WANETA MARGARET FRAZER
WANETA MARGARET FRAZER Waneta Margaret Frazer, 89, of Columbia, Missouri transitioned to her heavenly home on February 23, 2024 after a brief illness. Waneta was born at the family farm east of Milan on February 14, 1935, the fifth of the six children of Clifford and Lystel Frazer. She is survived by her daughter Linda…
Read MoreSHARON KAY MONTGOMERY
SHARON KAY MONTGOMERY Sharon Kay Montgomery, age 81, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her residence. Sharon was born the daughter of Morris and Hazel (Wilcox) Taylor on February 15, 1943, in Seattle, Washington. She was a graduate of Renton High School, Renton, Washington. She was united in…
Read MoreGray Recognized for 50 Years of Service
Submitted by Tennille Banner On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Green City R-1 had the opportunity to honor (and surprise) Mrs. Janie Gray for her 50 years of service to the Green City R-1 School District. Janie Gray, a pillar of strength, passion, and commitment, has left an unforgettable mark on the Green City R-1 School…
Read MoreDistrict 11 Girls Champions
Green City Girls District Win – The girls played Grundy County at Princeton High School on Friday, February 23, 2024; the final score was 38-36 for Green City’s win. The girls played in sectionals on Monday, February 26, 2024 against Meadville at Meadville. They lost with a score of 25 to 80. Front Row: Tatum…
Read MoreDistrict 11 Boys Champions
Green City Boys Class 1, District 11 Title – The boys played Marion County at North Shelby High School on Saturday, February 24, 2024 to win their fourth straight district title; the final score was 47-18. The Green City boys are playing sectional basketball on Tuesday night, February 27, 2024, playing Brunswick at Brunswick. Front…
Read MoreCRYSTLE MORRIS
Crystle Morris, age 100, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, surrounded by family, at McLarney Manor Skilled Nursing Facility in Brookfield. Crystle Elaine, daughter of Verne and Nellie (Stevenson) Turner, was born January 16, 1924, in rural Linn County. On December 31, 1944, she married Billy J. Morris who preceded her in death on…
Read MoreNAOMI ROSE TUTTLE
NAOMI ROSE TUTTLE Naomi Rose Tuttle, 66, of Alexandria, Nebraska, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Naomi was born to William T. Brown and Ruby Rose Brown March 27, 1957 in Kirksville, Missouri. Naomi was an “army brat” moving to different places throughout her childhood. She graduated from…
Read MoreBasketball King and Queen Crowned
Green City High School Seniors Kaden Hatcher, son of Kellen and Meghann Hatcher, and Britney Jeffries, daughter of Danny and Chassidy Jeffries, were crowned on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the last Green City home game. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan C-2 Softball Team Receives Academic All-State Honors
By Harry Doak Even though the softball season has long concluded there are honors still trickling down. Academic All- State Honors which is not figured until after the fall 2023 semester. Congratulations to our Milan Ladycat Softball Team, coached by Kyley Doak and assistant Brittney Peterie. They achieved this award of Academic All-State as a…
Read MoreBILLIE JEAN OERTWIG
BILLIE JEAN OERTWIG On the morning of Friday, February 16, 2024, Billie Jean Oertwig passed away at the age of 92 at the Winnsboro, Texas Lakeview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Jean lived numerous years in the Purdin, Missouri area. Jean was born in Detroit Michigan, May 2, 1931, to Glenn and Leolin (Smart) Moore. Her…
Read More