Delores Jean “Dodie” Poor died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 with several family members by her side. She was 83 years old. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday at Centenary United Methodist Church in Louisiana. The Rev. Art Moore assisted by the Rev. Jeanne Webdell officiated. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery near Louisiana. Visitation was […]
Pike County Recorder Sherry McCarty says a scam has been going around that claims a deed can be purchased for $87. McCarty says deeds are not that expensive and that her office only charges $1 per page so deeds with short descriptions can be as little as $3 or $4. “It seems to only be […]
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer Pike County bell ringers to help collect donations that will pay for assistance to local people in need. The annual bell ringing campaign will be held weekdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. outside Walmart in Bowling Green starting Nov. 24. Business people, church groups, students, families and others […]
The Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice held its annual veteran appreciation and flag dedication ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9. Members of VFW Post 5553 of Bowling Green took part in presenting the colors and handling the flag. Chris Apps of St. Louis provided bagpipes and the National Anthem was sung by Leah […]
It took a tragedy the size of Titanic to momentarily set back a gutsy Missouri native who had overcome immense hurdles. Lisa Marks of the Hannibal History Museum brought to life Margaret Tobin Brown – better known as Molly after Broadway and Hollywood told her story – during the Louisiana Area Historical Museum’s annual fall […]
Louisiana Mayor Bart Niedner and his wife Michelle are hosting the first-ever Mayor’s Ball on Feb. 3 at the Masonic Temple. People are encouraged to get out their masks and capes for this entertaining event. The Mayor’s Ball is an opportunity to celebrate and support the Louisiana community through a formal gathering. In keeping with […]
Bowling Green High School senior Kobe McPike signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the State College of Florida. A signing ceremony was held Monday, Nov. 13. Pictured, front row, (l-r): Earl Green, St. Louis travel team coach; Paulette McPike, mother; Kobe; Earl McPike Sr., father. Second row: Lauren Sparks, Joseph McBride, and […]
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Tillie K. Singleton, 85, of Bowling Green died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 at the SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital–Audrain in Mexico. Cremation rites were conducted by Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green. Tillie was born Sept. 15, 1932 in Kirksville, the daughter of Cecil Marion and Sarah Ann Campbell Skinner. She married Walter Singleton Nov. […]
Dorcas Elaine Smith Barton, 73, of Middletown died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home in Middletown. The Rev. Sammy Lorton will officiate. Special music will be provided by John Foster. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery in Middletown. Visitation will be held from […]
