video games and keeping up with his friends and family on Facebook.

Survivors include his parents, David and Brenda Hathaway of the home in Fulton and his son, Kyler Clampitt of Walnut, Kansas. Also surviving are a brother, Kyle Hathaway (Shannon) of Ft. Scott and three sisters, Angela Carpenter (Jeff), Rhonda Cole (Ben) and Rachel Thompson all of Ft. Scott, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends including his caregiver, Melissa Springston. Clinton was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Clampitt.

There was cremation. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, September 1st at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Clinton Clampitt Memorial Fund 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.

Butler Community Café at Happy Hill Church Today!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone for another Butler Community Café meal up at Happy Hill church! 

Come and meet, greet, and eat a meal with our City Council Representatives tonight. 

Hope to seeing all of you there! Serving starts at 5:30.

Obituary - Jeffrey Alan Ladd

Jeffrey Alan Ladd, 54, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home in Garden City, MO after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Services are still pending.

Jeff was born May 24, 1969 at Research hospital in Kansas City, MO, the son of William "Bill" Ladd and Nancy (Stephens) Shroyer. He attended Garden City and Harrisonville Elementary schools and was a 1987 Graduate of Harrisonville Senior High.

Jeff enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and mushroom hunting were among his favorite activities. He spent hours watching reruns of Gunsmoke and Yellowstone. He loved board games, especially Scrabble, and never missed an opportunity to remind us he was still the family Champion.

Jeff was preceded in death by his stepfather, Roy Shroyer; paternal grandparents, Loyd and Irma Ladd; and maternal grandparents, Carl and Helen Stephens. He leaves behind his father, Bill Ladd; his mother, Nancy Shroyer; his brother, Michael Ladd; his sister, Jennifer Gideon, and her children, Christopher and Stephanie Hockaday; and too many aunts, uncles, and cousins to mention that he loved and will surely miss him.

Jeff may be out of our sight but never gone from our hearts.

Traffic Alert: Semi truck accident causes major fuel spill in Cass County

TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency personnel have closed MO-2 Highway (W Mechanic St) in both directions between Clearwater Drive and the Cass County Justice Center due to a crash involving 2 tractor-trailers.

The crash has caused a large fuel spill and the roadway is expected to be closed for some time.

Please avoid the area.

Obituary - Patricia A. Snyder (Pat)

Patricia A. Snyder (Pat), age 90, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2023, in Kansas City surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born in Wichita, Kansas to Edwin and Elsie Hunter. She attended Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma and Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas where she received a degree in music education. Pat taught elementary school music for twenty-four years in Lyons, Kansas.

Pat married Don E. Snyder in May of 1953. They resided in Lyons, Kansas for 45 years where they raised their four children. After retirement, Pat and Don moved to Clinton, Missouri. Pat was actively involved in both the Lyons and Clinton communities. She was a member of the Methodist Church in both towns and served in music ministry as choir member and hand bell choir director. Pat also enjoyed memberships in Sweet Adeline’s choral group, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lorna Kemper Club, Twilight Garden Club, Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and Spirit Lifters singing group.

Pat is preceded in death by her husband Don. She is survived by daughter Donna Talley (Tom) of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, daughter Sandy Widmer (Burt) of Casper, Wyoming, daughter Mary Snyder (Yvonne) of Houston, Texas, and son Bruce (Cindy) of Prairie Village, Kansas. Pat was blessed with eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with a visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Followed by an inurnment in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326 or can be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

One arrested after pursuit

On 8/27/23, deputies were in the area of Fran St and 52 Highway in Butler when they observed the Butler Officer in pursuit of a silver passenger vehicle traveling west out out of Butler. Deputies immediately joined in the pursuit to assist the Officer. 

The pursuit continued westbound on 52 highway with speeds ranging from 60mph to 100mph. Deputies eventually took over the pursuit to deploy the Grappler System to bring the pursuit to a save ending.

 
The Grappler was successfully deployed on the vehicle approximately 3 miles from the City of Amoret. Once the grappler was deployed a second deputy used his push bumper on the drivers side of the vehicle to prevent the driver from being able to flee on foot.

