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Breaking News: Subject in custody after police pursuit
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Breaking News: Subject in custody after police pursuit:
The Butler Police Department along with assistance of the Bates County Sheriffs Office was involved in a pursuit around 11:00 p.m. tonight that started after Butler Police attempted a traffic stop.
Speeds in this chase reached 100 mph as it tore down 52 west highway before coming to an end at CR 11001 when the subject that fled was taken into custody without incident.
Mid America Live will update when more information is made available to us at a later time.
This story has been updated:
Obituary - James Ross Kelso
James was born on July 5, 1950, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to J D “Jack” and Helen Patton “Pat” Kelso. It was in his father’s plumbing shop that James learned the value of a strong work ethic and a good joke– two things he applied generously wherever he went. But it was his deep love of music that set his own life course.
James “Buster” Kelso played his first tenor sax gig in junior high, and knew from that young age that music was his calling. After graduating from Will Rogers High School, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Tulsa on a full music scholarship, making lifelong memories and friends in bands such as Home Cookin’, Soul Section, and the TU Jazz Band.
As a music educator, James’s influence is still deeply felt in the Four-State area. After starting his teaching career in Eunice, New Mexico, James arrived in Neosho, Mo., in 1978, and spent the next 28 years inspiring generations of students to become both good musicians and good citizens, and developing Neosho’s jazz, concert, and marching bands into programs of distinction. He directed “The Pride of the Ozarks” Wildcat Marching Band, received numerous awards for his contributions to jazz education, and continued teaching in Chanute, Ks., until his full retirement in 2016.
To his students, Mr. Kelso was a remarkable leader and mentor who instilled in them not only a love of music but a sense of community, pride, and purpose. And to all people, he was an encourager and friend, offering anyone he met a kind word or a funny story with a twinkle in his eye. In his memory, he would hope that we all seek out the joy, beauty, and music in the world around us, and the deep humanity in each other.
James is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Pat Kelso, and his sister, Sarajane Platten. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Berry, of Belton, Mo.; four beloved sons, Patrick Spencer Kelso (Caylene) of Oronogo, Mo., Gavin Ross Kelso (Mia) of Bedford, Tx., Kai Asher Kelso of Joplin, Mo., and Quinn Berry Kelso of Belton, Mo.; a treasured grandson, Brennan Ross Kelso, and a brother, John D. Kelso.
A public memorial service will be held at the Neosho High School Performing Arts Center in Neosho, Mo., on September 30, 2023, at 1:14pm.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
Obituary - Katherin Loraine Parsons
She was baptized as an infant, later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City where she had been a life-long member.
Katherin attended White Hall Grade School and then Appleton City High School. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, John Henry Parsons, Jr. on September 24, 1961. Following their marriage, they purchased a farm east of town making it their life-long home. Their union was blessed with three children: Barbara, Clifford and Marcus.
She enjoyed being outdoors and especially gardening, growing flowers and working on the farm. She was also a great cook. Her greatest love was family and being able to spend time with her grandchildren.
Preceding Katherin in death were her parents, one brother Donald Harms and his wife Jean. Survivors include her husband, John, of the home; daughter, Barbara and husband Mike Hering; sons, Clifford and wife Anna, Marcus and wife Tracy, all of Appleton City; one brother, Roger Harms and wife Carol of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; brother-in-law, Vernon Parsons and wife Carol, sister-in-law, Judy (Parsons) Piepmeier and husband Terry; grandchildren: Katie (Parsons) Dunnam and husband Ben, Nathan Parsons and wife Avery, Daniel Parsons and fiancée Elise Meyer, and Sarah Parsons and companion Tymon Lynde; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday August 29th from 5:30 p.m.-7:30p.m. at the Hill & Sons Funeral Home in Appleton City. Funeral Services will be Wednesday August 30th from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the chapel.
Fatality motorcycle accident in St. Clair County
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2005 Suzuki Motorcycle driven by 59 year old Jessie L. Ray of Aurora, Missouri failed to yield and was struck by a northbound 2003 Harley Davidson Motorcycle drive by 60 year old Ronald D. Wallace of Bolivar, Missouri ejecting all occupants.
Jessie L. Ray was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and he was transported to Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola, Missouri.
A passenger on the bike 42 year old Jean A. Ray of Bolivar, Missouri sustained serious injuries and she was transported by Life Flight to Cox South for treatment.
Mr. Wallace sustained serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment. This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 95th Fatality of the year 2023.
View crash report below:
Obituary - Louise Gray (Sieker) Smith
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Garden City Cemetery in Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Alzheimer's Association.
Louise was born November 13, 1935, near Garden City, MO, and was the daughter of Gustav "Gus" Herman and Audrey Marie (Buchanan) Sieker. She attended Peach Grove Elementary School, a walk of over one mile from the farm she was raised on. Louise liked to reminisce about how her dad, with herself and her siblings following behind, cleared a path through deep snow one winter morning so they could get to school. By the time they arrived their clothes were frozen, and they had to stand next to a stove until their clothes thawed out. Louise went on to attend Garden City High School and soon after graduating she married John Louis Smith, Sr. on June 27, 1954, in the Garden City Methodist Church. Three years later, they settled on a farm north of Gunn City where they raised a family of four. It was difficult during those early years as they had no running water, no indoor bathroom, no telephone, and only one vehicle, which left her and three little ones at the time without available transportation when John was working a shift at the Leeds General Motors plant in Kansas City. To get by on food, Louise planted a large garden every spring and there was plenty of vegetable and fruit canning throughout the summer. Eventually, she utilized her gardening expertise while working for Pennington Orchards east of Harrisonville, MO.
