Northbound traffic on 7 Highway has been closed at State Route T. Mid America Live will update when more information is made available to us.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Missouri 7 Highway Closed at T Highway (Garden City) Traffic Crash Investigation
Northbound traffic on 7 Highway has been closed at State Route T. Mid America Live will update when more information is made available to us.
Obituary - Melva Jean Baldwin
Melva was born December 27, 1938 in Paola, Kansas, a daughter of Melvin and Helen (Fury) Uzzell. Melva grew up in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Northeast High School. She spent her career working in news marketing for News America for 39 years in Kansas City, MO, although she also worked as a head cashier for Winnetonka High School in their cafeteria for a short stint. She married the love of her life, Homer Baldwin, Jr., on December 5, 1959.
After Homer’s retirement, Melva and he moved to Freeman, MO to a farm where she stayed for the last 30 years. She was an active member with the local food pantry and the Freeman Community Club, helping with their Easter and Halloween festivities each year as she loved volunteering in the community and helping at the Thrift Store. Melva loved spending time with her family.
Melva was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer Baldwin, Jr., on May 27, 2021; a son, Daniel Lee Baldwin; and a daughter-in-law, June Baldwin. She is survived by one daughter, Debra Rodriguez (Bryan Smith), Freeman, MO; daughter-in-law, Vicki Kackley; sister, JoAnn (Jim) Thompson of Warsaw, MO; two sisters-in-law, Joyce (Roger) Marble, Garden City, MO and Carol (Herb) Eplee, Independence, MO; cousin, Bill Uzzell, Spring Hill, KS; 6 grandchildren: Eric Rodriguez, Stephanie (Adam) Kilpatrick, Nicholas (Megan) Rodriguez, Emily (Nick) Park, Amber (Guy Ryan) Rodriguez, Tom (Denise Thoreson) Kackley; 7 great-grandchildren: Jullian, Annebelle, Gunner, Charlie, Ezra, Joey, and June; and numerous nieces and nephews.
From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax
On March 4, 2023 just before 10:30AM the Coroner responded to a location on County Road 1801 in northwest Bates County. A male decedent had been located by family. The case remains open at this time.
On March 6, 2023 just after 3:30PM the Coroner responded to A Highway at County Road 7007 west of Rich Hill following a motor vehicle accident. One decedent, identified as 23 year-old Andrew Medina of Hume, Missouri is deceased in this accident.
On March 6, 2023 just after 7:30PM the Coroner responded to a residence on Wix Lane in Butler where are deceased female was found in her residence following a wellbeing check by Butler officers initiated by a concerned friend. The case remains open at this time.
Follow-up Investigations Completed:
On January 24 the Coroner responded to the BCMH ER in response to a 29 year-old female who died following transport from a residence. The investigation concluded with findings of death being accidental in nature.
Respectfully,
Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner
Max Motors top sales performance for the February!
Congratulations to this dedicated group for their top sales performance for the month of February 2023 for Max Motors!
We appreciate all of you and are thankful to have you in the Max Motors family. #TopSales #MaxMotors #ThankYou'
MDC offers free youth turkey hunting clinic in Clinton on March 25th
Instructors will cover turkey biology, habitats, calls, hunting strategies, regulations, and hunting safety. The topics will also include the types of firearms and equipment commonly used to hunt wild turkeys. Learning stations will be set up so youths can learn from experts how to use various types of turkey calls used to attract gobblers. A shotgun patterning station will allow youths to evaluate how their shotgun performs at various distances. Participants are encouraged to bring the shotgun they will use for hunting. MDC will provide ammunition. A safety trail will demonstrate safe hunting situations. Archery hunting will also be covered.
For more information about the clinic, call MDC’s Clinton Office at 660-885-6981. COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed. Registration is required.
Obituary - Gary Bruce Colin
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Gary enlisted in the United States Army in February of 1969 and retired in February of 1993. Gary worked as a truck driver, logistics coordinator and tire salesman for John Deere (Heritage Tractor) for over 40 years. He was a member of Oakton United Methodist Church and enjoyed helping out with anything that needed to be done around the Church. Gary's favorite pastime was cheering on his grandchildren at all of their events.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; two sons, Jason and his wife Robin Colin of Lamar, and Adam and his wife Mary of Joplin; one daughter, Amanda and her husband Todd of Lamar; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Oakton United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery (Oakton).
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Daniel Funeral Home.
Contributions are suggested and made payable to the "Bob Johnson Scholarship Fund" in care of Daniel Funeral Home.
City of Belton is welcoming a new restaurant
The neighborhood bistro offers a fresh, creative and respectful interpretation of American cuisine.
Follow the link to view the menu -- https://www.inrollllc.org/
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