ROBERT ‘BOB’ SPARKS
Robert ‘Bob’ Sparks, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend was called to his heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 88. He had just returned home to Celina, Texas, after spending a memorable Christmas with family in North Carolina. This visit allowed him treasured time with his daughter Julee…
Read MoreNAOMI RUTH WILLIAMS
Naomi Ruth Williams, 91, passed away Saturday evening, January 4, 2025, in Kirksville, Missouri. She was born October 11, 1933, near Milan, Missouri, the first child of Herbert Lee (Dick) Riley and Maxine (Morris) Riley. The family moved to a farm northwest of Winigan, where Naomi grew up with her siblings. Naomi graduated high school…
Read MoreMilan School’s 1,000 Point Club
MILAN C-2 1,000 POINT CLUB – During halftime of the Milan High School boys vs Putnam County High School boys basketball contest which was held on Friday, January 10, 2025. A tribute was given to the past student athletes who have recorded at least 1,000 points in their high school basketball career. Pictured left to…
Read MoreSullivan County 4-H Welcomes Top Hands
Submitted by Hillary Robedeaux, University of Missouri Extension, Youth Program Associate As we kick off the New Year, MU Extension and Sullivan County 4-H are setting bold goals to reach even more youth in our community. A key part of this effort is the formation of a brand-new community club, Top Hands, led by Jodi…
Read MoreLooking Back on the News of 2024 – Part 3
By Phyllis Fleshman Continued From Last Week’s Newspaper July – Sullivan County Fair contestants were Kylee Smith, Destiny De Leon and Jocelyn Dykes. The Sullivan County Junior Miss candidates were: Haylee Courtney, Jaylee Banner, Carson Coram, Clare Gordon and Macie Glidewell. City of Milan approves 2025 budget. 4-H SNAC concludes leadership projects. Miss Jocelyn Dykes…
Read MoreVerimore Bank Donates to Hospital Foundation
Submitted by Ken Honeck, Verimore Bank MILAN, Mo. (January 6, 2025) – Verimore Bank is proud to announce the recent donation of $12,500 to the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Foundation to support its purpose of generating resources for sustaining, advancing, strengthening, and developing the essential needs of the hospital to provide quality healthcare services to…
Read More65th Annual Milan Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 13-18
By Phyllis Fleshman The Milan C-2 64th Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament will begin on Monday, January 13th thru Saturday, January 18th. 2025. There are 8 teams competing for the championship, Milan Wildcats, Green City Gophers, North Missouri Knights, Marceline Tigers, Putnam County Midgets, Trenton Bulldogs, Novinger Wildcats and the Brookfield Bulldogs in the girls and…
Read MoreWoods Named “Rising Star” by Ag Retailers Association
Submitted by Allison Jenkins, MFA Joseph Woods, manager of MFA Agri Services in Milan, was among the group of top performers and emerging leaders honored Dec. 4 as part of the American Retailers Association (ARA) Rising Stars award program. The Rising Stars program is a meaningful way for ARA retailer member companies such as MFA…
Read MoreEVA SUE JONES
Eva Sue Jones, 88, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Magnolia Nursing Home where she had been a resident for several years. Sue was born March 20, 1936, in Moberly, Missouri, to John and Helen (Holman) Hogan. The best season of her life was spent living on a horse farm…
Read MoreLLOYD CHARLES MCDONALD
Lloyd Charles McDonald, age 82 of Milan, Missouri, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at the home of his daughters in Gladstone, Missouri. The youngest child of Orval Cecil and Frances Elizabeth (Brummitt) McDonald, he was born on August 18, 1942, in Pollock, Missouri. He was raised in the Pollock area and lived most of…
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