Happy Retirement Colleen Gillis

Today we say “Happy Retirement” to Colleen Gillis. Colleen has been with the Wal-Mart family a total of 32.5 years.

Colleen has worked in many areas of the store and is one of the original associates that opened up the first Walmart in Butler, Mo.

We will miss you Colleen and Congratulations on your retirement.

Obituary - Patricia Ann (Ginn) Goolsby

Patricia Ann Goolsby, 77, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home in Nevada. Patricia was born February 13, 1942 in White Springs, FL to Melvin and Mellie Dixon (Johns) Ginn. She was united in marriage to Jerald R. Goolsby in December of 1970 and he survives of the home.

Patricia was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene in Nevada.

In addition to her husband Jerald she is survived by two sons, Richard Larry Goolsby and his wife Dana (Carlson) Goolsby, Nevada, MO, and Donald Goolsby, St. Cloud, FL; three grandchildren, Ashley Goolsby, Derek Goolsby, and Justin Goolsby, all of Nevada; one sister, Sybil Donaldson, Roselle, IL; two brothers, Melvin Ginn and his wife Elaine, Dothan, Alabama, Robert Ginn, Jacksonville, FL; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Church of the Nazarene in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada.The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call after 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

Those who wish may plant a tree in her memory.

Complete destruction near Golden City MO

Forecasters put Bates County in the center of the bullseye for storms this week, unfortunately our neighbors to the south saw the brunt of it.

This was the home of 86-year-old Gene Harris and his 83-year-old wife, Opal. They were killed by the tornado that hit near Golden City, MO Wednesday night.

Devastation was not only limited to their farm, but spread from just northwest of Joplin into Jefferson City, where heavy damage was reported. Storms and more rain are forecast for the next 4-5 days as well.

V Highway south of Virginia closed at this time

Road Closure in rural Bates County: V Highway south of Virginia is closed at Marvel Bridge due to high water at this time. 

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us.

Severe Storms Friday Afternoon & Evening

Active weather is in no mood to quit anytime soon.

Watch for strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening. If out tonight, avoid any potential flooded roadways.

Memorial Day Ceremony in Adrian

VFW Post 1935 will conduct our annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial, Adrian, MO. 

The public is invited and encouraged to come. Rain date Monday, May 27, 10:00AM.

1st Annual Blue River Bluegrass Festival in Harrisonville

Everyday dollar of each ticket benefits Restoration House KC as they combat human trafficking in our community and provide much needed to services to its victims. 

The best bluegrass in the world with Grammy nominee Kenny and Amanda Smith - all for an amazing cause. blueriverfestival.com

Obituary - Rex Keith Smith

Rex Smith, 61, Clinton, Missouri passed to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his home in Clinton. Graveside Cremation Inurnment will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Englewood Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association and may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Rex was born in Clinton, Missouri the son of Glen Smith Jr. and Lennie Ann (Plumlee) Smith He was an automotive mechanic owning his own business, A&J Motors in Parker, Kansas where he also was a volunteer fireman and EMT. He loved to spend time with his grandkids camping and fishing. He coached baseball. He served on the Clinton School Board 2000-2003. He enjoyed taking care of his chickens and goats.

He is survived by his wife Doris (Goth) Smith; daughter Linsey Ashlock of Shawnee, KS.; sons, Andrew and Jarred; grandchildren, Alexis, Aaron, Bryndle; brother, Tony (Diana) Smith of Clinton; sisters, Brenda (Lowell) Church of Fountain, CO. and Joyce (Mike) Eager of Belton.

Family would like to thank Twin Lakes Hospice for their kind and loving care.

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