Obituary - Karen Sue Edmiston

Karen Sue Edmiston, 81, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, followed by a graveside service at 2:15 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to Adrian Optimist Club or Adrian Fire Department.

Karen was born August 31, 1942 to Walter Harold Azbill and Leila "Ivonne" Azbill in Shawnee, KS. She grew up in Mission, KS, and graduated from Shawnee Mission High School. Karen met John "Leroy" Edmiston and they were united in marriage on March 15, 1961 and to this union two children were born, Melinda and Mitchel. Karen devoted herself to being a homemaker and a farm wife, both very tough jobs. She was an excellent cook, which was helpful as she loved hosting family dinners. Karen had a love for the Kansas City Chiefs and made sure to cheer them on. She often stayed busy with being a part of Beta Sigma Phi, trips to Harrah's, and spending her Monday evenings at the Adrian Optimist Bingo nights. Karen also loved her time spent with her longtime friend, Kay, and her love for her grandchildren was always on display.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents and her spouse. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Wyrick, of Adrian, MO; her son, Mitchel (Andrea) Edmiston, of Adrian, MO; grandchildren: Eric Allison, Dylan (Eva) Allison, and Taylor (Ben Clary) Edmiston; great-grandchildren: Jacob Allison, Tatum Clary, and Levi Allison; and sister, Sandra Manion.

Search warrant served in Clinton

On 01/14/2024 at around 3:00 p.m. a narcotics related search warrant was executed at 114 W Allen Street, Clinton, MO. 

During the search officers located a large amount of methamphetamine, cash, and numerous items related to the sale and use of illegal narcotics. Arrested for distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location was Ricky L McClure of Clinton, MO.

 
This search warrant is a result of officers working diligently to make the City of Clinton a safe place to live. The use of our Thermo Scientific 1064 Defender helped to identify the substance and will further help with the prosecution of the case.

If you have any Crime or Drug Tips you can reach out to the Clinton Police Department at 660-885-2679 or Central Dispatch at 660-885-5587. Feel free to send us a message on Facebook. Note: Facebook is not monitored 24/7.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Structure fire in Rich Hill

The Rich Hill Fire Department along with mutual aide of the Butler Fire Department, Hume Fire Department and Compton Junction Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire at 101 West Maple in Rich Hill this time.

Visible flames are said to be showing from the structure now and everyone is said to be safely out of the home.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Rich Hill Fire Department.

Kindness goes along way!

A heartwarming moment worth sharing: Bates County Memorial Volunteer Chaplain Mike Humphrey stopped by the hospital gift shop today in the middle of his scheduled rounds in Outpatient Specialty Clinics and the inpatient floor.

He bought several packs of M&M's® candy with his own money and took them out to the waiting area in the lobby near Rehabilitation Services. Our ears perked up when we overheard him say, "You look like you could use some nourishment," and then he was on his way. We tracked him down at the nurses' station to ask, Mike, what's the story?

He admitted that when he sees children with their parents in the hospital, he likes to give them a little treat to help pass the time more pleasantly. He does this for kids without knowing whether they are there for an appointment or waiting with their family.

It's a small gesture, but this thoughtfulness and quiet generosity makes us really proud (yet again) of our volunteers and the work they do here.

Obituary - Edwin "Dick" Isaac Morris, Jr.

Edwin "Dick" I. Morris, Jr., 101, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. 

Interment will follow in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Contributions may be made to the Belton Senior Center, Belton, Missouri

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Closings and Cancelations for Tuesday January 16th

The following will be closed on Tuesday January16th due to cold and inclement weather:

Adrian School District AMI Day
Appleton City School District
Archie School District
Ballard School District AMI Day

Belton High School AMI Day

Butler Public Library
Butler School District

Cass County Library's (all locations) 
Clinton School District
Community Food Pantry Of Butler
Crowder College
Drexel School District AMI Day
El Dorado Springs School District AMI Day
Harrisonville School District AMI Day
Holden School District
Hume School District

Hudson School District 
Lamar School District AMI DAY
Miami School District
Midway School District AMI Day
Nevada School District

Osceola School District 

Quick Dine III (Butler) 
Rich Hill School District
Sheldon School District
Sherwood School District

Please bookmark this page as we will be adding to this list as more closings are made available.
 

Listen to this!

Structure fire this morning in Cass County

Early this morning the Belton Fire Department along with Western Cass Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the area of 210th and Cedar Ridge Road in rural Cass County.

During this time the temperature was at -8°. Fire Department units operated in these weather conditions for over 3 hours. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.