Funeral services for Hazel R. Martin, age 92, of rural Wyaconda, MO, will be held Monday,
May 20, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with burial following in the Wyaconda Cemetery.

Hazel Martin died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at her home, the result of an accidental drowning.

Friends may call at Wilson Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Sunday with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the St. Paul United Church of Christ.

Officiating at the service will be Pastor Barb Koenig.

Survivors include her husband, George T. Martin, of Wyaconda, MO

three sons:
John (Thelma) Martin of Paloma, IL
Charles (Sandy) Martin of Louisville, Ky
Steve (Patty) Martin of Taylor, MO

twelve grandchildren;

twelve great-grandchildren;

brother-in-law, Robert Martin of Washington, IA;

sister-in-law, Ruth Wittmer of Springfield, MO;

as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

Visitation will be Sunday after 4:00 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM at the Memphis Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Memphis Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Scotland CountySenior Nurtition Center.  They may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Memphis Funeral Home, 378 South Market Street, Memphis, MO 63555

Survivors are her children; Beverly Ann Yow and her husband Clive of Phoenix, AZ; Robert and his wife Sara Jo Phillips of Memphis; Susan Miller and her husband Glen of Memphis; James Phillips of Memphis; and Mary Elizabeth Schnelle of Elizabethtown, KY  19 Grandchildren 36 great-grandchildren 2 great great grandchildren and a sister in law, Twila Fulk of Memphis and a brother-in-law, Junior Phillips of Memphis.

Memphis Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dale Poe died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2013 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the Downing Christian Church in Downing, Missouri.

Memorials have been established for the Downing 4-H or Downing Cemetery.

Officiating the services will be Larry Smith, Pastor of the Downing Christian Church in Downing, Missouri.

Dale is survived by this three children, Penny Swindler and husband, Steve of Downing, Missouri, Debby Rayburn and husband, Mike of Bloomfield, Iowa and Doug Poe and wife, Julie of Downing, Missouri; 6 grandchildren, Kim Beeler and husband, John of Lancaster, Missouri, Heather Western and husband, Kevin of Queen City, Missouri, Carmen McCrea and husband, Jim of Eddyville, Iowa, Justin Rayburn and wife, Julie of Eureka, Illinois, Caleb Poe and wife, Alena of Kirksville, Missouri and Gavin Poe and wife, Jennifer of Downing, Missouri; 13 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Nellie Lee Woodruff of Kahoka, Missouri and Judy Schmitter and husband, Gilbert of Queen City, Missouri; 1 brother, W. O. Poe and wife, Karen of Downing, Missouri; 1 sister-in-law, Ann Robinson and husband, Arthur of Loveland, Colorado; other relatives and many good friends.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by logging on to normanfh.com.  Arrangments are under the direction of the Norman Funeral Home of Lancaster and Downing, Missouri.

Sheriff Winn would like to advise anyone contacted recently by an operation such as this to please contact the Scotland County sheriff’s office at 660-465-2106.

]]> http://www.kmemfm.com/?feed=rss2&p=4811 0 http://www.kmemfm.com/?p=4721 http://www.kmemfm.com/?p=4721#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:47:51 +0000 rickf http://www.kmemfm.com/?p=4721 According to a news release this past Friday night the Scotland Co. Sheriff’s Office and the Memphis Police Department served a search warrant at the home of 32 year old Derek Sanchez at 345 South Market Street in Memphis.

During a search of the residence several items allegedly used in the manufacture of Methamphetamine were seized from the residence. 

Derek M. Sanchez was arrested at 8:37 p.m. and booked into the Scotland Co. Jail on a 24-hour hold.

On Saturday an arrest warrant was served on Sanchez for the charge of attempt to manufacture a controlled substance-Methamphetamine (195.211 RSMO.)

Sanchez is currently being held on a $50,000.00 cash only bond.

Officers at the scene were assisted by the North Missouri Drug Task Force.

Riney and Millhouse are each being held in the Clark County Jail on fifty thousand dollars cash only bond.

The goal of the committee is to preserve security in elections while increasing efficient access for eligible voters.  Kander says, “Early voting could help alleviate long lines at the polls on Election Day by adding a much-needed convenience for Missourians across the state.”

Again, Schuyler County Clerk Bree Shaw has been selected to be one of the members of the commission.  Shaw will serve along with other committee members from all political parties and all regions of Missouri.

