Severe Storms Monday Night

A chance for strong to severe storms is expected late Monday night ahead of a cold front. This will be the front that acts as a gateway for the cooler weather to impact our area starting Tuesday.

Obituary - Phyllis A. Miller

Phyllis A. Miller, age 87, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family members.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery @ Higginsville, 20109 Bus, MO-13, Higginsville, Missouri 64037.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

** A full obituary will be provided as more information becomes available.

Update: Osawatomie Kansas man seriously injured in Bates County motorcycle crash

On 9/6/20 around 10:00am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Bates County EMS responded to a one vehicle motorcycle accident on Missouri 18 Highway just east of CR 12002 near the town of Merwin.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2020 Harley Davidson FXST driven by 39 year old Christopher L. Williams was traveling eastbound when he traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a embankment and overturned, ejecting him from the bike.

Williams sustained serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The Harley was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by R&B Tow of Amsterdam, Missouri. The report stated that Mr. Williams was not wearing a helmet.

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Motorcycle accident on 18 Highway east of Merwin

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriff's Deputies are on scene of a motorcycle accident on Missouri 18 Highway and CR 11001 around 3 miles east of Merwin at this time.

The occupant of the motorcycle is said to have a serious head injury and Life Flight has been called out and is on scene at this time.

Mid America Live News will update as soon a more information is made available to us at a later time.

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Obituary - Rick Dale Kennedy

Rick Dale Kennedy, 64, Nevada, MO, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Freeman Health System, Joplin, MO. Rick was born on December 9, 1955 in Nevada to Walter Harold and Gwendolyn Leona (Morris) Kennedy.

Rick was raised in the Metz, MO area and graduated from Metz High School Class of 1973. He operated Double K Trucking for a number and years and has worked for Tim Forkner in the trucking business for the past 10 years. He liked to hunt and fish and was very active in Alcoholics Anonymous. He enjoyed helping people and was known by many to have a servant’s heart. Rick was a member of the Walker Christian Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Bridgetta Carsel and her husband Tony, Lamar, MO, and Angela Berryhill and her husband Corin, Lamar; 4 grandchildren, Jeffrey Carsel and his wife Laura, Lamar, Austin Carsel and his wife Jamy, Arlington, TX, Addison Berryhill, Lamar, and Mason Berryhill, Lamar; great-grandchildren Caitlyn and Remmington; one brother, Walter “Dub” Kennedy, Walker; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Morris Mulkins, and one sister, Sharon K. Wright.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Antioch Cemetery, Nevada. Friends may call at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2020 and from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2020.

Those who wish may contribute in Rick’s memory to Alcohols Anonymous or Kid’s For Christ Ministry of the Walker Christian Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Vernon County Health Department confirms COVID-19 death

The Vernon County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of a Vernon County resident due to complications related to COVID-19. Our hearts go out to the family in this very difficult time.

Obituary - William John Trager, III

William John Trager III, age 53 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

William John Trager, III, was born March 26 th , 1967 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the fifth child of William and Patricia Trager. Bill passed away at home in Clinton, MO, on September 1st , 2020.

Bill lived most of his life in Clinton, MO, moving with his family in 1974. Bill completed all of his schooling in the Clinton school system and shortly after graduating high school, joined the Missouri National Guard.

Bill served honorably for over 20 years in the National Guard, serving in Combat Engineering units in both Kansas City and Clinton, MO, achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class, a senior NCO. While in the service he completed two overseas tours on active duty, including a 15-month combat tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as a 12-month tour on a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.

Bill earned multiple awards and medals during his service and tours of duty,including Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal,and the Humanitarian Service Medal. He was honorably discharged for retirement on May 30th , 2016.

Shortly after his retirement from the National Guard, Bill began taking care of his mother as her full-time caretaker due to her declining health. He made sure she was able to reside in the home she loved, caring for her needs, until she passed a few short weeks ago.

Bill is survived by his sisters Annette McCune of Crystal River, Florida; Debbie (Tom) Dennis, Sioux City, Iowa; Cindy (Doug) Zach, Norfolk, Nebraska; and Tracy Trager of Florida. He is also survived by his brother, DJ (Renee) Trager of Houston, Texas. Bill is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceding Bill in death are his father and mother William J. Trager Jr., and Patricia Ann Nuhn. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Services are pending.

Henry County Health Center confirms 4 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center has received confirmation of four more positive cases of COVID-19. Two individuals reside in the town of Clinton, one from Windsor and one from Chilhowee. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 125.

With the holiday weekend HCHC cautions everyone to be ever diligent in maintaining social distancing. But if you are not able to distance, please wear a mask or face covering. Be safe out there.