CHARLES “CHARLIE” EDWARD FIELDS
Charles Edward Fields, age 88, of Brookfield, MO; passed away Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan, MO; surrounded by his family. Charles was born on May 1, 1937, to the late Robert Edward and Catherine (Zeigler) Fields in Kirksville, MO. On June 2, 1978, he married Helen Foster in…
Read MoreMilan C-2 School Board Elects Officers In April Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. David Richardson, President; Mr. Jody Glidewell, Secretary; Mr. Nick Gardner; Mrs. Samantha McCabe; Mrs. Megan Courtney; Mrs. Jody Gittings and Mr. Cody Weter. SCHOOL PERSONNEL PRESENT: Dr. Ashley Pauley, Superintendent, Mrs. Brooke Dodson, High School Principal, Mrs. Ashley Hoerrmann, Elementary Principal; Mrs. Ashley Gardner, SPED Director and Mr. Ched Hurley, Athletic Director…
Read MoreMilan City Council Appoints Assistant Fire Chief
Meeting Minutes Summary The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger, Rebecca Bennett and Richard Head. Also present: Mayor Andy Herington, City Clerk Lisa Sharp and City Administrator Crystal Bupp. Absent: Alderman Lesa…
Read MoreGreen Castle Park Gets a Fresh Spin with New Merry-Go-Round
Submitted by April Dobrinske Families visiting the Green Castle City Park will notice an exciting new feature just in time for summer. The aging merry-go-round that had served the community for decades has been officially replaced with a brand-new, modern model — offering a safer, smoother, and more enjoyable experience for children of all ages.…
Read MoreFlags Retired With Honor
Submitted by Post 228 Vice Commander Dan Hatcher MILAN, Mo. — On June 12, American Legion Post 228 held a solemn Flag Retirement Ceremony to honorably dispose of worn and unserviceable U.S. flags. The U.S. Flag Code, established in 1923, declares that the American flag “represents a living country and is itself considered a living…
Read MoreHospital Hosts Second Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Submitted by Billie D. Ryals Milan, MO – The Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser on Saturday evening, June 7, at the Milan Community Center, drawing nearly 175 attendees for an unforgettable night of mystery and entertainment. Following a catered dinner prepared by B and C Caterings, Purdin,…
Read MoreMilan Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store
Submitted by Brittani Maulsby MILAN, Mo. — The Milan Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 5, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Ayerco’s new store at 620 North Pearl St. The store is owned by Ayers Oil Co. “Ayerco has been established in Milan since 1988, and to see them reinvest…
Read MoreJOYCE KAY (WOOD) JOHNSON
Joyce Kay (Wood) Johnson, 81, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri. Born February 5, 1944 in Kirksville, Missouri, Joyce was the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Mary Wilma (Rhoads) Wood. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Bobby…
Read MoreMABEL MONTGOMERY HILL
Mabel Madaline Montgomery Hill passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in her home on her farm in Southwest Adair County. She was the age of 105 years and 4 months at the time of her death. She was born January 29, 1920, in South Gifford, Missouri, to Harry and Jennie (Bradley) Montgomery. She lived…
Read MoreWILLIAM DWAINE FLESHMAN
William Dwaine Fleshman, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Putnam County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 6, 1934, in Lucerne, Missouri, the son of Wayne and Nellie (Miller) Fleshman. William rode his horse to the Grant country school in his younger years and graduated from Unionville High School with the…
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