Obituary - Angela Ann Penwell

Angela Ann Penwell, 60, Raymore, Missouri, previously of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at her home in Raymore. Services will be held at a later date.

Angela was born December 11, 1961 in La Grange, Kentucky, a daughter of Jesse O'Dell and Bonnie (Nolan) Bowman. She was united in marriage to Jay Penwell, June 3, 2002, in St Joseph, MO. She lived in St. Joseph, Missouri, fifty-five years before moving to Raymore in January, 2022. Angela loved to work in the garden and her pets were her constant companions.

Angela was preceded in death by her husband, Jay, on January 1, 2022; her parents; and a brother, Danny Bowman. She is survived by one daughter, Tasha (Kyle) Hamilton, Raymore, MO; two brothers: Jesse Bowman and Keith Bowman, both of St. Joseph, MO; and two grandchildren: Alexander and Nicholas Hamilton.

News from Michael G's Greenhouses

The last two years must have spoiled me. Sales were extraordinarily strong which helped make room for late planted things like tomatoes and vegetables. This year has been the exact opposite so far. I do know that spring will be here soon, I am just not sure of the day. Just like you, I am ready to set plants outside, but the wind, cold, and rain make that rather hard. I do thank those of you who have been out and bought things. Set them outside on the good days to acclimate them, leaving them on the porch or in the garage isn't good for them.

I have some nice 2 gallon pots of geraniums that take up too much room on sale for $8 each, they are usually $12.50. I have some wave pansies in baskets on sale for $10, they can be planted in the ground when you get tired of them and should come back next year. This Saturday and Sunday only I am going to have foliage baskets on sale for $15. They are nice but block a lot of light and put a lot of weight on my greenhouses.

Easter is the 17th, and I would like to be open only between one and four that afternoon. Someone will be here in the morning after ten if you forget. Come out when it gets warm, say a prayer for the greenhouses when the weather is bad.

The thing I dislike the most after 38 years in business are severe storms and strong winds. Only two layers of plastic are between everything and outdoors and I probably have an anxiety about that.

God tells us to be anxious about nothing, so I need to improve in that department! See you soon.

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Frosty Saturday Morning....

Chilly this morning, but down right frosty Saturday morning. Low's in the mid to upper 20°s across the region Saturday morning.

A freeze warning is in effect for Saturday morning. Bundle up and protect those sensitive outdoor plants if they've started to bloom.

 
Image Description: Dog wrapped in blanket outside surrounded by trees. Words, "Frosty Saturday Morning." Three Day forecast, Friday, partly sunny, lows in the 30s and highs in the upper 40s to 50. Saturday, sunny, lows in the mid to upper 20s highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Sunday, partly sunny, lows mid 30s to mid 40s, highs mid to upper 70s.

Obituary - Donna Lou Terry

Donna Lou Terry was born to Ruth Nichols and Kermit Dempsey on September 11, 1938, in Osceola, Missouri. Donna passed away Sunday, April 3 , 2022, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, Missouri.

Donna married Charles Terry in 1958, and had a daughter Janice Terry on January 21, 1960, in Osceola, Missouri. Donna lost her beloved daughter unexpectedly on June 2, 2014.

Donna worked at Rivals in Clinton, Missouri for 30 plus years making crock pots, and where she retired from.

She lived in Gerster, Missouri until her journey at the nursing home started in 2019. Donna was a beloved mother, sister, friend, and aunt. There was never a dull moment with her. She enjoyed
working in the garden, taking walks, and doing her puzzle books.

Donna also loved doing the chicken dance to make people laugh. She loved all her nieces, great nieces, and nephews, and loved her great-great nieces and nephews. She would always say “them were her babies.” Donna is proceeded in death by her parents: Kermit and Ruth Dempsey, daughter Janice Terry, nephew Joe Lee Drake and great-great niece Carmen.

She is survived by 3 sisters: Debbie Thomas of Osceola, Mo, Sharon Harrelson of Clinton, Mo, and Bonnie Garret of Harrisonville, Mo. 1 brother, James Dempsey of Clinton, Mo. Niece Twila and Robert Manlove of Collins, Mo. Great nieces, and nephews: Daniel, Kimberly, Travis, Michaila and Bobby JR. Great-great nieces, and nephews: Destiny Jayden, Harley, Bailey, Kenley, Paxton, Elijah, Maddix, Huxley, and Brixton.

You will be greatly missed Aunt Bee. Always and forever, I love you!

Visitation
Saturday, April 9, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

Service
Saturday, April 9, 2022
11:00 AM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

Interment
Yeater Cemetery

Butler Public Water District #6 24 hour boil water advisory

Butler Public Water District #6 has issued a 24 hour boil water advisory for people in the district who have had low pressure or no water on April 7th. This effects the area north of H Highway east of Butler.

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

Hard Freeze Friday Night To Saturday Morning

Heads up! Cold temps are on the way for the end of the week.

Wanted Individual out of Pittsburg Kansas

Wanted Individual

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Released by Lt. Adàn Nance

The Pittsburg Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with locating Belenda Sue Camren in reference to multiple felony warrants for her arrest. Ms. Camren has warrants out of the Crawford County, Kansas, District Court, and the Bourbon County, Kansas, District Court. Ms. Camren is not believed to be armed and dangerous, but law enforcement officials should be contacted immediately if she is observed.

Anyone with information on Ms. Camren’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

(Booking photo from October 5, 2019)

Route 54/MNA Railroad Bridge in Nevada OPEN to Traffic

Route 54/MNA Railroad Bridge in Nevada OPEN to Traffic

Where: U.S. Route 54 bridge over Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad in Nevada

When: 8:45 a.m., Thursday, April 7

What: Route 54 bridge OPEN to traffic

Details: This bridge was closed in September 2021 while contractor crews removed the bridge deck/driving surface and replaced it with a new surface. The contractor also installed new barrier walls, sidewalks, lighting, fences and guardrails at the ends of the bridge.

This bridge was included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.

Project information:
Prime contractor: Radmacher Brothers Excavation, Pleasant Hill
Total project cost: $4 million