During the public comments portion of the meeting, the council heard from VFW members Mike Stephenson and Lloyd Erickson who asked the council to consider the possibility of the city of Memphis furnishing a burial plot for military veterans who cannot afford one due to unfortunate circumstances.  The council unanimously agreed to furnish individual plots for indigent veterans on an as needed basis.  The council also agreed to pay the $400.00 fee required to open and close the grave.  City attorney April Wilson will look into the issue, and individual cases will be taken under advisement.  Proper paperwork will need to be provided by the veteran or their family.

It was also announced that once the winning photographs from the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce photography contest are professionally mounted, they will be hung on public display at Memphis City Hall.

City Street Superintendent Roy Monroe also advised Scotland County Ambulance Service Director Jason Moss that the city would prefer that ambulances use the Sigler street entrance to access the hospital to relieve the city of any liability.  That issue was discussed at length with a number of pros and cons discussed, including the possibility of installing a three way stop on Mety street for access by the ambulance.  The possibilities will be reviewed over the coming months.

Jason Moss also advised the council that there will be another Kid’s Safety Day on the Scotland County Courthouse Lawn Saturday June 15th.

In other action, the council approved the City Farm Plan with Lane Campbell.

City Alderman Chris Feeney told the council that he is continuing to investigate the possibility of a Cost of  Service Study regarding the hospital’s electric rate usage with the possible assistance of the MoPep group.  MoPep is a coop of cities that jointly purchases electric power for a group of 38 cities, of which Memphis is a member.  The proposed cost of the study would not exceed $14,000.00.

Bill number 13-01 to allow the placement of a stop sign on Cecil street was also read and passed.

In department head reports, the council advised the city trash department to get bids for new tires for the city trash truck and set up an annual maintenance schedule for the truck through RPM Truck Accessories in Memphis.

The street department reported a relatively normal month of pushing snow and routine maintenance.

City Marshall Bill Holland thanked city crews for their assistance at the scene of a recent wreck in Memphis when a semi accidentally dumped a load of telephone poles on one of the coldest days of the winter.  Holland also mentioned that the city police department is having some problems with their hand held radios, but those problems are being addressed.

City Water Superintendent Stacy Alexander mentioned that the lift station at the Hamilton and highway 15 junction needs some work.

Inside City Light Superintendent Mike Ahland reported that a state inspector has been in and inspected air tanks at the light plant.  Ahland will also be overseeing the mowing of the city cemetery this year.  Ahland suggested that the city get bids for two new sixty inch mowers and three new weedeaters before the next city council meeting.  City employees and community service people will be mowing the cemetery this year.

Outside City Light Superintendent Dave Kittle reported a typical month.  Kittle and his crew have also been working on the city substation.

City Attorney April Wilson is also continuing to work on various file issues, including railroad files.

Alderman Tom Glass mentioned concerns on city wastewater issues.  Research there is continuing.  Alderman Chris Feeney stated that a grant application has been turned in for a recycling project.  Alderman Lucas Remley also mentioned that there are still some overhead internet cables that need to be taken out.  That issue should be taken care of  in the coming months.

Monday’s program at Scotland County Hospital will feature Scotland Co. R-1 Superintendent Dave Shalley talking about school-related issues.  Tuesday at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua will feature Davis County School Superintendent Dan Maeder.  The Davis County school district is discussing adopting a new math program, as well as a new “Power School” school information program.  Maeder will also discuss funding issues,  as well as pushing forward with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s proposed education reform and allowable growth in Iowa schools.  Wednesday at the Main Street Cafe in Memphis, Kathi Scott from Davis County Hospital will be bringing a guest to talk about what’s going on there.  Thursday at Steve’s Family Dining in Kahoka, LeeAnn Shaffer-Smith of the local Great River Area Big Brothers/Big Sisters group in Keokuk will talk about their upcoming “Bowl For Kids Sake” fundraiser in March.  Local board member Thelma Bryant of Kahoka will also be there, then on Friday our featured guest on Coffee Break will be Missouri State Senator Brian Munzlinger.

If you have an idea for a program, or if you would like to be a guest on Coffee Break, please contact KMEM News and Programming Director Rick Fischer at 1-800-748-7875.