The Edina Sentinel
Retirement Reception Planned for Longtime Edina City Clerk Margaret Gibson
EDINA, Mo. — Friends, co-workers and community members are invited to celebrate the retirement of longtime Edina City Clerk Margaret Gibson during an open house Sunday, June 28. The City of Edina will host the retirement celebration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. Gibson is retiring after more…
Read MoreMICHAEL ALLEN HAMLIN
Michael Allen Hamlin, age 75, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri, on March 18, 1951, the son of Ralph Allen and Mildred Walter Hamlin. He was united in marriage to Roma Turpin in 1973, and to this union two sons were born, Michael…
Read MoreCLAYTON ALFRED HUSTEAD
Clayton Alfred Hustead, age 87, of Colony, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Born June 8, 1939, in Colony, Missouri, to parents, Granville David and Mary Isalona Hustead. Clayton was united in marriage to Carrol Jean Tibbs, February 6, 1959, in Gorin, Missouri, and to this union…
Read MoreKnox County Endowment Fund Launches with $5,000 Contribution from Northeast Power Cooperative
Community Foundation Press Release Edina, MO – A permanent investment in Knox County’s future is now underway with the establishment of the Knox County Endowment Fund, a new charitable endowment created through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. Built to grow alongside the communities it serves, the Knox County Endowment Fund…
Read MoreState Auditor Opens Investigation Into Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s Office has opened an investigation into the Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 at the request of State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, the senator confirmed Thursday. “The issues with the governance of the water district appear to be complex enough to warrant…
Read MoreLindsey Watts Still Missing One Month Later; Community Encouraged to Prioritize Self-Care
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Friday, June 19, marks one month since 35-year-old Lindsey Watts was last seen in Edina, a milestone that has left many in Knox County reflecting on the emotional toll her disappearance has taken on her family, friends, co-workers, clients, neighbors, investigators and the community as a whole. In a…
Read MoreCox Recognized for 38 Years of Dedicated Service to Lewis County REC
By Travis L. Mathes, Lewis County REC On June 13, 2026, Lewis County REC will mark the retirement of a man whose name has become synonymous with dedication, service, and commitment to rural electrification. After 38 years of faithfully serving the membership of Lewis County REC, David Cox will officially conclude a remarkable career that…
Read MoreGAYLE “LYNN” PARTON
Gayle “Lynn” Parton, age 65, of Marshall, Missouri, formerly of Edina, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in Marshall. Surrounded by her loved ones peacefully. She was born September 1, 1960, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard Cleo “Barney” and Marjorie Louise “Marge” Duggins Parton. Lynn was raised in Edina, Missouri, where she…
Read MoreEUGENE “GENE” YOAKUM
Eugene “Gene” Yoakum, 86, of Brashear, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his residence north of Hurdland, Missouri. Gene was born March 23, 1940, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Orvie Leon and Agnes Theresa Rodey Yoakum. He attended Black Rural School before graduating from the Hurdland High School in the Class of…
Read MoreSTEPHEN L. HUNOLT
In loving memory of Stephen L. Hunolt, age 77, who passed away March 16, 2026. On June 5, 2026, Steve’s family gathered at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, where Steve was laid to rest with military honors. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam during the war.…
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