One vehicle accident in rural Drexel

The Drexel Fire Department along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County are on scene of a one vehicle accident on D Highway around the area of 341st in rural Drexel.

We are unsure of any injuries at this time and the accident is said to be a red dodge truck that is off the roadway. Adrian Tow is in route to remove the vehicle.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This Story Has Been Update: 
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Updated Obituary - Walter Lee “Jack” Spratt

Walter Lee “Jack” Spratt

Funeral services for Jack Spratt will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday at Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Show-Me Christian Home. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Walter Lee “Jack” Spratt, age 94 of Mt. Vernon, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon. He was born April 4, 1922 to Arthur Lee and Edna Elizabeth Main Spratt in Hume, Missouri.

Jack is survived by three daughters, LeBeth Washburn of Cameron Park, California, Mary Carol Speece and husband Charles of Galion, Ohio and Jackie Lee Roberts of Joplin, Missouri; one sister, Lousie Brown of Nevada, Missouri; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carrie; one brother, Richard Spratt; and one sister, Hazelle LaFarge.

Obituary - Clara Louise (Boehler) Koch

Clara Louise (Boehler) Koch

The Funeral Mass for Clara will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating at mass will be Father Tom Hermes.

The Rosary/Visitation will be held at the church preceding Mass with the Rosary being said at 10:00 a.m. followed by visitation at 10:20 a.m.  Interment will be in St. Ludger’s Cemetery, Germantown, Missouri.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Mary's School in Montrose.

Clara Louise (Boehler) Koch, age 95, of Montrose, Missouri died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the home of her son, David. She was born September 3, 1921 to Fred and Mary (Gieselman) Boehler in Urich, Missouri.

Clara was one of ten children and grew up in the Urich, Missouri area.

On April 10, 1944 Clara married her husband of 65 years, Matthew H. Koch, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They were blessed with two children, Donna Pirhalla Talbott and David G. Koch.

Clara faithfully attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri.

During World War II, Clara worked at the Lake City Ordnance Plant. She was actively involved in the family farming operation with her husband, Matthew. Clara was also involved in the Community Extension Club, Altar Sodality, PTA and served as a leader in the Spruce 4-H program.

Clara was a very loving and giving wife and mother, who enjoyed her family. She took great pride in her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild.

Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew, her parents, seven siblings and granddaughter, Beth.

Survivors include her daughter, Donna Talbott of Montrose, Missouri; her son, Dave Koch of Montrose; Missouri, one brother, John Boehler of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one sister, Rosanna Greufe of Montrose, Missouri; four sisters-in-law, Mildred Boehler of Butler, Missouri, Teresa Brownsberger of Harrisonville, Missouri, Laverne Boehler of Montrose, Missouri, and Mary Boehler of Weaubleau, Missouri; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jasper County Sheriff's Deputy shot while serving search warrant

On March 1st, 2017 Deputy Nolan Murray with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office was shot while serving a search warrant. Deputy Murray is in stable condition in ICU and is in good spirits. 

He and his family will have a long road of recovery ahead of them. Please keep Deputy Murray and his family in your prayers.

The Fraternal Order of Police Regional Lodge #27 and Jasper County Sheriff’s Office will be accepting monetary donations for Deputy Murray to help cover expenses. 

Checks can be made out to FOP Lodge #27. Please mark the check “Nolan Murray” in the memo section. Checks can be sent or dropped off at the below locations:

Joplin Police Department
Attn: Shelby Howard-FOP
303 E. 3rd
Joplin, MO 64801 

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: John Hicks-FOP
231 S. Main Joplin, MO 64801

Congratulations Jace Rutledge!

Congratulations to Harrisonville High School senior Jace Rutledge, who signed a letter of intent to compete in rodeo for Northwestern Oklahoma State University today!

Obituary - Darrell G. Barnett, Sr.

Darrell G. Barnett, Sr.

Darrell G. Barnett, Sr., 60, of Clinton, Missouri died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.

He was born September 17, 1956 in Sparta, Mo., the son of Willie Floyd Barnett and Stella Maye (Warren) Barnett.

