Updated Obituary - Donald Lee Comer

Donald Lee Comer

Donald Lee Comer, 75, of Adrian, MO passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Breezy Meadows in Butler, MO surrounded by family. 

A Celebration of Life for Don is set for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with visitation from 5:00-7:00. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association or to the Adrian Athletic Booster Club.

Don was born January 31, 1942 in Coffeyville, KS to Edgar and Gladys (Bates) Comer. In 1955, Gladys married Don’s stepfather, Bobby G. Brown. Don always said he received his musical talents from his father and learned his life lessons from his stepfather. Don graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City in 1960 and soon after went to work for the Kansas City Star, retiring after 40 years of service.

Don was a kind-hearted man who loved his family, music, sports, and model railroading. He played bass guitar in many bands over the years, including The Down Yonder Band and The Paper Cuts. He was a regular in the stands and on the sidelines keeping stats for Adrian High School sporting events. Being a huge KC Royals and Chicago Cubs fan he was pleased to see them both win a World Series.

On July 23, 1977, Don married Rita (Veale) Bellairs, blending their families and living in Adrian, where they have made their home for 39 years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Vicki Ellen Mingucci, one grandson, Jacob Lee Comer, and most recently, his beloved dog, Benji. He is survived by his wife, Rita; his children, daughter, Patricia Morris and husband, Russ; son, Bobby Comer and wife Becky; stepdaughter, Renee Bellairs; stepson, James Bellairs and wife, Amy; grandchildren, Jeremy Hager and wife, Vanessa, Jessica Hager, Madelyn and Mason Morris, Christopher Comer, Jordan Bellairs, and Sarah Bellairs; and great-grandchildren, Brody, Braddock, Brock, and Brecklyn Hager.

Harrisonville Wildcats Prom Royalty

Congratulations to Harrisonville High School seniors Randi Buerge and Shelby Wiseman who were crowned Prom King & Queen Saturday night! Prom was held at Stoney Creek Inn in Independence.

Archie Easter Egg Hunt

Bring the kiddos out to Hodges Park on Sunday, April 9th at 3pm for Archie's annual Easter Egg Hunt. Special apperance by the Easter Bunny. 

Don't forget your camera for pictures with him. Sponsered by Archie 2000 and The Fishing Dock

Breaking News: Mushroom hunters find human remains in Cass County

CASS CO – Around 3:40 p.m. today deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office were called to a wooded area near E. 233rd and State Route Y south of Belton after a mushroom hunter reported finding possible human bones.

Investigators have confirmed that the bones found are human.  Deputies are expected to be in the area for an extended period of time investigating.

No further details are available at this time.  It is unknown about the age, race or sex of the victim.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Cass County Sheriff's office.


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Cancelled Silver Advisory: Erma Homan found deceased

Erma Homan

Cancelled Endangered Silver Advisory Alert

State of Missouri Endangered SILVER Advisory

The Gentry County Sheriff's Department has cancelled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 1103 North College, Albany, MO at 3:00 p.m. on 04/02/2017.

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is:

Erma Riche Homan, a white, female, age 94, height 5'2", 120 lbs, White hair, Hazel eyes,

Diagnosed Medical Condition(s):  Possibly suffering from early stages of dementia

Vehicle Information:

Blue 1999 Buick Lesabre bearing MO, UA0Y5G last seen 1103 North College, Albany, Missouri

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Silver Person incident 

Subject was located deceased in Gentry County, MO   

Bates County Coroner Activity Report March 1-31, 2017:

Activity Report for the period March 1-31, 2017

· 7 Nursing Home/Hospice type deaths were reported for the period. None were further investigated.

• On 3/5/17, the Coroner responded to a residence on Cedar Lane in south Butler where a male subject had been found deceased in his home. Robert J. Stewart was pronounced by Coroner Greg Mullinax at 3:25 PM; investigation determined the death due to natural causes.

• On 3/8/17, the Coroner responded to a field West of Butler on report of an explosion. Mr. Rusty Craft was pronounced by Coroner Greg Mullinax at 4:55 PM with the cause of death being accidental in nature.

• On 3/10/17, the Coroner responded to the Bates County Memorial Hospital Emergency Department per protocol. An 86 year-old female had died due to natural causes.

• On 3/11/17, the Coroner responded to a rural location on BB Highway north of Ballard. A 48 year-old man, Clayton D. Pulliam, was pronounced by Coroner Greg Mullinax at 8:21 PM. No further information can be released at this time.

• On 3/17/17, the Coroner responded to a residence on Gale Lane in Butler. Kathryn Brink was pronounced by Coroner Greg Mullinax at 7:02 AM, with investigation determining death to be of natural causes.

• On 3/23/17, the Coroner responded to a residence on Clark St. in Butler. Marcia L. Minneman was pronounced by Coroner Greg Mullinax at 4:20 PM, with investigation determining death to be of natural causes.

Courtesy of Bates County Coroner Greg D. Mullinax

2017 Opening Night at Nevada Speedway

Drying Out.. Temporarily

Our April showers are tapering off for today, but they'll be back for one more round as early as 24 hours from now! Most of the rain with this next system will come after sunset Tuesday night, but scattered on-and-off rain showers are possible during the late morning and afternoon.