By Kathryn Rice This Christmas season, the Nodaway News Leader is featuring local restaurants, with the owners sharing holiday memories, tips and a recipe that can be made by readers at home. These restaurants are some of the advertisers who have sponsored the NNL’s monthly church directory. Our last article is from Matt Rohlmeier, owner of Highway
Leareta “Rita” Lucille Harris Clements, 87, Maryville, died Wednesday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born to Orville and Nora O’Day Harris in Ravenwood. She graduated from Horace Mann in May of 1956. She worked at the Pickering phone office, Superior Cleaners, Corner Drug Store, Holt Supply and Casey’s until retiring in 2012.
Gerald “Jerry” Howard Talmadge, 87, Maryville, died Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born October 28, 1938, to Howard A. and Margeretha E. Jensen Talmadge in Clyde. He grew up around Stanberry. On October 31, 1959, he married Shirley Ann Thomas at St. Peter’s in Stanberry. Mr. Talmadge worked many places and grew his many
Marlyn Robert Beattie, 87, Barnard, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Pine View Manor, Stanberry. Mr. Beattie was born on August 19, 1938 to Clyde A. and Bertha E. Nelson Beattie, Barnard. He worked many years at Land Construction and Herzog Construction. Graveside services to be planned for a later date. Online condolences may be
Kathoklinda “Kathy” Wilson, 66, Maryville, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her home. She was born June 13, 1959, in St. Joseph, and moved to Maryville in 1986. She always had a smile on her face and was a joy to care for. She is survived by her caregivers and her group home family. Miss
Connie Jo Ury, 72, Maryville, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born June 10, 1953, to John Earl and Joan Carver in Smithville. She earned her master’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Mrs. Ury spent 30 years of her professional life as a reference
The January BOSS (Business Owners Sharing Solutions) will be at 8:30 am, Wednesday, January 28 at the Maryville Public Library. January’s topic is “Achieving the Top three Resolutions for Your Business in 2026.” The public is invited, coffee provided.
The Tri-C Fire Department will host its annual freewill donation soup and chili supper, Saturday, January 24.
Hopkins Community Betterment Bingo will open up at 5 pm, Saturday, January 24 at the Hopkins Community Building. Bingo begins at 6:30 pm.
There will be a pulled pork fundraiser for the James and Autumn Burns Family at 5 pm, Saturday, January 17 at the American Legion, Parnell. It is freewill donation and funds will go to help with the costs associated with James’ kidney transplant.
