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Wanda Sue Walker
Wanda Sue “Susie” Walker was born September 13, 1946, at Macks Creek, MO the daughter of Emmitt Johnson and Lorine (Vance) Johnson, and passed away on March 10,2026, at the age of 79. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, sister Thelma (Bernie) Simmons and brother-in-law Eddie Steagall.
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Jeremiah Robinson: Revolutionary War Soldier
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Death Notices
Phyllis Laverne Clark Phyllis Laverne Clark, age 96, died February 19, 2026 in Fredericktown. She was born April 20, 1930. Funeral Services were February 27, 2026 at Follis & Sons Funeral Home. follisandsonsfh.com Russell Eugene Moyers Russell Eugene Moyers, age 95, died February 26, 2026 in Fredericktown. He was born February 5, 1931. Funeral Services were March 2, 2026 at Follis & Sons Funeral Home. follisandsonsfh.com
Eddie Ray Shankle, Sr.
Eddie Ray Shankle, Sr., affectionately known as “Uncle Eddie,” passed away peacefully at his home in Bertrand, Missouri, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born on October 15, 1949, in Cairo, Illinois, to the late Rex Martin Shankle and Ruby May English Shankle. Eddie was a 1968 graduate of Charleston High School. On June 21, 1969, he married the love of his life, Glenda Poyner, in Charleston, Missouri. They shared many devoted years together.
William Boren, Sr 1766-1851
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From Our Files
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If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back 100 YEARS AGO – February 18, 1926 S.W. Hale and Mrs. Mary Jane Skaggs, both of the Shetleys Creek vicinity, were married here last Thursday, Judge McFarland officiating. Mr. Hale gave the recorder his age as 76, while his bride confessed to 74 summers.
District Grasslands Evaluation
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Mississippi State University’s fall 2025 President’s List
Alivia Buxton, of Fredericktown, MO, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2025 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Social Security Matters
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Brenda Jenkins Named One of NGPF’s 1,448 Distinguished Educators in Personal Finance
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FBLA members bring home medals
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Missouri House Week 6: Copay Reform, Child Protection Bills and Workforce Compacts Advance
Dale Wright, Missouri State Representative Submitted photo It was a busy and productive week at the Capitol as we have begun to move through a full legislative schedule. With both morning and afternoon sessions now fully underway, committee chairs are working to fit hearings into an already packed calendar. In addition to floor debate and committee work, we are always excited to welcome folks from back home, as well as advocacy groups from across the state.
Madison County Commission Minutes
At 9:00 A.M., Monday, February 2, 2026 the Honorable Madison County Commission met pursuant to adjournment on January 12, 2026. Presiding Commissioner Jason Green, First District Commissioner Tom Stephens and Second District Commissioner Larry Kemp attended the meeting. County Clerk Don Firebaugh recorded the proceedings. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Presiding Commissioner Green called the meeting to order.
Ozarks Federal names Lietzau-Mourer to the board of directors
Tate Lietzau-Mourer. Photo provided by Dena Branstetter, Ozarks Federal Ozarks Federal is pleased to announce that Tate Lietzau-Mourer was appointed as a director on the Association’s Board of Directors at its annual meeting on January 21, 2026. Tate began his professional affiliation with Ozarks Federal in November 2019 as a member of the Farmington Focus Board, a group of business professionals formed to voice community needs to the management of Ozarks Federal.
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Lois (Stafford) Hahn
Lois (Stafford) Hahn was born on January 20, 1951, the daughter of Otto and Alma Stafford, and passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 74 years. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, and four (4) brothers, Jim Stafford, Larry Stafford, Junior Dale Stafford, and Norman Stafford.
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ETA ETA Circle of Sisters celebrate Christmas
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Madison County Land Transfers
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Friday Club meets in December
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Death Notices
Lois (Stafford) Hahn Lois (Stafford) Hahn, age 74, died December 7, 2025 in Fredericktown. She was born January 20, 1951. Funeral Services were December 12, 2025 at Follis & Sons Funeral Home. follisandsonsfh.com Robert “Bob” Tesreau Robert “Bob” Tesreau, age 60, died December 9, 2025 in Fredericktown. He was born March 8, 1965. Funeral Services were December 15, 2025 at Follis & Sons Funeral Home.
Glenda Nell Robinson Skaggs-Pierce
Glenda Nell Robinson Skaggs-Pierce, born July 2, 1934, in Patton, Missouri, to Joseph C. and Pearl (Stanfill) Robinson, entered into eternal rest on December 4, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Lindel and Paul Robinson; her sisters, Mabel Boland, Wanda Green, Delma “Robb” Meyer, and Dean Crowell; her sons, John Paul Skaggs III and Robby Joseph Skaggs; her husband, Gerald H.
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Birth Announcement
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July Yard of the Month from the Community Beautification Committee
Photo by Madison County Chamber of Commerce Winner of July: Hilda Tinnin, 309 Madison Street Photo by Madison County Chamber of Commerce 1st Place: Ginger Bollinger , 27 Hillcrest Photo by Madison County Chamber of Commerce 2nd Place: Sheila and Jerry Brewen, 403 Burris Street
Art Focaccia with Ozark Regional Library
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Shiver Me Paintbrush Puppet Show at Ozark Regional Library
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Madison County Land Transfers
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If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back If you don’t see it at your local branch, ask your librarian to order it for you (or you can go to our online catalogue and place a hold on the item yourself). Remember, a library card is free! Fiction • Brennan, Allison. Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds • Choi, Susan.
Thelma “Toni” Louise Haydu
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Donna Jeanne (Barks) Mouser
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Jamie Gayle Hughes
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If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back Donal Firebaugh, Madison County Clerk At 9:00 A.M., Monday, June 30, 2025, the Honorable Madison County Commission met pursuant to adjournment on June 23 2025.
Companies consider new technologies to source Missouri’s critical minerals
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During the Great Depression, Fredericktown pooled their resources to build a shoe factory
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The One, Big, Beautiful Bill
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Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform begins work
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Agritourism cultivates growth for Missouri farmers
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New Troop E crime lab for $12 million approved in spending bill
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Kathleen Gayle Naylor
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Truckin’ Tuesday Special Surprise
Submitted photo In addition to lots of great food trucks, this month’s Truckin’ Tuesday featured a special surprise: fire trucks spraying residents to keep them fresh in the scorching heat.
Marquand-Zion High School students compete in National Beta
Submitted Photo Marquand-Zion High School Students Abbi Hanks and Broklyn Myers went to the National Beta Competition in Orlando, Florida last week. They competed for national titles in academic and talent competitions.
Julia Fern Perry
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Pansy Olene Slinkard
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Madison County Land Transfers
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2025 National High School BBQ Competition
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