Dr. Marvin E. “Pete” Ross
Dr. Marvin E. “Pete” Ross, 86 of Carrollton, Missouri passed away at home on March 12, 2026. Dr. Ross was born on October 28, 1939 in Du Quoin IL. He was the son of William Clinton and Wilma Lucille Ross…
Who Does Rusty Black Actually Represent? $640K+ From Outside Donors Floods His Campaigns
Chariton Beacon Investigation — Missouri State Senator Rusty Black (R-District 12) was elected to represent 18 rural counties in north Missouri — a district defined by family farms, small towns like Chillicothe and Trenton, livestock auctions, and working-class communities. Yet a comprehensive review of every…
Matthew Carl Wing
Matthew Carl Wing, 22, of Seward, NE, formerly of Sweet Springs, MO, went home to his Lord and Savior, on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Raymond Walter Becker
Raymond Walter Becker, 88, with firm hope in the resurrection, was peacefully called to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Thomas “Tommy” Edward Hedges
Thomas “Tommy” Edward Hedges, 64, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Odessa, Missouri at his home. A man of strength and warmth, Thomas led a life enriched by dedication, passion, and an unyielding love for…
DeEtta Rae Lumley
DeEtta Rae Lumley, 79, of Carrollton, Missouri passed away at Carroll County Memorial Hospital with family by her side on March 12, 2026.Dee was born on December 18, 1946 to Bill and Elsie Isaacs in Bogard, Missouri. She graduated from…
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Revelation 3:8 “…See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” Before we consider the verse before us, we must remember that in…
This Week’s Trivia Question
Which Missouri city is home to the historic Union Station, now a family attraction with an aquarium and science center? (Hint: It’s a major city in western Missouri.) Last Week’s Answer:Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is home to Big Spring?” is Van Buren, located…
Lawrence A. “Buck” Johnson
Lawrence A. “Buck” Johnson, 89, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Meyer Care Center. He was born Wednesday, December 30, 1936, in Higginsville to August Johnson and Goldie (Whittmeyer) Johnson. As a child, Buck attended…
Charles Ray Rowan
Charles Ray Rowan, 100, of Lee’s Summit died Friday, March 13. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. with services following at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Polo. Military…