Jerry Eugene Russell February 13, 1942 to September 8, 2020
Jerry Eugene Russell February 13, 1942 to September 8, 2020 Jerry Eugene Russell, 78, of Queen City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri. The son of the late Clifford Wayne and Elizabeth Pearl (Salisbury) Russell, he was born February 13, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri.…
Read MoreJuanita Faye Morrison August 30, 1930 to September 1, 2020
Juanita Faye Morrison August 30, 1930 to September 1, 2020 Juanita Faye Morrison, 90, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Lacon Rehab and Nursing in Lacon, Illinois. She was born on August 30, 1930 in Coatsville, Missouri to the late Lawrence and Maggie (Stot) Dotson. Juanita is survived by her…
Read MoreSam Tarr July 28, 1968 to September 4, 2020
Sam Tarr July 28, 1968 to September 4, 2020 Sam Tarr, 52, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice and family by his side. Born July 28, 1968, in Kirksville, Missouri, Sam was the son of Rusty and Pam (Sallade) Tarr. On July 28, 1990,…
Read MorePastor Jeffrey Diltz June 19, 1957-August 19, 2020
Pastor Jeffrey Diltz, 63, of Bushnell, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Pastor Diltz was born June 19, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Kay Diltz and Leah (Warren) Diltz. He has been a Pastor since he was 18 years old and he started an outreach called Firehouse Kidz after his son, Derrick, died in 2004 and continued to work…
Read MoreCharles Robert Cook May 9, 1931 to August 24, 2020
Charles Robert Cook May 9, 1931 to August 24, 2020 Charles Robert Cook, 89, of Hedrick, Iowa, died on Monday, August 24, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was born on May 9, 1931, in Downing, Missouri, to Charles Henry and Lottie R. (Madders) Cook. Charles married Nancy Louise Lawrence on…
Read MoreRuth N. Sidwell November 30, 1924 to August 22, 2020
Ruth N. Sidwell, 95 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Schuyler County Nursing Home. The daughter of Leo Vicq and Mabel Louise (Snowbarger) Dean, she was born November 30, 1924, in the little house on the family farm southwest of Coatesville, Missouri. On May 15, 1944, in Queen City, Missouri,…
Read MoreJames S. “Jim” Jarvis August 31, 1928 to August 8, 2020
James S. “Jim” Jarvis August 31, 1928 to August 8, 2020 James S. “Jim” Jarvis, 91, of Augusta, Illinois, died at 5:55 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. He was born on August 31, 1928, near Downing, Missouri, to Aubrey and Frances (Dabney) Jarvis. He married Kathleen Marie…
Read MoreSherry Lynn (Young) Bowling October 23, 1961 to April 9, 2020
Sherry Lynn (Young) Bowling, 58, of rural Lancaster, Missouri, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The daughter of James Leon and Norma June (Pierson) Young, she was born on October 23, 1961, in Unionville, Missouri. She graduated with a two-year degree from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri in 1982.…
Read MoreGov. Parson Announces $50 Million in New Grants for Businesses
Governor Mike Parson announced $50 million in new grant programs for Missouri businesses. “The COVID-19 crisis has severely impacted Missouri businesses,” Governor Parson said. “However, this challenge has not stopped them from stepping up and finding new ways to serve Missourians. These critical programs will help Missouri businesses continue their operations, cover costs for increased…
Read MoreCity of Lancaster Council Meetings
Council Meeting May 11, 2020, approved minutes Present: Mayor James Foster, Councilmen: Paul Reynolds, John West, Homer Jarvis, Margaret Reynolds-City Clerk, George Reindel-Waste Water Supervisor, Joe Groseclose-Water Supervisor, Jimmy McNary-Park and Maintenance Supervisor, James Berry-Police Dept., Laura Watson-Fire Dept. Not Present: Tommy Roberts Guests: none Mayor Foster called the council meeting to order at 6:40…
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