Obituary - Dean McGuire

Funeral services for Dean McGuire of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, January 6 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Dean was very proud of the fact that he was the first in his family to graduate from high school. 

He made it a priority to instill the value of education in his entire family. Investing in education and athletics in his memory is a legacy that his family would like to continue for the generations to come. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Dean McGuire Scholarship Fund. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Wilmer Dean McGuire, age 83 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born May 17, 1938 to Wilmer “Jack” and Wilma Nadine “Curly” Burch McGuire in Butler, Missouri.

Dean, one of four children, grew up in rural Butler and attended one-room school houses until moving into Butler in the eighth grade. He graduated from Butler High School in 1957–the first one in his family to graduate from high school. On January 14, 1962, he was united in marriage to Diana Schapeler and to this union, a son and daughter were born. Dean has always worked. He started at the age of 9 farming for his Uncle Bill and continued working through high school. One of those jobs was Jennings Market which he thoroughly enjoyed seeing and talking to the people he was sacking and carrying groceries out for. He also enjoyed going with Wilbur to buy groceries. He delivered milk and washed dishes at different cafés both mornings and evenings. Upon graduating in 1957 he began his career of over the road truck driving being the first driver for Jim Tiona. He went on to drive for several different companies retiring from Burton Trucking in 2011 afterwhich he worked for Larry and Bryan Seider until 2021. He was an active member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.

Dean, a family man, was dependable, honest, trustworthy, caring and loving. He thoroughly enjoyed teasing and joking with the kids. His kids and grandchildren were his hobby and he rarely missed a sporting event. He also was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in earlier years and helping his dad on the farm. If anyone needed anything, Dean was only a call away and he took care of others’ equipment like it was his own.

Dean is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diana McGuire of Butler, Missouri; one son, Lyle McGuire of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Deanie Mooney and husband Kenny of Adrian, Missouri; three brothers-in-law, Larry Ingram of Butler, Missouri, Dean Schapeler and wife Sue of Winter Haven, Florida and Don Schapeler and wife Licia of Liberty, Missouri; an aunt, Marjorie Popplewell of Butler, Missouri; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren: 1) Leean (Justin) Hannah and their children Kennisen, Ashlynn and Bronson Dean; 2) Meghan (Dustin) Robbins and their children Libbi and Beigh; 3) Cody (Julienne) McGuire and their children Brayden and Garren; 4) Dakota Mooney (Shelbie) and their son Sidney; and 5) Courtney McGuire; and 6) Tanner McGuire (Ashley). He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Larry McGuire; and two sisters, Judy Ingram and Kay Nisely.

New Business in Butler

Computer problems? Mills PC Repair can help and this morning the Butler Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new business with an official ribbon cutting. Left to right- Kyler Jacobs, Jacob Shipley, owner Nate Mills and Chamber Director Barbara Lawrence. Mills PC Repair is located at 627 W Ohio St. in Butler next to the car wash. For more information you can reach them at 660-464-1037.

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Dangerous Wind Chills Thursday Morning

You might notice that those cold temperatures are back this morning. Another shot of cold air tonight will allow for dangerous wind chills Thursday morning. 

Coldest wind chill values will be across NE KS & northern MO. Make sure to limit time outside & bundle up before heading out.

Updated Obituary - David Wayne Nickerson

David Wayne Nickerson, 52, of Lowry City, Missouri passed away Tuesday night, December 28, 2021 at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo. He was born January 12, 1969 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Jeral B. Nickerson and Sarah L. (Pliler) Nickerson.

He married Karmen Marie McIntosh on May 11, 2006 in Osceola, Mo., and she survives of the home. David was employed as a truck driver for the last 35 years, with the last three years at RP Lumber. He enjoyed dirt track racing, gardening, fishing, or anything else outdoors. He cherished his time spent with his family. In addition to his wife, surviving are one son, Wyatt; three daughters, Jessika (Steve), Courtney (John), and Caitlyn (T.J.); one step-son, Brandon; his mother Sarah Pliler; four grandchildren, Mason, Audrey, Arianna and Makenzie; one step-granddaughter, Scarlett; four sisters, Donna (Chad), Julie (Jason), Jerie (Wayne), and Sarah (Ryan); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

Obituary - Sharon Kay Barnes Heenan

Sharon Kay Barnes Heenan passed away January 3, 2022 with her family by her side. A visitation will be held 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial services will follow at 2:00 pm Saturday, also at the chapel. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Sharon was born September 21, 1944 in San Francisco, CA to Herbert Wardell and Nona Mae Barnes. She was raised in and graduated from Mountain Home, AR. She married Jerry Michael Heenan from Mtn. Home, AR prior to moving to Kansas City, MO in 1964.

