Helen Lorraine Rush
Helen Lorraine Rush Memphis, Missouri 1927 – 2025 Helen Lorraine Rush, was born on August 14, 1927, and passed away on April 26, 2025. Lorraine was the eldest child of Glen and Louise Fugate also of Memphis. Lorraine was born and raised in Scotland County area. She loved working at her dad’s grocery…
Read MoreLoyd Leon Gordy
Loyd Leon Gordy Arbela, Missouri 1932 – 2025 Loyd Leon Gordy was born in Scotland County Missouri, just north of Granger to Thomas Anderson Gordy and Mabel Neoma Kinney Gordy on June 15, 1932. Loyd was one of 10 children. He graduated form Gorin High School in 1950. One of the…
Read MoreAllen “Gene” Kennedy
Allen Eugene Kennedy, age 83, of Franklin Park, IL, passed away on April 28, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Kenneth and Ina (Burrus) Kennedy. “Gene”, as he was known to those close to him, spent much of his childhood in Chicago…
Read MoreMaynard Leon Johnston
Maynard Leon Johnston Maynard Leon Johnston, 75, of Rutledge, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at his residence in Rutledge, Missouri. He was born on May 22, 1949, in Rutledge, Missouri, the son of Irvin and Verneta Bausell Johnston. Maynard attended Rutledge Elementary School and graduated from the Gorin…
Read MoreScotland County Tigers Finish Second in Lewis and Clark Conference Golf Tournament
April 24, 2025 The Scotland County golf team shot a team score of 364 to finish second in the Lewis and Clark Conference Golf Tournament. Levi Stott led the way for Scotland County shooting an 84 to finish fourth individually. Stott’s round earned him First Team Lewis and Clark All Conference Honors. Dane Blessing and…
Read MoreSigler Square Letter to the Editor
Sigler Square Letter to the Editor, We would like to offer our sincere thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support as we prepare to open our facility. It shows that you all have immense faith in us and our ability to complete this project. We are dedicated to reopening our long term care facility and…
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Letter to the Editor, I’m writing about an issue of concern to me, and I’m sure other Scotland County residents and voters, about the current status of our Scotland County Hospital / Sigler Square (formerly known as the Scotland County Care Center / Nursing Home). Many of us remember the somewhat abrupt closure of our…
Read MoreRick Fischer
Rick Fischer Rick Fischer, 66, of Memphis, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo. Rick was a graduate of Wyaconda High School and Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He was one of the original employees of KMEM Radio, along with Dave Boden, when the…
Read MoreHamlin Leads Scotland County with Gold in High Jump at Clark County Relays
Kahoka – April 8, 2025 Scotland County’s track and field team had a strong showing at the Clark County Relays, with standout Kwyn Hamlinclaiming first place in the high jump, second in the 200-meter dash, and third in the 100-meter. The girls team finished 6th overall with 57 points, led by top-five finishes across sprints,…
Read MoreBlessing Brings Home Medal, Scotland County Finishes Fourth at Schuyler County Golf Invitational
April 9, 2025 By: Weston Smith Team Results: 1. Davis County 345 2. Canton 346 3. Atlanta 361 4. Scotland County 384 5. Kirksville (JV) 385 6. La Plata 403 7. Schuyler County 407 8. Milan 427 9. Putnam County 448 Individual Results: Dane Blessing shot an 87 to finish 7th individually and earn his…
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