Obituary - Benton Robert Brakey

Benton Robert Brakey, age 81 of Butler, Missouri passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born the son of Harry Murcell and Nelvajene Beard Brakey on October 15, 1940 at St. Joseph, Missouri. Benton was a retired boilermaker with Local 83. He enjoyed puzzles, sports and watching old westerns.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila on March 22, 2021. Benton is survived by son, Shawn Brakey and wife, Bailey, stepdaughter, Veronika Spear and two stepsons, Danny and Michael Spear, twelve grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

The family is planning a private family ceremony at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Obituary - Alan Michael "Mike" Glaze

Alan Michael "Mike" Glaze, age 69, Spring Hill, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He was born on November 24, 1952 in Ottawa, Kansas the son of Alva Glaze and Mary Batchelor. He worked as a driller in the oil and natural gas industries. 

Mike was united in marriage to Lori Sprouse on November 27, 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ronald and Darral Glaze, and a sister Cheryl Crowder. Mike is survived by his wife, Lori, a son, Walker Glaze, a brother, Joseph Glaze, and two sisters, Susie Glaze and Gail Kuklenski.

Memorial Graveside service will be 1 pm Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in La Cygne, Kansas. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Multiple people killed in Miami County Kansas accident involving a train

On Thursday night around 6:30pm the Miami County Kansas Sheriffs Office along with several emergency personnel responded to a multiple fatality accident involving a train and one vehicle.

The area of this accident is at 255th Street and Wagstaff Road which is south of Spring Hill and east of the Hillsdale Reservoir in rural Miami County.

An Investigation is underway at this time. 

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us at a later time from the Miami County Sheriffs Office.

UPDATE: The Miami County Sheriff's Office says 2 people were killed in this accident. We will update when we know more 

This story has been updated:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2021/11/update-elderly-couple-killed-in-miami.html

Obituary - Wilma Mary McKeaigg,

Wilma Mary McKeaigg, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab Center in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Vansant-Mills Chapel with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow in Englewood Cemetery Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the LaDue Cemetery and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Wilma was born on June 29, 1922 near Montrose, Missouri. The first child of Roy Edgar and Mary Edna Varner Briggs. She was united in marriage to James L. McKeaigg Jr. on February 8, 1941 and to this union three children were born.

Wilma worked several years for United Telephone Company and later worked for J.C. Penney Company retiring after 20 years of service.

She was a member of LaDue Christian Church, serving in various capacities over the years.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband James, her parents, an infant brother, brothers; Uel Briggs and Lester Briggs, sons-in-law Robert Garrett and Paul Collins and two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law.

Survivors include her children, Carolyn Garrett of Clinton, Missouri, Larry McKeaigg (Pris) and Sue Collins both of Independence, Missouri. Two grandchildren; Mathew Collins (Lisa) and Deanna Collins Allison (Eric) all of Blue Springs, Missouri. Two great granddaughters; Kaitlin Allison Moore (Kelcey) of Kansas City, Missouri and Lauren Collins of Blue Springs, Missouri. One great-great granddaughter Lyla Rae Moore. Four brothers; Glen Briggs, Shelby Briggs (Marilyn), Clyde Briggs (Donna) all of Clinton, Missouri and James Briggs (Carol) of Deepwater, Missouri. Three sisters; Bonnie Winter and Esther Singer of Clinton, Missouri and Shirley Murphey (Joseph) of Joplin, Missouri. One sister-in-law Jackie Briggs of Clinton, Missouri. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Shooting in Rich Hill

Bates County Sheriff's Deputies have been called to the scene of a shooting inside the City of Rich Hill. Additional staff have been called in to assist to include Detectives and all Command Staff.

This appears to be a targeted incident. One person received a gunshot wound and has been airlifted to a trauma hospital.

Two white male subjects entered the home and an altercation ensured. One produced a gun and shot the homeowner.

The Sheriffs Office does not believe this to be a random act and does not feel there is any substantial danger to the community.

We are looking for information on two white male subjects. The shooter was wearing a blue hoodie. No other descriptions has been given at this time.

Chilly Thanksgiving Weather

It's going to be a little chilly this Thanksgiving, but at least there will be plenty of sunshine!

Obituary - Steven Alan Lininger

Steven Alan Lininger, age 51, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home in Grandview, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Manna Fellowship Church, 17617 S. State Rte 291, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080. A funeral service will begin immediately thereafter, followed by interment at Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri.

Steve was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 17, 1970 to Fred Lininger and Charlotte (Cary) Lininger. After graduating from Ray-Pec, he furthered his education at Southwest Missouri State University. Early in his life Steve committed to working in the food service industry, most recently as the General Manager of Applebee’s in Belton, Missouri, where his combined passion for food and people was able to flourish. Steve never met a stranger, and he dedicated himself to creating both long-term relationships and daily smiles. Most important to Steve was his family and friends, with whom he always jumped at the opportunity to spend time with. He was an avid golfer, and for every day spent in the restaurant, you could count on him to match it with a day on the course. His love for life was infectious, and he touched everyone blessed with the opportunity to meet him. Although Steve’s presence was often too big for words, he was able to condense his message to all into simple but powerful words, “Hug Big, Love Bigger.”

Steve is survived by his two loving sons, Austin and Alec Lininger; loving parents, Fred and Charlotte Lininger; two brothers, Don Lininger (Angie) and Ron Lininger (Kristin); nieces and nephews, Erika Lininger, Alicia Mau (Chris), Keith Lininger, Kelsey Donyina (Foster), Taylor Lininger McLean (Kyle), Trevor Lininger (Abby Goulding), and Taryn Lininger; two great nieces and one great nephew, Sunni, Errett, and Cali Mau; aunt, Shirley Lininger; uncle and aunt, James and Ellie Shields; and uncle and aunt, Denny and Patricia Davis.

In lieu of flowers, the Family requests donations of any kind be made to the Belton/Mt. Pleasant Township Welfare Association (3301 E. 187th Street, Belton, MO 64012) ℅ Diana Thomas

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri (816) 322-5278

Obituary - Evelyn Wisdom Purdy

Funeral services for Evelyn Wisdom Purdy of Foster, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services from 1 - 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 1 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment at State Line Cemetery in Trading Post, Kansas. Contributions to American Cancer Society for Pediatric Research. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Evelyn Pearl White Wisdom Purdy, age 99 of Foster, Missouri died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home in Foster, Missouri. She was born May 9, 1922 to Claude and Hazel Wright White in Lyle, Missouri near Amoret, Missouri.

Evelyn is survived by a son, Otis “Peewee” Wisdom and wife Connie of Collins, Missouri; two daughters, Judy Gurley and husband Kenneth of Lowry City, Missouri and Irene Hicks and husband Michael of Foster, Missouri; an adopted daughter, Linda Wadel of Foster, Missouri; 53 grandchildren; too many to count great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Lucille Wisdom Moreland Hoover; two husbands, Harry Marion Wisdom and Harry Purdy; five sons, Walter Leroy Wisdom Sr., Claude Duane Wisdom, Harold “Butch” Wisdom, Carl Russell “Rusty” Wisdom Sr. and Edward Allen “Joker” Wisdom; three brothers, Baby Roy White, Lloyd White and Earl White; and three sisters, Thelma Bond, Opal Turpin and Shirley Plaja.