Vote Stacy McCrary for Butler School Board

Anyone who knows Stacy McCrary knows what kind of person she is, and what her character is. As a lifelong resident of Butler, she cares about this city, and about the future of our school system. Please give her the opportunity to serve. Please go vote on Tuesday!!!! Thanks!

Water rescue near Rich Hill

The Butler Fire Department along with mutual aide from the Rich Hill Fire Department, Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriffs Office are attempting a water rescue around 100 yards east of the boat ramp near Old Town Access north of Rich Hill.

A boat with 5 occupants is said be having trouble. Mid America Live will update when we know more. 

Two vehicle accident in Vernon County

On April 2nd around 7:22pm the Missouri State Highway along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on N Highway around 5 miles west of Sheldon.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a 1988 Ford F-250 was partially stopped on the road attempting to tow another vehicle when it was struck by a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 19 year old Madison W. Dilly of Lamar, Missouri.

Madison W. Dilly along with a passenger in the truck 35 year old Jeanell K. Harrelson of Nevada both sustained moderate injuries and both were transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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Kansas City man arrested in Bates County

On April 3rd around 3:54pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 32 year old Christopher J. Dorsey of Kansas City, Missouri.

Mr. Dorsey was arrested for 1.) Felony Wyandotte County Kansas Sheriffs Office Warrant - Original Charge - Breaking and Entering 2.) Driving While Suspended 3.) Lane Violation.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and is currently being held on a $10,000 cash only bond.

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Xavier Vanmeter

Xavier Vanmeter passed away on March 31, 2021. He was born on November 12, 2019 in Pittsburg, KS to Corinna Fiala and Jeremy Vanmeter. Xavier was a happy boy. He loved to talk and would randomly start laughing. He was persistent and always had to be out front leading the way.

Xavier was a helper. He liked to help with laundry and throwing things in the trash. He was affectionately known as a little "trash panda" because he was just as likely to pull that same trash back out and walk around the house with his treasure.

Xavier loved food and was always ready to eat. He saw any trip to the kitchen as an opportunity for a snack and would be in his chair demanding one. He was an independent boy who loved animals and his brothers and sisters, as long as they shared their food. Xavier is survived by his parents; siblings, Ryon Lint, Violet Lint, Dominic Lint, and Adrianna Culp; grandparents, Kim Vanmeter and Cliff Rausch of Jasper, MO, Joseph Vanmeter of Sarasota, FL, and Tina Fiala and Roy Hibbs of Grove, OK. He is also survived by great-grandparents, Linda and Winford Connatser of Sarasota, FL, and James Vanmeter of Decatur, Illinois; Uncles Adam (Michelle) VanMeter of Sarasota, FL, Nathaniel (Dana Pryor) Fiala of Lamar, MO, and Colby Fiala of Joplin, MO; many cousins and other family members. The family would appreciate donations in lieu of flowers being made to cover funeral expenses. The family will receive visitors at Konantz Warden Funeral Home on Thursday April 8, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. A funeral service will follow at 4:30 PM.

Obituary - Richard Leroy Connely

Richard Leroy Connely, age 57, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

At this time no services are scheduled.

Richard was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Billy Leroy Connely and Waneta Fern (Wainwright) Connely on August 26, 1963. After school Richard began working in construction and has been since. In life he was blessed with two sons whom he loved dearly.

Richard was preceded in death by his father Billy Connely. He leaves behind his two sons, Richard Stephen Connely and Dillon Todd Connely; mother, Waneta Connely; brother, Michael Connely (Bonnie); and four sisters, Connie Circo (Thomas), Janice Egersett, Patricia Connely, and Donnie Jones (Byran).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to KC CARE Health Center, Attn: Donations 3515 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Deepwater teen seriously injured in St. Clair County rollover accident

On 4/3/21 around 11:34am the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route E around 5 miles west of Lowry City.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze driven by 19 year old Tracy L. Munsterman of Deepwater, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Tracy L. Munsterman sustained serious injures and she was transported by air ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Bray's Towing of Osceola. 

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Obituary - James "Jim" Robert Riffle, Sr.

James "Jim" Robert Riffle, Sr., 83, Latour, Missouri was born July 10, 1937. The son of Frederick Thomas and Glada Elizabeth (Plank) Riffle. He departed this life April 2, 2021 at KU Medical Center surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83 years 7 months and 266 days.

On November 29, 1957 he married Shirley May Snell of East Lynne, Missouri. They raised two children, James Robert Riffle, Jr (Bob) and Diana Lynn(Riffle) Cotton, Harrisonville. They were happily married for 63 years.

Besides his parents, he was proceeded in death by his son Bob in 1996, two brothers Raymond Riffle and John Riffle and his wife Barbara, and his brother-in-law Bill Davis.

He is survived by his wife Shirley of the home, his daughter Diana Cotton (Jody) of Harrisonville, Lisa Riffle(Jordan) Harrisonville, Jodie Cotton-Perretti Harrisonville, Linda Grice(Jonathan )Nixa and Shawn Cotton Harrisonville. Four great grandchildren: Lydia Perretti, Kendry, Reese and Dexter Grice. Two brothers and two sisters: Richard Riffle(Carolyne) Garden City, Don Riffle(Gail) Harrisonville, Barbara Davis Independence, and Beverly Andes(Berle)Garden City, and many more family and friends.

He grew up on a farm near Quick City, Missouri with his 6 brothers and sisters. Jim graduated from Latour High School in 1955 then went to work for Stahls Specialty in Kingsville, Missouri where he worked for several years. He would work all day at Stahls and would farm before and after work but always came home with something in his lunch box for the kids to share.

He always called the family on their birthday and sing Happy birthday to each of them. He spanned the generations with his generosity and love. He always had a joke to tell you and a friendly ear to hear your happy stories or your problems and tried to
give you good advice. Even in his last hours, he was telling jokes to the doctors and nurses and offering something to drink to his visitors and telling them how much he appreciated them and for the good care he was getting and that he loved them all.

When Jim was made they broke the mold. He was a pillar of strength and love to all of us, and always made time for anyone who needed him.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri. Burial will be in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.at the church.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Jim Riffle Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of The Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.