Snow moves in this evening

Snow and rain/snow will move in this afternoon and evening. Snowfall amounts around 1-3" will be possible for much of the area. Amounts up to 4 inches will be possible for locations near St. Joseph.

Obituary - Betty Ann Pritchett

Betty Ann Pritchett, 94, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Betty was born on September 12, 1929 in New Sharon, IA to Kermit Walker and Opal Ann (Moore) Neas. She married Robert S. Pritchett, Jr. on October 10, 1946 and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2000.

Betty came with her family to Sheldon, MO at a young age. She attended Sheldon Schools and was a homemaker most of her life. Betty enjoyed gardening and flowers, family gatherings, and being with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and O.E.S #53 both in Nevada.

Survivors include, her son Kermit Pritchett (Ginger), Nevada; her daughter Annette Crews (Rick), Nevada; five grandchildren, Jenelle Forkner (Steve), Metz, MO, Sheridan “Kermit” Pritchett (Kylie), Nevada, Park Pritchett (Lori), Mt. Vernon, MO, Manda Mae Pritchett, Olympia, WA, and Brandi Whitworth (Jake), Moundville, MO; numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.; one sister, Sue Hinkle, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Robert, she was preceded in death by one son, Kevin N. Pritchett, one grandson, Ricky Crews, and two infant brothers.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Pastor Kevin Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in Sheldon Cemetery, Sheldon, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Those who wish may contribute in Betty’s memory to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Foundation or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Chick-Fil-A Food truck coming back to Butler

Chick-Fil-A Food truck coming back to Butler 

The week is much better when we roll into town! Here is our schedule for next week!

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We cannot wait to serve you!

Obituary - Nancy Lynne Williams

Nancy Lynne Williams, age 67, of Sheldon, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Nancy was born December 16, 1955, in Webb City, MO to Dee Otis Quackenbush and Ruth Lemoine (Barlow) Quackenbush. On June 9, 1975, she married John Williams in Nevada, MO and together they raised seven children. She was a mental healthcare worker and enjoyed playing pool, bingo, and loved Elvis, but the joy of her life was her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years; her children, Carrie (Rick) Turner, Sheldon, MO, Candice (Bill) Pamplin, Prairie Grove, AR, Jodi Wright, Fresno, CA, Shane (Amanda) Williams, Spearville, KS, Cynthia (Gary Neal) Williams, Oronogo, MO, Johnie Williams, Overland Park, KS, and Travis (Ginger) Williams, Sheldon, MO; grandchildren, Alexa Rawlings, Jessica Dutter, Xavier Salas, Brianna Cozzitorto, Cedric Salas, Jaelynn Lowe, Trevor Woody, Justin Williams, Brodie Williams, Anniston Williams, Shandra Kobler, Chanler Neal, Skylie Neal, Taylor Koerner, Mariah Barnes, Hannah O’Banion, Dallas Williams, Gracie Williams, and Anna Williams; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Quackenbush; two sisters, Donna Alderman and Linda Stacey.

Preceding her in death were her parents; five brothers, Ronnie, Raymond, Bob, Bruce, and Jim Quackenbush; a sister Diane Pike and two grandchildren, Shealeigh Neal and Dawson Williams.

Nancy’s life will be celebrated on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Ferry Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time Monday, at the funeral home.

First snow of the season

Rain and snow move into the area this afternoon and evening. The bulk of the snowfall is expected to occur overnight tonight into early Sunday AM. Snow moves out of the area around sunrise Sunday.

Slick roads and reduced visibility are expected. Please be cautious if traveling.

Whirlwinds blow past Braymer heading to state championship game

The #1 ranked Archie Whirlwinds defeated the Braymer Bobcats tonight 88-20 in the semi-final 8-Man Missouri State High School Football game! 

Archie was lead on offense by several touchdowns by seniors Briar McIntire and Kaden Sutton!  On defense the Whirlwinds was led by junior Defensive end Shane Heider who was in the backfield all night long giving the bobcats fits!

Archie will move on now to play the #3 ranked Worth County Tigers (11-1) in the 8-Man Missouri State High School Championship next Thursday in Columbia, Missouri!

Worth County is coming off a 40-14 victory tonight over South Holt. Archie will be making its first trip to the championship game and Worth County will be looking for their 5th Championship in school history. 

House fire shortly after lunch today in Butler

House fire shortly after lunch today in Butler... 

The Butler Fire Department along with the Butler Police Department and Adrian Fire Department responded to a house fire at 302 East Atkinson Street in Butler around 12:15 p.m. this afternoon. 

The house was unoccupied and the fire is said to have started in the back of the home. Mid America Live News will update when and if more information is made available to us.

Obituary - Judith Ann Lauck

Judith Lauck was surrounded by loved ones when called to heaven on November 20, 2023. Judy had resided on her family farm in Rockville, Missouri. Her final days were spent with her daughter in Pensacola, Florida.

Judith was born on March 9, 1948, to Jim and Norma Huffman of Rockville, Missouri where she graduated from Appleton City High School in 1966. 

She then moved to Springfield, Missouri where she began beauty school and met her husband Daniel M. Lauck. They were married in 1967 and were blessed with two children, Todd and Tina. Judy was an extremely loving and devoted mother to both of her children.

At the age of thirty-eight, Judy went back to school where she earned her degree as a registered nurse and later became the director of nursing, continuing her career for the next thirty years. 

Everyone who met Judy experienced her kind spirit and loving gentle manner. She had a very infectious smile and laugh, with an unwavering positive outlook on life. Judy was a woman of strong faith and belief. One of her fondest memories is traveling to Israel where she got to live out her lifelong dream of seeing the birthplace of Jesus Christ and where Jesus had risen.

Judy loved hosting family get togethers, with Thanksgiving being her favorite, and was most happy when with family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to hosting gatherings, Judith was quite the prankster. Every April Fools the entire family would know to expect a call from her with an outlandish prank.

She would still find a way to fool us all. It is a tradition and memory that will live within our hearts forever.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sharon Kent. She is survived by her husband Daniel M. Lauck; sister Deborah Blackshear; son Todd Lauck and wife Julie of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; daughter Tina Becker and husband Phil of Pensacola, Florida; her grandchildren: Aundrea and Courtney Lauck, Tyler Trouth, and Talen Lee; her great-grandchildren: Remi and Kenna Ditty; and her step-grandchildren: Kailee Jones, Grant, Lauren, and Grace Becker.

She will be dearly missed but will forever live in our hearts. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Appleton City Cemetery.

Funeral service will be Tuesday November 28th at 1pm at the Hill & Sons Funeral Home in Appleton City. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12-1pm