 
The driver, 23 year old Arizona Booher, from Butler was taken into custody. A search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of methamphetamine and a gun.

 
Mr. Booher was charged with resisting arrest and trafficking drugs in the 2nd degree. Booher remains in the Bates County Jail.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

1st Annual Nevada Fall Festival

 

MSHP: Include Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend

MSHP: Include Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend...

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2023 Labor Day weekend. Whether you are on the water or on the road, it’s everyone's responsibility to travel safely and observe all Missouri laws. Never operate a vehicle or vessel while you are impaired. Alcohol affects your judgement, reaction time, vision, coordination, and comprehension. 

The movement of the boat, vibration and noise from the boat’s motor, sun, and wind are all boating stressors and enhance the effect of alcohol on your body. If alcohol is part of your water activities, drink responsibly, and never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol.

The 2023 counting period for the Labor Day holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 4, 2023.

The Labor Day holiday is a busy boating weekend. Before you take your boat on the water, inspect fuel lines and hose connections for leaks, and test the battery to confirm it is charged. When refueling, turn off any electrical devices which could create a spark. After refueling, open the engine compartment to visually inspect and smell for fuel leaks. Activate the blower system for at least four minutes before restarting the vessel.

In 2022, there were eight boating crashes which included one fatality and five injuries. One person drowned over last year's Labor Day holiday. Troopers arrested five people for boating while intoxicated during last year's counting period.

Marine enforcement troopers will be working to make our waterways safer during the holiday weekend. Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers and being courteous on the water. Smaller vessels should yield right-of-way to larger vessels. Boaters should avoid overloading their boat with too many passengers and always pay close attention to the boats around them. 

Causing harm to another person or their property with an excessive boat wake may subject you to enforcement action or civil liability. Treat other boaters and property owners as you want to be treated. Be courteous and follow all of Missouri’s boating laws. Remember: Life jackets save lives. Wear one when you are on or around water.

If you'll be on the road this Labor Day holiday, make sure your vehicle is in good working condition before you depart. Drive courteously and obey all of Missouri's traffic laws. Remember to buckle up and pay attention as you travel.

Help ensure a safer Labor Day weekend for everyone.

In Missouri, seven people died and 398 were injured in 1,041 traffic crashes over the 2022 Labor Day holiday. This means one person was killed or injured every 11.5 minutes. Troopers arrested 121 people for driving while intoxicated during last year’s holiday weekend.

The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways and waterways. Troopers on the roadways will be enforcing Missouri’s speed limit, seat belt, and impaired driving laws, in addition to being available to assist motorists.

The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line (800) 525-5555 or *55 on your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These emergency numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don't become a statistic.

Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”

Important notice regarding social media

In our ever changing world we yet again face issues regarding the use of social media. In the past 24 hours, Facebook has elected to NOT let us post obituaries citing that they violate their terms of use somehow.

This move by Facebook along with others that include posting of accidents and police activity also sometimes violate their terms of service means that you won't always see all Mid America Live news on their platform.

We are working to post to other social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and others; however we recommend making a bookmark or shortcut on your mobile device so you can always go directly to www.MidAmericaLive.com for ALL the latest local news.

We apologize for any inconvenience however this particular issue is beyond our control.

 

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Mike & Sharon Lutz

 

2023 Butler Fall City Wide Clean-up set for the week of September 11th

 Citywide cleanup starts in two weeks. Please have items ready before Monday September 11th. 

View or download the pdf here: https://www.cityofbutlermo.com/.../CITY-WIDE-CLEANUP-FALL...

Garden City teen injured in Cass County rollover accident

On Sunday August 27th around 3:02 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route Z just south of Missouri 2 Highway in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2005 Buick Century driven by a 16 year old male from Garden City, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

The juvenile male sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Belton Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230465910

Obituary - Raymond Millam

Raymond Millam, age 68, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at the Alpine Breeze Care Center, Raytown, Missouri. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. 

