Obituary - Shirley Ann Chevalier

Shirley Ann Chevalier, age 85, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 after a long battle with dementia.

A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012 followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held after mass at Belton Cemetery.

Shirley was born in Marshall, Missouri on December 19, 1935 to Clarence Tomlinson and Freda (Gramlich) Tomlinson. After graduating high school, Shirley continued her education at Missouri Valley and Longview. For many years she worked in civil service. In life Shirley was blessed with three sons, Danny, Bruce, and Jerry. She was a member of St. Sabina Catholic Church. Shirley enjoyed going to old country concerts, playing slot machines, bargain shopping, and enjoyed a glass of wine or a margarita. She would also proudly admit to anyone that she could yodel. More than anything Shirley cherished the time with her family during the holidays and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events all over the Midwest.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Freda Tomlinson.

She is survived by her three sons, Danny Chevalier, Bruce Chevalier (Sherie), and Jerry Chevalier; seven grandchildren, Joe Chevalier (Alisha), Matt Chevalier, Terry Beeley, Caleb Chevalier, Molly Chevalier, Cole Chevalier (Alissa), and Blake Chevalier (Kelly); and numerous great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Marjorie Lee Elliott

Marjorie Lee Elliott was born February 3, 1934 to Ward Hosler and Helen Whitten-Hosler in Hale, Missouri. She was born into a family of 7 siblings. She married Leo Robert Elliott on December 5, 1949 in Louisb
urg, Kansas and had eight children.

She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and great grandmother to all those around her. She was a kind, gentle soul who made all those around her smile. She would give someone the clothes off her back as long as it kept them warm. She would let anyone come and sit for hours if they needed. She was a grandmother to all.

Marge died November 6, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sisters Ethel Hanavan, Betty Louise Hosler, and Helen Janice Freeman, her brothers Robert Hosler and Kenneth Hosler, her daughters Cindy Mayden and Lori Rearden, her sons Ronald Elliott and Jerry Elliott, and her granddaughter Hollie Rearden.

She left behind her brother Jerry Hosler, her daughters Brenda Bell, Debbie Miller, and Teresa Gebhardt, her son Steven Elliott, and an abundance of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Obituary - Stephen Ray “Steve” Yost

Stephen Ray “Steve” Yost, age 65, of Athens, Alabama passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Athens Limestone Hospital.

Steve was a graduate of Miami High School located in Amoret, Missouri, class of 1976. Right after high school Steve began his career in the construction industry which led him to Yates Center, Kansas where he was able to work his way up to the General Civil Superintendent at Wolf Creek Power Plant. 

He married the love of his life, Joy Leslie Wainscott on September 6, 1977 in Yates Center, Kansas. Steve’s career later took him and his wife to North Carolina where they welcomed a son, Joshua Ray Yost. In 1986, the family moved to Athens, AL when Steve began work at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. He worked at the plant for several years before transitioning to work as a contractor for NASA supporting facility maintenance and construction. He gained several awards and more than anything life long friends during this time. After his retirement, he started Yost and Son Construction with his son, Joshua Yost doing home remodeling and rental property renovation/maintenance. 

Steve accomplished much in his life, including foreman, carpenter, coach, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting with friends, spending time with family, and most of all spoiling his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Barbara Yost, sister Verna Haines, and brother Billy Yost. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 44 years, Joy Leslie Wainscott Yost; son, Joshua R. Yost and wife Hillary; 3 grand-daughters, Piper, Sadie, and Mackenzie; sister and her husband, Michelle and Gene Schroeder and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of life is not scheduled at this time, but will be handled at a later date for the family to receive friends and loved ones. There will be a celebration scheduled in his hometown of Butler, MO and another at his long-time home of Athens, AL. 

The family would like to express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful care that he received while at Athens Limestone Hospital and for all of the nursing and doctor staff that made personal connections during this time. If desired, friends may send condolences and share memories at https:/www.facebook.com/steve.yost.memoriam.

Military grade bomb found in Rich Hill

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

At around 9:00hrs today, deputies were called to assist Rich Hill Police Department on a report of a military grade mortar found in a city owned building. Apparently an employee was looking for some tools in the building when the item was discovered.

Upon arrival of deputies, contact was made with Lee’s Summit Bomb Squad who referred the call to Kansas City Bomb Squad. Deputies sent photos of the mortar to the Kansas City Bomb Squad who referred the call to EOD Specialists out of Ft. Riley Kansas.

Officials have cordoned off the area while awaiting the arrival of the Ft. Riley EOD Specialist. Assistance is also being provided by the National Guard Unit out of Camp Clark in Nevada.

This Story has been updated:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2021/11/update-live-mortar-round-detonated-in.html

Osceola FFA BBQ Team wins World Food Championship

The Osceola FFA BBQ Team wins the World Food Championship and are #1 in the World. 

They are bringing home some prize money, a HUGE Trophy each kid on the team received an American Flag, a banner, and each kid received a $10,000 scholarship to Sullivan University In Louisville Kentucky.

Cole received 1st in Ribs
Kloie received 1st in Burgers
Grace received 2nd in desserts
Jordan received 2nd in chicken
Skylar received 5th in steak

News from the Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238

Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238 is recognizing our American Veterans through November with thank you posters, displayed at the Adrian Post Office.

On Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 Pack 238 was honored to host Ret. Lt. Col. Bob Hess, U.S. Army, of Adrian. Mr. Hess shared with us the importance of our freedoms; and what it means to be an upstanding citizen in our community and country.

We remember the sacrifices made by our American Veterans, and sincerely thank you for your service."

Miami R-1 School District 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Update: Rich Hill man injured in rollover accident west of Rich Hill

On November 9th around 8:52 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Rich Hill Fire responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on A Highway around 4 miles west of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Toyota driven by 67 year old Skippy R. Heckadon of Rich Hill, Missouri traveled off the roadway, driver overcorrected and returned to the roadway, vehicle began to slide and travelled off the roadway striking a ditch before overturning and coming to rest on its wheels.

Mr. Heckadon sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Douty's Tow of Butler.

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210583451