Larry Alan Lee
Larry Alan Lee, age 72, of Linneus, MO; passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, December 30, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.
Keytesville R-III Promotes Zane Jacoby to Superintendent; Principal Opening Announced
The Keytesville R-III School District announced on December 12 that Zane Jacoby, currently the PreK–12 Principal, will be promoted to superintendent this summer. Jacoby joined Keytesville in 2024 and has served as the district’s principal since then. He will officially step into the superintendent role…
Chariton County School Districts Close Out December with Achievements and Winter Sports
School districts across Chariton County — including Brunswick R-II, Keytesville R-III, Northwestern R-I, and Salisbury R-IV — wrapped up December with a full slate of academic accomplishments, athletic success, fine arts performances, and community-focused events. From postseason football honors and winter basketball tournaments to classroom…
Dr. Frank Eldon Stark
Dr. Frank Eldon Stark, D.C. of Chillicothe, MO, a healthcare provider serving the Chillicothe community and surrounding area for 60 years, passed away in Chillicothe on December 30, 2025. He was 93.Dr. Stark was born August 8, 1932 in Carroll…
Robert Bruce McAnelly
Robert Bruce “Boxcar” McAnelly, age 69, of Glasgow, Missouri, passed away on December 25, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.
James “Jim” Jackson
James “Jim” M. Jackson, age 76, of New Boston passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 24, 2025, at Life Care Center in Brookfield, MO.
Johnna Lee Bowman Johnson
Johnna Lee Bowman Johnson 78, a resident of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Johnna was born on November 2, 1947, in Richmond the daughter of John and Julia (Craft) Bowman. She was married to Kenneth Johnson; he…
Jill Irene (Christensen) Fisher
Jill Irene (Christensen) Fisher, 70, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her residence.
Carol Rae Smith
Carol Rae Bailey was born to Mary Ann McCarty and Russell Martin Bailey on February 21, 1938, in Macon County Missouri. She was raised on a farm near Ethel, Missouri, and in 1956 graduated from Ethel High School. After attending…
The Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act: The Only Answer to Ending Abortion in Missouri
The Missouri Prenatal Equal Protection Act (HB 1682) was filed in the Missouri House by State Representative Burt Whaley. The same bill (SB 951) was filed in the Senate Chamber by State Senator Mike Moon. This legislation aims to provide equal justice and equal protection…