RUBEE GENE JUSTICE
RUBEE GENE JUSTICE Rubee Gene Justice, 2 years, 11 months and 23 days old passed away at 1:49 am on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 18, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo and weighed 1 pound, 5 ounces and she was just 12…
Read MoreMARTHA JOANNE BOUDREAU
MARTHA JOANNE BOUDREAU Martha Joanne Boudreau, 86, of Kahoka, passed away peacefully at 2:22 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka. Joanne was born on September 5, 1937, in Lewis Co, Mo to Thomas and Martha (Bader) McDermott. Joanne was united in marriage to Eston Boudreau October 15,…
Read MoreSmith Retiring from Kahoka Quik Lube
By Emily Bontrager For 10 years, Dawn Smith has operated Kahoka Quik Lube in Kahoka, Missouri. At the end of December, she will be retiring. She and her husband, Ronnie have owned the business since 2013. The two have four children, Tavia Ferguson, Clint Smith, Mindy Smith, and Ransley Kennedy. Dawn, 62, grew up in…
Read MorePastor Deatrick To Retire
It is with fond memories of the past, praise for the present, and anticipation for the future that the First Baptist Church of Wayland announces the retirement of their long-time pastor, Dan Deatrick. The church celebrated Pastor Deatrick’s 35th anniversary of ministry at Wayland in early August by hosting a Missions Conference. Born in Neeper…
Read MorePearl 2023 Heisman Scholarship Recipient
By Emily Bontrager Each year, the Heisman High School Scholarship program rewards scholarships to outstanding male and female senior scholar-athletes. To apply, students must have a GPA average of a 3.0 or better, they must participate or have participated in at least one sport in grades 9, 10, or 11 that is recognized by the…
Read MoreChristmas On The Square
The 4th annual Christmas on the Square was held on Saturday, December 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This year’s King and Queen of Christmas were Wayne and Dixie Blum. Spectators braved the cold wind to check out local businesses, lighted displays, and vendors that were set up around the square. It was reported…
Read MoreClark County Librarian Retiring After 27 Years
By Emily Bontrager Kay Sprague has been the librarian at the Clark County High School and Clark County Middle School since 1996. At the end of December, she will be retiring after many years of dedicated service. Mrs. Sprague, 55, lives in Clark County and she grew up in the area. Kay graduated from Clark…
Read MoreElectric Buses Arrive in Clark County
By Emily Bontrager The Clark County R-1 School District board voted to approve the purchase of three new LION C electric school buses at their March 9, 2023 meeting. The new electric school buses arrived on Thursday, December 7 at the Clark County R-1 School Bus Garage. LION Electric Customer Support Representative, Steve Usiak, walked…
Read MoreMary F. Toops
Mary F. Toops, 88, of St. Francisville, MO, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by her family at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Mary was born on October 31, 1935, to William Ralph and Frances (Wilkins) LeMaster. Mary was united in marriage to George “Bud” Toops on May 14, 1954, in Wayland, MO, and…
Read MoreRobert L. Wallingford
Robert L. Wallingford, 95, of Revere, Missouri, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Kahoka, Missouri. He was born in Anson, Missouri, on The Wallingford family farm on November 22, 1928, the youngest child of Wortha Eston and Hattie LaVerne (Peacock) Wallingford. His birthplace was designated a Century Farm in 2017 and…
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