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Bates County Elks Lodge Veterans Dinner

Veterans Dinner Sunday, November 12 at 1:00 pm at the Bates County Elks Lodge. All veterans and active military plus a guest are welcome.

Free turkey dinner as a small token of our appreciation for your service.

Terry Agnew 660 424-0919

Man arrested for 1st Degree Child Molestation in Cass County

Anthony S. Hall

On 11/6/17 the Garden City Police Department arrested Anthony S. Hall of Garden City, Missouri.

Mr. Hall was arrested for 1.) Child Molestation 1^st Degree

He was booked into the Cass County Jail in Harrisonville, Missouri and placed on a $25,000 bond.

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Obituary - Nancy Lorraine Stafford

Nancy Lorraine Stafford, 70, Lamar, MO passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her home in Lamar. Nancy was born February 14, 1947 in Long Beach, CA to Robert Wallace and Madeline (Caulkins) Neville. On September 13, 2000 she married Rick Allen Stafford and he survives of the home

. Nancy loved being a wife, mom, and grandmother. Hobbies that she enjoyed included crafting and going to flea markets.

In addition to her husband Rick, survivors include two daughters, Tonya Timbrook (Jeff), Milo, MO, Shauna Masters, Lamar; one son, Robert Masters (Chris), Carthage; five grandchildren, Nathan Herren, Dakota Herren, Jordan Herren, Heather Carsten, Nichole Nichols; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, James Neville (Michelle), Lamar; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Courtney Masters; and one sister Linda Pickett. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Jerod Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 11 – 12:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.

One in custody for questioning in burglary case

The Bates County Sheriff's Office has taken Jason Mucke into custody at this time for questioning in a burglary case.

Mr. Mucke is described as a white male, shaved head, wearing jeans and a dark blue long sleeve shirt.

He was arrested around the area of CR 6002 in rural Bates County.

The Bates County Sheriff's Office would like to thank everyone for the tips that led to the arrest of this subject.

Mid America Live News will update when charges are filed and more information is made available to us.