Obituary - Doris Black

Doris Black, of Rich Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 10th at her home in Rich Hill. She was 65. 

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill. The family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Friday, March 13th Heuser Funeral Home. 

A Graveside service is scheduled for 10:30 A.M. on Friday, March 13th at the Prescott Cemetery in Prescott, Kansas.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: Cleveland Missouri man arrested

On 3/11/15 around 7:05 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 29 year old Steven L. Edmundson of Cleveland, Missouri.

He was arrested for 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.) Driving while revoked 3.) Speeding.

Mr. Edmundson was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released. bcl420

Information from the Butler Fire Department

Due to extremely dry conditions and low humidity, the Butler Fire Department will issue no more burning permits until substantial moisture is received.

Anyone living in an area where burning is allowed and decide to burn, extreme caution should be used. Burning is discouraged, however.

Anyone burning for land management reasons are encouraged to contact local law enforcement and advise them of the controlled burn. Numbers are as follows:

• Butler P.D. 660-679-6131
• Bates County Sheriff 660-679-3232

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Pedicure Specials at Studio M Salon in Butler

All pedicures come with nail shaping/cutting, cuticle removal, and polish of your choice.

Basic Hydrating Pedicure, with relaxing skin renewal massage, sugar scrub and hydrating papaya pineapple mask. $20

Supreme Pedicure, with hot river stone massage, relaxing sugar scrub, hydrating papaya pineapple mask, followed by a relaxing paraffin treatment. $35
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Motorcycle accident just East of Butler on H Highway

The Butler Fire Department along with the Bates County Sheriffs Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol is in route to a motorcycle accident on H Highway 9 miles East of Butler just past Radford Cemetery in the Spruce area.

Unknown at this time of injuries, Mid America Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.
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Stolen tools in St. Clair County

On March 9, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NW E Highway. Bob Bourland reported he hired Tom Williams to work on a rental house and a bucket of Williams’ tools are missing from the home. Williams described the missing tools as a Dewalt 18-volt finishing nailer and a Mikita 18-volt battery operated drill, flashlight, and charger combo. He said several batteries were also in the bucket. The value of the tools was estimated at $800. 

A suspect was named and the investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information on this case to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

Obituary - Carolyn (Runnenburger) Hasek

Carolyn (Runnenburger) Hasek, 76, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville with visitation from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.

Obituary - Roy “Bobby” Edward Dean, Jr.

Roy “Bobby” Edward Dean, Jr., 58, Creighton, Missouri, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at his home. Private memorial at a later date.

Bobby was born November 17, 1956 in Morenci, Arizona, the son of Roy and Gean (King) Dean. He married Kathy Newlen on March 19, 2003. Bobby worked for Sioux Chief in Peculiar, Missouri.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Michael Dean, Jimmy Dean, Terry Dean, Harvey Fletcher, Patrick Fletcher. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home; two sons, Robby Dean and Randy Dean; two daughters, Heather Raymond and Jackie Dean; and six sisters, Linda Caylor, Anette Johnson, Barb Martin, Jeanie Rhinehart, Susan Vinson and Kathy Dean.