Obituary - Tom Jennings

Tom Jennings, 80, of Nevada, Missouri left this life on March 30, 2022. He was born on November 27, 1941, to Jesse and Blanche (Stewart) Jennings.

After graduation he met and later married the love of his life Patsy (Domino) Sumner on May 9, 1959. To this union four children were born; Rhonda Jean, Ron, J.D., and Darl. During his life he worked at the International Shoe Factory then retired from Fram. Throughout Tom’s life he enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Roscoe fishing on the Osage River, and also restoring old tractors. He was a man of many talents, from fabricating trailers, to building houses, to fixing hot wheels, there was nothing he couldn’t figure out, but most of all he enjoyed family. His orneriness was his best personality trait.

Preceding him in death were his parents Jesse and Blanche Jennings, daughter Rhonda Jean, in-law’s Clifford and Fern Sumner, three brothers and five sisters.

Tom is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patsy; sons Ron Jennings (Karen), J.D. Jennings (Angela), Darl Jennings (Kerry), sisters Dolly Moore and Marge Hacker and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Visitation:
Date: Friday, April 1, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Visitation Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home

Service:
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Service Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home

Interment:
Mound Cemetery

Obituary - Kathy Sue Maple

Kathy Sue Maple, age 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held on a later date.

Kathy was born in Independence, Missouri on September 20, 1954 to Charles Gill and Mary Kathryn (Hammers) Gill. Kathy graduated high school and went on to further her education achieving her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. In the winter of 1980, she was joined in marriage with her late husband Kevin on January 19th. Together their union was blessed with one daughter, Nellie. Kathy had a passion for teaching, primarily elementary level students. She was also very inspired by nature, Monarch Butterflies, and flowers. She enjoyed gardening, reading books with her grandchildren, baking, listening to music, spending time with her beloved friends, and antiquing.

Kathy was preceded in death by her loving husband of over forty-one years, Kevin Maple; and her parents, Charles and Mary Kathryn Gill.

She is survived by her daughter, Nellie K. Maple Parman (husband Daniel) and their children, Judah and Joplin; and her sister, Melinda Gill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Monarch Watch online at www.monarchwatch.org.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Rollover accident in Butler

The Butler Police Department along with the Butler Fire Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a rollover accident in the area of Fulton and Vine Streets in Butler around 3:30 p.m. this afternoon.

The accident involves a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder that swerved to miss a truck that failed to stop at a stop sign. 

The vehicle then rolled over into a yard. The female driver of the SUV didn't sustained serious injuries. The driver of the truck was ticketed at the scene of this crash! 

The vehicle was towed from the scene of this accident by Douty's Tow of Butler. Mid America Live will update when more information is made available to us.

Beautiful weather outside!

Better get those more pressing outdoor chores done this weekend. There are several chances for showers and storms this upcoming week. The better chances for more widespread showers will be Tuesday into Wednesday.

Barn fire in rural Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department along with assistance from the Butler Fire Department is on scene of a barn fire on 18 Highway at CR NE 3003 in rural Adrian.

Please use caution if you must travel in this area and please move over for emergency
vehicles. 

Obituary - Barbara Ann Dennis

Barbara Ann Dennis, age 60, Hume, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1961 the daughter of Russell and Margaret Hannah Dennis. 

She graduated from Hume High School. Barbara was a member of the Hume Christian Church. She enjoyed her coffee, making home made caramels, and listening to Roy D. Mercer with her grandson, Dane. She had a special relationship with her friends at the Carpenter's Cup and Barbara Pruitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant brothers, a sister, Sandy Dennis, and several aunts and uncles. Barbara is survived by her significant other, Mark Hawks, a son, Eric Ramirez and wife Lynette, a daughter, Anna Schmid and husband Nicholas, a brother, Tom Dennis, two grandchildren, Dane and Micah, one on the way, a special cousin, Jimmy Kennedy, extended family and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 am Friday April 1, 2022 at the Hume Christian Church. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, March 31 at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Barbara Dennis Memorial Fund, to defray funeral expenses. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Stolen in Henry County

Stolen from the area of Hwy K and NW 100 Road in Henry County between 8 pm last night and 9am this morning, a black 2008 Chevrolet 1500 extended cab Z71 with registration 1SFV12 with a black camper shell. 

A red/white 1987 Yamaha Banshee 350 with sand paddle tires was in the bed of the truck. 

If you have information about this theft call your local law enforcement agency or 9-1-1

Vehicle fire overnight in rural Adrian

Around 1:30 a.m. this morning the Adrian Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a truck fire on CR 13004 off of KK Highway east of Adrian.

The truck was a total loss and no one was injured in this incident. The cause of the fire is unknown to us at this time.