Obituary - James West

James West, 47 of Deep Water, Missouri passed away June 25, 2016 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation, with private family services. 

Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009). 

Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Updated Obituary - Isaiah Keith Jones

Isaiah Keith Jones

Isaiah Keith Jones, 5, of Peculiar, MO died June 29, 2016 after a hard fought battle with Vanishing White Matter Disease. He was born on October 13, 2010 in Kansas City, MO to Bethany Jones. 

Isaiah is survived by his parents, Bethany Jones and Andrew Baer; his maternal grandparents, Don and Teresa Jones of Peculiar, Missouri; his paternal grandparents, Rex and Jane Baer of Harrisonville, Missouri; his maternal great-grandparents, Pat and Charlie Jones of Republic, Missouri and Kay and Porter Leffingwell of Marionville, Missouri; paternal great-grandparents, Cletus and MaryAnn Hempen of Breese, Illinois; other relatives and many friends. A special thank you to Isaiah's care providers including: Ingrid Larson and staff, Dr. Jenni Linebarger, Samantha Allen, Cyndi Lueckenotto, Linda Sharp, Nathan Apple, Dr. Kimberly Hartman, Dr. Gina Jones, Brenda Kehler, and Isaiah's team at the Kansas City Hospice House. 

Jesus called us to not hide our light, and Isaiah had a light that could not be hidden - his light shined even in the darkest days. Isaiah made a lasting impact on many lives with his smile and perseverance. He gave us inspiration that no matter the trials of life, we should keep shining our light to help others see the beauty in all things. He accomplished a life's work in a very short amount of time. 

There will be a visitation service on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00am at the Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services to follow at 11:30am. A private graveside service will be held in Galena, Missouri on Sunday, July 3, 2016. The family asks that you please honor Isaiah's life by wearing bright colors. 
 
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to find a cure for Vanishing White Matter Disease. You can donate online here: www.crowdrise.com/findacureforvwm/fundraiser/bethanyjones2 or make a check payable to AFTAU.

Henry County woman seriously injured in Benton County crash

On 7/1/16 around 4:30am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County responded to a once vehicle accident on Old 65 Highway and North Lincoln Road in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer driven by 51 year old Traci L.Adams-Howell of Windsor, Missouri failed to negotiate a left hand turn causing the vehicle to travel off the roadway striking a ditch and overturning.

Traci L. Adams-Howell sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

The vehicle received extensive damage in the accident and was towed from the scene by Tolliver's Tow.

Obituary - Ehrle Francis Goth

Funeral mass for Ehrle will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Montrose, Missouri at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016. Officiant at Mass will be Father Matt Rotert.

Visistation will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Montrose, Missouri from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri

The family suggests in lieu of flowers the memorial donations be made to: St. Mary’s Cemetery or Knights of Columbus

Ehrle Francis Goth, 85, one of eleven children, was born January 12, 1931 in Montrose, Missouri to Rufus B. and Mary Ann (Rotert) Goth. Ehrle passed away peacefully Wednesday June 29, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

He spent his formative years in the Montrose area, until he moved to Kansas City seeking employment. For thirty years Ehrle labored on the General Motors assembly line at the Leeds plant in Kansas City, where he retired in 1985. He eagerly moved back home to Montrose. Since then he enjoyed many days hunting and fishing while able. Furthermore, Ehrle was an avid outdoorsman, who spent a great deal of time chopping wood and working in his garden. Yet the community remembers him most for the numerous amount of miles he drove around on gravel roads in the rural Montrose area, always giving a warm smile and cheerful wave to passersby. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Erhle is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus B. and Mary Ann (Rotert) Goth; and three brothers: Adrian, Ralph, and Herbert Goth; two sisters-in-law: Helen and Pat Goth; two brothers-in-law: Jerome Young and Herbert Fechtel. Survivors include three brothers: Wilfred Goth of Marcus, Iowa, Ludger Goth (Leota) of Montrose, Missouri, and Phil Goth (Betty) of Clinton, Missouri; four sisters: Rosemary Fechtel of Westphalia, Missouri, Helena Strope (Ed), of Deepwater, Missouri, Evelyn Young of Kansas City, Missouri, and Diann Richter (Mike) of Warrensburg, Missouri; and twenty-five nieces and nephews, along with all the friends who had the privilege of knowing Ehrle.

Woman shot and killed in Cass County

The Belton Police Department along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a unknown female who had been shot in the parking lot of a strip mall located near Missouri 58 Highway and Congress Avenue in Belton on Friday morning.

Several people on scene of this shooting stated that they seen the shooter flee in a unknown make and model vehicle.

The suspect was found dead of a self inflicted gun shot wound and the female victim did not survive the shooting.

Mid America Live News will update this when more information becomes available from the Belton Police Department.

Forecasted Heavy Rain May Cause Flash Flooding Dangers For Missouri Motorists And Boaters‏

Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, urges the public to make smart decisions regarding flash flooding. The weather forecasts indicate heavy rains may cover much of Missouri which may affect safety on both the waterways and roadways. Flooding, especially flash flooding, has proven to be extremely dangerous and can be fatal. The Patrol has placed additional assets and manpower “on call” in areas expected to be most affected.

Never drive through fast-moving waters; even a small amount of fast-moving water can sweep a slow-moving vehicle off the roadway. If your vehicle becomes stuck in rising water, get out quickly and move to higher ground. Flooding earlier this year resulted in several deaths as well as many water rescues. 
 
Drivers are reminded to stay alert while driving in areas known to flood. Barricades closing a roadway are there to protect you. Drivers must respect barriers or barricades put in place by MoDOT — it is extremely dangerous and a violation of state law to drive around them. For information regarding road closures please visit the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) road condition map at the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website www.mshp.dps.mo.gov.

Drivers should slow down and turn on their headlights in these types of conditions. Weather conditions requiring the use of windshield wipers are usually those that affect visibility. Motorists are reminded that state law requires them to turn on their vehicle’s headlights any time they are using the windshield wipers. Your vehicle’s headlights can make you more visible to other drivers and prevent a traffic crash. 

The Patrol asks boaters across the state to take extra precautions when boating in flooded areas. Large amounts of rainfall can cause rivers and lakes to become swollen. Many times the right decision is to stay off the water. In areas where lakes or rivers spill over the banks, erosion and damage can occur to flooded structures, docks, or water laden levees by boat wakes. Boaters should avoid operating in these areas. If operation in these areas is necessary, boaters should operate at idle speed so as to avoid causing a wake. 

Flooded rivers and streams with moving currents present some of the most dangerous situations a boater can encounter. Fast moving water can easily capsize or flip a boat—or personal watercraft—especially when combined with fixed objects such as trees and buildings. Boaters should avoid any operations in these swift flowing waters

Eric Greitens to be in Butler tomorrow

St. Louis, Missouri — Tomorrow, Eric Greitens, a Navy SEAL and conservative outsider running for Governor, will kick off a statewide Mission for Missouri bus tour by holding a Town Hall in Butler.  

Mr Greitens will be meeting voters and answering questions about his plan to shake up Jefferson City and put an end to politics as usual. He will have some media availability after the event.

Details are as follows:

Town Hall with Eric Greitens
Date: July 2nd, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM

The Flaming Lantern
1104 W Fort Scott St
Butler, MO 64730

To RSVP, please e-mail press@ericgreitens.com

Obituary - Tonie Lynn Clark

Tonie Lynn Clark age 49 of Urich, Missouri departed this life Friday, July 1, 2016 at her home in Urich.

Services are pending under the care of Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

A complete obituary and service times will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.