Sharon retired from the Department of Agriculture as a Financial Specialist. She was a member of the Belton Church of Christ, Drexel Lions Club and was active in Prison Ministry Writing. Sharon loved to crochet, sew, ribbon embroidery and bake sweets. Her greatest love and joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father Herbert Wardell, mother Nona Mae Barnes and her sister Carolyn Sue Botnik. She is survived by her two daughters, Kayla Machel Johns (Sandy) and Tanya Shawn Gammon both of, Drexel, MO. Brother John Barnes of Plano, TX. Granddaughter Samantha Gammon (Tim Galperin) of Overland Park, KS, Granddaughter Callie LaBeth (Dusty Labeth) of Drexel, MO, Granddaughter Sara Gammon (attending school in London), Grandson Dru Johns (Daniela Johns) of Albuquerque, NM, Granddaughter Audrey Harris (JR Harris) of Carrolton, GA, Grandson Mikael Rose (Dee Dee Forbes) of Kearney, MO, Granddaughter Shea Page (Booker Page) of Drexel, Mo and a treasured friend, Jerry Heenan. She leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety

Winter temperatures have arrived and that means the water temperature of Missouri's lakes and rivers is becoming colder. In some areas of the state, ice has begun to form on smaller bodies of water. If you have plans to be near or on one of the state’s lakes or rivers, or a private pond, please be careful and stay alert!

When someone is suddenly immersed in cold water, they are at risk for cold shock and hypothermia. Cold shock refers to blood vessels constricting to conserve core body heat when the trunk of the body goes under water. This will quickly limit the use of a person's arms and legs. Likewise, these conditions may cause a sudden increase in heart rate and blood pressure—in some cases resulting in cardiac arrest. Cold shock can cause involuntary gasping reflex when the body hits the water. This gasp results in a person inhaling water and could result in drowning.

The body loses heat 25 times faster in water than in the air. Lifejacket use becomes even more important in cold water because hypothermia can quickly rob the body of the ability to perform the most basic tasks and drowning is always a concern. If you take an unexpected plunge into cold water, it is vital to get out of the water and into dry clothes as soon as possible. If dry clothes are not an option leave the wet ones on. Even wet clothes will offer some insulation and trap body heat. A warm drink can be given to someone suffering from hypothermia if they are conscious. Caffeine and alcohol should be avoided. Hypothermia can be deadly even if you are wearing a PFD, so it is important to never go boating alone in the winter. If no one knows you are in trouble, no one can help.

Many cold weather anglers use lakes or ponds for winter recreational activities. Youngsters are often attracted to ice-covered private ponds for skating and playing. Theoretically, the only "safe" ice is at a skating rink. The ice forming on lakes, rivers, and ponds place a person at much greater risk due to natural variables. It's impossible to judge the strength of ice by its appearance or daily temperature. Missouri weather moves from single digit temperatures to the upper 40s within short time periods, which will greatly affect the construction of ice.

Adults should educate children about the dangers of playing on ice and always supervise them when they play on or near ice. Make sure they understand the dangers of being on the ice and insist that they wear a lifejacket/PFD. Never let them play on ponds or lakes unattended.

Many ice victims start out as would-be rescuers. To prevent this from happening, do not go onto the ice to rescue another person or retrieve a pet. To aid someone who has fallen through the ice the first step should be calling for emergency services. A local fire department should have the quickest response time, the proper equipment, and have trained to handle ice emergencies. Rather than going onto the ice to attempt rescuing someone, you should extend a ladder, pole, or rope to a victim along with something that will float.

If you find yourself in the position of needing to be rescued, there are techniques that should be followed for self-rescue. Try not to panic. Face the direction you came from and spread your arms out on the unbroken ice. Kick your feet and try to pull yourself onto the ice. Once out of the water, do not attempt to stand. Lying on the ice keeps your weight distributed. Roll away from the hole then crawl across the ice back to solid land.

Adults should never mix alcohol and winter ice recreational activities. Alcohol impairs your judgment and speeds up the development of hypothermia.

Another winter water safety concern is related to docks. Ice and heavy snow combinations have caused major damage to boat docks in the past. The extra weight of snow and ice can cause such structures to collapse. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to caution dock owners about attempting to remove snow and ice from their docks during inclement weather. It is easy to end up in the water accidentally. Due to the extreme cold water, hypothermia can set in quickly and render a person helpless in the water.

If dock owners insist on being on docks during icy conditions, life jackets should always be worn. Use the buddy system to make sure that someone is there to assist you if you end up in the water. Remember that damaged electric wires around docks should be treated as if they are live. Any boats operating in areas where major dock damage has occurred are encouraged to operate at no wake idle speed, to prevent further damage to docks already under the added stress of heavy snow and ice.

Troopers encourage everyone to remain vigilant around water. If you are on or near the water and an emergency occurs, call *55 on your cellular phone to reach the nearest troop headquarters. Marine enforcement troopers and emergency response services will respond.

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. A life jacket can save your life. Wear It!!

Structure fire in Foster

Around 3pm today the Butler Fire Department was called in to mutually aide the Hume Fire Department on a house fire on SW Gilleland Avenue in Foster.

When fire crews arrived on scene the house was burnt to the ground and was a total loss. No one was injured in this fire.

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