Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release Oct. 1-8, 2018

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 11 arrests and took a property damage report during the week of Oct. 1-8, 2018.

Click on link for more information. 

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=834




Obituary - Marvin Eugene Ford Jr.

Marvin Eugene Ford, Jr., 59, a longtime resident of Sheldon, MO peacefully left this earth at his home with a friend at his side on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Jr. was baptized in his home on April 20, 2018. He was born Marvin Eugene Hunley and later adopted by his loving father Cletus Gene Ford at the age of eight.

Junior is survived by his former wife Karen Jeffries of Sheldon; sister, Kathleen Melloh of Keystone, SD, younger sister, Tammy Larimore, Nevada, MO; younger brother, Darvin Ford, Bellamy, MO; three nieces; two nephews; five great nieces; six great nephews and one great-great nephew.

He was preceded in death by his biological father, Marvin Eugene Hunley; his mother, Julia Ann Ford; and his adopted father, Cletus Gene Ford.

Junior was a loyal and loving brother and friend to us all. He never graduated from high school but was known for his hard work. There never was a job he didn’t feel he could do. He never said no when asked to help someone. He was employed at Sheldon Seed Company in Sheldon, MO with Roy Cunningham as his employer for 27 years. He worked for Murphy Family Ventures for the past seven years. It was a hard decision for him to stop working due to his declining health.

Junior enjoyed spending time with his friends, working in his yard, fishing, and deer hunting. He was active until the day he passed away. Junior and his sisters shared a special bond and a deep love for each other and he will be greatly missed. “He had the most kind and gentle heart any man could have.”

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Jerod Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vernon County Cancer Relief in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.



Obituary - Doris Dickinson

Doris Dickinson, 87 of Butler, Missouri passed away October 8, 2018 surrounded by family. Cremation, with a memorial service to be held 2:00 pm Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Community of Christ Church, 409 W. Dakota St. Butler. Private family inurnment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Butler Community of Christ Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Doris Elaine Dickinson was born December 18, 1930 in Oroville, Washington to Walter and Marie Worthington Dale. After the death of her mother she moved to British Columbia, Canada to live with her grandmother Hazel Worthington. Doris attended school three years in Canada before moving to Butler, Missouri. She attended Star School and Butler High School. She was united in marriage to Hugh Neil “Bud” Dickinson on August 26, 1948. To this union, five children were born. Doris and Bud moved to Forsyth, Missouri in 1986. While there, Doris was an active member, music coordinator, and pianist for the Branson Community of Christ congregation for six years. She was also a member of the Branson Sweet Adeline’s singing group. When they moved back to Butler in 2002 Doris was a part-time pianist and active member of the Butler Community of Christ Church. She enjoyed playing music for the local nursing homes and senior center. Doris loved her flowers, gardening and her cat Sebastian. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Doris will be forever remembered for her love of music.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, sister Iris Bomstead, and brother Owen Dale. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Bud Dickinson of the home in Butler, her children, Cheryl Lindeman and husband David of Lake Tappawingo, MO., Bill Dickinson and wife Mary Dawn of Independence, MO., Brenda Barton and husband Jeff of Raymore, MO., Bob Dickinson of Butler, MO., and Don Dickinson of Kansas City, KS., seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.


From the Nevada Police Department





Traffic Alert in Harrisonville





Bates County Circuit Court News 10/5-10/9-2018

St v. Charles A Bailey, probation violation, admitted, probation revoked, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 yrs supervised probation.

St v. Gabe Colt Greenwood, previous guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC with jurisdiction retained.

St v. Gabe Colt Greenwood, previous guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC with jurisdiction retained, bed date of 11-5-18.

St v. Gabe Colt Greenwood, 3 counts Felony statutory rape dismissed, 1 count endangering welfare of child dismissed by State.

St v. Joey S Thornburg, probation violation, admitted, probation extended one year, to do 48 hours shock time in Bates County Jail, to serve 100 hours of community service, pay court costs.

St v. Christopher James Pickens, Felony forgery, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC in Long Term Treatment.

St v. Anthony Eugene Black, I: Felony poss of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea; II: Felony poss of controlled substance, heroin, guilty plea, III: Misd. poss of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea; sentenced to MDOC for 4 years on I and II; fined $100 on III.

St v. Dylan J Warren, I: Felony poss of controlled substance, methamphetamines, sentenced to MDOC for 4 years; II: Misd unlawful poss of paraphernalia, sentenced to 2 days in Bates Co Jail with credit for time served.



Flooding in Harrisonville


Well it happened, all of this rain has gone and caused problems. 

Due to the ongoing heavy rain Ash Street is closed between Bradley and N. Lexington. Please avoid the area and DO NOT attempt to drive through.

If you encounter high standing water on a roadway never attempt to drive through it. #TurnAroundDontDrown - Courtesy of the Harrisonville Police Department


From the Linn County Kansas Emergency Management

Water is coming up in various areas around the County. The Fire Department is currently headed to a water rescue situation with an individual stuck in their home by flood waters that have reached their home.

If you live in an area prone to flooding, PLEASE evacuate now before you become trapped in your home. It is very dangerous for both you and our rescuers if we have to attempt to get to you and bring you out by boat (assuming we can even make it to you).

Rain and storms are expected to continue throughout the day/night and flooding issues are expected to get worse as is the chance for severe weather this afternoon and evening.

Mid America Live News will continue to update with more information about the flooding in Linn County.





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