June 2023

Larry O. Gaddy

Larry O. Gaddy, 78, of Haysville, Kan., and formally of Marshall, Mo., retired parts manager for Kansas Trane Equipment, passed away, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Memorial Service, 1 p.m., Saturday,…

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Good Deeds. Good Neighbors

It began when she was on her way home from work, driving near Arrow and Miami streets, and she saw a woman walk away from a Little Food Pantry with one can of food. Christy England tried to turn around to speak with the woman to see if she needed additional food, but was unable to catch up to her.

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Father’s Day

This Sunday is the day to remember and think about our fathers. My Dad did not attend worship with us on Sunday morning. He was raised Lutheran (Missouri Synod), he appreciated his particular style of worship. However, he never missed a VBS, Christmas or Children’s program that included my sister or me. We would get ready for Sunday ready. By the time we got home, Dad was already home and the potatoes were cooking with the roast in the oven.

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Memories of a good man

He was one of Roxy’s boys, the second oldest of the four sons born to Oscar Stewart and Roxy MacMahan Stewart in the Luber community of Stone County, Arkansas during the era of the Great Depression. He was a good example of what a man might become after starting life and living in such an environment.

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Pre-diabetes

Dear Coach, My doctor told me I have pre-diabetes. The doctor said to monitor the condition and see if medication will be necessary in the future.

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