Obituary - Shirley J. Johnson

Shirley J. Johnson, age 66, of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Shirley is survived by her husband Earl, of the home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, MO. An inurnment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Shirley Johnson Memorial Fund and left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.

Condolences may be left online at this website.

Updated Obituary - Jack H. Atteberry

Jack H. Atteberry

Jack H. Atteberry of Harrisonville, MO passed from this life on February 26, 2017 at the age of 87. He was born in Joplin, MO January 10, 1930, the eldest son of Perry H. and Mae (Carr) Atteberry. On September 15, 1956 he was united in marriage to Patricia Holt at The Sacred Heart Church in Columbia, MO, and they enjoyed sixty years of marriage.

Jack served four years in the U.S. Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran. He received a BSEd from the University of Missouri and a Masters from Arizona State University. He retired from AT&T (formerly Western Electric) in North Andover, MA and then returned to the Kansas City area. Jack had been a member of The Society of Manufacturing Engineers, KC and the Junior Chambers of Commerce in Tempe, AZ and Joplin, MO. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Jack was a 3rd Degree member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 6550 and a member of the 4th Degree Assembly 3080.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Kathryn Johnson, and Mary and Barbara Atteberry; and two brothers, Paul R. Atteberry and James Atteberry.

Jack is survived by his wife, Patricia; four daughters, Teresa (Kevin) Riggs, Pamela (Michael) Batliner, Laurel Carr, and Julia (Fabrice) Reffay; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and 15 nieces and nephews. Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was devoted to his family, his church and his country.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 am, Tues, March 7, 2017, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2700 E. Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO with a graveside service at 2 pm, Tues. March 7, 2017 at the Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation is scheduled for, Mon, March 6, 2017, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Rosary at 6:00 pm, at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO.

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.