Norma Elaine Herrick Lake
Norma Elaine Herrick Lake, 88, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 10:55 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Norma was born Sept. 13, 1932, in Hannibal, Mo., to Robey Herrick, Sr. and Stella Hudson Herrick. She was married to Lewis “Lee” Lake on Dec. 29, 1951 in Ozark, Mo. He…
Read MoreEarlene Mae Roberts
Earlene Mae Roberts, Canton, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill., at 10:53 p.m. She was 78 years old. She was born Earlene Mae Sutton in Hannibal, Mo., on Sept. 11, 1942, a daughter of L. Earl Sutton and Nevah L. Spence Sutton of Palmyra, Mo. She married James…
Read MorePiano makes for unique flower bed, shelf
by Patty Cheffey Carol Bezler wasn’t planning on a piano flower “pot”, she just wanted a keyboard shelf. She got both. Having seen on the internet how some people had converted the keys from a piano into a wall shelf, Bezler, who has played piano for over 60 years and is a former music teacher…
Read MoreRise in speeding blamed for bad trend in Missouri
A rise in speeding and other reckless driving behaviors continues to be a disturbing trend in 2021. During the first half of the year, more than 450 people lost their lives in a crash on Missouri roadways. The primary causes are all too common: excessive speeds, distraction, impairment, and choosing to not wear a seat…
Read MoreCounty commissioners discuss damage from Friday night’s storm
by Patty Cheffey Structure, crop and road damage was discussed during Monday’s County Commission meeting, following a severe storm that struck the county last Friday evening. Straight line winds and down bursts are being blamed for the damage. A possible tornado is being considered for damage in the town of Perry, however. The winds, which…
Read MoreAmbulance district approves purchasing demo ambulance
by Patty Cheffey With a time limit and a shortage of new ambulances available to purchase, the Marion County Ambulance District Board of Directors held a special meeting last week, during which they approved the purchase of a demo ambulance. While a new ambulance had not been planned, Chief John Nemes explained to the board…
Read MoreArlene Marie Nokes
Arlene Marie Nokes, 78, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 10:51 p.m., Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Arlene was born June 7, 1943, in Palmyra, to Eugene Stewart and Geneva P. Campfield Stewart. She was married to Henry Eugene Nokes. He preceded her in death on May 2, 1994. Survivors…
Read MoreDr. John Dudley Hutcherson
Dr. John Dudley Hutcherson, 86, Denver, Colo., passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. John was born Aug. 3, 1934, in Palmyra, Mo., to Lynn and Josephine Schneider Hutcherson. Survivors include a sister Lynda Jo Hutcherson Bair; a niece, Amy Bair Koerper; and two grand-nieces, Madelyn Jo Koerper and Elizabeth Rose Koerper, all of Lansdale, Pa. …
Read MoreEric Quentin Miller
Eric Quentin Miller, 39, Platte City, Mo., formerly of Hannibal, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Eric was born on Aug. 18, 1981, in Hannibal, the son of Brian Eric and Mary Kathleen (Brown) Miller. Survivors include his parents, Brian and Mary Miller, Hannibal; children, Abigail…
Read MorePatriotic display
Fireworks lit up the sky above Flower City Park, including the American Flag at right during Palmyra’s annual Fourth of July display Saturday sponsored by the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce. The event drew a large number of people who also enjoyed the summer evening sitting in lawn chairs or on blankets.
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