EVA WINIFRED KNAPP
Eva Winifred (Saville) Knapp was born December 19, 1927, to Archie Leland Saville and Zanita Margaret (Fullerton) Saville in Redding, Iowa. She graduated from Redding High School in 1945. Eva attended Teacher’s College in Maryville and taught in country school. On November 18, 1945, she was united in marriage to Richard Ariel Knapp in Redding.…
Read MoreBLANCHE LAVERNE WILCOX
Blanche LaVerne Wilcox, only daughter born to Hugh and Audrey Mae (Merckling)Wilcox, was born December 18, 1938 at Raymondville, Texas County, Missouri. Blanche went to school in Grant City, Missouri. On September 17, 1955, she married Dean A. Allen in Grant City, Missouri. To this marriage, two children were born: Connie and Ronald. Blanche lived…
Read MoreRaiderettes qualify for Drake Relays; first time in 19 years
Another win found its way into Raiderette history recently when the Mount Ayr Raiderettes scored 134 points at the Pyner Relays in Corydon. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiders place fourth and eighth in two meets last week
The Raiders began last week with a canceled meet that saw the varsity track team have a change of venue, heading to Truro to participate in the Roadrunner Invite. For more on this season, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreSpring weather keeps golf on course
The Raider golf team fell to Central Decatur on April 19 in Leon. Central Decatur won with a 186 and Mount Ayr was just behind with a 208. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreWATCHING THE RACE FROM HEAVEN
by Curtis Riggs Mount Ayr businessman and part-time stock car driver Brent “Donut” Ricker feels that he is receiving a little heavenly help this racing season. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRCH board updated on new mammography machine
Rolling out the new 3-D mammography machine, room service for hospital patients and the possibility of providing oncology care two days per month all topped discussion at the monthly meeting of the Ringgold County Hospital Board of Trustees. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreUnwanted drug drop-off set for this Saturday
On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 15th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. For more on this story,…
Read MoreDONNA MARIE STEWART-GRAY
Donna Marie (Freemyer) Stewart-Gray was born March 29, 1928 to Bill and Opal Freemyer in Grant City, Missouri. She passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 after suffering a long battle with Alzhiemer’s Disease at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. Donna attended school in Sheridan, Missouri. Donna was united in marriage to…
Read MoreJOSEPH RIVERA
Joseph Rivera, age 84, of Boone and formerly of Adair and Ringgold Counties, died Friday, April 13, at his home in Boone. Joe has gifted his body to the Anatomical Board of Nebraska for medical students’ learning. There will be no formal services. A celebration of his life will be held later in the…
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