James Gordon Ford
James Gordon Ford, 89, of rural Glenwood, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Harry S. Truman Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Gordon was born on January 3, 1934 in Raven Coal Camp near Coatsville, Missouri to Walter Harvey and Thelma Marie (Trimble) Ford. Gordon was united in marriage to Berniece Lavelle Tallman…
Read MoreLocal High School Students Apply for FRS D.C. Youth Tour Sponsored by NEMR
Green City, MO, March 22nd, 2023— NEMR hosted an interview dinner to choose two candidates to represent the company at the annual Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour to Washington D.C. High school freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors within the company’s telephone/internet service area are given the opportunity to apply for this trip by…
Read MoreTigers Walk Off with Win Over Atlanta
By: Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- 3/28/23- After dropping the season opener to Schuyler County on a cold, bitter Monday night, the Tiger baseball team was back in action the following night for their home opener against the visiting Atlanta Hornets. The Tigers got in the hole early in this game, but battled back to win…
Read MoreThe University of Missouri Shares New Extension Soybean Specialist
Submitted by Samantha Turnner, MO Soybean Merchandising Council The University of Missouri – Columbia announced Dr. Andre Reis as the state’s new soybean specialist to conduct research and extend Extension efforts to soybean producers across the state. “My goal is to develop and share sustainable practices for soybean production,” said Reis. “These recommendations include nutrient…
Read MoreA.T. Still University Hosts Area High School Students
By Alisa Kigar, SCH Communications Specialist The Med Club students from Schuyler & Scotland County High Schools took a field trip to A.T. Still University in Kirksville on March 27, 2023. Med Club meetings, field trips & symposiums are designed to increase emphasis on math and science, stressing their importance in preparation and pursuit of…
Read MoreGlen J. Fugate
Glen J. Fugate, Jr. died on 8 March 2023 at age 91. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk.
Read MoreKeith G Boyer
Keith G Boyer, 87 years old, of Burlington, Iowa , died March 20, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Keith was born on November 7, 1935 to Wallace and Lucille Boyer in Rainbow, Missouri. He grew up in Gorin with his brother Ronnie Boyer and sister Betty Boyer. On August 21, 1955, while a…
Read MoreMary Alice (Jackson) Melvin
Mary Alice (Jackson) Melvin, 82, of rural Lancaster, Missouri passed away at her home on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The daughter of Lester Lee and Ruby Opal (Buford) Jackson, she was born on October 12, 1940 in rural Downing, Missouri. She attended and graduated in 1958 from the Downing High School in Downing, Missouri. She…
Read MorePatricia Ruth “Patti” Palmer
Memorial services for Patricia Ruth “Patti” Palmer, 67, of Memphis are pending with the Gerth Funeral Service. Patti Palmer died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing the online guestbook at gerthfuneralservice. com.
Read MoreAda Scheppele
Ada Scheppele, 99, of LaBelle MO.,formerly of Marion IA, passed away March 11, 2023, in the care of the LaBelle Care Center. Ada was born on August 18th, 1923. She married Richard Scheppele, March of 1945. Ada is loving survived by her children: daughter, Amy Ahrens (husband Gary) of Downing MO: son, Casey Scheppele (wife…
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