MARVEL RUTH (NÉE ALBERTSON) (HOFFMAN) WELCH
MARVEL RUTH (NÉE ALBERTSON) (HOFFMAN) WELCH Marvel Ruth (née Albertson) (Hoffman) Welch, age 103 of Chevy Chase, Maryland, died July 24, 2024, at her home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Ruth was born June 21, 1921, south of Green City, Missouri, to Edward Vinson Albertson and Cora Page Albertson. She was the third-born of five children. …
Read MoreSTEVE CUNNINGHAM
Steve Cunningham 68 years old was born October 2, 1955 and passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Colombia, Missouri. Steve was preceded in death by his father: Leo Cunningham, mother: Ruth Lucille Geosling, and nephew: Seth Cunningham. Surviving are his friend, Chris Fanning, brother: Russell Cunningham and wife Carolyn; nieces: Misty Allen and…
Read MoreDONNA MAE SVOMA WILES
DONNA MAE SVOMA WILES Donna Mae Svoma Wiles passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan, Missouri. Donna was born May 8, 1934 to Alfred “Hob” and Emma Sedivy Svoma on the family farm in the Township of Arthur, between Cornell and Cadott, Wisconsin. Although she was an only child,…
Read MoreLocal Students Excel at FBLA National Conference
Submitted by Tennille Banner Milan, MO — Two talented students from Milan C-2 School District showcased their skills and earned top honors at the recent Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Middle Level Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Jaylee Banner, daughter of Rodney and Tennille Banner, secured the 1st place spot in Digital Citizenship…
Read MoreEnd of an Era: Demolition of Historic Milan Home
By Phyllis Fleshman Destruction began on Monday, July 22, 2024 of the residence of Claudia Shouse that was located on West 4th Street in Milan. The house had become unlivable after Claudia had passed away in December of 1996 and had gone thru different owners. The house was declared to be demolished earlier this year. …
Read MoreAndrea Fairley Selected As NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Andrea Fairley, from Newtown, Missouri, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for July. She is a Missouri A+ scholarship student enrolled in the nursing program. After graduating from NCMC, Andrea plans to transfer to the University of Missouri-Columbia to obtain a master’s degree in medicine or even a doctorate. Her career…
Read MoreSTEVEN LEE PFEIFFER
STEVEN LEE PFEIFFER Steven Lee Pfeiffer. 72, of Browning, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home. Steve was born on November 12, 1951 in Kirksville, Missouri to Harold and Mary (Pottorff) Pfeiffer. He grew up in Winigan and graduated from Green City High School. He then joined the Navy during Vietnam…
Read MoreLINDA JEAN MAHONEY
LINDA JEAN MAHONEY Linda Jean Mahoney, age 80 of Marceline, died Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Boone Hospital in Columbia. Linda was born in Milan, Missouri on February 23, 1944 to Vernon and Helen (Ross) Sears. She married Donald Kent Mahoney in 1976 and he preceded her in death in 1999. Linda had worked at…
Read MoreEDWARD LOUIS THARP
Edward Louis Tharp, 92 years old, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at his home in Shawnee, Kansas surrounded by family. Ed was born September 16th, 1931 near Green City, MO to Helton L. (Doc) and Mary Agnes (Kidd) Tharp. He attended the Payne and Comstock Schools and graduated from Green City High School…
Read MoreMissouri Conservation Commission Purchased 56 acres in Sullivan County
Ella Aguilar, NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Conservation Commission met on July 12th at the Conservation Department Headquarters in Jefferson City, MO. The Commission approved the purchase of approximately 56 acres in Sullivan County as an addition to Morris Prairie Conservation Area. Morris Prairie Conservation Area is a 340-acre gem in northern Missouri. It is…
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