Norma Jean Handke, 79, of Amoret, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 surrounded by love and family at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Handke of the home; three daughters, Margaret Brown and husband Cleatis, Adrian, Missouri, Twylia Siegle and husband Jeff, New Meadows, Idaho, Stacy Dohle and husband Dean, Pleasant Hope, Missouri; 5 grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Craig, El Dorado Springs, Missouri and Donna Gibson, Creighton, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Dayton Cemetery near Garden City.
Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the funeral home.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Hospice, Harrisonville.
A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.
Shirley Deal 94, of Drexel, Missouri passed away November 28, 2017 at Louisburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Louisburg, Kansas.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 pm Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009).
A visitation will be held prior to the services Sunday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, also at the chapel. Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Contributions are suggested to Drexel United Methodist Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Shirley Lee Deal was born December 18, 1922 in Kenny Heights, Kansas to Clarence and Mary Jane Faulk Myers. She was united in marriage to Ralph Deal on April 19, 1940. They made their home on a farm outside of Drexel, Missouri. Shirley worked alongside her husband on the dairy farm for over 40 years, milking at least 75 cows twice a day. She was never one to set idle and earned the nickname of “Shirley Go”. Shirley was an active member of the Drexel United Methodist Church for many years, she served several terms as the President of the Drexel Senior Citizens Organization, and was the Senior Representative to the Cass County Board.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph Deal, daughter Cecilia Grace Lee, seven sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by a son Aubrey Deal and wife Linda of Drexel, Missouri, son Gary Deal and wife Jennifer of Glascow, KY., son Michael Deal and wife Sherry of Raymore, MO., daughter Mary Margaret Day and husband LeRoy of Hermitage, MO., 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
On November 23, 2017, officers responded to 216 West Olive Street concerning a reported structure fire. The El Dorado Springs Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene and conducted fire suppression operations which in turn saved the structure.
The investigation revealed multiple points of origin of fire along the outside of the structure.
Officers located evidence of combustible liquids within and near the areas of fire origin. There were no reported injuries. A report taken and the investigation continues.
Anyone with information concerning an investigation is encouraged to call the El Dorado Springs Police Department at 417-876-TIPS or 417-876-2313.
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Frank Fink, 88 of Drexel, Missouri passed away November 27, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, in his home in Drexel.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 pm Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009).
Visitation will be held prior to services from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Saturday, also at the Chapel. Burial will follow, with military honors, in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Contributions are suggested to the Drexel VFW or the Drexel Lions Club. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Frank Fink, a farmer and a lifelong resident of Drexel was born September 9, 1929 in rural Bates County, near Merwin, Missouri to Bert E. and Cecil Stitt Fink. Frank grew up in Bates County and attended school at Woodland, a rural one-room school. Following school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953.
Frank was united in marriage to Shirley Dunnington on July 29, 1954. The ceremony took place on the Dunnington Century Farmstead. Frank and Shirley would make that farm their home. They would work hard and raise their four children, who were a very important part of Frank’s life.
After retirement Frank was an active member of the Drexel Coldwater Masonic Lodge until it’s closing. After which, he would take part in neighboring lodges in Freeman and Amsterdam, MO. He would never miss his daily visits at the local coffee shops and restaurants, he loved to attend activities that his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were involved in, and most of all he loved to tell a good story about local history or just the “good old days”. Frank will be missed by his family and many, friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, sister Edna Van Vlack, and by an infant daughter Brenda Kay. He is survived his wife of 63 years, Shirley Fink of the home in Drexel, daughter Jo Ann and husband Steve Mills of Drexel, MO., son Bill Fink of Warsaw, MO., son Raymond Fink and wife Sheryl, and son Roger Fink and wife Rose, both of Drexel,
MO. 11 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Frank is also survived by his brother Ernest Fink and wife Anna Marie, nephew Lee Glaze and wife Ellen, niece Delia Russel and Husband Gary, nephew Joe Fink and wife Dixie, and niece Lori Cook and husband Brian all of Drexel, MO., and by nieces Joyce Glaze and Janell Lewis of Florida, along with many extended family members and dear friends.
Members of the Sheriff’s Office took a wanted fugitive into custody Wednesday afternoon after several days of searching.
Sheriff’s Officials said they had been on the search for Richard L Covey, 57 of Schell City Mo since Monday when a warrant was issued for Covey charging him with failure to register as a sex offender.
According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, Covey was a suspect from an incident that occurred over the weekend. Mosher said investigators were able to get a location on Covey early Wednesday. Multiple units then surrounded the area (near C Hwy and Chouteau Road) and located Covey within a short amount of time.
The Sheriff said a firearm was also located during the arrest. “Mr. Covey was in possession of a firearm when we found him, so I am grateful we were able to take Covey into custody without anyone getting hurt” said Mosher.
Mosher said Covey is being held in the Vernon County Jail on the no-bond warrant and that additional charges may be filed when his office completes the investigation.
On November 29th 2017 The Barton County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of a one vehicle accident on interstate I-49.
The reporting party on the accident advised a semi truck had left the roadway and struck a tree.
Deputies from the Barton County Sheriff's Office, the Barton County ambulance, the Lamar Fire Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene.
One person was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available.
Bates County Memorial Hospital will host a winter blood drive on December 20 from Noon - 5:00 p.m. Visit the Education Center of the hospital. Every presenting blood donor will receive a limited edition Chief's t-shirt!
Participants may wish to register with the Community Blood Center's Donor Portal. Once you register, you'll be able to schedule appointments, track your donation history and much more. You can book your appointment online with the BCMH blood drive by going to esavealifenow.org and enter the sponsor code: batescounty.
For additional details, reach out to us here on Facebook, or contact Joani Boleyn at 660-200-7041.
Do you have medical eligibility questions? Call CBC at 800-688-0900. Go #chiefs !
