John Wood Jr. 1963-2010

Funeral services for John Wood Jr. were held Monday, Sept. 27, at the Gallatin United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin, with burial at Centenary Cemetery near Gallatin. Memorials may be made to the Gallatin United Methodist Church, the Gallatin Fire Department or the Cancer Treatment Center of AMERICA – Tulsa in care of the funeral home.

Gene Moulin 1941-2010

Graveside services for Gene Moulin were held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Masonic Cemetery in Gilman City. Arrangements are by McWilliams Funeral Home, Gallatin. Memorials may be made to donors choice.

2010 Softball: Gallatin JH Lady Bulldogs close out season at Trenton

Gallatin’s successful junior high softball team will travel to Trenton on Thursday for a 5 p.m. game. The once-beaten Lady Bulldogs defeated previously unbeaten Hamilton, 2-1, last Thursday. JH Lady Bulldog Softball Team members are, front row from left: Maria Bickford, Sabrina Steele, Krystina Steele, Aubrey Nelson, Kylie Collins, Kaylie Salmon and Sara Lin; middle row: Tristyn Siegel, Madison Rounkles, Kylie Jeffers, Josie Widner, Aubrey Burns, Courtney Hunt, Jasmine Ramirez and Tannah Terry; back row: Coach Rhonda McCann, Morgan Acree, Jaylee Baker, Ariel Harper, Maddi Snow, Abby Williams, Bailey Maxwell, Brittany Slaughter, Kira Williams and Coach Denise Ray.

George Blades 1922-2010

Celebration of life memorial service for George Blades was held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Hamilton Federated Church, Hamilton. Inurnment will be at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, at a later date. The body has been cremated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VFW of Gallatin, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were by Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Patricia McDowell 1933-2010

Graveside service and interment for Patricia McDowell were held Monday, Sept. 26, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church Building Fund.

Mildred Hobbs 1914-2010

Funeral services for Mildred Hobbs were held Saturday, Sept. 25, at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Burial was at Springer Cemetery, northwest of Brimson.

Ina Kimberling 1930-2010

Funeral services for Ina Kimberling will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery, Jamesport. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Gene Siemer 1964-2010

Funeral services for Gene Siemer were held on Tuesday, Sept, 28, 2010, at South Evans Church, east of Tindall. Burial was in the South Evans Church Cemetery. Arrangements were by Greenlee-Middleton Funeral Chapel in Princeton.
The family requests memorial contributions, to help with funeral expenses. Contributions may be mailed to the funeral home at PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Leila Rogers 1925-2010

Funeral services for Leila Rogers were held Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian.

Wilson, Rogers wed July 3

Amanda Wilson, daughter of Ray and Patty King of Clever and Eric Rogers, son of Michael and Linda Rogers of Sparta were married in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on July 3 at the Rogers’ Ranch in Sparta.

Alex Berry graduates from MU

The University of Missouri 2010 summer semester graduation list includes Alex P. Berry of Pattonsburg, who received a B.S. degree in agricultural systems management and a minor in agricultural economics-MI.

NHS raises $165 for Autism Speaks

The Gallatin High School Chapter of National Honor Society raised $165 for Autism Speaks at Chautauqua. The NHS members appreciate all who supported their cause. If anyone would still like to donate, you may do so at http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/kansascity/mdyke.

Active Aging Resource Center site for helping veterans

The Gallatin Active Aging Resource Center formerly the Gallatin Senior Center, with the help of the local VFW, hosted a benefits program for area military veterans. Assistance by trained VFW advocates answered many questions in regards to medical, retirement and widow’s pension.