Obituary - Raeann May Morales

Raeann May Morales, of Nevada, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 53.

Raeann was born May 2, 1971, in Redline, CA and was a high school graduate. She enjoyed Paint by Number and cooking. She was a member of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in El Dorado Springs, MO. Raeann has worked as a care giver for many years.

Raeann leaves behind two sons; Noah Acosta and Jacob Morales, both of Nevada, MO; two daughters, Kayla Acosta, El Dorado Springs, MO and Shelby Ore, Nevada, MO; her mother, Marie Mowry; two sisters, Renee Martin of CA and Rhonda Daw of AZ; and one grandson, Bruce Ore. She was preceded by her dad, James Mowry.

She will be laid to rest in the Moore Catholic Cemetery, Filley, MO. Service date and time will be announced at a later time.

Ribbon cutting for Brew Haven

The Butler Chamber held a RIBBON CUTTING for Brew Haven as they are having a couple of soft openings before there GRAND OPENING to the public on September 3rd!

We had an opportunity to purchase an amazing cup of iced coffee while we were in there, and we can’t wait to have them officially start serving our community!

Be sure to stop by next week when they officially open!

Kansas pursuit end in Bates County

On August 27, Deputies were notified of a pursuit that was initiated by the Miami County Sheriff’s Office that was entering Bates County. Deputies were able to intercept and join the pursuit on State Route AA.

Deputies from Bates County were able to deploy stop sticks and hit one of the tires on the fleeing vehicle. A short time later the vehicle crashed at the intersection of County Road 5001 and the Bates/Cass county line.

The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody without further incident and was transported to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Jail.

Missing elderly man found safe in Bates County with help from UAV Drones

On August 29th Deputies were contacted in regards to a possible missing elderly man from Appleton City, MO who was last seen in the rural Adrian, MO area. 

It was reported the elderly male had a declining mental status and he did not know where he was. Deputies conducted an extensive area canvas. As more information came in drone Deputies responded to the area and conducted a search with the department’s UAV drones.

The elderly subject was located with the drones that were able to guide deputies to the male subject. The male subject was transported by EMS for evaluation to a local hospital.

*The photo below is not an actual photo of the male subject that was located, this is a reference to show the equipment used*

Butler Lady Bears Varsity Volleyball Team Jamboree

The Butler Lady Bears Varsity Volleyball Team played at the Jamboree in Adrian this evening. 

The Lady Bears went 1-1 against Pembroke Hill, and wrapped up the evening with a 1-1 record against Adrian. 

Lots of exciting things happening for the Lady Bears this season! Best of luck ladies! 

Obituary - Deloris Louise Wisdom

Deloris Louise Wisdom, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 20, 2024. She was born the daughter of Clarence and Louise Masters Peters on February 3, 1938 at Kansas City, Missouri. Deloris was a caregiver in nursing homes for many years. 

She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Deloris also enjoyed sewing and making quilts, canning and man did she love cooking, always cooking enough food to feed an army.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sons, Rick, Bruce, Charley and Brian Sweat, two daughters, Freda Kendrick and Kathryn Sweat, two brothers, Richard and Donnie Peters, five sisters, Judy Burns, Treva McNeely, Gail Lenhart, Pamela Rhodes and Brenda Johnson.

Deloris is survived by her husband of forty five years, Homer Wisdom, three sons, Randy, Billy and Jack Sweat, four daughters, Rebecca Darnell, Dorothy Sweat, Cindy Hobbs and Reva Wisdom, numerous grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and some great great-grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Mapleton Fire Station. The family suggests contributions to Schneider Funeral Home to help defray the costs of the funeral for the family. These may be sent in care of the funeral home to: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Linda Lue Law

Funeral services for Linda Law will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation prior to services from 1 - 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions to the Bates County Memorial Hospital - Infusion Center. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Linda Lue Law, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born December 3, 1939 to George Boaz and Viva Nadine Snyder Ross in Kansas City, Missouri.

Linda is survived by three daughters, Kathy Huenefeld and husband Randy of Adrian, Missouri, Molly Griffith of Butler, Missouri and Annette Jackson and husband David of Butler, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jenny McGuire and husband Derek of Gladstone, Missouri, Joshua Huenefeld and wife Jessica of Olathe, Kansas, Amanda Davis and husband Brenton of Butler, Missouri and Katie Griffith of Butler, Missouri; five great-grandchildren, Penny, Porter, Charlotte, Colton and Danner; and a brother, Robert “Rusty” Ross of Butler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don Law on April 27, 2018; and two sisters, Kim Nettie and Tammy Ross.

Building knocked down at Butler Airport

On Thursday August 29th shortly after 4pm the Butler Fire Department along with City of Butler Electric Crews responded to a building that had been knocked down at the Butler Airport. 

The cause of this building collapse is under investigation at this time but a microburst and the wind was said to be a possible factor.

Mid America Live will update with more information at a later time.