SANDRA “SANDY” WADE HATFIELD
Sandra “Sandy” Wade Hatfield was born on August 12, 1943, in Cameron, Missouri, the daughter of Gerald and Vena (Custer) Wade. The young family later moved to Browning, Missouri, where they opened the Wade Funeral Home. Sandy graduated from Liberty High School in 1960 and went on to work in Kansas City and Browning before…
Read MoreSCMH Board Advances USDA Preapplication, Approves Radiology Group Credentials
MILAN, Mo. — June Meeting Minutes Summary – Representatives from Senator Josh Hawley’s office and Burton- Liese Government Relations joined the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees on June 26 to discuss rural healthcare support and potential facility funding. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Melba Fordyce at 2 p.m. Trustees present…
Read MoreWithey Makes Plea Deal, Murder Charge Dropped to Manslaughter
MILAN, Mo. – Edward Withey appeared in court on July 22, 2025 and entered a plea to the Class C Felony of Involuntary Manslaughter 1st Degree, the Unclassified Felony of Armed Criminal Action, and the E Felony of Abandonment of a Corpse. The sentencing hearing for Withey is scheduled for September 3, 2025. Article as…
Read MoreBrowning Homecoming Royalty Crowned
The Browning Homecoming held Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, 2025 held their coronation on Friday night. Pictured left to right was Mia Castellon who received 2nd place, Queen Gracie Small and Paityn Sparks received 3rd place.
Read MoreJOAN ANN ALLEN
Joan Ann Allen, a 97 year old Trenton, MO resident, passed away at 8:17 p.m., Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Morningside Center in Chillicothe, MO. Joan Ann Allen was born February, 15, 1928 in South River, NJ to Stephen A. and Ann M. (Kennedy) Humphreys. In 1937 her family moved to a small farm house…
Read MoreNICHOLE RENEE JOHNSON
NICHOLE RENEE JOHNSON Nichole Renee Johnson made her way to her heavenly home on July 21, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Lonnie and Barbara Johnson. Nikki was born on August 19, 1976 in Grim Smith Hospital in Kirksville, MO. She graduated from Green City High School in 1994. On January 10, 1997, Nikki…
Read MoreYour Newspaper Matters. But Delivery Delays Are Hurting Us All.
How does your local newspaper get delivered to you? That seems like a simple question, but the reality is far more complex. After we’ve attended meetings, gathered information, taken photos, sold ads, written stories about local people and issues, and laid out each page, the newspaper is printed. But what comes next? Every subscriber has…
Read MoreDeputy Cody Perkins Receives Life Saving Award
On November 29th, 2024, Deputy Cody Perkins responded to a residence in Sullivan County for a report of an adult male who was suicidal. While in route to the call, Deputy Perkins was notified the male subject had set the carpet on fire. Deputy Perkins arrived shortly after a Missouri Highway Patrolman. The residence was…
Read MoreSayre Named Sullivan County Fair Queen, Tennant Named Junior Miss
Submitted by Tennille Banner An excited crowd was on hand for the 2025 Sullivan County Fair Queen & Junior Miss Pageant on Monday, July 7, 2025. There were 2 young ladies vying for the Junior Miss title, and 3 ladies vying for the Fair Queen title. Selected as the queen was Miss Avery Sayre, daughter…
Read MoreDOROTHY CLELLENE “DOT” TURNER
Dorothy Clellene “Dot” Turner, 98 years old, of Green City, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City. Dot was born August 10, 1926, in Milan to Clell and Nora (Caldwell) Dehm. On September 21, 1946, she married Bobbie Glenn Turner in Kirksville, he preceded her in death…
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