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| Virginia Lee Moore |
Virginia Lee Moore, 84, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin following a brief illness. Virginia was born on November 15, 1931 in Walker, MO to Claude and Eunice (Hulse) McCrery. She was united in marriage to Claude Jay Moore on August 5, 1955 in Nevada and he preceded her in death on June 2, 2015.
Virginia was raised in the Walker area and attended Walker High School graduating with the Class of 1950. She was employed by Key Work Clothes in Nevada for 35 years until her retirement. Virginia loved traveling, fishing, and camping with Claude. The Atlanta Braves were her favorite baseball team and she enjoyed watching them on T.V.
Survivors include her son, Dusty Moore and his wife Penne, Nevada; grandchildren, Jay Diederich and his wife Vera, Renita Hale and her husband Shane, Jessica Holden, Sam Moore and his wife Kristina, Emily Howarth and her husband Blake; four great grandchildren; one brother, Marvin McCrery and his wife Patty, Jerico Springs, MO; and a sister-in-law, Nancy McCrery, Nevada. In addition to her husband Claude, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Anita Diederich in 2001, and one brother, Richard McCrery in 2015.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
Those who wish may contribute in her memory to Vernon County Cancer Relief in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
The Butler Fire Department along with crews from Liberty Utilities and the Butler Police Department are at a residence located at 202 S. High Street in Butler on a possible gas leak.
Please use caution when traveling in this area.
Mid America Live News will update this when more information is made available.
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| Linda Kay Fisher |
Linda Kay Fisher, age 67 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Linda was born January 23, 1948 in Sedalia, Missouri the daughter of Marion and Woodrow (Smith) Belsha. She was the youngest of six children. Linda grew up in Sedalia, and in 1979 she received her Certificate of Developmental Studies from Pioneer Community College. Later she settled in Harrisonville, Missouri where she raised her four children. Over the years Linda worked as a dietary manager and also as an electronics manager at the Walmart in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Linda's home was a second home to many children in her life. She enjoyed being social and spent a great deal of time visiting with friends and family. She was often quick to make jokes, and made sure we all knew it was necessary sometimes to laugh at ourselves. She was very proud of her children. The largest joy in her life was playing and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, sister Trudy Tavis, and grandson Kurt Hobbs, Jr.
Survivors include her four children, Robert Burgess, Rebecca Smith (Mark), Steven Holmes, and Stephanie White (Tim); seven grandchildren, Lynda Nease (Jeremy), Christopher Burgess, Nicholas Smith (Candice), Samantha Huber (Wes), Danielle Holmes, Heather Burgess, Robby Burgess; three great-grandchildren, Michelle Huber, Alaria Smith, and Illyonna Smith; as well as two brothers, Robert and Tommy Belsha, and two sisters, Sue Embry and Desi Dowdy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
The Annual Bates County Elks Hoop Shoot will be held this Saturday
November 21st. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the contest starting
at 9:00 am.
The Hoop Shoot will take place at the Butler Elementary
School. Boys and girls in the age categories 8-9 years old, 10-11 years
old and 12-13 years old can compete, the best score in each group will
advance to districts.
Need more information contact Tammy at 660-424-4544.
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| Austin Horn |
On Nov. 10, Austin Horn, 21, Leeton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on an original class D felony charge of resisting/ interference with arrest. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.
The original charge stems from an incident on Sept. 1 when St. Clair County deputies were dispatched to Lowry City in reference to a domestic in progress. Information was obtained Horn allegedly broke out a window and was headed to the park armed with a knife. Horn was located and ordered to stop several times.
Each time, he failed to obey and took off running from deputies. When he approached the intersection of Griswald and Third streets, a citizen jumped out and yelled at him. Horn turned around and charged at one of the deputies. The deputy deployed a taser and Horn was taken into custody. While the deputy was preparing his vehicle to transport Horn to the jail, Horn was able to break custody and took off running again until a citizen tripped him causing him to fall to the ground. Horn was taken into custody and transported to the St. Clair County Jail. A knife was recovered that Horn allegedly threw in a ditch while running.
