LILA J FERGUSON
Lila J Ferguson, 86, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully Friday, February 23, 2024, at her home. Lila was born on October 27, 1937, in Austin, Minnesota to Clyde and Mabel (Golliher) Butler. She was united in marriage to Andrew Ferguson on November12, 1957, in St, Louis, Missouri, and he survives. Lila graduated from Kahoka…
Read MoreCourtwarming Royalty
The 2024 Courtwarming Queen and King are Evan Jones and Tristan Pitford. Junior Attendants are Mallory Wright and Isaiah Hardin. Sophomore attendants are Hayden West and Wyatt Davis, and Freshman attendants are Eden Kearse and Lukas Weaver.
Read MoreBatting Cage Closed Over Vandalism, Littering Concerns
By Mike Scott The indoor batting cage at the Kahoka Ball Park on Vine Street has been closed, rendered off-limits due to concerns over potential vandalism and rampant littering inside. During the Kahoka City Council’s session on Monday, February 12, Alderman Les Billings brought these issues to the forefront, highlighting the damage inflicted upon the…
Read MoreSpecial Cancellation Available at St. Patrick
The Shrine of St. Patrick is proud to announce the design of their 2024 Special Pictorial Cancellation Envelope which celebrates the most iconic symbol for Ireland – the Celtic Shamrock. The name Shamrock comes from Irish seamrog, which is the diminutive of the Irish word seamair, and simply means “young clover”. The Shamrock, used by…
Read MoreClark County’s Valentine Sweethearts: Wesley and Helen Knupp
By Emily Bontrager Our second Valentine Sweetheart couple is Wesley and Helen Knupp. These two love birds met each other at a young age. Let’s look back at how they first met and how their love story evolved. Wesley Knupp was born on March 29, 1929 in a house north of Downing, MO. He grew…
Read MoreSchool Board Discusses Make Up Days
By Mike Scott Clark County R-1 students have missed 11 days of class due to weather so far this year. “We don’t have to make any of that up, since we scheduled 1104 hours,” Superintendent Dr. Ritchie Kracht told school board members at their February 7 meeting. “But it is an option. Our kids have…
Read MoreClark County’s Valentine Sweethearts: Dan and Elsie Deatrick
By Emily Bontrager This year’s first Valentine Sweetheart couple is Dan and Elsie Deatrick. Let’s look back at how this couple first met and how God brought them together. Dan Deatrick was born on December 15, 1953 in Edina, Missouri. He and his sister were raised in Neeper by their parents, George and Ernestene Deatrick. …
Read MoreDANNY DESVAUX
DANNY DESVAUX Danny Desvaux, 73, passed away at 3:10 pm, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Danny was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on April 12, 1950, to William and Dorothy (Spurgeon) Desvaux. He graduated from Williamstown and spent a year in college before enlisting in the United States Army. After…
Read MoreLARRY R. BOUDREAU
LARRY R. BOUDREAU 1944-2024 Larry R. Boudreau, 79 of St. Patrick, MO peacefully passed away on January 12, 2024. He was born July 10, 1944 to Robert and Wilma Boudreau. Larry is survived by a daughter Ann LaNell Boudreau- Lynch of Edina, MO, four grandsons, Jaston Boone of Des Moines IA, Cedric Boone of Brashear,…
Read MoreLEE LEMMON
LEE LEMMON Lee Lemmon, 80, of Williamstown, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 6:42 am, on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Scotland County Hospital with his loving family by his side. Lee was born on May 24, 1943 to Edwin and Letha (Tweed) Lemmon in Williamstown, Mo. He married Mary Ann (Robertson) Lemmon on June 14,…
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