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Barbara Joann Stallings, 96, of Green City died Friday, June 26, 2026, at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital LTC surrounded by her family. Barbara was born February 20, 1930, the 6th child of 11 to Douglas and Helen Wiley of Earlville, IL. She was the first of her family born in a hospital in Ottawa, IL and later graduated from Earlville High School in 1948. She met Albert S. Stallings of Baker, IL and they were married September 10, 1950, at the Harding United Methodist Church. They lived at Leland, Il where their home burned before moving to Sandwich, Il. In…
With profound sadness, our family announces the passing of John “Ike” Morehead on Monday, June 22, 2026. Ike was born in Kirksville, Missouri, October 26, 1945. He was a 1963 graduate of Milan High School and earned an associate degree in agriculture from Muscatine College. He later graduated from auctioneering school in Kansas City. After college, Ike was employed for a few years in Kansas City but returned to Milan to join his brother in a local business. Later, Ike ran for public office and became Circuit Clerk and Recorder of Deeds for Sullivan County. He held these positions for…
The Green City Chamber of Commerce is excited to recognize Roberta Santee as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 July 4 Celebration. Known to most simply as “Bert”, Roberta has retired from multiple jobs but she just keeps showing up for her family, her friends and her community. Bert grew up on the Thompson family farm northeast of Pennville, but the family moved to Kirksville once her older sister Margie was ready to start school. Growing up in the city, her heart was never far from the farm, and she spent many happy childhood hours sitting on the porch with…
By Mike Scott MILAN, Mo. — As the United States prepared to mark its 100th birthday in 1876, Sullivan County residents were already talking about more than a Fourth of July celebration. They were talking about memory, history, progress and how “Old Sullivan” should take its place in the nation’s Centennial year. Early that January, The Milan Republican urged local citizens to make the coming anniversary of American independence a countywide event. The paper argued that the occasion “ought to be observed in every county, city and town throughout the country,” and suggested that each county prepare an address telling…
Milan, Missouri — Avery Sayre, daughter of Jarred and Missy Sayre of Milan, is excited to serve as a Youth Program Associate Intern this summer. A 2025 graduate of Milan C-2 High School, Sayre is currently pursuing a degree in Agricultural Education with an emphasis in Teacher Certification at the University of Missouri– Columbia. Throughout her academic journey, Avery has demonstrated a strong commitment to education, leadership, and youth development. During her time at Milan C-2 High School, she was heavily involved in FFA, where she developed a passion for agriculture, leadership, and service. Her experiences in FFA helped inspire…
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