By Beverly Clinkingbeard Today we call it Memorial Day. It’s not a holiday, but a day of remembrance. Civil War mothers and sweethearts created the special observance calling it Decoration Day. There were few families untouched by the war within our nation, and taking flowers to the graves of their loved ones offered the same
Memorial Day Luncheon sponsored by the Graham Community Betterment Association from 11 am to 1, Sunday, May 28 at the Graham Community Building. Graham Lions will cook fried chicken and mountain oyster. Side dishes include potato salad, baked beans, assorted salads and deviled eggs. Cost is $12 for adults; children under 10 are $5.
Marjorie Jean Roush, 87, Pickering, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. She was born April 22, 1936, in Conway, IA, to Harry Alfred and Frances L. Drumm Pistole. The family moved to Pickering soon after her birth, and she lived all her life within a mile and a half of where
Sr. Marietta Crahan, 92, Clyde, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Clyde. She was born June 10, 1930, in Detroit, MI, to Bernard and Gerardine Cronin Crahan. She attended St. Marks Grade School and the Academy of Our Lady in Peoria, IL. She had worked for her father at National Cash
James Lyle Hefner, 84, Maryville, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Maryville Living Center, Maryville. He was born October 26, 1938, in Maitland, to Floyd L. and Gladys K. Wiley Hefner. He attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, and the University of Kansas. On June 14, 1970, he married Peggy Bell Davenport. Mr. Hefner served
Brian Douglas Scott, 53, Maitland, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home. He was born October 28, 1969, in Fort Riley, KS, to Dennis and Lois Chitwood Scott. He was a 1988 graduate of Nodaway-Holt High School. Mr. Scott was a self-employed carpenter and handyman. He had previously worked for the carpenter’s union in
Kimberlie Ann “Kim” Allen, 69, Maryville, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. She was born October 16, 1953, in Fairfax, to Harvey and Donna Leigh Williams. On October 28, 1972, she married Terry Allen. Mrs. Allen’s body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be held from 4
Patrick “Pat” Cleo Spire, 76, Blue Springs, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his home. He was born March 19, 1947, to Cleo and Mabel Tuttle Spire in Lodi, CA. On January 9, 1971, he married Virginia Whaley in Maryville. After serving in the US Army, Mr. Spire became a member of the Missouri State
Tyler LeRoy Kirsch, 17, Burlington Jct., died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. He was born June 14, 2005, in Maryville, to Brent Steven Kirsch, and Maggie Renee Conz. He lived in the area all his life. While attending West Nodaway High School in Burlington Jct, he played football, baseball,
Shirley L. Johnson, 72, Mound City, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Community Hospital, Fairfax. She was born June 16, 1950, in Fort Ord, CA, to Boyce and Maxine Brackett. She was a homemaker and worked as a nurse’s aide in the Maryville area. She married Wayne A. Johnson in 1985. He preceded her in