Burial to follow in the Deepwater Cemetery in Deepwater, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E.) and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Ray was born June 3rd, 1955, at St Mary’s hospital in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Raymond Millam and Kathryn (Hills) Millam. Ray was a Methodist. He was active in Boy Scouts of America troop 75 and graduated from Raytown South High School in 1974. Ray then pursued a career in security which he thoroughly enjoyed until retirement in 2009. His hobbies were ham radios and wrestling. Ray was a member of the Xtreme Wrestling Center and often assisted with security and other projects where he could.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond and his brother, Marvin.

He is survived by his mother, Kathryn (Hills) Millam of Raytown, Missouri, his brother Todd Millam and wife Diana, nieces Lexi and Annie of Argyle, TX.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Appleton City Carousel - Last Weekend

 Appleton City Carousel will be open for the last weekend of the season.  Friday, September 1st thru Sunday, September 3rd.  Hours of operation are 4pm - 7pm.  Go out and enjoy some beautiful weather and have some family fun! 

Obituary - Mina Dell Lacy

Mina Dell Smith Lacy, 89, of Belton, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at Beautiful Savior in Belton, MO. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by burial in Grant Cemetery, Creighton, MO. 

The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 am on Tuesday at the funeral home. Donations to honor Mina may be made to Faith Baptist Church or Beautiful Savior Manor.

Mina was born January 1, 1934 in Deepwater, MO, a daughter of Leo and Mattie (Tally) Wirsig. She spent her early years in Deepwater where she attended Shiloh Grade School and was a 1952 graduate of Deepwater High School. She was united in marriage to Donald Smith on October 23, 1953 in Deepwater. Don preceded her in death on October 30, 1999. Mina had lived in the Missouri towns of Raytown, Clinton, and Harrisonville before moving to Belton. Throughout her life, Mina enjoyed reading, writing, and music. As a teenager, Mina made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, a decision that influenced the rest of her life. Wherever she lived, she always found a Baptist Church to join and support, teaching Sunday School, volunteering, and serving on church boards. She also served on the board of the Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. Mina was most recently a member of Faith Baptist Church in Harrisonville. She was united in marriage to Marvin C. Lacy on April 28, 2001 in Clinton. They made their home in Harrisonville until his passing on March 19, 2018.

Mina is survived by her four daughters: Linda Tappmeyer and her husband, Mark, of Brownsburg, Indiana; Dell Ann Melvin and her husband, John, of Arma, Kansas; Kay Jean Bontrager and her husband, Gerald, of Xenia, Ohio; and Nancy Schroder and her husband, Keith, of Lee's Summit, MO; a sister, Dixie Atchison, and her husband, Gerald, of Clinton, MO; a sister-in-law, Barbara Wirsig, of Deepwater, MO; Marvin's children: Ron Lacy, Marvina Beckerdite and her husband, Ron, and Kendall Lacy and his wife, Melodee; eight grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings: Eugene, Lyle, and Ruth Ann.

Obituary - Betty Lue Kagarice

Betty Lue Kagarice, 84, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.

Betty was born January 24, 1939 to George and Evelyn (Lee) Zimmerman in Carthage, MO. She grew up in Peculiar, MO. She married John Edward Kagarice on November 24, 1961 in Harrisonville, MO, officiated by Rev. George Monroe, and they lived in Harrisonville together until moving back to Peculiar in 1978. She had worked for Vaughn’s Drive In and the Wagon Wheel restaurant in Harrisonville and was a cook at Crown Care Center for a time, but mostly she enjoyed spending her time being a mom and a grandma. She loved life on the farm. Everyone knew her husband as “Farmer John”, and they could be found raising cows, cats, and dogs. She spent her free time gardening and sewing.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, John Kagarice, on October 31, 2019; and her parents. She is survived by her son, John Greg Kagarice of Garden City, MO; her grandchildren: Rebecca Kagarice and John J. Kagarice; and her brothers: George Zimmerman of Freeman, MO; and Richard Zimmerman of Texas.