A lifelong resident of Cass County, Louise was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisonville and she served for over 40 years as a Cass County election judge, having retired after the 2016 presidential election. Above all else, she was a loving and caring mother who enjoyed watching Johnny Carson late at night, organizing multiple family reunions, visiting the mountains of Colorado, working outdoors, and raising livestock.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Audrey; her husband, John; a son, John Louis Smith, Jr.; and a sister, Dorothy Shirley. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Ron) Peery, of Peculiar, MO; her daughter, Diana Smith, of Gunn City, MO; her son, Michael (Pamela) Smith of Harrisonville, MO; grandchildren: Lucinda Peery of Gladstone, MO; and John Peery of Peculiar, MO; step-grandchildren: Alec Jackson of Colorado Springs, CO; and Chase McDaniel of Tulsa, OK; and siblings: Jim Sieker of Garden City, MO; Francis Masoner of Creighton, MO; Fred (Connie) Sieker of Butler, MO; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
Louise was born November 13, 1935, near Garden City, MO, and was the daughter of Gustav "Gus" Herman and Audrey Marie (Buchanan) Sieker. She attended Peach Grove Elementary School, a walk of over one mile from the farm she was raised on. Louise liked to reminisce about how her dad, with herself and her siblings following behind, cleared a path through deep snow one winter morning so they could get to school. By the time they arrived their clothes were frozen, and they had to stand next to a stove until their clothes thawed out. Louise went on to attend Garden City High School and soon after graduating she married John Louis Smith, Sr. on June 27, 1954, in the Garden City Methodist Church. Three years later, they settled on a farm north of Gunn City where they raised a family of four. It was difficult during those early years as they had no running water, no indoor bathroom, no telephone, and only one vehicle, which left her and three little ones at the time without available transportation when John was working a shift at the Leeds General Motors plant in Kansas City. To get by on food, Louise planted a large garden every spring and there was plenty of vegetable and fruit canning throughout the summer. Eventually, she utilized her gardening expertise while working for Pennington Orchards east of Harrisonville, MO.
A lifelong resident of Cass County, Louise was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisonville and she served for over 40 years as a Cass County election judge, having retired after the 2016 presidential election. Above all else, she was a loving and caring mother who enjoyed watching Johnny Carson late at night, organizing multiple family reunions, visiting the mountains of Colorado, working outdoors, and raising livestock.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Audrey; her husband, John; a son, John Louis Smith, Jr.; and a sister, Dorothy Shirley. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Ron) Peery, of Peculiar, MO; her daughter, Diana Smith, of Gunn City, MO; her son, Michael (Pamela) Smith of Harrisonville, MO; grandchildren: Lucinda Peery of Gladstone, MO; and John Peery of Peculiar, MO; step-grandchildren: Alec Jackson of Colorado Springs, CO; and Chase McDaniel of Tulsa, OK; and siblings: Jim Sieker of Garden City, MO; Francis Masoner of Creighton, MO; Fred (Connie) Sieker of Butler, MO; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Obituary - Randall "Randy" Wayne Smith
Randy was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Randy grew up in Raytown, Missouri. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1986. He had been employed at Shamrock Cabinets before becoming disabled. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching the Kansas City Chiefs games and going to car races.
In addition to his wife, Elaine, he is survived by his six children, Allen Newcomb (Yvan Camagay), Kissimmee, Florida; Ashley Clarke (Ryan), St. Cloud, Florida; Amanda Davis, St. Joseph, Missouri; Alaina Davis (Garret Rash) Olathe, Kansas; Angel Armstrong (Daniel) Creighton, Missouri; Alyssia Davis of the home; mother, Rosa Fern Smith, Raytown, Missouri, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Josiah Smith; sister, Geraldine Elaine Smith; and his grandparents, Marshall and Rhode Smith and George and Edan Carder.
Services will be on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Randy will then be laid to rest at 2:30 p.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery in Mountain Grove, Missouri.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
Obituary - Kathy Lynn Loehr
Kathy was born on March 3rd, 1963, to Joann Boone (Brown) of Stockton, Missouri. In 1981, she met Lance Loehr.
The two instantly fell in love and married one short year later. Lance and Kathy then became proud parents of two children, Chad and Brandy. At the time of her death, Lance and Kathy had been happily married for 41 years.
Kathy was a loving and dedicated wife and mother to her husband and children. Family came first and was above all else to Kathy, a value passionately instilled in all those around her. The hole left by her absence will be impossible to fill.
Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Joann Boone (Brown). Kathy is survived by her husband, Lance Loehr; her children, Chad and Trisha Loehr, Brandy and Troy Albrecht; and her grandchildren, Addison and Cooper Loehr, Dakota, Bethanie, and Havyn Albrecht.
A visitation will be held at Cullen Funeral Home on September 1st at 10:00 a.m., followed by a short service starting at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kathy’s name to a local charity. One charity close to her heart was Midwest Pug Rescue www.midwestpugrescue.org
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
Kathy was a loving and dedicated wife and mother to her husband and children. Family came first and was above all else to Kathy, a value passionately instilled in all those around her. The hole left by her absence will be impossible to fill.
Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Joann Boone (Brown). Kathy is survived by her husband, Lance Loehr; her children, Chad and Trisha Loehr, Brandy and Troy Albrecht; and her grandchildren, Addison and Cooper Loehr, Dakota, Bethanie, and Havyn Albrecht.
A visitation will be held at Cullen Funeral Home on September 1st at 10:00 a.m., followed by a short service starting at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kathy’s name to a local charity. One charity close to her heart was Midwest Pug Rescue www.midwestpugrescue.org
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
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