Obituary - Marlin Ray Parks (Marty)

Marlin Ray Parks (Marty)

Marlin Ray Parks (Marty) departed his life April 6, 2017, surrounded by family. Marty was born October 26, 1952, to James Thomas and Dorothy Faith Jones Parks. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1970. On October 2, 1971, he married his best friend Linda Diane Harris, they were married 45 years. Marty worked construction until he retired in 2005. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Carla and Kelly and a brother, Larry. He is survived by his wife of the home, a son Michael (Linn Valley, Kansas), a daughter Susan (Pleasanton, Kansas), three grandchildren, Luke, Kaylee and Pamela and three great grandchildren, Zayn, Elizabeth and Lance, mother-in-law, Betty Harris, 2 brother-in-laws, a sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggest contributions to the Diabetes Foundation.
Condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton.

From the Cass County Sheriff's Office

Cass Co (04-07-2017 @ 2:15pm) At this time the FBI Evidence Response Team, Kansas City Crime Lab, and Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office have concluded for today. 

The area is still considered a crime scene and the limited access to the area will remain in place at this time.

Investigators will return to the scene Saturday morning to finalize any remaining work in the area.

If you're in west Butler...

Just west of Bear Stop in Butler you'll see some smiling faces waiting to visit with you.

These young volunteers are taking donations for the a marker drive for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

So if you're shopping and would like to pick up a package of markers, these youngsters would really appreciate you dropping by.

The exact location is 1008 W. Fort Scott street in Butler.

Come one come all!

Southeast of Butler on N Highway 

Larry DeLawder with Larry DeLawder Ministries will be at here at the Double Branch Christian Church this Sunday April 9th. 

A fellowship dinner will follow the service. 

Come one Come all. Thank u

Updated Obituary - Lena Faye England

Lena Faye England

Lena Faye England, 75, Rich Hill, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at her home in Rich Hill. Lena was born August 21, 1941 in Appleton City, MO to Clarence L. and Elma (Simmons) Davis.

Lena attended Schell City High School and graduated Class of 1959. After high school she went to work in Kansas City and married her high school sweetheart John England on June 29, 1962. 

The couple lived in California for a year before returning to Kansas City, KS. Lena worked for Hallmark Cards, and Sunset Plastics in Lenexa, KS. The couple moved to Rich Hill about 30 years ago. She worked at Russell Stover and later for Mr. Longarm in Butler, retiring in 2007. She loved to play bingo, playing board games, and bowling with her sisters and children.

Survivors include her husband John of the home; her children, Debbie Hayes (Randy) Lufkin, TX, Sheila Ramsey (Mark), Kansas City, KS, Dana Ellis (Curtis), Kansas City, KS, John Lenard England (Fran), Kansas City, KS; grandchildren, Randall Hayes, Michael Moore, Sarah Moore, Mark Cook, Kaylea Monahan; great-grandchildren, Jayce Jordan, Kaiden Cook, Payton Cook; three sisters, Shirley Moore, El Dorado Springs, MO, Sharon Robinson, Schell City, MO, Kaye Reasoner (Darrell), Harwood, MO; one brother, Dennis L. Davis (Fran), Alvarado, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, Brian Moore, and Tyler Cook; one brother, Ray Davis; and an infant sister, Karen Davis.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel in Nevada, MO with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Updated Obituary - John Loane

John Loane

John Loane, 75, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

John was born October 25, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the son of Frank and Maude (Smith) Loane. He moved to Kansas City as a young child and later to Nevada where he attended Nevada High School. He worked in several local full service filling stations before becoming a plumber. He worked for Thorpe Plumbing for many years. He married Barbara Schuman of Appleton City and the couple lived in Nevada for years before moving to El Dorado Springs. John was quite the deer hunter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, and NASCAR. He was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his grandchildren. John told his children that he had a confession to The Lord and had asked for forgiveness of his sins and shortcoming’s in life.

John was preceded in death by his parents, two infant daughters, and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; four sons, Shawn Loane, El Dorado Springs, David Loane (Kelly), El Dorado Springs, Timothy Loane (Rebecca), Stockton, James Loane (Tasha), El Dorado Springs; twelve grandchildren, Colton Loane (Shelby), Shelbie Loane, Sabrina Holmes (Michael), Bethany Loane, Mary Loane, Clayton Loane, Jessa Loane, Ashley Loane, Candice Loane, Mikayla Loane, Sawyer Williams, and Blake Loane; one great-grandchild, Emory Grace Loane; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and special friends.



Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs with Dennis Johnston officiating.

Sheldon woman injured in Barton County rollover accident

On 4/7/17 around 1:20am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Barton County responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route C just east of Milford.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 49 year old Gloria J. Johnson of Sheldon, Missouri ran off the roadway striking a ditch and overturning.

Gloria J. Johnson sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by private vehicle to Barton County Memorial Hospital in Lamar for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by S & S Towing of Jasper, Missouri.


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Structure Fire Northwest of Adrian

The Butler Fire Department, Drexel Fire Department and Amsterdam Fire Department are in route to assist the Adrian Fire Department on a structure fire located at 4636 State Route FF Northwest of Adrian at this time.

A machine shed with several pieces of machinery and vehicles is on fire and 600 gallons of diesel fuel is in a tank close to the shed at this time.

Mid America Live News will continue to monitor this fire and provide updates when they become available to us.

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