April 11th Online Edition
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Russell Wayne Benfield
Russell Wayne Benfield, 74, died peacefully at his home in Elsberry surrounded by family on Friday, March 24, 2017. He was laid to rest at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Russell was born March 12, 1943 in Kennett where he was raised. He was a United States Navy […]
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Joseph Lee Crane
Joseph “Joe” Lee Crane, 84, of Bowling Green died Monday, April 3, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur. Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Thursday at Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green with Fr. Bill Peckman and Fr. Lou Dorn officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation was from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday at […]
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Patricia D. Gross
Patricia D. Gross, 86, of Louisiana, formerly of Worton, Maryland died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Lynn’s Heritage House in Louisiana. Her desire was to be cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date. She was born Aug. 21, 1930 in Philadelphia, Penn., the daughter of Grant and Delma Boston Dinmore. She married […]
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Charles Michael Lafferty
Charles Michael Lafferty, 64, of Louisiana died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Thursday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Robert Hutsell officiated. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral […]
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Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Korte
Charles E. “Chuck” Korte, 61, of Kansas City, Kan., died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. A memorial service and burial of his cremains will be held at a later date. He was born June 21, 1955 in Louisiana to Leonard and Florence Korte. He is survived also by his very good friend […]
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Edsell L. Cunningham
Edsell L. Cunningham, 86, died Tuesday April 4, 2017 at the family’s home north of Middletown. Funeral services were Saturday at 3 p.m., at Waters Funeral Chapel in Vandalia with the Rev. Jerry Gamm and the Rev. Bob Hoehn officiating. Music was provided by Sharon Hoehn, pianist. Interment was in Vandalia Cemetery with full military […]
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Bobcats Pound Community
Gaven Comley doubled and drove in four runs as the Bowling Green Bobcats downed Community R-VI 10-1 last Tuesday. Kameron Worley, George Glenn and Stephen Merz also drove in runs for the Bobcats, while Jorden Billings had three hits and scored three times in the game. The Trojans scored their only run in the top […]
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Louisiana Fire Department Elects New Chief As Mike Lesley Steps Down
Long-time Louisiana Fire Chief Mike Lesley made the announcement last summer that he would be stepping down in command and recently the department held an election for his replacement. Mike Poyser has taken over as acting chief. His official appointment as chief will take place at this month’s regular city council meeting on Monday, April […]
Van-Far Prom 2017
Van-Far High School held prom activities on Saturday, April 1 at St. Pat’s Catholic Hall. Jayda Borgmeyer and Anthony Cole were crowned queen and king. More Prom Photos
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