June 6, 2026
February 2026
FLORENCE OPAL WALLACE
Florence Opal Wallace 86, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Liberty Hospital.
MARILYN DUNCAN
The family is hosting a Celebration of Life memorial for Marilyn at the Grace United Methodist Church. Located at 16 W 15th Street, Higginsville, MO 64037on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
CAROLYN EHLERS
Carolyn Fern Ehlers, 85, of Excelsior Springs, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
MONICA M. MEYER
Monica M. Meyer, 59, of Odessa, MO, died peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
SHARON KAY SETTLE
Sharon Kay Settle, 82, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
RICHARD LEON SHANKS
Richard Leon Shanks of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 81.
Rural health care funding secured
Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services recently announced the State of Missouri has been awarded more than $216 million in funding for the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative designed to strengthen healthcare access, improve outcomes, and support innovative care in rural communities.
LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Wednesday February 18
6:00 Scholarship/Financial Aid Meeting
Shoes for Orphan Souls
Lexington Rotary Club is sponsoring its 25th annual collection of Shoes for Orphan Souls. Shoes collected this year have been earmarked to be sent to Africa and Central America for young children there.
Spreading the love
Last week, Family Dollar conducted a “balloon drive” in observance of the Valentine’s Day holiday. Mary Teichman, store manager, thought of the idea of encouraging the community to purchase balloons to send to elderly residents of Lexington. Over 100 balloons were purchased. Eighty-four balloons were delivered to the residents of Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation and three balloons were sent to the residents of Bristol Manor in Lexington. The remainder of the balloons were given to the Margaret Gray Center to distribute by volunteers who deliver meals. The Family Dollar team expressed appreciation for the tremendous support given by the community. Pictured (L to R) are: John Savala, Teichman and Mandy Pitt.