Celebrations

John Praiswater will be celebrating his 80th birthday on April 25. He was born on that date in 1944. John is retired from St. Joseph Light and Power after 36 years of service and was also a self-employed electrician. John’s family is planning a private gathering on April 27 in his honor. Cards and well…

Thelma (“T.J.”) Miles will be celebrating her 85th birthday on Thursday, April 11. Birthday wishes can be mailed to T.J. at 30214 310th St., Fairfax, MO 64446.

Gerald Godsey will be celebrating his 95th birthday on April 1, 2024. Gerald and his late wife, Barbara, raised four children, Linda, Tim, David, and Lori in Ravenwood. To celebrate his birthday, his family would like to fill his mailbox with birthday cards! Please mail all cards to: Gerald Godsey, 26602 Olympic Rd, Ravenwood, MO…

The family of Betty Baker is requesting a card shower to celebrate Betty’s 95th birthday on Saturday, March 30. Birthday wishes may be sent to 919 Forest St., Maryville, MO 64468.

Bill and Martha (Allen) Kinman celebrate 70 years of marriage this month. The couple met while they were students at the University of Missouri, Columbia and were married in Columbia, Missouri on March 21, 1954. They have lived and farmed in the Maryville area since their marriage and have been blessed with two sons, Mark…

W.D. and Pat Driskell, Maryville, will be celebrating their 89th birthdays with a card shower in their honor. W.D. will celebrate his birthday on March 3, while Pat will turn 89 on July 9th. Cards can be sent to the couple at: 814 S. Saunders St., Maryville, MO 64468.

Charles Fattig of Barnard, Missouri, will be turning 80 years old on Monday, February 26, 2024. If you would like to send Charles a birthday greeting and well wishes, please mail cards to PO Box 67, Barnard, MO 64423.

Charley and Kathy (Fare) Brand will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 15, 2024. They were married at the United Methodist Church in Ravenwood. They are the parents of Brandon (Natasha) Brand. They also have three granddaughters, Ashton, Lana, and Victoria Brand, Maryville. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 26438 Neon Rd.,…

Terry and Melodee Owens, Hopkins, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1974. Their family is requesting a card shower in honor of this special occasion. Cards and well wishes can be mailed to the couple at 34005 State Hwy 246, Hopkins, MO 64461.