Large Structure fire in Rockville

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Shortly after midnight this morning the 

Rockville Fire Department along with assistance of the Rich Hill Fire Department, Butler Fire Department and the Appleton City Fire Department responded to a large structure fire in Rockville, MO at the former Mott meat locker.

Fire Crews battle this fire several hours and the cause if the fire is under investigation at this time.

No one was injured in this fire and the building was a total loss.

Mid America Live News will update this when more information is made available to us.



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Obituary - Scott Matthew Arlint

Scott Matthew Arlint

Scott Matthew Arlint, age 27, of Walker/Houston, MO, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. He was born July 27, 1989, in El Dorado Springs, MO, the son of Alen Arlint and Rose (Milligan) Arlint. 

Scott attended Northeast Vernon County School and graduated with honors. He married Kendra Mitchell in 2008. To this union one child was born, Jocelynn Renee Arlint.

Scott studied and volunteered as a fire fighter with the Walker Fire Department and several other fire departments. He started fighting fires at age seventeen and fighting fires was still his first love. He excelled in this field.

Scott passed away working at what was his second love. He drove a semi truck for a living. He couldn’t wait to climb into the cab of his truck and become the King of the road. He had a joy for life that was unequalled. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Preceding Scott in death were his great-grandparents Robert and Agness Arlint and Vern and Lola Myers.

Survivors include his three children: Jocelynn Renee Arlint of Oklahoma, Preston Levi Collins of Nevada, MO, and Zane Arron Cole of Walker, MO; his fiancé Melissa Koehn and her three children, Hope, Sabrina and Gabe, all of Houston, MO; Scott’s parents, Rose Arlint of West Plains, MO and Alen and Darla Arlint of Walker, MO; one brother Jason Arlint and wife Amber of Nevada, MO; four stepsisters: Dannielle McWilliams of Nevada, MO, Suzanne Prough and husband Greg of Nevada, MO, Jessica Dodd and husband Steven of Jerico Springs, MO, and Ashley Hardy and fiancé Harry of Nevada, MO; grandparents, Glenn and Mary Arlint of Helena, MT, Jack Barnes of Walker, MO, and Pat and Sinon Ozkal of Nevada, MO; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and numerous other family members and friends.

Arrangements were under direction of the Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs, and a service is to be scheduled later.

Creighton woman injured in Cass County Crash

On 10/28/16 around 10:32pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a one vehicle accident on Route N just East of Chandler Road in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Ford 500 driven by 44 year old Donna J. Grieser of Creighton, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a ditch.

Donna J. Grieser sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by Garden City EMS to  Cass Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle received minor damage and it was driven from the scene of the accident.



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Amoret woman escapes injury in Cass County Crash

On 10/28/16 around 10:15am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on Missouri 7 Highway just North of Kircher Road in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 Chevrolet driven by 34 year old Johnathan D. Rice of Malden, Missouri over took and struck the rear of the 2011 International driven by 34 year old Pamela M. Talley of rural Amoret, Missouri.

Mr. Rice sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Cass Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The 2013 Chevrolet was totaled in this accident and towed from the scene by Miller Tow.



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Obituary - Norma Lee Chambers-McVey

Norma Lee Chambers-McVey

Norma Lee Chambers-McVey, age 79 years, passed October 26, 2016 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation in Sedalia, Missouri. Memorial Services will be at 10:00am, Tuesday November 1, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Deepwater, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Deepwater or Teay’s Chapel and may be left in the care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. 

Norma was born on February 24, 1937 in Appleton City, Missouri to Wilbur Lawrence Miller and Viola Williamson. She was united in marriage to Doug Chambers who passed in 2003 and later remarried to Glenn Eugene McVey who passed in 2015. Norma played the organ for the First Baptist Church of Deepwater for many years. She was a bird lover and particularly fond of cardinals. She loved to travel, play cards with friends, and enjoyed visiting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and playing games with them.

Among survivors are her daughter; Sherri Sue Rook (Dan) of Springfield, Missouri, daughter in law; Marilyn Chambers of Sedalia, Missouri, two grandchildren; Richard Lynn Chambers (Heather Renee) and Teresa (Teri) Renee Martin, three great grandchildren; Kinzer Douglas Chambers, Axton Luke Martin, and Karlie Jean Chambers, and nephew; Larry Dunning (Mildred), of Deepwater, Missouri. 

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, husbands; Doug Chambers, and Glenn Eugene McVey, and her son; Bill.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO.

Kansas City woman arrested in Bates County

On 10/29/16 around 2:10am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 22 year old Melissa D. Mitchell of Kansas City, Missouri.

She was arrested 1.) Felony Possession of a controlled substance ( Cocaine) 2.) Possession of up to 35 grams of Marijuana 3.) Speeding 4.) No Registration.

Melissa D. Mitchell was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 12 hour hold.