The investigation revealed the incident started when Horn allegedly asked for $80 from a family member and was refused. There was a physical altercation regarding a cellular phone and threats were made.
A short time ago two subjects, described as one white male and one black male fled from deputies near Douglas and Washington streets in Nevada.
At this time the Vernon County sheriff's office, Nevada police and the Missouri Highway Patrol are canvassing the area. The direction of travel is unknown, it is recommended that if you see the subjects, do not approach them and call 911 immediately.
Update 2:33 pm- Subjects are thought to be near a truck stop at Austin street and I-49. Again, if you see them do not approach and call 911. Subjects are possibly armed.
Update- 2:56 pm- One subject captured, one still at large. It is being reported that during the pursuit of the subjects, there were multiple vehicle accidents and other property damage.
Update - 3:25 p.m. The Nevada R-5 Schools are on "exterior lockdown". All exterior doors are locked while the on going situation in Nevada is evolving. They will release more information later. Cottey College is also locked down.
UPDATE AT 4:05 PM...The Nevada R-5 School District has announced they WILL NOT be running for busses for students this afternoon due to the continued manhunt in Nevada. All Nevada R-5 students will need to be picked up by parents by 5:15 p.m. All Nevada High School students will not be released to drive at this time if they have vehicles at the high school.
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| Opal “Ruth” Baynes |
Opal “Ruth” Baynes, age 104, of Nevada, MO, passed away peacefully early Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada. Ruth was born on September 2, 1911, in Hartville, MO, to the late David C. and Nancy Isabel (Roberts) Carter. She married Raymond C. Baynes on February 11, 1933, in Ft. Scott KS, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1980.
Ruth worked as an LPN and supervisor in the Women’s Infirmary at Nevada State Hospital #3, retiring after 26 years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting and gardening. She liked to travel and a trip to Israel was a highlight in her life. Ruth loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She also loved the Lord and was a long time member of the Nevada Church of the Nazarene and served on the parish and worship committee several years.
Survivors include one son, Richard Baynes, Nevada, and one daughter, Kay Coiner and husband Larry, Neosho, MO; two grandsons, Brian Coiner, Neosho, and Eric Coiner and wife Sara, Olathe, KS; two great-grandsons, Aidan Coiner and Liam Coiner and one great-granddaughter, Emma, all of Olathe; special friend, Virginia Hornecker; and several nieces and nephews. Aside from her parents and husband she was preceded in death by five brothers, Russell, Ruel, Ralph, Raymer and Robert and two sisters, Rhuie Hickman and Ruby McEachern.
Graveside services for Ruth are planned at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, MO with Rev. Joshua Griffith officiating. Friends may call now and until one hour prior to the service at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Nevada Church of the Nazarene in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
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| Karen Sue Wraight |
Karen Sue Wraight, of Urich, Missouri was born March 4, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Frederick and Delores (Tanis) Finkler. She departed this life on Saturday, November 14, 2015 surrounded by family and love at her home at the age of 63 years, 8 months and 10 days.
Karen was a manager at the Casey's Convenience Store in Urich, Missouri for the past 12 years. Earlier she had be employed with Leon's Plastics in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Karen enjoyed spending her time working and loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was voted Urich, Missouri Woman of the Year in 2014.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Finkler; step-father, Raymond Zimmer and a sister, Shari Kovalak.
Karen is survived by three children, Daniel Ringler and wife Sheila, Rockford, Michigan, Tammy Meeuwenberg and husband Mark, Fremont, Michigan, Craig Wraight and wife Kim, Appleton City, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; her mother, Delores Zimmer, Michigan; siblings, Carol Lockery, California; Kim (Dale) Betz, Kathy Langeland, Kris (Gerry) Neubecker and Butch (Suzi) Zimmer all of Michigan; special friends, Kim Salmon, Kim Bramell, Debbie Journey and Deb Leonard; other relatives and friends.
Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.
A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.
