DOYLE DEAN SAVILLE
Doyle Dean Saville left us for his heavenly home on on November 14, 2017 at the age of 78. Surrounded by his loved ones, he peacefully passed at the Ringgold County Hospital. Doyle was born to the late Ansel and Ila (Sutherland) Saville on Christmas Eve in 1938 at his home, on the farm, in…
Read MoreMARTHA ANN WAUGH RICKER
Martha Ann Waugh was born February 28th of the year 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Denzil and Socorro Waugh. She joined her parents and big brother, Eugene Waugh, at the family’s country home in Redding, Iowa. Martha spent her early childhood like most Midwestern children do: running around the family farm and surrounding…
Read MoreGLOBALLY IMPORTANT: Kellerton Grasslands achieves highest status
Ringgold County’s Kellerton Grasslands Important Bird Area (IBA) was elevated to status of a Globally Important Bird Area (GIBA) by BirdLife International, based in Great Britain, and the National Audubon Society. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreHoliday plans taking shape
With the passage of Thanksgiving, the attention of Ringgold County turns to the Christmas holiday, and several events have already been announced in celebration of the season. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreMACS enrollment down
Certified enrollment numbers for the Mount Ayr Community Schools were announced at the November 13 meeting of the district board of directors. For more on this sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreTurkey trot turns five
For five years now families of walkers and runners both young and old alike have gathered at Mabel Rice McCullough Park on the morning of Thanksgiving Day to participate in the annual Turkey Trot, which has become a holiday tradition in Mount Ayr. For more on this story sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreDARLENE WEEDA
Darlene Weeda, 86, of Afton, died November 11, 2017. Open visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday November 15, 2017 with family receiving friends from 5-7:00 p.m., and concluding time of prayer and sharing at 7 p.m. Wednesday November 15, 2017 at the Powers Funeral Home, 612 N. Dodge in Afton. Private burial…
Read MoreESTA TWYLA DEEMER
Esta Twyla Deemer, daughter of Clarence and Marie (Price) Walter, was born November 17, 1917 in Mount Ayr, IA. Here Esta grew up and graduated from Mount Ayr High School. On December 11, 1942 Esta was united in marriage to Harold J Deemer in Grant City, MO. Harold and Esta were married nearly 70 years…
Read MoreLILA GREENE
Lila was born September 8, 1935 at home in Tingley, IA to her loving parents Glenn and Opal Waddell Keller. She graduated from Shannon City High School and attended Creston Community Junior College in Creston, IA. Lila married Jack Morris Greene on June 6, 1954. She worked for the Department of Human Services as a…
Read MoreKENNETH RAY HEBENSPERGER
Kenneth Ray Hebensperger, first born son of Joseph Anthony and Kemmie Ruth Evat Hebensperger was born May 14, 1938 in Hobart, Oklahoma. He was later joined by a sister and three brothers. Kenneth grew up on a farm in Kiowa county surrounded by cousins which made for adventurous days. He loved to relive the antics…
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