Darrell married Theresa Marie Boley on September 13, 1979 in Mexico, Mo., and she survives of the home.

He was a member of the Clinton Church of the Nazarene and the National Rifle Association. Darrell enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Michael G. Newell and his wife Janifer, Fordland, Mo., Doug E. Newell, Fordland, Mo., and Darrell G. Barnett, Jr., "D.J." and his wife Dana, Clinton, Mo; one daughter, Tashennia S. McCarty and her husband Jody L., Wright City, Mo; sixteen grandchildren; two brothers, Dale Barnett, Louistown, Mo., and Wendel Barnett, Highlandville, Mo; one sister, Wanda Barnett, Nixa, Mo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Floyd Barnett.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Sparta Cemetery, Sparta, Mo.

Obituary - Kristopher Linthicum

Kristopher Mical Linthicum, 13, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his home.

He was born July 24, 2003 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Michael Lynn Linthicum and Anita Jane (Smith) Linthicum.

Kristopher enjoyed reading, playing cars, and being with and visiting with people.

Surviving are his father, Michael Linthicum; his mother, Anita J. Linthicum of the home; two brothers, Jacob Linthicum and Nicholas Linthicum, both of the home; maternal grandparents, Buck and Gertrude Smith, Appleton City, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents.

There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

Three arrested in Bates County after search warrant served

Leon D Berry

On 3/1/2017, the Bates County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 114 S Fulton Street Butler Mo 64730. 

The search warrant was in connection to a multiple month long investigation between Bates County Detectives and Taskforce Agents from the CNET Drug Taskforce. 

Victor Recinos

Two separate investigations began to merge into one early on in the investigation. 

Phillip W Thornburg

Multiple complaints were received and information was developed in regards to drug activity at 114 S Fulton in Butler. On a separate investigation information was received about drug activity at multiple locations in Rich Hill that were owned by the same person.

Approximately a month ago at a monthly round table meeting CNET Agents working with area agencies like Butler Police Department, Bates County Sheriff Office and Rich Hill Police Department were able to connect the two investigations with shared information. This information assisted in obtaining a search warrant for 114 S Fulton Butler Missouri.

As the members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant two male subjects were at the kitchen table in the middle of a drug transaction. Both males were taken into custody at the scene. 

One male subject was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and the other male was taken to the Bates County Sheriff’s Office. The resident of 114 S Fulton was identified as Phillip W Thornburg W/M 8/25/1961. The other male subject identified as Leon D Berry W/M 9/7/1964.

At approximately 130pm surveillance teams followed Berry from Rich Hill to the house in Butler. After Berry had been at the house for a short time Deputies executed the search warrant at the house. The long term investigation led Detectives to believe that Thornburg had been

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Chad Anderson, Sheriff 6 West Ft. Scott Street Butler, Mo 64730 Phone 660-679-3232 Fax 660-679-4147

purchasing and selling Methamphetamines at his house in Butler. The investigators were able to develop information that over the last several months Berry had been delivering methamphetamines to Thornburg in Butler.

During the search of the residence multiple bags of methamphetamines were seized along with digital scales, glass pipes and a small amount of cash and a counterfeit $100 bill.

After Detectives completed a search of the residence at 114 S Fulton Butler, they responded to the residence of Leon Berry located at 805 East Walnut Rich Hill Missouri. A consent search of that residence located a small bag of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. One subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant for possession of a controlled substance. A second location, a shop owned by Berry located at 6th and Maple Street was also searched by Detectives.

Phillip W Thornburg was charged with Possession of a Controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.

Leon D. Berry was charged with Distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location, Possession of a controlled substance, Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and forgery, bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety.

Victor Recinos was arrested on an outstanding warrant for possession of a controlled substance with a bond of $10,000. 

Additional charges may be filed at a later date as the investigation is ongoing. 

“This was a team effort, says Sheriff Chad Anderson. Calls from citizens and multiple agencies getting together to share information led to a successful investigation. Law Enforcement from this community is committed to working together to protecting our citizens.”