Scotland County Public Admin. Resigns
By Echo Menges The resignation of Scotland County Public Administrator Emily Consbrock went into effect on Monday, August 1, 2023, according to a resignation letter submitted to the Scotland County Commission on July 12. “It is with a heavy heart that I have made the decision to tender my resignation as Scotland County, Missouri Public…
Read MoreWidow’s Sons Bike/Car Night This Saturday
Submitted by Stacy Westhoff, Northeast Corner Widow’s Sons The Fifth Annual Bike/Car Night will be held this Saturday, August 5, 2023. This event will be held on the east side of the Memphis square. The event will start off with the scavenger hunt ride beginning at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy the 100 mile route searching for…
Read MoreMarie Elaine (Gay) Brown
Marie Elaine (Gay) Brown, 79, of Memphis, MO, passed away July 31st at Scotland County Hospital. She was born February 2, 1944, in St. Petersburg, FL and became the daughter of Donald and Lorraine (Lincoln) Gay. She is survived by her four daughters: Sonjia High (Doug) of Springfield MO, Susan Buckallew of Memphis, MO, Heather…
Read MoreCharles Wayne Myers
Charles Wayne Myers, 85, of Memphis, Missouri, died July 24 at his home. He was born the son of Michael Benjamin and Ida Barbara (Witte) Myers on May 7, 1938, near Tobin Creek, Missouri. Charles graduated from Memphis High School in 1956 and attended college at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville. During the…
Read MoreBonnie J. Ward
Bonnie J. Ward, 93, of Memphis, MO passed away at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, IA, under hospice care on July 22, 2023. The daughter of Alfred E. & Geneva Rose (Meldrem) Tinkle, she was born June 15, 1930 at Hayward, WI. Bonnie and Lawrence were married July 9, 1949 at the Little Brown…
Read MoreTiger Football Program Holds Alumni BBQ and Receives AED Donation
By: Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- Scotland County head football coach Kirk Stott and his staff wrapped up week 1 of team camp with some food, fellowship and fun. The camp sessions had been running 5:30 – 8:30 pm each evening. Due to scheduling considerations, the session was moved to Friday morning 7 – 10 am.…
Read MoreAnthony (Tony) Droz
Anthony (Tony) Droz, 53, of Memphis, MO passed away July 10, 2023 at the St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. due to health problems. The son of Connie Gwinnup, he was born February 22, 1970 in Johnson Co. IA. He grew up in Fairfield, IA and Keosauqua, IA , attending those schools participating in football…
Read MoreMinor Injuries in Tractor Trailer Rollover
Terry Bockenfeld, 71, of Quincy, IL, received minor injuries in a tractor-trailer rollover crash in Scotland County on Monday afternoon, July 24, 2023. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, Bockenfeld was westbound on State Route W when the 2022 Mack Anthem Tractor Trailer he was driving ran off the right side of…
Read MoreLocal Officials Welcome New Broadband Provider
NEMR Telecom Ribbon Cutting – NEMR Telecom held a ribbon cutting on the Scotland County Courthouse lawn, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to announce that they are now a broadband provider in the community. A group of state, county, and city officials gathered on the courthouse steps to welcome the new provider to the community and…
Read MoreDaniel Glenn Bishop
Daniel Glenn Bishop, 82, left his earthly Baring Country Club home and passed into eternal rest on Wednesday May 31, 2023. Dan was born on May 11, 1941, in Edina, Missouri, the son of Noble Lee and Velma Kidwell Bishop. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Judy Killday on March 14, 1964, in Kirksville,…
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