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Obituary - Rex Daniel Smith

Rex Daniel Smith

Rex Daniel Smith, age 70, Gardnerville, Nevada formerly of Linn County, Kansas passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home. He was born in Orange, California the son of Clayton and Treva Towels Smith. After graduating from high school he attended Pittsburg State University and earned a BS in Business Administration. 

He married Raquel Sierra on February 14, 1977 at St. Therese''s Catholic Church in Lake Tahoe, California. He currently owned Tahoe Jewelers. He was a member of St. Gall Catholic Church in Nevada and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mound City, Kansas when visiting family. He was a Lt. Colonel and squadron commander in the Civil Air Patrol. He enjoyed reading, history, and was always eager to learn more. Rex could always laugh and had a smile on his face. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Hillary. Rex is survived by his wife Raquel, three sons: Matthew Smith and Yolaunda, Courtney Smith and Ashley, and Kyle Smith and Jessica, a daughter Nicole Smith, and two grandchildren, Hayden Elizabeth Smith and Kiara Jackalin Luhrs. 

Funeral liturgy will be 10 am Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Church, Mound City, Kansas. Burial in the Prescott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 am to service at Sacred Heart Hall. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. On line condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

Missouri State High School Football District Semifinal Scoreboard

Class 1

Valle Catholic 46, Portageville 7

Hayti 56, Scott City 28

Ash Grove 38, Sarcoxie 0

Thayer 40, Pierce City 13

Plattsburg 23, Wellington Napoleon 18

East Buchanan 34, Mid Buchanan 7

Penney 52, Putnam County 0

Princeton 46, Maysville 22

Midway 27, Drexel 14

Lockwood 21, Adrian 7

Lincoln 42, Appleton City 0

Skyline 57, Crest Ridge 30

Mark Twain 43, Scotland County 41

Monroe City 28, South Shelby 22

Marceline 55, Fayette 6

Westran 53, Sweet Springs 7

Class 2

Liberty (Mtn. View) 65, Diamond 14

Mountain Grove 27, Ava 0

Lamar 70, Stockton 19

Fair Grove 38, El Dorado Springs 6

Brentwood 42, Father Tolton 18

Hermann 26, South Callaway 20

Macon 28, Palmyra 21 OT

Centralia 46, Clopton 16

Malden 60, Charleston 14

Caruthersville 70, East Prairie 22

Summit Christian 48, O'Hara 14

Butler 46, Holden 33

Lexington 56, Trenton 13

Lawson 67, Bishop LeBlond 37

Class 3

Central (Park Hills) 21, Potosi 7

Ste. Genevieve 41, Kennett 14

Center 28, Oak Grove 6

Clinton 49, Hogan Prep 12

Maryville 45, St. Pius X (KC) 7

Richmond 21, Chillicothe 18

Owensville 26, Sullivan 0

Eldon 39, Osage 36

Mt. Vernon 26, Reeds Spring 20

Monett 35, Cassville 21

McCluer South Berkeley Lutheran South

St. Charles West 48, Orchard Farm 27

Blair Oaks 42, Fulton 6

Southern Boone County 56, Christian (O'Fallon) 35

Class 4

Central (Cape Girardeau) 35, Farmington 14

Hilllsboro 72, Sikeston 46

Ladue 55, St. Mary's 20

Hannibal 49, Moberly 14

Helias 63, Warrenton 28

Kearney 59, Lafayette (St. Joseph) 7

Platte County 39, Smithville 14

Parkway North 46, Riverview 6

Parkway Central 27, St. Dominic 7

Parkway West 40, St. Francis Borgia 0

Rolla 35, Union 14

Carl Junction 50, Bolivar 21

Webb City 42, West Plains 6

Harrisonville 40, Nevada 0

Grain Valley 35, Raytown South 14

Class 5

Jackson 56, Summit 35

Vianney 56, Poplar Bluff 21

Chaminade 42, Pattonville 6

Park Hill South 45, North Kansas City 21

Fort Osage 33, William Chrisman 8

Staley 25, Liberty North 14

Liberty 34, Central (St. Joseph) 7

Ft. Zumwalt North 63, Washington 12

Ft. Zumwalt South 9, Timberland 8

Glendale 56, Branson 20

Ozark 27, Lebanon 13

Carthage 28, Willard 14

Nixa 38, Neosho 31 OT

Battle 44, Raytown 13

Belton 28, Smith Cotton 17

Class 6

Kirkwood 49, Fox 14

Eureka 27, Lafayette (Wildwood) 14

Rockhurst 26, Kickapoo 3

Lee's Summit West 20, Raymore Peculiar 13

Hazelwood Central St. Louis University High

CBC 34, Marquette 16

Blue Springs 56, Jefferson City 46

Francis Howell 24, Ft. Zumwalt West 14