THOMAS LEE THRASHER
THOMAS LEE THRASHER Thomas Lee Thrasher, 72, of Aurora, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home. The son of Floyd “Rufus” and Leta (Couch) Thrasher. He was born June 2, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri. On February 24, 1973, Tom was united in marriage to Sandra Morehouse in Bible Grove, Missouri.…
Read MoreForever Love Tom & Pat Fender
By Emily Bontrager Our first Valentine Sweetheart couple we are featuring is Tom and Pat Fender. A lot of laughter and love kept this marriage together for so many years, so let’s look back at how the couple first met. Tom Fender was born January 26, 1948 in Ottumwa, IA. He is the only child…
Read MoreTigers Upset Second Seeded Green City Girls at La Plata
By David Sharp Scotland County (3-12) fired in 17 field goals and four three pointers, playing one of their better games of the season to date for a 57-43 win over second seeded Green City (11-6) in January 30, 2024 first round girls action at the La Plata Tournament. The Lady Gophers played without sophomore…
Read MoreBARBARA SUE (HARVEY) BLESSING
BARBARA SUE (HARVEY) BLESSING August 30, 1947 – January 31, 2024 Barbara Sue Harvey was born to Bernerd E. and Mary Geneva Harvey on August 30, 1947. She was the second of four children. Pat was the oldest followed by Barbara, then two brothers Jim and Dan. Barbara is survived by her husband Henry; sons…
Read MoreBillions of Cicadas Bring Buzzy Magic to Missouri in 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time. These broods last emerged together in 1803 and won’t appear together again for 221 years. That means that your grandchildren’s great-great-great grandchildren likely will be the next group to experience the dual emergence of these cicada…
Read MoreThis Week in Basketball:
By: Weston Smith Scotland County Falls to Schuyler County at Home, Runs Away From Marceline, and Loses a One Possession Game at Brashear Schuyler County 65, Scotland County 58 1/24/24 The Scotland County Tigers were active on the hardwood this week. Playing contests on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night. The Tigers kicked off their week…
Read More“I’m Absolutely For School Choice”
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Several proposals to allow open enrollment in Missouri schools are being considered by the Missouri Legislature this session. Two weeks ago, the House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education held a hearing on Sedalia Republican Brad Pollit’s bill. The bill passed in the house last year, but didn’t get…
Read MoreMARY JOYCE HORST
MARY JOYCE HORST Mary Joyce Horst, 76, of Baring, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home north of Baring, Missouri. She was born the daughter of Carmi and Emma Mae Eby Stauffer, on March 6, 1947, in Martindale, Pennsylvania. On September 16, 1967, she was united in marriage to Leon B. Horst…
Read MoreCOLLEEN ELIZABETH SHELLEY
COLLEEN ELIZABETH SHELLEY Colleen Elizabeth Shelley of Falls Church, Virginia died January 10, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Colleen was born on August 23, 1936 in Scotland County, Missouri the daughter of Floyd and Mary Deane (Forrester) Shelley. She graduated from Memphis High School in 1954 and attended Gem City College in Quincy, Illinois. Later she…
Read MoreETHEL EVELYN WINE
ETHEL EVELYN WINE November 15, 1921 – January 27, 2024 Ethel Evelyn Wine, 102 of Shelbina, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Shelbina Villa where she had been a resident since February 2023. The daughter of Marius Jensen and Zella (Snyder), she was born on November 15, 1921 in Des Moines,…
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