June 6, 2026
March 2026
JAMES CLEVELAND TRAINER
James Cleveland Trainer, 82, of Wellington, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Oak Grove, Missouri.
DORIS J. PEMBERTON
Doris J. Pemberton, 83, of Hardin, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly.
DONALD ALBERT ROTH
Donald Albert Roth, 79, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home.
JACQUELINE OMLOR (BULLOCK) MAXWELL
Jacqueline Omlor (Bullock) Maxwell, 76, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on August 31, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John “Jack” and Dorothy Bullock (née Bliss). She spent most of her youth in northern Indiana, graduating from high school in Elkhart, Indiana.
KIMBERLY “KIM” JANE (MURPHY) BERRY
Kimberly “Kim” Jane (Murphy) Berry, 61, of Oak Grove Missouri, passed away March 5, 2026, peacefully with her family by her side.
Homfeld Scholarship available
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Darrick K. Homfeld Memorial Scholarship. This is the 28th year this scholarship has been available to assist students pursuing technical studies.
Chief speaks
A number of local merchants attended the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Luncheon on March 2 to hear Police Chief Josh Coen’s presentation on how our local police department can help assist with safety concerns. Be watching for the next program presented by the Chamber of Commerce. It’s one of the many member benefits to help build a strong business community.
Negro League Baseball Museum: Kansas City’s gem
Spring training has started, so what better way to celebrate than to take a trip to Kansas City’s Negro League Baseball Museum.
Candidates needed for Care Connection Executive Board1
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking residents to file as candidates for its Executive Board of Directors. Board seats will be open for elections in these counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Chariton, Hickory, Lafayette, Saline, and Vernon.