Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Monday, November 19, 2018

From the Benton County Sheriff's Office

At approximately 5:25 pm Major Jeff Canfield sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the lower torso during our night range qualification. 

Major Canfield was taken by air ambulance to the University Hospital in Columbia. 

Our prayers go out to the Major and his family. I have no further details as of yet on his condition. I will update as information is made available.

### Update.. The Major is going to be okay. The bullet traveled in and out hitting no vital organs. Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes already received!

Obituary - Lucille Lindsay

Lucille Lindsay, 74 of Amoret, Missouri passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by loving family. 

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler with Brother Kevin Black officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. 

Inurnment will follow services in Scott Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family suggests memorial contributions to Scott Cemetery Association or Giving Fore Living. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Complete obituary information will be published as it becomes available.




Diabetes Awareness and Education Month

Kerri Cannon, RN, RDN, LDN (left) with Mo. State Representative Patricia Pike. 
In recognition of the month of November being designated as “Diabetes Awareness Month” in Missouri, State Representative Patricia Pike and Bates County Memorial Hospital registered dietitian/diabetes educator Kerri Cannon, RN, RDN, LDN teamed up to discuss the hospital’s diabetic education program available for citizens. Pike sponsored House Bill 1247, which established annual November diabetes awareness activities in Missouri. HB 1247 was signed into law in July of 2018.

Pike commented, “Diabetes is a major health issue affecting our state. Diabetes affects one in ten Missourians, and it is estimated that over 300,000 Missourians are pre-diabetic. This legislation was crafted in our District with the help of health professionals who work in the diabetic healthcare field. I encourage all citizens to work closely with their health professionals regarding diabetes pre-screening and healthcare options. We are fortunate in our District to have resources for diabetic healthcare, including the Bates County Memorial Hospital’s Dietitian-Nutritionist, Kerri Cannon, and diabetic education programs.”


In addition to nutritional counseling services, Bates County Memorial Hospital offers a Diabetic Support Group, as well as a Diabetes Workshop. The support group and workshop are both facilitated by Cannon, and are free events. The Diabetes Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month from March through October, and is open to people diagnosed with diabetes, their caregivers and/or loved ones. A six-week Diabetes Workshop is held several times a year, and is open to people diagnosed with diabetes, and for those who care for someone with diabetes. The workshop focuses on empowering people to take charge of this condition, avoid complications and improve self-management skills. 

The next Diabetes Workshop at BCMH is scheduled for January 9 through February 13, meeting every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Reservations are recommended for this free class as space is limited. Please call 660-200-7003 for more information, or 660-200-7007 to sign up for the Diabetes Workshop.


Road Closed due to accident in Harrisonville

ATTENTION: Harrisonville Police Officers have closed Eastwood Road due to a crash at South Street.

The area is expected to be closed for at least an hour. Please avoid the area if possible!

DETOURS: To get from Mechanic Street to South St, please use Highland Drive or Bird Street.

Mid America Live News will update when more information  is made available to us from the Harrisonville Police Department.

Obituary - Clarence Emery Gabriel

Clarence Emery Gabriel of Harrisonville, Missouri was born January 14, 1931 in California, Missouri the son of Samuel Emery and Bessie (Oesterly) Gabriel. He departed this life on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 4 days.

In August of 1966, Clarence was united in marriage to Betty Gail Shadwick in Vinita, Oklahoma.

Clarence was a 4 year veteran of the United States Air Force. He moved to the area in 1956 and went to work at Richards Gebaur Air Force Base until he retired in 1986. Encouraged by his work on planes, he went on to acquire his pilot's license and owned several planes over the years. Clarence also enjoyed working on old cars and trucks fixing them up and showing some in car shows where he won several trophies. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles with Betty and they joined the Gold Wing club and traveled with the club for several years. They also enjoyed traveling in their RV, Bus trips and Cruises. Clarence loved animals and had several over the years including cats, German Shepards, Longhorns of which he had 4 and liked to show people he could hand feed them french fries, and slices of bread. His last pet was his horse Smokey which he trained and doted over. He and Betty were members of several Baptist churches in the area and made friends with many

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Goldie Gabriel, and Ida Gabriel Fulks.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Gabriel of the home; children Shirley Shewmaker of Raintree Lake, Lee's Summit, Missouri and Jim Gabriel and wife Barbara of Harrisonville, Missouri; 2 grandchildren, Jeremy Shewmaker and wife Amy of Greenwood, MO, and Justin Shewmaker and wife Lindsey of Leawood, Kansas. 3 great grandchildren, Austin and Levi Shewmaker of Greenwood, Missouri, and Felix Shewmaker of Leawood, Kansas a brother Willis Gabriel of Boliver, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Dickey Funeral Home with the funeral service at 10:30 a.m.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the California City Cemetery, California, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Ministerial Alliance of Harrisonville, Missouri.


Miami R-1 Students of the Month

High school: Jake Mager; Jr. High:Chaz Bettels; Elementary: Kayden Tenholder and Paisley Good. Congrats!



Obituary - Axel Mendoza Ramirez

Axel Mendoza Ramirez infant son of Maria Ramirez and Jose Mendoza of Clinton, Missouri passed November 14, 2018. He is survived by his mother and father, his sister Yuridia Mendoza Ramirez and his brother Jonathan Mendoza Ramirez all of the home. 

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 10am at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Missouri.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri





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