The Snoop 12.25.2016
The (real) Reason For the Season “… the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, “Hail, thou that…
Read MoreEnvironmentalists Ignore The Truth About Fracking
By Ed Feulner Groups such as the Sierra Club have long claimed that fracking is an environmental hazard. The revolutionary drilling process “has contaminated the drinking water of hundreds of thousands of Americans,” Sierra says on its website. Must rest on some pretty sound science, right? Guess again. The Environmental Protection Agency last year wrapped…
Read MoreWalker Acquitted of Murder; Charges Against White Dropped
A Douglas County jury acquitted Cory G. Walker last Friday, ruling he acted in self-defense when he stabbed Robert Koch to death in August 2015. Subsequently, Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wade said he has dropped charges against Jammie White who was also charged in the murder. “The state respects the jury’s verdict but their…
Read MoreWright County Children’s Home Holds Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon
On Dec. 6, the Wright County Children’s Home held their annual Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held to show appreciation to the donors of WCCH. There were door prizes, the quilt drawing, home tour, great food and friendly fellowship. Chili, Frito pies, chili dogs, and hot dogs were the menu choices completed with various condiments,…
Read MoreOrilla M. Murray
Orilla M. Murray, 80 years, 6 months, 4 days old, passed to Heaven on Dec. 15, 2016, at her home with her family by her side. Orilla was born in Norwalk, Calif., on May 11, 1936, to Robert Milton and Bessie Jane (Shaw) Stoaks. Orilla was a registered nurse and housewife. She graduated from Kansas…
Read MoreLawrence W. ‘Pete’ Robertson
Lawrence W. “Pete” Robertson went to his heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at the age of 95. He was born and raised on a farm in the Black Oak community near Ava, Mo. He graduated from Ava High School in 1939. He enjoyed boxing and entered and won the Golden Gloves Tournament held…
Read MoreJohn F. Mothes
John F. Mothes, 87, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., went home to be with Christ on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 10, 1929 in Sylvia, Kan., to Anton and Rosina Wyss Mothes. He and Nan E. Floyd were married May 1, 1954 at Sylvia, Kan.…
Read MoreRev. John W. Haskins
John W. Haskins, 94 years, 5 months, 5 days old, passed to his Heavenly home on Dec. 15, 2016 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center with his son, Larry, by his side. John was born July 10, 1922, in Ozark County, Mo., to Etcyl and Ollie Delp Haskins. John was a General Baptist Minister…
Read MoreJoe Harmon
Joe Harmon passed away in his home Dec. 11, 2016, at the age of 53 years. He was born in the state of New Mexico. He worked in construction as a high beam welder, bulldozer and truck driving operator. He owned his own truck shop where he rebuilt and repaired trucks from all over the…
Read MoreCharles C. Hanoch, Jr.
Charles C. Hanoch, Jr., 91, of Midland, Mich., passed away on Dec. 18, 2016, at MidMichigan Medical Center. He was born in Nevada, Mo., on Aug. 29, 1925, to Charles C. and Utha (Bolton) Hanoch, Sr. He married Myrtle Haskins on June 8, 1984. Charles served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.…
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