A good deed indeed...

Someone with dandy crocheting skills has recently left some 'gifts' in the area of the Butler square. These beautiful hand made scarves have been found on park benches and other places in plain sight- hopefully to fall into the hands of someone in need.

Mid America Live would like to respect the unknown identity of this do-gooder and simply say 'thank you' for showing compassion as the weather turns much colder this week. God bless you.

Osceola man arrested in St. Clair County

Raymond Smith

On Dec. 31, Raymond Smith, 37, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony possession of a controlled substance and class A misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. 

Total bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. The warrant was issued on Dec. 27 and stems from an Osceola Police Department investigation on Aug. 25.

Updated Obituary - Jerry Ann Champ

Jerry Ann Champ

Jerry Ann Champ, of Harrisonville, Missouri was born March 27, 1938 in Everett, Missouri the daughter of Morris Valentine and Mary Louise (Dorsett) Goddard. She departed this life on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 5 days.

On November 13, 1964, Jerry was united in marriage to Charles A. "Chuck" Champ in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jerry attended schools in Everett and Archie, Missouri. She started her work career on the farm, then at Westinghouse Corp., Kansas City, Missouri, Polson's Clothing, Harrisonville and at Bakan Plastics in Lee's Summit, Missouri until her retirement in 1978. Jerry enjoyed word search puzzles, sewing, cooking, baking and visiting with family and friends. She had overcome many serious health issues with a "never quit" attitude. Jerry loved living on the farm until her and Chuck moved to Golden Years in December of 2015

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Champ on March 24, 2016; a son, Steven Craig Karst; two brothers, Alva Morris and Paul Hadley Goddard.

Jerry is survived by a son, Tom Mays and wife, Margaretta, Freeman, Missouri; daughter, Diana L. Jones, Independence, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Craig Mays and wife Debbie, Nathan Mays, Marissa Jones and Sarah Jones; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Benjamin Mays; 3 step-great-grandchildren, Shaun and Emily Griesbaum and Melissa Lindsey; a brother, Walter L. Goddard and wife Margaret, Harrisonville, Missouri; a sister, Mary Lee Brooks and husband Donald, Scottsdale, Arizona; two sister-in-laws, Ginger Goddard, Archie, Missouri and Loretta Jarrell, North Kansas City, Missouri; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 5:30 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with cremation to follow the service.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Clinton man arrested in St. Clair County

Francis Chaluisant

On Dec. 27, Francis Chaluisant, 39, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with failing to appear in court on a class C felony charge of burglary-second degree. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

The original charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation in April 2013 when deputies were dispatched to SE 871 Road, Osceola, in reference to items loaded in a truck that was stuck in the mud and unable to move. Items in the truck included a green refrigerator, a washing machine, a wood stove, a furnace, and some other small items.

Contact was made with Chaluisant who stated he had permission from the owner of the property to take scrap from the trailers. Contact was made with the property owner, Duane Bourland, who stated the items that were removed from his property without permission.

Appleton City man arrested in St. Clair County

 Terry Sieleman

On Dec. 28, Terry Sieleman, 38, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class C felony charge of possession of controlled substance and class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Bond on those charges is set at $20,000 cash only.

The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Oct. 25 when a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle Sieleman was a passenger in. During the investigation members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force arrived on scene to assist with the stop. A check revealed Sieleman had two warrants from Henry County for failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of harassment and speeding. Sieleman was taken into custody.

The investigation continued at a camper that Sieleman resides in behind an abandoned residence on Burdette Street, Appleton City. A plastic bag with a white powder and several items of drug paraphernalia were discovered in the camper. The white powder field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Mr. Sieleman was also arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court in another case charging him with class C felony charge of possession of controlled substance. Bond on that charge is set at $10,000 cash only. The original charge stems from an Appleton City Police Department investigation in October 2013

Updated Obituary - Lewis A, Cossins

Lewis A, Cossins

Lewis A, Cossins, 74, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by love and family.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 at the Faith Baptist Church, 23705 E. State Route 2, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 at the church.

Burglary reported in Appleton City

On Dec. 29, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on East Fourth Street, Appleton City. 

Deborah Reeder reported several items missing from her business, Riley's Auction House. 

Mrs. Reeder said a money box, laptop, and miscellaneous tools are missing. No information on the value of the items was reported.

Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to this cases or any others should contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

Obituary - Dale Lynwood Allen, Sr.

Dale Lynwood Allen, Sr., 89, Adrian, Missouri, died December 31, 2016 at his home. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 10:00-11:00. 

Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children, P.O. Box 1327, Freemont, NE 68026.