Update: One arrested after pursuit in Bates County

On Sunday August 27th around 11:00 p.m. the Butler Police Department attempted to make a traffic stop near Fran Avenue however the vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit began.

The pursuit traveled out 52 West Highway at speeds over 100 mph at times. The driver was stopped by the sheriff's office grappler and was taken into custody without incident.

The driver was identified as 23 year old Arizona Lane Booher formerly of Butler. Mr. Booher was booked into the Bates County Jail and he is currently being held on the following charges.

1.) Trafficking Dangerous Drugs (2nd Degree)

2.) Resisting arrest by fleeing- Creating a substantial risk

Mr. Booher remains in jail and he is currently listed as bondable.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Structure fire in Nevada

Last night just after 8pm the Nevada Fire Department was called to the 200 block of south oak for a working structure fire.

Engine 219 with 4 personnel and Chief Denney arrived on scene and found fire coming from the second story of a residence.

Personnel made an interior attack and was able to bring the fire under control shortly after. Rescue 214 and Engine 212 responded with 3 off duty personnel.

Thank you to Milo and Compton Junction firefighters for responding mutual aid!

Obituary - Christopher Lee Groom

Christopher Lee Groom, age 41, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away, Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home. Christopher's wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment with military honors will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Christopher Groom was born on March 4, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri to Russell Groom Sr. and Violet Jean Noe.

Christopher joined the US Marines after high school and spent some time in Iraq. He enjoyed reading books, roller coasters, cooking, but most of all he loved his daughter Isabelle.

He is survived by his wife Lizzy Hurbert, his daughter, Isabelle Groom, mother, Violet J. Noe, his brother Russel D Groom Jr., two aunts, Linda Zucco and Mary Bryant, two uncles, Robert Noe, and Jewel Groom, nieces, Eliza and Elissa Groom, and nephew, Donovan Groom.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

From the Peculiar Police Department

On the evening of August 9, our officers responded to a disturbance at the Peculiar Farmer's Market, during which a man was reported to have pointed a gun at another man. A complete and exhaustive investigation was conducted, which included obtaining what little video footage was present in the area and obtaining statements from all persons who were present.

 
Since the original allegation was made very publicly on social media, we feel it is our duty to respond publicly at this point. We have received numerous questions and comments about the matter, but to maintain the integrity of the case, we did not want to release any information without having facts. The investigation concluded today, and there is no evidence to support the initial allegation.

 
To be very clear: This does NOT suggest that any of the parties involved were being untruthful. The evidence available just does not support the allegation of a crime occurring. The Peculiar Police Department is committed to the safety and well-being of our citizens and visitors, and we take this kind of report very seriously.

At the request of the reporting party, the case will be sent to the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review, as a matter of “second opinion.” If their review and/or findings differ from ours, we will certainly release that information as well.


- Peculiar Police Department

Obituary - Charles Alvin Lindell

Charles Alvin Lindell age 94, Pleasanton, KS, died Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born on January 16, 1929 at Pleasanton, KS, the son of Frank Elmer and Adah Goodenough Lindell. He attended Fort Scott Junior College where he played basketball. 

In his high school years he played football and basketball and raced his horse at the Mound City Fairgrounds. On May 4, 1952, he married Doris LaJune Huckaby in Mound City, KS. He and Doris had a family farm for over 70 years, where they raised a multitude of livestock, dairy farmed and grew various crops. He was a member and elder of Pleasanton Christian Church. 

