Sheriff on a Shelf spotted at Adrian park

As promised, the Sheriff on a Shelf has made his appearance at the main shelter house at the Adrian City Park tonight to help with a bicycle drive for local children this Christmas. Adrian police chief Chris Dillon, along with officer Brian Bearce will remain on site throughout the night collecting bikes for the effort.

Feel free to stop by, drop off a donation and enjoy some fun conversation. And yes, there's a nice cozy fire to warm you while you visit.

Obituary - Donna Louise (Lechman) Fisher

Donna Louise (Lechman) Fisher, 84, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. Donna was born March 24, 1932 in Orlando, OK to Thomas L. and Dora (Finnell) Jeans. She was united in marriage to Jack Lechman in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 1975.

Donna was raised in Oklahoma and graduated from high school there. Following high school Donna began working for the phone company in Orlando as a switchboard operator and met her future husband, Jack, who was also employed by the phone company. After their marriage they moved to Sterling, CO where they resided for a number of years. Donna was a homemaker and also worked for the Nevada City Hospital in both physical and occupational therapy after coming to Nevada. Donna had also lived in Kearney for nearly 20 years and had worked at the Jesse James Homestead Museum for many years. Donna loved animals and watching butterflies and hummingbirds.

Survivors include her children, Rick Busch and his wife Kathy, Enid, OK, Dale Busch and his wife June, Edmond, OK, Van Lechman and his wife Liz, Nevada, Jack Lechman and his wife Pauletta, Nevada, Tom Lechman, Joplin, MO, Linda Byram and husband John, Walker, MO, Gary Lechman, Nevada, Tina Lechman, Lathrop, MO; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Delbert Jeans and wife Gladys, Thayer, KS, and Joe Jeans, Nevada, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jack Lechman, two brothers, Lawrence Jeans and J.T. Jeans and his wife, Ann Jeans, and an infant son, Dale Lechman.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home with Rev Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Deerfield Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute to the Moore-Few Care Center c/o Ferry Funeral Home in her memory.

Wasteland set to rock the Fishing Docks in Archie

Local Butler Band "WASTELAND" is set to rock the Fishing Docks in Archie, Missouri  tomorrow evening December 3rd from 9pm-1am.

If your looking for something to due come out and support a great local band.

The Fishing Docks is located at 101 SW Outer Road just off the highway in Archie.

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Obituary - Teresa L. Sword

Teresa L. Sword, 51 of Hume, Missouri passed away December 1, 2016 at Freeman Hospital-West in Joplin, Missouri. 

Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Complete obituary information will be published as it becomes available.

Obituary - Sarah Houk

Sara Elizabeth Houk, 74, of Clinton, Missouri died early Friday morning, December 2nd, 2016 at her home. 

Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, Mo.

Mid America Live News will update when a full obituary is made available to us.

Obituary - Melba Pauline Crabtree

Melba Pauline Crabtree

Melba Pauline Crabtree, 82, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Melba was born December 23, 1933 in Foster, MO to Claude G. and Lorene M. (Hooper) Hines. In 1952 she was united in marriage to Robert Kinney and to this union six children were born. She later married Hal Crabtree on February 29, 1984 and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Melba was raised in Bates County in the Foster area. She attended Miami High School in Bates County and graduated with the Class of 1952. Following high school she was employed by Sears in Kansas City, MO, King Radio in Lenexa, KS for a time, and then also worked as a Dental Assistant in Olathe, KS for nine years. Melba was a member of the Osawatomie Christian Church. She was an active volunteer as a youth mentor with Al-Anon in Osawatomie, KS. Melba enjoyed growing flowers, hand crafts and was a member of a crafting club in Osawatomie. She also enjoyed traveling, boating, fishing, and seeing the country with her husband Hal in their RV, and caring for her cat Dolly.

Survivors include four children, Michael Kinney and his wife Pam, North Kansas City, MO, Terry Weis and her husband Mike, Salina, KS, Charie Clark, Richards, MO, Mary Clark and her husband John, Lamar; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Hines, Kansas City, MO; one sister, Nancy Hudson and her husband Charles, Lane, KS; numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Patrick Kinney; one daughter, Diana Robertson-Brewster; two brothers, Richard Hines, and Claude Hines, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Jason Shackleford officiating. 

Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Paola City Cemetery, Paola, KS. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home. 

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the National Arthritis Foundation in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Updated Obituary - Kathy Elaine Edwards

Kathy Elaine Edwards

Kathy Elaine Edwards, 68, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada. Kathy was born July 13, 1948 in Liberty, MO to Joseph Wayne and Mildred Annette (Atwood) Pauling.

Kathy was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in the Class of 1966. Following high school she was married to Phill Edwards and moved to Independence, MO where she raised her son, Wayne.  

She later move to Lexington, MO during which time she worked at the Ray County Memorial Hospital for 14 years and also devoted her life to caregiving for her aunt Doris Hall and her mother Mildred Pauling. She has resided back in Nevada since 2006.

Survivors include one son, Wayne Edwards and his wife Kesha, Nevada; four grandchildren, Tyler Edwards, Haley Edwards, Payton Edwards, Korbyn Edwards; one sister; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Rosebank Cemetery, Mulberry, KS with Rev. Bill Platt officiating. Friends may call from now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Razor, anyone?

The Bates County Sheriff Deputies beard program has come to an end. Collectively the Deputies have raised a total of $2,414.00 with 100% of the funds going to benefit Bates County kids at Christmas.

A portion of the money will be used  to purchase a couple of bicycles for the Adrian Police Department to give away; 'adopt' a couple of children for Christmas; the rest of the funds will go to support the 'Shop with A Deputy' program. 

Funds can still be donated until December 15th. We appreciate all the public support and will post a list of all those that supported this fun effort.

-Bates County Sheriff's Office