Obituary - Darlene Marie Butcher Collett

Darlene Marie Butcher Collett

Darlene Marie Butcher Collett, age 91, our devoted mother and grandmother, passed away July 27, 2016 with family by her side.

Born April 19, 1925, Darlene was the first of two children born to Otis and Mildred (Clites) Butcher in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Darlene grew up in Emerson, Iowa and graduated valedictorian of Emerson High School, class of 1943. After graduation she worked at Glen L. Martin bomber plant where she met her husband to be James Clark Collett.

Darlene and James were married in Omaha, Nebraska on June 3, 1945. They were blessed with seven children: Bonnie Mae, Kenneth Luther, John Arnold, Patty Ann, Mary Jean, Shirley Sue, and Carl Leroy. In addition to working alongside her husband throughout their marriage, she was a devoted mother and wife.

Darlene’s creativity and imagination were apparent as shown through her painting, quilting, sewing, crocheting, cooking, and writing skills all very much appreciated by her family. She enjoyed word puzzles along with her American Indian and Sunbonnet Sue collections. Darlene created and designed historical costumes for the Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She also designed clothing for her children, dolls, and quilts.

She found great pleasure in listening to music, dancing with her children, finding a humorous side in everyday happenings, and sharing her love of reading with her children.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband James Clark Collett on April 5, 1989; two sons, Kenneth Luther Collett and John Arnold Collett and one daughter Shirley Sue (Collett) Fischer; a brother, Nathan Butcher.

Darlene is survived by daughters Bonnie (Jasper) Rexroad, Harrisonville, MO, Patty Collett (Bowlin), Houston, TX, Mary (Mike) Roselli, Blue Springs, MO and one son Carl (Linda) Collett, Moscow Mills, MO; eleven grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Cremation. A private family inurnment will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Missouri Sheriff's Deputies bust 1 million dollar Marijuana grow operation

Photo Courtesy of Laclede County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff's Deputies in Laclede County, Missouri arrested two suspects near Lebanon earlier this week in connection to nearly 4,000 Marijuana plants found growing.

The plants were spotted from a helicopter during a eradication operation and deputies also seized cash and guns from this operation.

The Sheriff's Office in Laclede County says the operation is worth more than $1 million dollars and more arrested in this case is very possible.

Mid America Live News will update this when and if more arrests are made in this case.

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Photo Courtesy of Laclede County Sheriffs Office

Obituary - Leon Joseph Otter

 Leon Joseph Otter

Leon Joseph Otter, 61, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Leon was born July 9, 1955 in Norton, KS to Arthur Thomas and Cecelia Katherine (Moos) Otter. On July 2, 1977 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Gay Keating in Nevada, MO and she survives of the home.

Leon was raised in the Norton, KS area. He came to Vernon County where he lived in Lamar and later Sheldon for a time. He came to Nevada for his senior year of high school and graduated with the Class of 1973. Following high school he worked in the lumber business with Sonny Lawrence in Deerfield and later worked at the Fram Corporation in Nevada for 22 years. Leon has operated property rentals for the past 20 years. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Leon enjoyed his membership at the YMCA coffee club, and fixing rental properties.

In addition to his wife Carolyn he is survived by two sons, J. Kelly Otter and his wife Margina, Nevada, Tyler Otter and is wife Kelly, Nevada; two daughters, Karalee Gerster, Nevada, Erin Forkner, Nevada; 12 grandchildren, Lakyn, Halley, Trent, Christina, Jerod, Jacob, Kelsie, Kenzie, Emma, Kate, Blair, and Blake; two great-granddaughters, Stratton, and Qwinley; three sisters, Anne Horst and her husband Dean, Amsterdam, MO, Delores Otter, Wichita, KS, Rose Otter, Nevada; three brothers, James Otter, El Dorado Springs, MO, Mark Otter and his wife Donna, Warrensburg, MO, and Quentin Otter, Sheldon, MO. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Otter, and an infant brother, Richard.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. Mary’s Christian Church in Nevada with Father Matthew Benjamin officiating. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. with visitation following from 7-8:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Nevada.

Donations may be made in his memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Obituary - William “Will” Darrell Hansell

William “Will” Darrell Hansell

William “Will” Darrell Hansell, 53, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. Will was born October 2, 1962 in Kansas City, KS to Darrell William Krum and Rosemary Micheletta.

Will was raised in Kansas City until the age of 14 when he came to Milo, MO. He attended Nevada High School. Following high school Will lived and worked both in Nevada and Kansas City, MO for most of his adult life. 

He returned to Nevada in 2005 and has continued to reside here since that time. Will attended the Pentecostal Assembly Church in Nevada. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, and making trips to the casino.

Survivors include two children, Brian Hansell and his wife Lorie, Walker, MO, Anna Farmer and her husband Clinton, Moundville, MO; five grandchildren, Brianna Hansell, Noah Hansell, Britni Farmer, Joseph Farmer, Johnathan Farmer; his mother, Rosemary Jordan, Stover, MO; his brothers, and sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; his fiancé, Lori Fanning, Nevada; and his two dogs, Patches, and Isabel. He was preceded in death by his father, Darrell William Krum and Rosemary Micheletta. 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. 

Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Obituary - Frances Laverne Lauderback

Frances Laverne Lauderback

Frances Laverne Lauderback, 75, Walker, MO passed from this life on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada following an illness of several months. 

Frances was born April 4, 1941 in AL to Gordon W. and Agnes Irell (Seagraves) Elliott. In April of 1982 she was united in marriage to Paul E. Lauderback, Jr. and he survives of the home.

Frances met and married Paul in Los Angeles, CA in 1982. They moved to Vernon County in 2000 and made their home in Walker. They have continued to reside here since that time. Frances enjoyed her dogs and working with other farm animals. She also had a love for gardening.

In addition to her husband Paul she is survived by her children, Gene Napier and his wife Georgette, Phoenix City, AL, Laverne Hicks, Old Hickory, TN, Krystyn Lauderback, Los Angeles, CA, Debbi Lauderback, Los Angeles, CA; two grandchildren, Jessie Napier, Patricia Napier; two brothers, Robert Elliott, Myrtle Beach, SC, Roscoe Elliott, Columbus, GA; two sisters, Sue Mitchell, Phoenix City, AL, Dottie Presta, Las Vegas, NV; several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home.

Donations may be made in her memory to American Red Cross in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Man shot and killed in Missouri after confrontation with homeowner

The authorities with the Dallas County Missouri Sheriffs Office have identified a man killed in a confrontation between a home owner and suspected burglary on Monday around Buffalo, Missouri. 
 
Dallas County Sheriff Mike Rackley says the homeowner confronted a intruder in his home shooting and killing the man. 
  
The subject killed was identified as James R. Teaster Sr.

Sheriff Rackley said that as of now it looks like the homeowner had reason and felt threatened by the intruder.

The investigation is still ongoing at this time and we will update when we know more.  


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Obituary - Frank L. Grosshart

Frank L. Grosshart, age 74, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the St. Luke''s Hospice House.

Graveside funeral service will be held 11am Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Pleasanton Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held Monday from 10am to service time at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Contributions are suggested to St. Luke''s Hospice House. 

On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

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