Have you seen this wanted woman?

WANTED ON WARRANT in Peculiar, MO 

LEXEE MARIE BECKETT Residence: Belton, MO 

Any information provided that will help us locate Beckett will be kept strictly confidential. 

If you've seen this woman please call Ferguson Bail Bonds at (816) 510-6815.

Structure Fire in rural Archie

The Central Cass Fire Department long with mutual aide from the Adrian Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire at a address of 23511 E 341st Street in rural Archie.

Please avoid this area! 

Obituary - Scott Francis Vanskike

Scott Francis Vanskike, 48, of Nevada, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. He was born February 17, 1972 in San Francisco, California to Walter L. and Marsha A. (Vernarecci) Vanskike. On July 28, 2000 Scott married Marqui D. Cook in Redmond, Oregon and she survives of the home.

Scott grew up in Ronert Park, California and attended school there. He continued his education in Oregon, where he lived and worked until 2007, and pursued a career as a truck driver. In 2007, Scott moved to Nevada where he worked for McInroy Construction for several years and has worked at 3M for the past seven years.

In addition to his wife, Marqui, survivors include five children: Christopher Baily of Nevada, Heather Beason (Donald) of Sheldon, Missouri, Mariah Vanskike of Nevada, Walter Vanskike of Nevada, and Tylor Vanskike of Nevada; two grandchildren, Caliber Beason and Luretta Beason; one sister, Stacy Vanskike of Pennsylvania; one nephew, Troy Bridgeman of Oregon; one uncle, Bruce Vernarecci (Cindy) and their children Molly and Sarah of Oregon. Scott was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 11,2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ and Later Day Saints in Nevada at 1:00 p.m.. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Update: D Highway east of Passaic closed due to semi truck rollover

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has D Highway shut down at this time just east of I-49 in Passaic due to a semi truck rollover accident that is blocking the roadway.

The driver of the semi truck wasn't injured in this accident, however it did cause a huge mess that is blocking the roadway at this time.

Mid America Live News will continue to follow this story and provide updates at a later time.

Please AVOID this area and find a alternate route! 

Semi truck rollover accident east of Passaic

The Bates County Sheriffs Office along with Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers, Butler Fire Department and Adrian Fire Department are on scene of a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident on D Highway around 2 miles east of Passaic at this time.

The semi truck was said to be hauling toiletries and it is currently blocking the roadway at this time.

Please move over for emergency vehicles and expect delays in this wreck! Please avoid this area!

Mid America Live news will update when further information is made available to us.

Copyright Mid America Live 

Obituary - Frances Zoe Lewis

Frances Zoe Lewis, 92, formerly of Schell City, MO passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Sunrise of Overland Park in Overland Park Kansas.

Frances Zoe Lewis was born May 17, 1928, nine miles east of Schell City to Leslie E. and Gladys Ruth (Strader) Bowman. She graduated from Schell City High School. Frances moved to Tucson, Arizona, due to her mother’s health in 1945. She attended the 1945-1946 year at the University of Arizona. John Lewis was discharged from the Army on April 9th of 1946 and came to Tucson where they were married on May 25, 1946. She and John both received a mortuary science degree from the Gupton-Jones College for Mortuary Science in 1947. In 1954, they moved to Schell City. To this union two children were born, Anna Ruth and Frances Ava. Sadly, Anna Ruth passed away on September 23, 1995. Frances was also preceded in death by her husband John G. Lewis.

Frances was very active in the community. She served on the School Board, was a 75 year member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Modern Mother’s and the Modern Priscillas, and was a member of the White Shrine. The Lewis’ joined the Schell City Methodist Church after moving back from Metz. She helped her husband run Lewis & Son Hardware, Funeral Home, and ambulance service.

Frances is survived by one daughter, Frances Ava Murrell, six grandchildren, April Sealy, Gary Dunn, II, Brandi Ulrey, Michael Burton, John Burton, and Verla Murrell; ten great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Frances is very loved and will be missed by all.

Following a private burial at Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced by Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.

Burglary at storage sheds in Lamar

Early this morning 01/07/21, Cpl. Toby Luce was checking the Lamar Mini Storage when he noticed a door and lock that appeared slightly different than when he had checked them a few hours previously. 

Upon further investigation, Cpl. Luce found that multiple units had been broken into and located a person still inside one storage unit. 

Joseph DeLeon, 43 of Lamar Mo has been charged with 2nd degree burglary and possession of burglar tools.

Electric City Downtown Business Spotlight: Creative Clink

Creative Clink, owned by Jamie and Kyle Morgan, is a craft studio that is located on the East Side of the historic Butler Square. Creative Clink opened in September of 2019.

Upon entering you are greeted by Jamie and her mom, Michelle. Both ladies are extremely crafty and there to help you with all your crafting needs. There are so many different projects, I personally could hangout in there for days! Projects vary in difficulty and sizes.

I asked Jamie what her favorite project is, and while she stated that it’s always changing, her current favorite is the new 3D projects. Because there are so many options, the hardest part of crafting at Creative Clink is picking a project. Though, Jamie and Michelle are there to help you with anything you need. 

When talking to Jamie, it’s clear that she loves being on the square. (Jamie is also a board member here at Electric City Downtown!) When I asked Jamie her favorite part of being on the square, she said she loves that at any time of day, rain or shine, people are out and about. She also loves being in a Historic building and fixing it up.

Creative Clink is a studio that allows crafters to come in without appointment (please note that COVID policy may be different). However, Creative Clink is available to schedule appointments for parties, classes, families, private groups, clubs and social circles. To schedule an appointment, send them a message on Facebook at Creative Clink or call Jamie and Michelle at 660-679-8010.