Shelly Marie Smith
Shelly Marie (Baker) Smith, age 63, passed away on March 21, 2026.
Bruce Bradley Bagnell
Bruce Bradley Bagnell, 65, of rural Blackburn, MO, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home.
Donna Schuchmann
Brunswick resident, 88-year-old Donna Schuchmann died Saturday, March 21st. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 26th at 10 am at Breshears Memorial Chapel in Brunswick. Burial will follow in the Elliott Grove Cemetery in Brunswick. Visitation will be Thursday, March…
Roger Donald Riley
Roger Donald Riley (Don to his friends and Boompa to his grandchildren, great grandchildren and their friends), born August 29, 1926, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 99. He was preceded in death by his…
Senator’s Wife Serves as Executive Director of Nonprofit Receiving Steady $350,000+ in Government Grants
CHILLICOTHE — Public records show that Karie Black, wife of Missouri State Senator Rusty Black (R-District 12), serves as executive director of a Chillicothe nonprofit that receives hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in government grants administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary…
Don Robinson
Don Robinson, 73, of Kansas City, died on March 20, 2026 at his residence.
Chelsea Brooke Lacen
Chelsea Brooke Lacen, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend, born July 5, 1985, passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center on March 19, 2026, after fighting for several months against infections, failing kidneys and digestive issues.
Marjorie Louise (Clevenger) Wilson
Marjorie Louise (Clevenger) Wilson, 91, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Odessa Healthcare, surrounded by the love of her family
Arise O Sleeper..
Jonah 1:6 “What do you mean, sleeper?” Some see Jonah as a story fit for Sunday School, but I think adults would be surprised at how much they can relate to him. Jonah faced a dilemma: obey God or follow his own reasoning. Jonah chose…
This Week’s Trivia Question
Which Missouri town is known as the birthplace of ragtime composer Scott Joplin? (Hint: He wrote many of his compositions here.) Last Week’s Answer:Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri city is home to the historic Union Station?” is Kansas City, where the station has been revitalized…