Sheryl Lynn Tallman
Sheryl Lynn Tallman, 64 Keokuk, Iowa, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. She was born Dec. 7, 1956 in Hannibal, Mo., the daughter of Joe and Mary Whitaker Scholl. On June 30, 1972, she was united in marriage to Raymond Tallman in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in…
Read MoreSounds of the fair
The Marion County Fair ended very audibly Saturday evening with the Super Pull in the arena (far left). It was also loud Friday during the demotion derby center, left), which drew a huge crowd. Also heard during the week were the screams from the carnival center, right). There were peaceful moments as well as when…
Read MoreCounty offers land for Taylor siren
by Patty Cheffey If its location works for the project, the new Taylor siren could be located on Marion County right of way. The commissioners discussed that situation after approving the contract for installation of the siren during Monday’s Marion County Commission meeting, at which they also approved updates to LEPC’s chemical emergency preparedness rules,…
Read MoreRelay for Life event in Hannibal Thursday
Join the fight against cancer, as the community rallies together this Thursday at the Hannibal Riverfront to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Due to the pandemic, Relay For Life events might look different but the passion and commitment to fight cancer is unchanged. A walk-through luminaria ceremony will be…
Read MoreArea property tax rate hearings set through month
Several area taxing entities will be holding annual tax rate hearings in the coming weeks. The hearings will be held by the Marion County R-II School District, Aug. 11; Palmyra Fire Protection District, Aug. 16; the Palmyra R-I School District, Aug. 24; and Marion County Health Department, Aug. 25. The Palmyra R-I School District will…
Read MorePre-season practice
Palmyra High School pre-season fall sports practice got underway Monday for the school’s football, softball, cross country, girls tennis and girls golf teams. Above, members of the football team get some running in during morning practice. Teams will hold parent meetings and scrimmages this Saturday in preparation for the coming seasons which begin for real…
Read MoreMary E. Kempf
Mary E. Kempf, 85, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 6:40 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal, Mo. A funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel. Deacon Bob Leake will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Palmyra. Friends and…
Read MoreMarvin Jay Edmunds
Marvin Jay Edmunds, 65, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 5:52 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at his home in Palmyra. Marvin was born Sept. 22, 1955, in Hannibal, Mo., to Marvin Jay and Althie Mariba Householder Edmunds. Survivors include his sister, Anna Herold, Palmyra; nephews, Nathan Herold and Ryan Herold (Angela); niece, Leila Burch (Monte);…
Read MoreSarah Evelyn Angel
Sarah Evelyn Angel, 84, Philadelphia, Mo., passed away at 12:21 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Sarah was born Jan. 22, 1937, in Louisiana, Mo., to George W. and Irene M. Phillips Sherman. She was married to James M. Angel on May 17, 1957, in Pittsfield, Ill. He preceded…
Read MoreRuth Ann (Huff) Harlan
Ruth Ann (Huff) Harlan, 70, Philadelphia, Mo., passed away at 7:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at her home. Ruth Ann was born July 21, 1951, in Hannibal, Mo., to Darrell and Naomi McDonald (Neff) Huff. She was married to Lyndell “Buzz” Harlan on Sept. 13, 1969, at First Baptist Church in Palmyra, Mo. He…
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