Friday, September 1, 2023

Obituary - Charles "Chuck" Wayne Reid, II

Charles "Chuck" Wayne Reid, II of Peculiar, Missouri died on August 28, 2023 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville where he had lived for several years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the First Baptist Church, Peculiar, MO at 11:00 a.m. where the family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. The family suggests contributions to the First Baptist Church of Peculiar.

Chuck was born on June 17, 1945 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO, the son of Charles Wayne Reid and Marjorie (Chaffin) Reid. He attended Peculiar Elementary School and graduated from Raymore-Peculiar High School in 1963. A lifelong resident of Peculiar, he spent his entire life as a farmer on the family farm two miles east of Peculiar where he raised cattle.

Chuck was a member of the Peculiar Lions Club and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar. He started raising polled Hereford cattle as a young man and amassed a large herd. He attended polled Hereford sales and was known all over the country for his extensive knowledge of cattle breeds. He had a production sale on the family farm in 1968, an event of which he was always very proud. He was well known in at the American Royal cattle shows, Missouri State Fair, and other cattle events. He amassed a collection of cattle journals and cattle sale brochures. His large collection of cattle literature has grown to thousands and thousands. He studied the business and knew most of the cattle herd owners in the Midwest. He studied the cattle history books constantly and people were awed at his knowledge of the subject. He referred to his massive collection of cattle sale books and journals as his museum. He subscribed to hundreds of cattle periodicals. The arrival of his voluminous mail each day was a significant event in his life.

Chuck knew all the prominent and not-so-prominent families in Cass County and prided himself on attending their funeral visitations and being the first person to sign their guest books. He joined the First Baptist Church of Peculiar at a young age and missed very few Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services over his lifetime.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Michael John Reid. He is survived by his brother, John Chaffin Reid, and sister-in-law, Cathleen A. Shine of Peculiar; and his niece, Emily A. Reid, of Washington, D.C.

Missouri 8 man football game of the week

Game of the week... 

Head on out to Appleton City tonight at 7pm when the Bulldogs host the Archie Whirlwinds in the Missouri 8 Man Game of the Week.




Structure fire early this morning in Amoret

The Amoret Fire Department along with mutual aide assistance from the Butler Fire Department, Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and the Adrian Fire Departments responded to a fully engulfed structure fire at a address of 2001 NW CR 13321 in rural Amoret.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and no one was injured. Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us. 

Two from Adrian injured in rollover accident near Ballard


On Friday September 1st around 7:10 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and the Adrian Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 18 Highway at BB Highway near Ballard.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2005 Dodge driven by 25 year old Tyler J. Birdwell of Adrian, Missouri traveled off the roadway and struck a sign and utility pole before overturning.

Tyler Birdwell sustained minor injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital. A passenger in the vehicle 25 year old Bethany M. Birdwell sustained serious injuries and she was transported by air ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Adrian Tow.

View crash report below:

Photo Courtesy of the Butler Fire Department 


Week 2 Missouri State High School Football Preview

Week 2 of the Missouri State High School Football season will happen this evening. If your looking to watch some high school football action you can check out the games below:

September 1st:
Adrian Blackhawks at Liberty(Mountain View) Eagles 
Archie Whirlwinds at Appleton City Bulldogs
Butler Bears at Sherwood Marksmen
Clinton Cardinals at Odessa Bulldogs 
Drexel Bobcats at Lockwood Tigers 
Maryville Spoofhounds at Harrisonville Wildcats 
Midway Vikings at Lone Jack Mules 
Miller Cardinals at Stockton Tigers 
Mountain Grove Panthers at El Dorado Springs Bulldogs 
Nevada Tigers at Reeds Spring Wolves 
Northwest Hughesville Mustangs at Osceola Indians
Park Hill Trojans at Ray-Pec Panthers 
Pleasant Hill Roosters at Lafayette (St. Joseph) Fighting Irish 
Rich Hill Tigers at Jasper Eagles 
Windsor Greyhounds at Cole Camp Bluebirds 
Winnetonka Griffins at Belton Pirates 

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Obituary - Dean Edward Harkrader

Dean Edward Harkrader, 70, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Medicalodge in Butler, MO following a lengthy illness. Dean was born February 23, 1953 in Butler to George Edward and Lorna Mae (Nolte) Harkrader, Jr. He married Shelli Hulse on April 17, 1993 in Nevada and she survives of the home. Every time Shelli walked into a room Dean’s face would light up.

Dean grew up in the Rockville area and attended Zion Lutheran School in Prairie City through the 8 th grade. He graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1971 where he was a member of the football team. Following high school, Dean served in the United States Air Force from 1971- 1974. Upon his return he attended CMSU in Warrensburg for a time and later graduated from MSSC in Joplin in 1991.

Dean worked at the Rockville Meat Company for a short time, and the Nevada Hab Center for 29 years until his retirement in 2009. His memberships included CMSU Beta Sigma Pi Fraternity, and SMCU Veterans Association. He was also a longtime member of the Church of Christ in Nevada.

Dean loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and taking trips with his family. He loved his Lord and looked forward to church. Dean had a quiet and gentle nature, always loved spending
time with any or all family members.

He enjoyed listening to the buzz of family conversation, occasionally, inserting his dry sense of humor and quiet laugh. Dean loved to read, had a desire or knowledge, and remembered everything that he read.

In addition to his wife Shelli of the home, he is survived by one son, Devon Harkrader, Nevada; his mother, Lorna Harkrader, Rockville; one brother, Jerry Harkrader (Bobbie), Butler; five sisters, Wilma Griffith (Phil), St. Louis, MO, Mary Noyes (Shane), Vancouver, WA, Janet Nitchals (Alton), Butler, Vickie Fischer, Newark, DE, and Lisa Harkrader, St. Louis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Church of Christ in Nevada with Bro. Dick Harris officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in
Moore Cemetery in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the Church of Christ.

Memorials are suggested in his name to the Church of Christ c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Homicide Investigation in Pittsburg Kansas

On Sunday morning, August 20, 2023, law enforcement officers were dispatched to 202 N. Locust St., in Pittsburg, in reference to a shooting incident, in which an adult male was found to have been shot, and subsequently died as a result of his injuries.

The victim, who was identified as 36-year-old Justin E. Krogen, of Pittsburg, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Krogen’s body was sent to Kansas City for an autopsy.

The investigation into this homicide incident is ongoing at this time, and investigators are continuing to follow up on leads. Investigators are also seeking to locate a person of interest from this investigation. This person of interest is not going to be identified at this time.

Anyone having information related to this incident is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

22nd Annual Adrian Fire Department 9-11 remembrance ceremony

September 11, 2001 We promised that we would never forget!

The Adrian Fire Department will host the twenty second 9-11 remembrance ceremony on Saturday morning September 9th beginning at 10:00 A.M.

Line up is at 9:30 A.M. located in the area of 1st & Clark Street

We will begin the procession at 10:00 A.M. with a program to follow at the Optimist Building at approximately 10:45 A.M.

We welcome the public to line the streets and watch the procession, and then make your way out to the Optimist Building as we continue to remember and pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

During the program, we will be honoring all veterans and those currently serving to protect our country and our freedom.

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