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Obituary - Doris Maxine Basore

Doris Maxine Basore, age 104, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Monday, March 10, 2024. She was born in Bates County, Missouri on January 2, 1920 the daughter of Ray and Verna Chapman Lacy. She graduated from Rich Hill High School in the Class of 1937. Doris was united in marriage to Victor Claude Basore on February 6, 1939. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1986. Before retirement she worked as the site manager for Linn County Nutrition. Doris's faith and family were the two most important things in her life.

She rarely missed her kid's or grandkid's activities, and usually showed up early. She was also preceded in death three sons, Bob, Bill, and Tom Basore, three grandchildren, three brothers, Wilbur, John, and Jim Lacy, and two sisters, Dorothy and Norma Swope. Doris is survived by her children, Gary Basore and wife Mary, Jack Basore and wife Terri, Betty Maschler and husband Steve, and Ronnie Basore and wife Cheryl, nine grandchildren, and numerous grand and great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, from 10 am to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - John L. Drago

John L. Drago, age 72, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Clinton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, Missouri. He was born on December 13, 1951, to the late John A. and Helen Dean Drago. John was adopted as a baby alongside his cherished sister, Cyndi. In 2018, he reunited with his birth family, discovering four sisters along with more nephews and nieces.

Growing up in Kansas City, John's passions were diverse, from playing the piano and wood carving to ceramics and welding. A licensed scuba diver and professional ventriloquist, he pursued his interests with enthusiasm. He earned his degree from Washburn University and dedicated himself to enriching lives as an Activities Therapist at the Kansas Neurological Institute and at Larned State Hospital.

On May 21, 1977, John married his beloved wife, Doris Ann Reekie. Though they didn't have children of their own, their love for children was evident. In 2013, they formed a special bond with their neighbor, Casey King, who became like a surrogate daughter to them. In 2021, John and Doris relocated to Warsaw to be closer to Casey, her husband Aaron, and their children.

John had a zest for exploration, traveling extensively to destinations such as Europe, Montana, Hawaii, and Canada. Despite his battle with diabetic neuropathy, his faith remained unwavering, and he found solace in singing hymns. He had a special fondness for Christmas, and each year, he joyfully decorated for the holiday on his birthday.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, officiated by Pastor Wayne Geiger. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M.

Cass County Sheriff's Office is asking for your assistance in returning this dog to its owner

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is asking for your assistance in returning this dog to its owner. A male dog was found in the area of School Rd. and 195th St. in rural Raymore today at approximately 4 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 816-380-5200.

Update: Kansas City woman killed in Bates County motorcycle crash

On Monday March 11th around 2:45 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Butler Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 133 north of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse driven by 39 year old Jason G. Wilkey of Creston, Iowa was stopped in traffic when he was rear-ended by a 1999 Suzuki Intruder driven by 37 year old Jennifer N. Stanford of Kansas City, Missouri.

Jennifer N. Stanford was pronounced dead at the scene of this accident and she was transported to the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 15th fatality accident of the year 2024. Next of kin notified.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240121251

One killed in motorcycle accident north of Butler

Today 3/11/2024 just after 3pm I was called to the northbound lane of Interstate 49 near mile marker 133 in Bates County. An accident involving a motorcycle had resulted in the death of one individual.

I will withhold identifying information at this moment pending notification of family.

I greatly appreciate the assistance of Butler Fire and Bates County Memorial Hospital EMS in this incident.

Most respectfully,
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

This story has been updated:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2024/03/update-kansas-city-woman-killed-in.html

Obituary - Suzan Melissa Moore

Celebration of life for Suzan Melissa Moore of Adrian, Missouri will be 4 p.m. Friday, March 15 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation prior to celebration of life 3 - 4 p.m. Friday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment at a later date. Contributions to animal shelter of choice. Online condolences at www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Suzan Melissa Moore, age 66 of Adrian, Missouri died Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. She was born December 8, 1957 to John Samuel and Maggie Louise Barnett Horner in Butler, Missouri.

Suzan, one of two children, grew up in Rich Hill, Missouri where she attended school and later obtained her GED. She lived in Rich Hill and Butler before moving to Adrian, Missouri where she lived more than half her life. Suzan was an optician for Walmart Vision Center in Harrisonville, Missouri and was a homemaker for the past 20 years. On January 4, 1991 she married Stanley Eugene Moore.

Suzan was caring, giving, self-less, beautiful, charismatic and angelic but also could be stubborn, strong willed and ornery. She enjoyed making animation drawings, cooking, playing video games, fried chicken and watching movies and the Kansas City Chiefs. Suzan loved spending time with her cats, dogs, and family.

Suzan is survived by her husband, Stanley Eugene Moore of the home; a daughter, Misty Dawn Welcher and husband Jeremy of Adrian, Missouri; two grandchildren, Matthew Timothy Thorup of Harrisonville, Missouri and Haley Dawn Thorup and fiancé Brendan of Peculiar, Missouri; a great-grandson, Gannon James Chivington; parents-in-law, Stanley W. and Reva Mae Moore of Adrian, Missouri; and two stepdaughters, Savanna Marie Thompson and Kendra Dawn Owens. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Johnnie Carvey Horner; and an aunt, Agnes Barnett.

Traffic Alert: Two vehicle accident on I-49

Several emergency personnel are on scene of a two vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on northbound I-49 at mile marker 133 north of Butler at this time.

Please avoid this area and always slow down for emergency lights. Mid America Live will update when more Information is made available to us.