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Kate Christison turns 95
The family of Kathryn (Kate) Christison will host an open house for family and friends to celebrate her 95th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bluffs Senior Center. Kate was born on Aug. 28, 1927 in Winchester, the daughter of Clarence and Edna Anders. She married Raymond D. Christison…
Read MoreMerle Carlton turns 90
Merle Carlton of Newton will be turning 90 years old this month and will be celebrating the occasion with an Open House at the Pike Senior Center. Merle was born on Aug. 30, 1932. He worked as a teacher and coach in Otterville, Fieldon, Pleasant Hill, and Kinderhook. He also worked as a Pike County…
Read MoreCard of Thanks–Conrad | 8.17.22
The family of Steve Conrad would like to thank our extended family, friends and neighbors for the cards, food, phone calls, and visits. And for all your love, support and generosity shown to us in this difficult time. Special thank you to: Danny and Kathy Smith for providing the hall. To all my “girlfriends” who…
Read MoreGourleys celebrate 50 years of marriage
Steven and Nancy Gourley of Alsey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 20. The pair wed on Aug. 20, 1972 at Alsey Baptist Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ralph Williams. Steve retired from Winchester FS and WInchester Farmers Elevator. Nancy is also retired after working as a secretary at Winchester…
Read MoreMerle Carlton turns 90
Merle Carlton of Newton will be turning 90 years old this month and will be celebrating the occasion with an Open House at the Pike Senior Center.
Read MoreRen Taul turns 5
Ren Kyle Taul turned 5 on Sunday, Aug. 7. He celebrated with a Zoo trip and a birthday party at his house with his family. Ren is the son of Lindsey Taul and Andrew Taul of Kampsville. He is the grandson of Diane and the late Jeff Brangenberg of Kampsville and Terry and the late…
Read MoreMerle Carlton turns 90
Merle Carlton of Newton will be turning 90 years old this month and will be celebrating the occasion with an Open House at the Pike Senior Center. Merle was born on Aug. 30, 1932. He worked as a teacher and coach in Otterville, Fieldon, Pleasant Hill, and Kinderhook. He also worked as a Pike County…
Read MoreCard of Thanks 8/3/22
Thank you for your acts of kindness during our loss of Roy “Curly” Goans. If you called, sent a card, said a prayer, shook a hand, prepared food, etc., it was heartfelt and deeply appreciated. Special thanks to Mike Snider and Geoff Driskill. God bless everyone from the family. Peggy, Beverly, Rick and Mary
Read MoreRing-Filbert wed
Cami Lynn Ring of Griggsville and Rowland Dean Filbert of Pittsfield were married on June 11, 2022 at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church. Reverend Mick Laflin officiated the 3 p.m. ceremony. Maid of honor and attendants were: Claire Geier of Tucson, Ariz., Haleigh Shepard of Dover, Tenn. and Lauren Templeton of Whitehouse, Tenn. Best man…
Read MoreFilbert graduates from U of I Urbana-Champaign
Martin Dawson Filbert graduated with honors on May 14, 2022 from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business with a Bachelor’s of Science in management. He is currently working for Scoular in Charlston, South Carolina as an international commodities trader. Filbert is the son of Dr. Amelia Dean and Walker Filbert of Pittsfield.…
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