RV fire today in Belton

Today, members of the Belton Fire Department responded to RV fire in the area of Cambridge and Crown Park. 3 residents escaped the fire safely. 

The Belton Fire Department was assisted by South Metro Fire District, Grandview Fire Department and the West Peculiar Fire Protection District .

The fire appears to be a total loss and is currently under investigation.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies recover stolen property

On March 9th Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies executed a search warrant that yielded the recovery of stolen property.

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El Dorado Springs man seriously injured in Cedar County rollover crash

On March 10th around 2:50 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County along with Cedar County EMS responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on US 54 Highway around 7 miles east of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2007 Ford Mustang driven by 61 year old Roger W. Hochstedler of El Dorado Springs, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a fence and utility pole before overturning.

 Roger W. Hochstedler sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230127642

Benefit for Danny Gammon in Nevada

April 1,2023 let’s help a member out. Is going through Cancer Treatments.
Serving Lunch 11-2
Dinner 5-7p
All day event.

3313 E. Austin Blvd. 

Obituary - Arthur J. Morford

Arthur “Art” J. Morford, age 63, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away at home on Monday, March 6, 2023.

A celebration of Art’s life will be held with a visitation on Friday, March 17th from 6 to 8pm at Cullen Funeral Home in Raymore, MO.

Art was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 21, 1959 to William “Bill” Morford and Nadine (Nash) Morford. After graduating high school, Art received his Associate’s degree. For twenty years, he created a career for himself as a printer technician. He was joined in marriage with his loving wife, Elizabeth “Beth” (Sedwick) on August 24, 1985. For the last six years he has been an associate at Walmart. In life, Art loved the Kansas City Zoo, bears, fishing and of course watching the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nadine Morford; and brother Donald Morford.

Here to cherish Art’s memory are his wife of thirty-seven years, Beth Morford; son, Keith Knapp; daughter Andrea Brashear (Brandon); brother, Ronald Morford (Wanda); four grandchildren, Kharis and Brooklyn Knapp, and Zander and Damon Brashear; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Friends of the Zoo, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri dba Kansas City Zoo online at www.guidestar.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

84 year old from Hume dies after motor vehicle accident in Bates County

The second decedent of the MVA from March 6th in Bates referred to in yesterday's release is identified as Frances Brooks, 84 of Hume.

Thoughts and prayers remain with the families.

Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

View crash report:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2023/03/update-hume-man-killed-in-head-on-crash.html

Obituary - Donald Edwin Wimsatt

Donald “Donnie” Edwin Wimsatt, 78, of Archie, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO, with full military honors.

Donnie was born June 1, 1944, to Kenneth “Google” G. and MaryBelle (Maddux) Wimsatt in Dayton, MO. He graduated from Archie High School with the Class of 1962. After high school, Donnie enlisted with the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, Donnie began his career with Bendix, retiring as an electrical planner in October of 1999 from Honeywell. He met the love of his life, Barbara Davenport, in May of 1970. They wed on May 22, 1971 at Barbara’s mother’s house in Harrisonville, MO. From this union, two children were born - David Gerald and Heather Rachael.

Donnie participated in Boy Scouts, obtaining his Eagle Scout and becoming a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was also a member of the Ararat Shriners and the Grand River Lodge #276 in Freeman, MO and had been previously a member of the Archie Masonic Lodge. Donnie had a love for reading the Bible. From cover to cover or just a quick passage, the Bible gave him joy. He will be remembered for his love of music, collecting records, playing golf and pool, fishing and enjoying classic Westerns, but mostly he will be remembered for his unique sayings. You knew Donnie loved you if he was being slightly ornery with you, or if he threw out one of his many sayings such as, “Do you live around here or ride a bicycle?” That was just who he was. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him... and just remember, he “loved you more.”

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Geraldine Houchen; and an infant brother. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Wimsatt; his son, David (Stephanie) Wimsatt; his daughter, Heather (Derrick) Schrock; 7 grandchildren: Devin Schrock, Dalton Schrock, Mariah Wimsatt, Dawson Schrock, Lannah Wimsatt, Hadley Schrock, and Henley Schrock: his sister, Janice Harader; and many extended family and friends.

From the desk of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

Members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol and Sheriff’s Posse answered the call from the FFA horse Judging group. Members took horses to the Bates County Fair Grounds to assist with practicing their horse judging skills. 

FFA kids from around the region were bused to the Bates County Fair grounds to practice their judging skill from horses, goats, pigs and cows.

“We are proud to consistently be someone the schools and kids can count on when needed” says Sheriff Anderson. “We are also proud of the facilities at the fairgrounds and all the investments from time and money spent to support our agricultural life in Bates County”.