Palmyra Officially Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation
Palmyra – Palmyra officially received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe in January 2025 through Executive Order 25-03, recognizes local governments that…
Read MoreKaren Sue Hudelson
Karen Sue Hudelson Karen Sue Hudelson, 72, of Peoria passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Quincy, Illinois to Lewis “Lee” and Norma (Herrick) Lake, and grew up in Palmyra, Missouri. Karen is survived by her sons, Michael (Nicole) Hudelson and Dustin (Angie) Hudelson; five grandchildren, Ethan, Isaac, Matthew,…
Read MoreEdna Mae Lucke
Edna Mae Lucke Edna Mae Lucke, 95, of Palmyra, MO was gathered to her people at 8:38am, Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Edna was born March 19, 1930, at the home of her parents John William Frazer and Retta Mabel Curless Frazer in rural Marion County near Monroe City, MO.…
Read MoreEunice Marie Fisher
Eunice Marie Fisher Funeral services for Eunice Marie Fisher, 86, of Perry, will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Perry Christian Church, with Eric Holmes and Leanne Reed officiating. Burial committal will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday at the Fairview Cemetery in Frankford. Visitation will be Friday from…
Read MoreSenior Property Tax Freeze Available, Application Deadline Is May 30
Marion County’s Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze program is currently in effect, but eligible residents must apply annually to receive the benefit. The application deadline for this year is Friday, May 30. Forms are available at both Marion County courthouses and online at www.marioncountymo.com, under the assessor’s page. Applicants must submit the following documentation: Proof…
Read MoreNona Sue Shadrick
Nona Sue Shadrick, 87, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 4:13 PM, Friday, May 16, 2025, at Beth Haven Nursing Home in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Mission Hill Baptist Church in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Gary Loomis will officiate. Burial will follow at Mission Hill…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Budget Reports, Liquor Licenses, Infrastructure Projects and CERT Training
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission met Tuesday, May 13, to approve a series of administrative and infrastructure-related actions, including financial reports, liquor licenses, public works bids and community preparedness initiatives.Commissioners J. David Lomax, Larry Welch and Lacey Miller unanimously approved the collector’s report and tax book additions and releases for April 2025. They…
Read MoreMAYWOOD NEWS – MAY 25, 2025
We are still getting rain and the weather is cool, and we have enjoyed a number of graduations in the area. Retired Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd was a speaker for the Highland Baccalaurate on Wednesday evening. It was a nice event, and each Senior received a gift of an appropriate book from her. Congratulations to…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE 5-28
1. General Warranty Jennifer L Bogener to Jason R Plunkett and Wendy L Plunkett West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 and the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 and the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Township 58 North, Range 8 West, Marion County 2. General…
Read MoreTwin Sisters Graduate With Honors From University of Central Missouri, Begin Nursing Careers at Children’s Mercy
Twins Kiley and Kennedy Buckman graduated from the University of Central Missouri. They are the daughters of Craig and Jennifer Buckman, and granddaughters of Beverly Cook and Howard Disselhorst and late Margaret Disselhorst, and John and Jean Buckman. The University of Central Missouri held its spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9, and Saturday,…
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