Henry County Health Center reports new case of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center has confirmed another positive case of COVID-19 in Henry County. The individual resides in Creighton, Missouri (Henry County Side). This new case brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to eight. 

As with all positive cases, Henry County Health Center is working to identify and contact any individuals who may have come in contact with this individual while they were infectious and will monitor them for signs and symptoms of illness. 

HCHC is recommending that individuals continue clean/disinfect any high touched surfaces, wash your hands with soap and water routinely, use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available, don’t touch your face, and always remain 6 feet away from others when you are out. It is up to ALL of us to help stop the spread of this disease!

News from the Butler R-5 School District

The Butler R-V School District, like all districts across the state and nation, has weighed many options to appropriately honor our 2020 graduating seniors. 

In an effort to include ALL seniors, we will move forward with conducting a graduation ceremony on the originally scheduled date of May 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Butler High School Gym. 

While we recognize this may limit the number of participants to view the graduation, we are pleased that every graduate who has earned this honor will have the opportunity to attend. 

We are working closely with our local health department to finalize plans, which will be made available as soon as possible.

Update from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Day 3, Update 7:15 AM: The trucks have all been refueled and reloaded with material and the crews are determined to try to make sure every person is restored today. 

As crews continue to piece back together some of the heaviest damaged areas, you may possibly experience having your power restored only to have it go off again a short time later. 

Crews and dispatch will be aware of this when it happens so you will not need to report it. Hang in there and thank you so very much for your kindness and patience.

Mid America Live News will update with more information when it becomes available from Osage Valley.

Updated Obituary - Roger Raymond Dixon

Roger Raymond Dixon, 71, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home in Olathe. Roger was born February 27, 1949 in Butler, MO, a son of Raymond Dewey and Nettie Irene (Cumpton) Dixon. He grew up in Adrian, MO and was a 1967 graduate of Adrian High School. Roger moved to the Kansas City area in 1985.

Roger was a trim carpenter and owned and operated Dixon Construction until his retirement. After retirement, he worked at the Hy-Vee Store in Lenexa, KS, working as a delivery man and general handyman at the store. He was a Methodist and a former member of the Adrian Optimist Club. Roger never met a stranger, loved to cook and entertain, took great pride in his lawn and loved his dog, Ginger. He was always the first to lend a helping hand to friends or family and was considered the life of the party.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Dixon. He is survived by three sons: Ryan (Ashley) Dixon, Stilwell, KS; Jered (Amanda) Lawson, Liberty, MO; and Kyle Dixon, Taichung City, Taiwan; three daughters: Joey (Shannon) Dixon-Julian, San Antonio, Texas; Kelly (Nathan) Safron, Travelers Rest, South Carolina; and Jacque (Craig) Peterson, Kansas City, Missouri; his former wife of 31 years, Mary Kavanaugh Dixon, Lenexa, KS; two sisters: Vicki (Richard) Winship, Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Diane Kotwitz, Chicago, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

A private memorial inurnment will be held Saturday, May 8, 2020 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. A Celebration of Roger’s life will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Osceola woman injured in Benton County Crash

 On 5/5/20 around 1:25pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Benton County Deputies and Warsaw Police responded to a one vehicle accident at Highway MM and Wildcat Drive in the Warsaw area of Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Ford driven by 59 year old Julia A. Morrison of Osceola, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a embankment.

Julia A. Morrison sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Tollivers Tow.


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Obituary - Viola Marie Huiatt

Viola Marie Huiatt, of Harrisonville, Missouri, was born March 10, 1927 in West Line, Missouri the daughter of Ernest Ray and Lillie Mae (Musick) Maloney. She departed this life on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 24 days.

On December 1, 1950, Marie was united in marriage to Junior Dick Huiatt in Kansas City, Missouri.

Marie was employed as an Accounting Supervisor for BMA Insurance Company, Kansas City, Missouri until her retirement. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, Harrisonville.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Huiatt on February 22, 2009; two sisters, Lavone Croson and Dixie Mae Allen; three brother-in-laws, Charles Croson, Charles B. Land and Charles Allen.

Marie is survived by her sister, Amanda Lou Land, Winfield, Kansas; three nephews, William Croson and wife Kathy, Blue Springs, Missouri, Donald Land and wife Beth, Cedar Vale, Kansas, Robert Land and wife Lisa, Anchorage, Alaska; and friends.

A private graveside service was held at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

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Obituary - Bentleigh Jack Meakins

Infant Bentleigh Jack Meakins was still born, Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit.

Bentleigh is survived by his parents, Dallas James Meakins and Maegan Shaeleigh Ashmore of Pleasant Hill; one half-brother Rylan James of Lawrence; paternal grandparents, Darrell and Pam Meakins of Kansas City; maternal grandparents, Jason Ashmore of Blue Springs and Abigail Smith-Ashmore of Pleasant Hill; paternal great grandmother, Wanda Meakins of Topeka; maternal great grandparents, Mike and Chris Smith, and Margaret and David Kosfield of Pleasant Hill; paternal aunt Jacci (and Collin) Pittz of Topeka; maternal uncle, Shawn Ashmore of Pleasant Hill; maternal aunt, Julianne Smith of Pleasant Hill; several cousins, Cameron Pittz, Carter Pittz, Shaeleigh Smith; his god parents, Tyler Orloski and Emma Wehner; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death paternal great grandfather Jack Meakins and his maternal great grandparents, Don and Winifred Eastwood.

Cremation has been accorded. No services are scheduled.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Please make the check payable to Maegan Ashmore and mail in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com