He enjoyed participating in his 5 children’s activities from 4-H, basketball, football, softball and Saddle Club. His involvement continued down through the years with the grandchildren. He also enjoyed sharing his love of the farm with all the kids, taking them fishing and riding in the pickup were a highlight all loved. He was known for his corny grandpa jokes. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother, Francis Lindell, and a great grandson, Oliver. He is survived by 2 sons, Dennis Lindell and Brian Lindell (Heather) of Raymore, MO, and 3 daughters, Debbie Harkleroad (Marty) of Overland Park, KS, Karen Cobb (David) of Stilwell, KS, and Nancy Keeton (Craig) of Spokane, WA, 1 brother Vernon Lindell (Roberta), and 1 sister Ruth Winterscheidt, 12 grandchildren, Sarah, Ashley, Michael, Jennifer, Amanda, Laura, Maria, Christine, Jessica, Craig, Taylor, and Keaton, 14 great-grandchildren, Bryce, Joshua, Lane, Cameron, Abbigale, Henry, Elizabeth, Avery, Levi, Kate, Riley, Grace, Charlie & McKenna, and 2 great-great grandchildren, Tobi & Leon. We are ending this obituary with Dad’s customary greeting of, “God Bless You!”

A gathering to celebrate Charles's life will be 2 pm Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. 

Visitation will be from 1 pm to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton First Christian Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Carl Gookin

Military Honors for Carl Gookin of Amsterdam, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. No visitation. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Carl Duane Gookin, age 80 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Butler Center in Butler, Missouri. He was born February 20, 1943 to Carl Asa and Celia Ann Ramirez Gookin in San Diego, California.

Carl is survived by his wife, Patricia Gookin of the home; a son, Carl Robert “Bobby” Gookin of CA; a daughter, Tammy Gookin of WA; two stepsons, Mike Sixkiller and Dennis Sixkiller both of Amsterdam; and two step-grandchildren, Vivian Sixkiller and Jesse James Sixkiller

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Breaking News: Subject in custody after police pursuit

Breaking News: Subject in custody after police pursuit:

The Butler Police Department along with assistance of the Bates County Sheriffs Office was involved in a pursuit around 11:00 p.m. tonight that started after Butler Police attempted a traffic stop.

Speeds in this chase reached 100 mph as it tore down 52 west highway before coming to an end at CR 11001 when the subject that fled was taken into custody without incident. 

Mid America Live will update when more information is made available to us at a later time.

This story has been updated:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2023/08/update-one-arrested-after-pursuit-in.html

Obituary - James Ross Kelso

Beloved teacher, musician, father, and friend, James Ross Kelso, 73, died peacefully at home in Belton, Mo., on August 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

James was born on July 5, 1950, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to J D “Jack” and Helen Patton “Pat” Kelso. It was in his father’s plumbing shop that James learned the value of a strong work ethic and a good joke– two things he applied generously wherever he went. But it was his deep love of music that set his own life course.

James “Buster” Kelso played his first tenor sax gig in junior high, and knew from that young age that music was his calling. After graduating from Will Rogers High School, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Tulsa on a full music scholarship, making lifelong memories and friends in bands such as Home Cookin’, Soul Section, and the TU Jazz Band.

As a music educator, James’s influence is still deeply felt in the Four-State area. After starting his teaching career in Eunice, New Mexico, James arrived in Neosho, Mo., in 1978, and spent the next 28 years inspiring generations of students to become both good musicians and good citizens, and developing Neosho’s jazz, concert, and marching bands into programs of distinction. He directed “The Pride of the Ozarks” Wildcat Marching Band, received numerous awards for his contributions to jazz education, and continued teaching in Chanute, Ks., until his full retirement in 2016.

To his students, Mr. Kelso was a remarkable leader and mentor who instilled in them not only a love of music but a sense of community, pride, and purpose. And to all people, he was an encourager and friend, offering anyone he met a kind word or a funny story with a twinkle in his eye. In his memory, he would hope that we all seek out the joy, beauty, and music in the world around us, and the deep humanity in each other.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Pat Kelso, and his sister, Sarajane Platten. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Berry, of Belton, Mo.; four beloved sons, Patrick Spencer Kelso (Caylene) of Oronogo, Mo., Gavin Ross Kelso (Mia) of Bedford, Tx., Kai Asher Kelso of Joplin, Mo., and Quinn Berry Kelso of Belton, Mo.; a treasured grandson, Brennan Ross Kelso, and a brother, John D. Kelso.

A public memorial service will be held at the Neosho High School Performing Arts Center in Neosho, Mo., on September 30, 2023, at 1:14pm.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278