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Martha Jane Long
Martha Jane Long of Nampa, Idaho passed away October 31, 2025 at home. Jane was born on January 23, 1933 in Emerson, Missouri to Lloyd and Martha Yarbrough. Jane was a graduate of Palmyra High School and graduated from Kirksville State Teachers College in three years. Jane was Palmyra high school basketball queen, Palmyra Fall…
Read MoreBetty Ann Vogt
Betty Ann Vogt, age 98, of Quincy, Illinois, died on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:15 pm in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born August 25, 1927 in Hannibal, MO the daughter of James E. and Thelma Houseman Cash. Betty was baptized 5 days later on August 30, 1927. On June 13, 1948 she…
Read MoreKaren J. Stuhlman
Karen J. Stuhlman, 88, of Jefferson City, MO, formerly of Palmyra, MO passed away at 9:55 PM, Friday, November 7, 2025, at Stone Bridge Senior Living Oak Tree in Jefferson City, MO. Jefferson City Services: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City,…
Read MoreG. WILLIAM “BILL” GOLDINGER
G. William “Bill” Goldinger, Jr., 76, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 4:34 PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his son’s home in Philadelphia, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Rev. Steve Barker will officiate. Burial will follow at…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Canada Goose Season Reopens
I am a waterfowler hunter — so much so that I would rather be hunting ducks this week than whitetail deer. Everyone has a favorite, and judging by how many side‑by‑sides and four‑wheelers are at the convenience stores and how few boats are loaded down with decoys, I must be in the minority. Prior to…
Read MoreDougherty Leads Marion County at State Cross Country
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Marion County’s Ella Dougherty capped her season with a determined performance at the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Dougherty, a sophomore, crossed the finish line in 23:11.4, placing 59th overall in a competitive field of more than…
Read MoreReid Represents Palmyra at State Cross Country
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Palmyra’s Audrey Reid carried the Panthers’ banner at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Reid, a sophomore, finished the demanding 5K course in 22:10.2, earning 81st place overall in a deep and competitive Class 2 field featuring more…
Read MorePalmyra Battles Hard in District Semifinal, Capping Strong 2025 Season
MONROE CITY, Mo. – Palmyra’s postseason run came to a close Friday night at Lankford Field, but not without moments that spoke to the team’s growth, resilience, and hard-nosed character. In their second meeting of the season with Clarence Cannon Conference rival Monroe City, the Panthers fell 34-8 in the Class 2 District 7 semifinal…
Read MorePalmyra School Foundation Provides Grants to 12 District Educators
Palmyra, MO — [November 10, 2025] — The Palmyra School Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Teacher Innovation Grants, awarded quarterly to support creative classroom projects that enhance learning opportunities for students across the Palmyra School District. Each quarter, the Foundation provides funding to teachers who bring innovative ideas, hands-on learning, and…
Read MoreLou Ella Doscher Begley Hunt
Lou Ella Doscher Begley Hunt, 93, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 2:18 PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hannibal, MO. Pastor Eric Carlson will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in…
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