Updated Obituary - Marie Plasmyer

Marie Plasmyer

Funeral services for Marie will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to American Cancer Society.

Marie Plasmyer, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born June 23, 1938 to Curry and Mary Ellen Scanlan Barnes.

Marie is survived by three sons, Curry Massey and wife Linda of Butler, Missouri, David Massey and wife Donna of Olathe, Kansas and Mike Massey and wife Melissa of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Cindy Weiss and husband Robert of Liberty, Missouri; one stepdaughter, Stephanie Obert and husband Fred of Lockwood, Missouri; one brother, Kenny Barnes of Kansas City, Missouri; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred in March of 2014; and one brother, Earl Barnes in 2000.

Obituary - Rose Lee Ragan

Rose Lee Ragan, 84, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Friday, September 30, 2016 at her home surrounded by love and family.
 
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Creager, Harrisonville, Missouri; a son, Ron Ragan and wife Ruth, Bates City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Teresa Bush and Robert Metcalf; 9 great-grandchildren;
 
Cremation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
 
Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Obituary - Dottie Looney

Dottie Looney

Dottie Looney, 75, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Friday September 30, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Darold O. Looney of the home; 4 sons, Jerry Trader and wife Shirley, Raytown, Missouri, Edward Trader and wife Melody, Riverside, Missouri, Victor Tinsley Jr. and wife Crystal, Harrisonville, Missouri, Randy Tinsley and wife Sue, Sulpher Rock, Arkansas; a daughter, Sherry Brewer and husband Robert, Harrisonville, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Cremation to follow the service.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2016 at the funeral home.

She is survived by her husband, Darold O. Looney; 4 sons, Jerry Trader, Edward Trader, Victor Tinsley Jr., Randy Tinsley; a daughter, Sherry Brewer.

Flashback: Merwin school

This photo taken over 50 years ago shows many happy faces from the Merwin school. The school, which is no longer standing, sat on a hill on the south edge of town and later merged to become part of the Miami R-1 school district. 

See anyone you know?

-our thanks to Butch Leuthart

Wooly worms and persimmons: What's really in store this Winter

In the days before computer models and other high tech forecasting gadgets, people relied on 'signs' of a severe Winter. Spoons in a persimmon meant shoveling a lot of snow; wooly bear caterpillars with more black meant a harsher winter.

The truth? For the most part, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, these signs are pretty much on target.

And the latest computer models from Accuweather seem to back that up. While it appears the worst of Winter may not hit along the Missouri/Kansas line, there are concerns about citrus crops in the southeast; along with frequent storms in the upper northeast. Since many of those storms track from west to east, we're bound to see a reasonable amount of ice and snow from them.

Some good news- there are  no indicators of the severity of snow like we experienced in the late 1970's; or long periods of extreme cold either. 

So who is more accurate in forecasting Winter? An insect or a computer generated long term forecast? We'll see. 

Attention: Country Mart extends sale and hours...

Mid America Live spoke with owner Mike Massey today and he announced the 20% off sale will continue at least through tomorrow, Sunday Oct. 2nd, 8 am to 6 pm. The discount applies to all items with the exception of tobacco products and milk, while supplies last.

Country Mart is liquidating inventory in preparation for new ownership on Nov. 1st., the store will then reopen as Kings Cash Saver. More information on the transition will be made available soon.

Highlights from the Drexel Pumpkin Festival

Main street in Drexel is open to foot traffic only and you'll find everything from crafts to classic cars, food, fun and games.

You can also enjoy some live music while shopping and visiting. 

The festival runs through later this afternoon. See you there!

