Harry Davis

Funeral services for Harry Davis were held Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Smithville United Methodist Church. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery, Gallatin, with military honors. Arrangements were by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville. Donations may be made to the church or American Diabetes Foundation.

Harry N. Davis, 69, Smithville, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.

Melvin Nitzschke

Funeral services for Melvin Nitzschke were held Saturday, Feb. 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hamilton, with rosary. Arrangements were by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the family is suggested and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Elizabeth Ratcliff

Funeral services for Elizabeth Ratcliff were held Saturday, Feb. 17, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial was at Robinson Cemetery in Collins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Toby Ratcliff Educational Fund in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be made at: www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

Sherilyn Troyer

Funeral services for Sherilyn Kaye Troyer, daughter of Leon and Esther Troyer of Jamesport, were held Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Amos Kauffman residence near Jamesport. Burial was at Meadowview Cemetery near Jamesport. Arrangements were by McWilliams Funeral Home, Jamesport.

Lee Read

Funeral Services for Lee Read were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday), Feb. 21, Pilot Grove No. 1 Baptist Church, Gilman City.

Evalene Stephens

Memorial services for Evalene Stephens will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Lock Springs Cemetery near Lock Springs. Memorials may be made to the Gallatin Senior Citizens Center.

Card shower for May New

May New of will turn 90 on Feb. 28. She would enjoy hearing from friends, family and neighbors. Send cards to May New, 29531 State Hwy V, Gallatin, MO 64640.

Dr. Kevin Daniel Receives Missouri PLC Award

Kevin Daniel, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services for the Raymore-Peculiar School District was recently honored at the state’s Powerful Learning Conference in St. Louis Feb. 4-6 with the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Central Office Award.

Warford places 2nd, Lin places 4th at state Hoop Shoot

Recently, two local girls had the opportunity to represent Daviess county in the State Elks Hoop Shoot. Having qualified locally, Sara Lin, Gallatin and Kelly Warford, Pattonsburg, advanced to Maryville to shoot in the District Elks Hoop Shoot on Jan. 6.