Wednesday, January 24, 2024

2024 Hume High School Courtwarming Royalty Crowned

We would like to congratulate the 2024 Hume High School Courtwarming King & Queen Etienne Wepener and Brileigh Rogers! Way to go!



Obituary - Nancy Lee Brewster

It was the desire of Nancy Lee Brewster, age 80 of Lee's Summit, Missouri to be cremated. There are no public services at this time. Funeral arrangements with the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Nancy Lee Brewster, age 80, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away at her home in Butler, Missouri, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Nancy was born on June 15, 1943, near Union Star, Missouri to Gordon Redding VanGilder and Mary Isabell VanGilder. Nancy and her siblings, Mary and Michael primarily grew up in Lee's Summit, Missouri and she was a graduate of Lee's Summit in 1961. She was courted by and married to the love of her life, Richard on December 29, 1961. She was a devoted wife to Richard and mother of four children: Mark, Laura, Kenneth, and Evelyn. Nancy was a crucial part of the success of the family business, Richard A. Brewster Roofing, before their retirement and move to a farm south of Butler, Missouri in 1991. Nancy was an avid collector of arts and crafts, knick-knacks and was a bookworm like no other, but Nancy's greatest joy was spending time with Richard, her children and grandchildren.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Mary VanGilder; her brother-in-law, Larry Owens; and her grandchildren, Travis Allen Brewster, Richard Allen Brewster, Chloe Nichole Brewster, and Phalyn Nicole Paulson.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Richard Allen Brewster; her siblings; Mary Owens and Michael (Brenda) Vangilder; her children; Mark (Becky) Brewster, Laura Brewster, Kenneth (Keri) Brewster, Evelyn (Todd) Burgess; her grandchildren, Casey (Seth) Frame, Allison (Andrew) Wilkins, Jessica (Kartik) Ghai, Jessica (Glenn) Messick, Samantha (Josh) Legler, Lauren Belzer, Amelia Brewster, Sierrah (Josh) Hutchcraft, Adam Brewster and Austin Belzer; her great-grandchildren, Madison Paulson, Hunter Messick, Cale Paulson, Wyatt Messick, Greyson Wilkins, Easton Messick, Kamden Wilkins, Harper Hutchcraft, Hazel Hutchcraft, Havery Hutchcraft, and Rhett Messick; and her favorite granddog, Heidi Mae.

Lady Blackhawks & Lady Bears Matchup in Clinton Tournament

Adrian and Butler both made the trek to Clinton High School just to face-off against each other in the first round of the 46th Annual Clinton Girls Basketball Tournament. The Lady Blackhawks and Lady Bears were slated to square off as the first game of the night, at 4pm.

The first quarter left a lot to be desired for both teams offensive as only 13 total points were scored in the opening period. At the end of 8, the Lady Blackhawks sat atop the Lady Bears with a score of 7-5.

Butler jumpstarted the 2nd quarter with an impressive 10-3 run that would eventually propel them to a 7 point advantage with 2 minutes left in the first half. However, the Bears run would be thwarted by the Blackhawks who would force numerous Butler turnovers that they would then cash in for points on the other end, leading a run of their own. Adrian would take a 22-19 edge into the break.

The second half would see a combination of sloppy passing by the Bears and quick hand speed by the Blackhawks. This combination would allow Adrian to win both the 3rd and 4th quarters pretty handedly. The Lady Bears would be turnover the basketball over a total of 33 times on the night, the Blackhawks would convert a majority of those turnovers into points and walk away with a 48-33 victory.

The Blackhawks wer u e led by Riley Essenpries with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 steals. Olivia Hughes chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds, while Mylie Bruto would contribute 8 points and 6 steals on the night.

Kylee Dubray led all scoring for the the Lady Bears with 17 points and added 7 rebounds and 3 blocks to her stat line as well.

The Lady Blackhawk’s will rest until Saturday, while the Lady Bears will face against Clinton next on Thursday night at 7pm.

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-Courtesy of Cody Morris




Yet another winner..

Steiner's Restaurant & Bar in Butler has yet another BIG RED ENVELOPE WINNER!!! Congrats to Katie Pippin for winning the Fire Tablet today!

We still have the beautiful Kitchen Aid mixer, gift cards and more out there!! Be sure to hurry in to redeem your red envelopes! Just a few days left!

Arrest made after traffic stop in Cass County

On Thursday January 18, Deputies assigned to the Cass County Sheriff's Office Criminal Apprehension Unit conducted a vehicle stop.

Deputies located what was believed to be powdered fentanyl, methamphetamine and a large sum of cash during the investigation.
31-year-old Tanner Ferrari was taken into custody as a result. After the arrest, Deputies served a search warrant on Saturday, January 20 in Peculiar.

Once there, investigators seized additional evidence. Cass County prosecutors have charged Ferrari with second-degree drug trafficking — which is a Class B Felony.

Mr. Ferrari is currently being held in the Cass County Jail with no bond allowed.

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.



Butler High School and other defendants named in lawsuit

Information obtained from Justia.com indicates that a lawsuit has been filed in the US District Court of Western Missouri by Plaintiff Kiley Foster via attorney Joleene Victoria Simmons. 

Defendants revealed in the filing are the Butler R-V School District, the Butler R-V School Board (Brad Stephens named) as well as individuals Darin Carter, Marci Beckley, Gregg Webb and Charles Reece.

The complaint includes some 22 allegations against the school, as well as individuals working for the school at the time, stemming from previous charges brought against Reece by Foster. 

Primary complaints include that the school did not take action when the plaintiff notified them of her allegations against Reece.

Currently the case is awaiting response from all defendants served with a summons; Mid America Live will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Note- This article contains additional information not included in the previous release.

Obituary - Daryll Meek

Daryll Meek, 69, the biggest lover of the earth, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with a visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. A reception to follow at the Eagle's Club, 723 N. 3rd St., in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Daryll Meek Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Daryll passed away after struggling with serious health issues for many years and a recent diagnosis of cancer, Daryll left this earth to join friends in finding new caves and finding new adventures.

Daryll had a joyfulness about him and his spirit was comforting to others. Many people liked spending time with Daryll and he them, but he was also very much of a loner who would enjoy walking on his farmland. After graduating high school, Daryll joined the Navy then returned back to Missouri after his time was up. Daryll married soon after his return and although it was not meant to be, he became the father of two daughters, Venisa and Kira. Daryll was a dreamer and adventurer which he left in the hearts of his daughters. Daryll loved spending time with his life-partner, Susan Stone, by spending lots of time doing things outside, eating their meals, and spending time with their dogs. Daryll enjoyed visiting with people and was the best story teller.

Daryll was preceded in death by both parents, Jack and Mildred (Downer) Meek and 3 siblings; Ann (Meek) Freeman, Barbra (Meek) Mascarro, and Niles Meek.

Survivors include his partner, Susan, his children; Venisa, Kira, Jerry, and Nikki, his grandchildren; Dalton, Jocyln, Vincent, Lily, Quin, Noah, and Nevaeh, and one great grandson, Walker.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

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