Bonnie J. (Smyser) Glendinning
Bonnie J. (Smyser) Glendinning, 93, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:05 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Bonnie was born Dec. 18, 1927, in Durham, Mo., to Thomas (Tommy) Wainwright and Elnora Mae Wenneker Smyser. She was married to Leroy William Glendinning on June 1, 1952, at Emerson Baptist…
Read MoreWanda L. Hamilton
Wanda L. Hamilton, 70, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 6:56 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. The family is being served by Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra.
Read MoreSue V. (Denish) Swisher
Sue V. (Denish) Swisher, 98, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:55 a.m., Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Sue was born April 28, 1922, in rural Durham, Mo., to Vern and Wilma Abell Denish. She was married to Maynard R. Swisher on Aug. 15, 1943, at the family farm…
Read MoreCharles “Wayne” Allen
Charles “Wayne” Allen, 83, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Wayne, the son of Herbert and Carol Allen, was born Sept. 30, 1937 in Meredosia, Ill. He and his wife, Marilyn, recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Wayne is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of the home;…
Read MoreJames R. “Jim” Bohon
James R. “Jim” Bohon, 73, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 3:07 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Jim was born Feb. 26, 1947, in Quincy, Ill., to Edward Ray and Alice Francis Cobb Bohon Darnell. He was married to Loretta M. Perry on July 19, 1964. She survives. Other…
Read MoreCarol Ann (Sharkey) Gottman
Carol Ann (Sharkey) Gottman, 81, Monroe City, Mo., passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Monroe Manor in Paris, Mo. Carol Ann was born April 12, 1939, in Hannibal, Mo., to Edward E. and Mildred V. Coleman Sharkey. She was married to Richard “Dick” W. Gottman on Sept. 7, 1957, at Zion…
Read MoreEarl Richmond Ensminger
Earl Richmond Ensminger, 92, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:40 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Earl was born Sep. 25, 1928, in Hannibal, Mo., to Erven Richmond and Marie Retti Ensminger. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Anne Olson (Charles), Rockford, Ill.; Nancy Headlee (Bob Pasternack), Boulder…
Read MoreEmma J. (Dowlin) Selsor
Emma J. (Dowlin) Selsor, 90, Jacksonville, Ill., passed away on Jan. 1, 2021, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer with her daughter at her side. Emma was born Sept. 22, 1930 in Mexico, Mo., to William Paul and Nettie Jewell Dowling. She is survived by her daughter, Regina K. Estes; one granddaughter,…
Read MoreNew Year’s ice storm causes power outages, damage to trees
by Mark Cheffey With 2020 barely in hindsight, the new year started out ominously thanks to a first-day ice storm that brought power outages and dangerous travel to the Palmyra area. BPW Superintendent Brent Abell said his electric department crew was busy all New Year’s Day as well as Monday, dealing with downed trees, branches…
Read MoreCounty looks to trade soft match to start work on CR 402 bridge
by Patty Cheffey Work can now progress on the County Road 402 bridge after the county learned the amount of soft match they have to trade. Teya Stice, county improvement coordinator, reported on the soft match during Monday’s Marion County Commission meeting, at which they also briefly discussed CARES Act funding and computers. Commissioners also…
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