Obituary - Tara Michelle Carver

Tara Michelle Carver, age 41, was born to Rusty and DeAnne Carver on June 2, 1978, in El Dorado Springs, MO, and passed away on July 8, 2019. She entered this life as a feather-weight fighter, but left this world as a champion fighter who had battled through many difficult days. Tara battled numerous illnesses throughout her life, and all were amazed at her grace and strength as she accepted, rose above, and continued to fight through the obstacles God placed in her path. 

She graduated from El Dorado Springs R-2 in 1997 and made many lifelong friends. She was one of the first employed at McDonalds in El Dorado Springs and worked as a healthcare provider for most of her career. Tara also loved animals, especially her cat, Shoppee, and her dog, Baxter. One of her favorite things to do was pet-sitting dogs, both big and small, for any and everyone.

God gave Tara a beautiful voice to sing with, and music was one of her greatest loves; we will forever miss her beautiful voice. Tara was a very organized person and always wanted things in their place. Those that loved her could tell when they had misplaced something by either a word or a disapproving look. Those that were on the receiving end of that look will forever remember it. Tara loved to travel and we now have many precious memories of girl’s weekends spent at the lake with her cousins and a very memorable trip taking her niece, Kaitlyn, to college in Las Vegas. She enjoyed taking trips with her friend, Karla, and, like most of the Carver clan, she enjoyed camping.

Tara loved spending time with her family and friends, especially when her Nana's cooking and card games were involved. She enjoyed crafting and making gifts for others. Tara adored children and they loved her too; she had a special relationship with her great-nephew, Brody, her cousin Bethany's daughters, and several of the children of her friends. Tara had "the Carver" sense of humor- especially around her sister, Amy, which made it difficult to find pictures that are appropriate for a moment like this. She could often be seen with a warm smile on her face and had an infectious laugh. She was empathetic and caring towards so many people.

When Tara made the choice to no longer continue her battle, she came home so she could be around those she loved. Though difficult for those who loved her so, we honored her wishes, and she was cared for by her family with dignity and love. Although the loss of Tara is difficult for us, we know she is now singing in God's choir, and we're sure she will be given a solo.

Tara was met at heaven's gates by her grandfather, Maurice Bland; grandparents, Marshall (Marshie) and Helen Carver; aunt, Regina Foster; step-grandfather, Joe Huff; step-grandmother, Peggy Barnett; and step-grandfather Ben Barnett.

She is survived by her grandmother, Bonnell Huff; parents, DeAnne Collins and Tadd Barnett and Rusty and Judy Carver; sister, Amy Johnson; sisters Chrissy (Jake) Taylor and Emily Carver; niece, Kaitlyn (Miles) Tossie, nephews Justin and Shaeffer Johnson, great-nephew, Brody Moles; several aunts and uncles; many cousins; and countless friends.

Visitation:
Date: Friday, July 12, 2019 and Saturday, July 13, 2019 
Time: Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sat., 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Visitation Location:
Friday--Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home and Saturday--Church of God (Holiness)

Service:
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2019 
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Service Location:
Church of God (Holiness)

Interment:
Love Cemetery

Regional News: Missouri State Highway Patrol make arrests In Illegal Gambling Operation in Springfield

On July 11, 2019, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal gaming activities, the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with the Springfield Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Department, executed a search warrant at a business identified as The Club House, on West Battlefield Street in Springfield, Missouri. 

Search warrants were executed also at the business owner’s residence in Southwest Springfield and two local banks, for accounts associated with the business. 

The search warrants were the result of an investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control and Springfield Police Department. Seized as a result of the warrants were gambling devices, records, and proceeds from illegal gaming operations. 

As a result of the investigation, the following people were arrested for promoting gambling in the first degree: William A. Schroeder, 44, of Springfield, Missouri Jeremy M. Smith, 40, of Springfield, Missouri Ryan L. Bailey, 36, of Springfield, Missouri The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction.

Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol 

Vehicle Inspection Laws changing in the state of Missouri

Have you heard about the changes to Missouri's vehicle inspection law?

Missouri drivers soon will no longer be required to get inspections on vehicles less than 10 years old.

The current law requires vehicle inspections every other year for vehicles 5 years or older.

Governor Parsons signed legislation that changes the requirement to vehicles that are 10 years old or less, or with 150,000 miles or less on their odometers.

It is estimated that about 1.1 million vehicles will no longer need inspections under the revised law.

The change takes effect Aug. 28th.

Obituary - Aleta Pearl Schowengerdt

Funeral services for Aleta Schowengerdt will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. 

Contributions to Community of Christ Church or Interim Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Aleta Pearl Schowengerdt, age 95 of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. She was born August 4, 1923 to John Fredericke and Sarah Athalia Hughes Loar in Mapleton, Kansas.

Aleta is survived by her children, Claude Lee Burch and wife Carol of Parkville, Missouri and their children, Stephen, Tyler and Les; Diana Lynn Crawford and husband Bill of Kansas City, Missouri and their children Shawna and Stacy; Joseph Robert “Bob” Schowengerdt and wife Sherry of Independence, Missouri and their children, Michelle and Nicole; Gary Lee Schowengerdt and wife Trevalyn of Butler, Missouri and their son Jesse; and Ronald “Ron” Dean Schowengerdt and wife Linda of Nevada, Missouri and their children, Amanda and Emily; 15 great-grandchildren, Peyton, Parker, Elizabeth, Derek, Brett, Johanna, Torvi, Devon, Asli, Burak, Leland, Waylon, Kensley, Kenton and Maxwell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Claude R. Burch in 1958; second husband A.B. Schowengerdt in 1990; two brothers, Raymond and Eldon; and grandson Bryan Scot Schowengerdt in 1987.

Stolen van out of Barton County

On 07-11-2019 Barton County Sheriff's Deputy Ron Kirby took a report of a stolen 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager blue in color.

The theft was reported in the 600 block of B Street in Golden City The photograph below is of a vehicle similar to the one stolen but is not the same vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Barton County Sheriff's Office at (417) 682-5541

Obituary - Brian W. Knight

The funeral service for Brian W. Knight will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri.

Visitation will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri on Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Pastors will be Tony Reynolds and Jimmy Knight

Interment will follow at Westfield Cemetery, Rural Appleton City, Missouri. The family suggests any memorial donations be made to Appleton City Fire Department or First Christian Church.

Mid America Live News will provide a full obituary when it's made available to us from the Hill and Sons Funeral Home.

Rich Hill Surplus Property

The Rich Hill R-IV School Board has declared several items as surplus property. These include a field sprayer with paint, two welders, two Grizzly shop vacuums, and a commercial steam warming table. 

Pictures of the items can be found at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/400964/July_2019_Proposed_Surplus_Property_Listing.docx

If you would like to look at any of these items, please call Heath Oates, Superintendent, at 417-395-2418 ext 201. The Rich Hill School District will accept sealed bids on any or all of the items until 1:00PM August 8, 2019. Sealed bids may be mailed to: Surplus Property Bid c/o Heath Oates, 703 N. 3rd St., Rich Hill, MO 64779.

The Rich Hill School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids for any of the items listed.

Community Bank of Harrisonville's STUFF THE BUS event

Bright Futures Harrisonville and Community Bank of Harrisonville's STUFF THE BUS event (which collects and distributes school supplies for local, in-need youth) is scheduled for July 15th-23rd, and we're hoping you can help us make this the best event yet!

The school supplies can be dropped of at any local blue barrel location, and our own Harrisonville Wildcats Football players will be collecting items at Walmart on Sat, July 20th from 9am to 1pm.