Richard “Todd” Fairchild
Richard “Todd” Fairchild, age 63, as resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on October 8, 2025. Todd was born the son of Richard and Linda (Diggs) Fairchild on December 3, 1961, in Fairfax,…
Cary Jene Franklin
Cary Jene Franklin, 84 of Bates City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO surrounded by his loving family.
George Edward Laurence
George Edward Laurence age 77, a resident of Chillicothe, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his residence. George was born the son of Fred and Edith Viola Burress Laurence March 15, 1948 in Trenton MO He was…
Homer Keith Buswell
Homer Keith Buswell, age 82, of Linneus, MO; passed away Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Scott Phillip Dowell
Scott Phillip Dowell, 67, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove, Missouri.
Sharon Bell
Sharon Bell – age 69 of Gallatin, MO passed away Saturday afternoon, October 04, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
Bobbie Norwood Wyse
Bobbie Norwood Wyse, 86, of Richmond died Friday, Jan. 10. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Thurman Funeral Home. A masonic service will begin at 10:45 a.m. Military honors will be…
Recent MSHP Arrests in Mid-Missouri: Boone, Ray, and Surrounding Counties
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reports multiple arrests across Boone, Ray, and nearby counties over the past week. Charges range from felony drug offenses and warrants to driving while intoxicated and traffic violations. Local authorities continue to enforce laws and remind residents to stay…
Small Schools, Big Spirit: Thunder Country and Salisbury Celebrate a Packed Week of Learning, Family, and Fun
As fall settles over Chariton County, the area schools have been buzzing with a wide variety of activities that highlight the heart of small-town education. Students, staff, and families from the local districts are embracing a mix of academics, athletics, and community traditions, showing that…
Barbara Ann Swafford
Barbara Ann (Stone) Swafford, 92, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James F. Swafford and her sister, Judith L Fowler. She is survived by three daughters, Cindy (John)…