Week 7 Missouri State High School Football Scores

Adrian 35, Osceola 12
Appleton City 33, Archie 26
Ash Grove 55, Pleasant Hope 0
Ava 34, Thayer 19
Battle 44, Truman 36 OT
Benton 36, Bishop LeBlond 15
Blair Oaks 40, Osage 16
Blue Springs 52, Lee's Summit North 21
Bolivar 55, Buffalo 0
Branson 21, Republic 14
Brentwood 64, Lift for Life Academy 12
Butler 39, Stockton 8
Camdenton 50, Waynesville 6
Carl Junction 24, Willard 20
Carthage 25, Nixa 7
Cass Midway 44, Rich Hill 21
Cassville 59, Seneca 26
CBC 65, Jefferson City 59
Center 59, Warrensburg 0
Central (New Madrid County) 54, Kelly 7
Central (St. Joseph) 24, Liberty North 12
Chaffee 50, Principia 15
Chaminade 56, DeSmet 7
Clark County 42, Louisiana 12
Clinton 43, Smith Cotton 36
Crest Ridge 36, Sweet Springs 7
Cole Camp 49, Tipton 14
DeSoto KS 35, Nevada 0
Diamond 47, Miller 8
Duchesne 28, Christian (O'Fallon) 26
East Buchanan 40, North Platte 6
East Newton 31, El Dorado Springs 30
East Prairie 50, Portageville 48
Eldon 38, Versailles 12
Farmington 47, Potosi 26
Fayette 52, Harrisburg 6
Festus 43, Pacific 20
Fort Zumwalt South 49, Holt 35
Francis Howell 34, Timberland 13
Francis Howell North 49, Troy 20
Fulton 22, Boonville 20
Gallatin 21, Princeton 6
Glendale 56, Rolla 21
Greenfield 88, Northwest (Hughesville) 20
Hallsville 61, Warsaw 6
Hamilton 34, Lawson 33
Hannibal 54, Moberly 32
Hayti 48, Scott City 28
Hazelwood Central 54, Pattonville 18
Herculaneum 38, Crystal City 0
Hermann 25, St. Clair 21
Hickman 29, Central Academy 24
Higginsville 49, Knob Noster 0
Hillview 31, Parkview 24
Hillsboro 46, DeSoto 22
Hogan Prep 50, Marshall 17
Jackson 55, Central (Cape Girardeau) 21
Jasper 27, Liberal 16
Kearney 42, Raytown 7
Kennett 36, Dexter 22
Kickapoo 42, West Plains 21
King City 78, Braymer 28
Kirkwood 42, Parkway South 7
Lafayette (St. Joseph) 35, Cameron 8
Lafayette (Wildwood) 17, Webster Groves 14
Lathrop 56, Plattsburg 21
Lebanon 42, Joplin 35
Lee's Summit 49, Blue Springs South 29
Lee's Summit West 42, Fort Osage 17
Lighthouse 48, Central 32
Lincoln 60, Slater 6
Lockwood 28, Sarcoxie 16
Macon 17, Brookfield 14
Malden 54, Charleston 22
Mark Twain 64, Montgomery County 6
Marquette 42, Mehlville 14
Maysville 36, Putnam County 22
Mexico 25, Kirksville 6

Midway 44, Rich Hill 21
Monett 35, McDonald County 0
Monroe City 46, Paris 6
Mount Vernon 42, Aurora 28
Moutain Grove 55, Salem 0
Mountain View Liberty 50, Cabool 0
Neosho 53, Logan Rogersville 0
North Callaway 64, Van Far 2
North County 39, Windsor (Imperial) 12
Northwest (Cedar Hill) 35, McCluer 12
Oak Grove 27, Excelsior Springs 26
Odessa 44, Grain Valley 14
Orchard Farm 45, St. Charles 8
Owensville 47, Union 6
Ozark 17, Webb City 12
Palmyra 16, Centralia 0
Park Hill 31, Raymore Peculiar 26
Park Hill South 26, Liberty 19
Parkway Central 55, Jennings 8
Pembroke Hill 13, University Academy 12
Platte County 30, Raytown South 9
Poplar Bluff 48, Sikeston 30
Reeds Spring 36, Marshfield 8
Richmond 53, Holden 27
Rock Bridge 46, Helias 33
St. Dominic 51, St. Mary's 13
St. Francis Borgia 17, St. Charles West 14
St. Pius X (KC) 21, O'Hara 0
St. Vincent 42, St. Pius X (Festus) 0
Ste. Genevieve 25, Perryville 10
Scotland County 20, Knox County 14
Skyline 35, Strafford 28
South Callaway 69, Bowling Green 0
South Shelby 48, Highland 0
Springfield Catholic 45, Hollister 7
Sullivan 20, St. James 14 OT
Tolton Catholic 48, Northwest Transportation & Law 22
Trenton 27, Polo 26
Vianney 42, St. Louis U. High 32
Washington 42, Fort Zumwalt East 21
Westran 35, Schuyler County 30
William Chrisman 39, North Kansas City 21
Willow Springs 40, Houston 18