Garry Dennis Lewis
The Honorable Garry Dennis Lewis, 74, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at his home in Edina, Missouri. Judge Lewis was born on August 1, 1941 in Reynolds County, Missouri, near the boot heel, the son of Oliver and Dolly Barnes Lewis. The Lewis family moved to Jennings, Missouri, where Garry…
Read MoreROBERT E. LIPPER
Robert E. Lipper, age 88, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in the Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis, MO. Robert was born March 26, 1927 in Fairmont, MO, the only child of Herbert and Marjorie Perry Lipper. Robert joined the Navy in his senior year at Wyaconda High School, and…
Read MoreWhistleblower Reports Bedbug Infestation, Mold, Other Serious Concerns At The Blessing Center
According to an employee of The Blessing Center, shocking allegations about the residential care facility have recently been made to the Knox County Health Department. The Blessing Center, located in Edina, is licensed to house up to 51 clients through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The facility caters mainly to people diagnosed…
Read MoreBarbara Jo Gibson
1950-2015 Barbara Jo Gibson, 65 of Kahoka, MO, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. She was born August 30, 1950, in Keokuk, the daughter of William Louis “Louie” and Bernice “Elaine” Millspaugh Greenslaugh. On September 2, 1979, she was united in marriage to Ted…
Read MoreSHEILA JINKENS SEVERIN
Sheila Jinkens Severin, age 62, of Wayland, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka, surrounded by her family. Sheila was born September 23, 1953 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of James and Mary Robert Jinkens. She married Dave Howell and they were the parents of…
Read MoreDELORA D. GARDNER
Delora D. Gardner age 81, formerly of Kahoka, MO, died Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. She was born August 3, 1934, at Gorin, MO, a daughter of Lloyd and Maggie Golliher Alderton. Delora was married to Donald Richard Gardner on October 25, 1953 at the First Baptist Church…
Read MoreMunzlinger Among Senators Asking Nixon Not To Accept Syrian Refugees
Senators Urge the Governor to Suspend the Acceptance of Syrian Refugees Relocating in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY— After the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France over the weekend, Missouri senators are urging the governor to suspend the acceptance of Syrian refugees wanting to relocate in Missouri. Senate Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said that protection of our…
Read MoreVeterans’ Day In Clark County-Photos and Video
Thank you to all our county’s veterans. Click the link below to view all our Veterans’Day photos: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Read MoreKahoka Reviews Sewer Problems-Photos and Videos
By Mike Scott Much of Kahoka’s sanitary sewer system was installed as a public works program following the Great Depression, according to Mayor Jerry Webber. As the system ages, it becomes more prone to inflow and infiltration (I&I), which means additional fresh water enters the system. In heavy rains, it causes the sanitary sewer…
Read MoreDAVID E. ST. CLAIR
David E. St. Clair, age 87, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka. David was born on August 20, 1928 at the family home in rural Wyaconda, MO, the son of Loyd and Ruth Barber St. Clair. He attended Wyaconda High School and graduated in…
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