Palmyra Spectator
Wanda K. Zeiger
Wanda K. Zeiger, 81, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 7:42 PM, Friday, January 2, 2025, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Paul Reese will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, MO. Friends…
Read MoreLouis F. Hoerr
Louis F. Hoerr, 91, of Taylor, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2026. Louis was born on January 12, 1934, to John and Rose (Frieden) Hoerr of Taylor, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Ruth Caroline (Massner) Hoerr on February 22, 1959, the love of his life. Together, they farmed and were…
Read MoreLoretta Lane (Jones) Bringer
Mrs. Loretta Lane (Jones) Bringer, 87, of Maywood, Missouri, passed away on January 6, 2026, in her home, MarLoRa Farm, where she had resided for 53 years. The daughter of the late J.W. and Beulah (Hackamack) Jones, Loretta was born September 27, 1938, in Quincy, Illinois. She was united in marriage to Marvin W. Bringer…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Banquet Honoring Community Leaders
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Chamber Banquet on Thursday, January 8. The evening recognized local citizens for their accomplishments, contributions, and continued dedication to making Palmyra, Missouri, a great place to live. Chamber of Commerce President Kelly Porter opened the banquet by recognizing all nominees in attendance for their…
Read MoreNWS Storm Spotter Training Schedule and Locations
Storm Spotter Training in Edina on Jan. 27 By Echo Menges The National Weather Service St. Louis office has released the 2026 list of on-site and online storm spotter training opportunities. The training is a free offering to communities throughout the office’s coverage area, and everyone with an interest—especially those living in a severe-weather-prone region…
Read MoreEdward Lee Martin
Edward Lee Martin, 83, of Clarksville, MO, passed away at 11:52 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2025, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. A Memorial Service with full Military Honors performed by Boots-Dickson Post #174 of the American Legion will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 5, 2026, at the…
Read MoreSharon K. Straus
Sharon K. Straus, 80, of Philadelphia, MO passed away at 4:50 PM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Emerson Baptist Church in Emerson, MO. Pastor Jeff Voepel will officiate. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery in Philadelphia, MO. Friends and…
Read More20 Missouri Youths Attend National 4-H Congress
ATLANTA, Ga. – Twenty Missouri 4-H members were selected to represent the state at the National 4-H Congress, a premier leadership conference held Nov. 28–Dec. 2 in Atlanta. The delegation joined more than 700 youths from over 40 states for a week of leadership development, as well as an evening of culture at the Atlanta…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Hannibal Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2026. Proud parents Breaunna Davis and John Mata of Palmyra, Missouri, welcomed a son named John on January 1, 2026, at 2:42 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 19 inches long. The family received prenatal care from Dr. Laura…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of What’s Left
We sat in the dark, listening carefully for any noise to let us know our target creatures were getting close. Years of shooting a gun without hearing protection has curtailed my hearing, but when I heard my hunting buddy say, “I just heard them,” I walked out quickly and turned on the H.S. Undertaker electronic…
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