Mid America Live

Clinton High School names new boys basketball coach

Clinton High School is proud to announce it has selected Andre Steward as its next boys basketball coach. Coach Steward will also begin his second year teaching social studies at Clinton Middle School this fall.

Andre, a 2008 graduate of CHS, is no stranger to the basketball court. He was a member of the 2008 CHS district championship team, which had an impressive season record of 23-5, and was ranked 5th in the state for class 4A. Andre was also an all-conference, all-area, and all-district player.

Coach Steward has taken his passion and love for the game and shared it with others through coaching. This year will be his third year coaching in the district. He also started a youth basketball organization in 2009.

The Nets Organization has grown to accommodate 10 teams. The 6th grade boys team recently competed at the Show Me State Games in Columbia, MO, placing third.

With the support from his significant other, Lacie Kenney, and children Andre, Amaya, and Brinlee, as well as a multitude of community and family members, Andre is excited for this new journey. “I am truly honored and humbled to receive this opportunity to become the head basketball coach in the town I was raised in. This community means a lot to me, I am glad to be a part of this journey.”

“The Clinton School District is excited for Coach Steward to take control of the boys basketball program,” says Activities Director, Kevin LaFavor. “Coach Steward knows the game really well, and as assistant coach has proven his ability to build relationships with student-athletes.

Andre has developed and built the Clinton Nets Youth Basketball Program over the past 7-8 years. This shows a commitment to not just basketball but the Clinton community as well.”

#CardinalPride

Obituary - Sharon Rosetta McLain

Celebration of Life service for Sharon McLain of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 9th at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Private Family Inurnment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In Lieu of Flowers, Contributions to Giving Fore Living. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Sharon Rosetta McLain, age 80 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, August 5, 2023 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born June 21, 1943 to Doyle Rex and Harriett Frances Crawley Booth in Ridgeway, Missouri.

Sharon is survived by husband, Neil McLain of Butler, Missouri; a son, Richard McLain and wife Lynne of Butler, Missouri; two grandchildren, Lee McLain and wife Emily of Butler, Missouri and Lynnsey Shade and husband Randy of Overland Park, Kansas; four great-grandchildren, Izabella, Scarlett, Magnolia and Maleena; and two brothers, Gary Booth and wife Nancy of Joplin, Missouri and Rick Booth and wife Lola of California, Missouri. She was preceded in death by parents and a son, Tracy Scott McLain.

Runaway/Missing Juvenile From Drexel

Runaway/Missing Juvenile:

Michelle Goodall (17yo) left from Drexel, last known to possibly in the Belton, Mo area. Michelle is approximately 5'3 and 100-110lbs with brown eyes and last known to have blonde hair but dyes it frequently and could have been changed since she left.

If you have information regarding her whereabouts or if you have seen Michelle, please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-679-3232 or your local law enforcement.

Obituary - Riley Junior Bales

Riley Junior Bales, 77, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a memorial service and military honors beginning at 2:30 PM.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Obituary - Carolyn Hughlett

Carolyn Hughlett, age 90, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1111 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with inurnment at Raymore Cemetery.

Carolyn was born in Sweet Springs, Missouri on February 24, 1933 to William H. Renken and Perky (Weinberg) Renken. Carolyn was a faithful member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Raymore, volunteering much of her time and energy to different events at the church. Carolyn started the Raymore Quilt Guild and was a member of the Tri County Art League. In life Carolyn was an artist professionally and as a hobby. She held a passion for all kinds of art.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, William and Perky Renken; and loving husband of fifty-nine years, Travis Hughlett; and her in laws, Earl and Audie Hughlett.

Here to cherish her memory are her loving children, Kim Hughlett (Tricia), Pamela Sauter (Dave), and Debby Sherman (Roland); four grandchildren, Lee Sauter, Jesse Sauter, Josh Sherman (Leslie), and Jeff Sherman (Whitney); and four great grandchildren, Riley, Wade, Kobe, and Hunter.

Memorial donations may be made in Carolyn’s name to Wayside Waifs online at www.waysidewaifs.org.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Three seriously injured in Benton County UTV accident

On Sunday August 7th around 5:21 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with Benton County Sheriff's Deputies and Warsaw Fire Department responded to a UTV accident at a address of 28797 High Ridge Drive in rural Warsaw.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the unknown year Kubota UTV driven by 67 year old Salvatore G. Schembri of Warsaw, Missouri was backing up and went over a ledge coming to rest in the water.

Salvtore G. Schembri along with two passengers in the UTV 66 year old Catherine A. Schembri of Warsaw, Missouri and 66 year old Kimberly A. Taylor of Parkville, Missouri all sustained serious injuries and all were transported to hospitals for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230424573

Obituary - Dennis and Elizabeth Mayes

Dennis N. Mayes, age 62, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 28, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Floyd William and Esther Marie Kent Mayes Sr.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hostetler. She died in the accident as well. He worked as a carpenter, mechanic and basic all around handyman.

He liked to fish and tinker. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Linda Hill. Dennis is survived by three sons, Jason Mayes(Savannah), Phillip Mayes(Christa), and Christopher Mayes, two daughters, Nicole Elliott(Steve) and Stephanie Rueda, five brothers, Floyd Mayes Jr., Randy Mayes, Rick Mayes, Raymond Maes, and Samuel Mayes, and eight grandchildren.

A service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Paws & Claws, 8 N. Judson, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Elizabeth Ann Mayes, age 59, passed away, Saturday July 29, 2023 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born on October 26, in Lamar, Colorado the daughter of John Perry and Veta Lorene Wilcox Hostetler. She was united in marriage to Dennis N. Mayes. He died in the accident as well.

She enjoyed gardening and all different types of animals. She loved her family especially her eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Alan Hostetler. Elizabeth is survived by three sons, Jason Mayes(Savannah), Phillip Mayes(Christa), and Christopher Mayes, two daughters, Nicole Elliott(Steve) and Stephanie Rueda, two brothers, Charles Hawkins, and John Hostetler, and eight grandchildren.

A service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Paws & Claws, 8 N. Judson, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.