Mary 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…
Read MoreTiger Baseball Team Loaded with Talent
By: Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- 3/19/23- “We’re deep!” Those where the first words out of the mouth of Scotland County head baseball coach Rod Sears when I asked him about his roster for the upcoming 2023 season. The baseball Tigers graduated just two seniors last season, Corbyn Spurgeon and Xavier Lucas. This year’s squad features…
Read MoreScotland County Rock Price Increase, New Road and Bridge Office Opens
By Echo Menges The Scotland County Commission has been forced to increase the cost of laying gravel on county roadways due to increases in expenses for materials, fuel and maintenance. This year, those purchasing gravel for county roads can expect to see a $2 increase per ton. “The reason we updated our paid rock policy…
Read MoreScotland County 4-H Highlighted During Rotary Meeting
Kristy Eggleston-Wood presented a program to the members of the Rotary Club of Scotland County on March 15, 2023, at noon at Keith’s Cafe. She is the Youth Program Associate for Scotland County with the University of Missouri Extension. She reported that Scotland County has 113 youth enrolled in 4-H this year. That includes 19…
Read MoreDennis Douglas Perry
Dennis Douglas Perry, 83, of Wyaconda, passed away at 11:56 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was born on December 15, 1939, the son of the late Leo & Edna (Newnham) Perry. Dennis was a 1957 graduate of Kahoka High School. After graduation, Dennis served in the United…
Read MoreGlen J. Fugate, Jr.
Glen J. Fugate, Jr. died on 8 March 2023 at age 91. He was born 25 September 1931 in LaPlata, MO to Glen Jay and Vesta Louis (Huggans) Fugate. Junior, as he was known, grew up in Memphis, Missouri with his older sister Lorraine and older brother Charles. Junior was Valedictorian of the 1949 Memphis…
Read MoreCATHY GRACE WEBSTER
CATHY GRACE WEBSTER Cathy Grace Webster, 65, of Memphis, passed away at 11:10 am on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home. She was born on October 11, 1957, in Edina, the daughter of the late Elbert William & Betty Lou (Davis) Herring. She was a 1975 graduate of Gorin High School. Cathy married Michael…
Read MoreTigers Sweep Competition
6TH GRADE LADY TIGERS SWEEP THE COMPETITION IN LIBERTY, ILLINOIS: These ladies went 4-0 on the day beating the Mt. Sterling Bald Eagles and Liberty Eagles twice to bring home the Championship trophy. Pictured (front row) are Assistant mini coach Kenzleigh Moore, Kayleigh Mathes, Ava Stott, and Kenzie Miller. Pictured (back row) are Coach Brad…
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