June 5, 2026
February 2026
Fred Allen Droege
Fred Allen Droege, 87, of Concordia, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at his home.
Remember When: A happy Valentine’s Day at The LEX
On Saturday evening, Feb. 14, we walked into The LEX’s elegant foyer and up the steps into the large room set with pink satin tablecloths on round tables.
Change of venue in armed robbery case
A criminal case involving the armed robbery of a Lexington pharmacy will be tried in Saline County following a courtapproved change of venue.
Post clock to stand as sentinel at Main St. Park
News Editor The Lexington Rotary Club has always looked to do special things for the community to mark its milestone years, and the club is planning something no less special this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
End of an era
News Editor When Gordon and Kathy Pierce decided to retire as long-time owners of Community Lumber & Ace Hardware in Lexington, there were definitely some mixed emotions involved.
LARRY FRANKLIN BOWMAN
Larry Franklin Bowman, 77, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
SUE (MILLSAP) WHITE
Sue (Millsap) White, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Liberty Hospital, Liberty Missouri.
LOLETA “JUNE” SHARP
Loleta “June” (O’Dell Carmichael) Sharp, 85, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.
KAREN “CORKY” HAGERTY
Karen “Corky” Hagerty, 86, of Higginsville, died on February 21, 2026 at the Meyer Care Center.
CYNTHIA “CINDY” MARIE GALLE
Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Galle, 68, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Liberty Hospital. Cindy was born on July 12, 1957, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Herl) Sander. She was united in marriage to James Galle of Richmond on August 5, 1983; he survives of the home.