UPDATE: Family loses everything in house fire in Foster

Fire ripped through this home in Foster just after lunch on Friday

On Friday Nov. 7th at approximately 12:50 PM at the intersection of U & DD Highways in Foster. The Foster Fire Department along with mutual aid from the Rich Hill Fire Department and the Butler Fire Department responded to a single story residence with heavy smoke coming from attic.

The fire was declared under control at approximately 4:30 PM with units clearing the scene at approximately 5:30 pm. 

The house was a total loss. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and is undetermined at this time. No one was injured in the fire. The family has been reported to have lost everything.

Bates County Live will update will update when and if anymore information becomes available.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office: Warrant Arrest

Michelle Martin

On Nov. 7, Michelle Martin, 26, Bolivar, was arrested on five St. Clair County warrants for failing to appear in court. Martin is charged with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident, and an infraction of failing to failure to transfer plates of vehicle within 30 days. 

The charges stem from an incident with the Missouri State Highway Patrol in May. Total bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety and $4,000 cash only. A court date of Dec. 19 was given.

Obituary - Mary Lee Stuart

Mary Lee Stuart, 87, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, November 7, 2014 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at the Atkinson Funeral Home.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

BCMH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Jim Wadel

JIM WADEL is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for November, 2014. Jim has been employed at BCMH since May, 1996. Jim strives to perform his job by giving his best. He is a very talented craftsman and demands of himself that the work he is doing is up to his standards. He has a great working relationship within his coworkers and has a smile and a hello for everyone he meets during the day. Jim is always quick to offer suggestions to fellow employees to help assist in their tasks. Jim is a loyal and dedicated employee.

Del's Appliance Heating and Cooling 50 years of service

Congratulations to Del’s Appliance Heating and Cooling for 50 years of service and counting, 

Del’s is giving everyone the opportunity to register and win a 50-inch L.E.D. big screen TV, just in time for the Holidays. 

Stop by 56 East Main Street in Adrian and put your name in the stocking. No purchase is necessary.

Deadline is December 1st and the winner will be announced by phone.

Obituary - Ruth Alice Wiedenmann

Ruth Alice Wiedenmann

Ruth Alice Wiedenmann, 75, Garden City, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at her home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation or Crossroads Hospice. (A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Obituary - Daryl A. Trogdon

Daryl A. Trogdon, 72 of Wichita, Kansas passed away November 5, 2014 at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita. Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, November 10, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Eldon Allen officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri. Messages of condolence for the family may be left atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary will be provided as the information becomes available.

House Fire in Foster

The Rich Hill Fire Department along with The Bates County Sheriff's Office is on scene of a house fire in Foster at the intersection of  DD Highway and U Highway. 

Everyone is out of the house at this time and the fire appears to have started in the attic of the home. 

Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.