RAYMOND ARTHUR HEALY
August 4, 1951 – September 4, 2025 Raymond Arthur Healy was born August 4, 1951 in Carroll, Iowa with his twin brother Roger. The twins were the first children for William and Sara Patricia Healy of Vail, Iowa. The Healy family grew to seven sons and 2 daughters. Ray and his siblings grew up working…
Read MoreWILLIAM THOMAS (“TOM”) SLOAN
William Thomas Sloan, known to friends and loved ones as Tom, Tommy or even Mr. Smiley Face, passed away peacefully surrounded by his two sons on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 79. Tom was born on January 23, 1946, in Kirksville, Missouri and grew up in Milan, Missouri.…
Read MoreHands of Friendship Quilt Guild Exhibit Opens at the Sue Ross Arts Center
Submitted by Madisyn Thornton The Hands of Friendship Quilt Guild Exhibit opened at the Sue Ross Arts Center on September 10, 2025. The exhibit includes forty-two quilts by eighteen area quilters. There is no cost to visit the exhibit. The arts center is open on weekdays from 11 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10…
Read MoreWingan 4-H and Community Fair Grand Marshals
The Grand Marshals of the 2025 Wingan 4-H and Community Fair held September 12,13,14 were Joyce and Robert Turner of Winigan, Missouri. Submitted by Carolyn Albertson
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Wins Five First-Place Awards at State Newspaper Contest
WILDWOOD, Mo. — NEMOnews Media Group newspapers earned five first-place honors and numerous other awards in the 2025 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The award luncheon was held Sept. 12 during the 159th Annual Convention and Trade Show. Among the top winners, the Shelby County Herald’s Marlana Smith received first place in Best Sports…
Read MoreROGER DEAN COOPER
Roger Dean Cooper, 81, of Humphreys, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 11:20 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cameron. Roger was born October 4, 1943, in Humphreys, Missouri, the son of Harold and Dorothy Mae (Phillips) Cooper. He graduated from Humphreys High School and went on to serve his…
Read MoreDONNA M. WALTER
Donna M. Walter, age 89 of Cameron, MO passed away Monday evening, August 18, 2025 in North Kansas City, MO. Donna was born on May 22, 1936, the daughter of Merrill “Doc” Porter and Maudie Marie (Harris) Dennis in Milan, MO. She graduated from Milan High School, where she was selected Prom Queen. Donna spent…
Read MoreKATHERINE ANN CLAY (MCWHIRTER)
Katherine Ann Clay (McWhirter) 76 years old passed away peacefully at her home with her family on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born in Marshall, Missouri on August 12,1949 to Mack and Virginia McWhirter. On September 4, 1967 she married her one true love, Carol Lee Clay who preceded her in death in 2018,…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for New Scoreboards
On Friday, August 29th the Milan Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Milan American Legion Ball Complex to recognize the new scoreboards. Both scoreboard upgrades were made possible by a partnership between Milan Recreation Association, Putnam County State Bank & Milan Chamber Main Street. “2025 has been a great year for updates…
Read MoreLiberty Man Charged in High-Speed Pursuit, Firearm Offense in Sullivan County
MILAN, Mo. — A Liberty, Missouri, man faces multiple charges, including two felonies, following a high-speed pursuit through Sullivan County that allegedly involved the unlawful possession of a firearm and aggravated fleeing from law enforcement. According to court records, Jackie W. Chapman, 47, has been charged in Sullivan County Circuit Court under case number 25SU-CR00178.…
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