Celebrations

Gary and Raylene Kerwin of Ravenwood, Missouri are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 30, 2026. They were married on that date in 1966. Their family is requesting a card shower in honor of this special occasion. Cards and well wishes may be sent to the couple at: Raylene and Gary Kerwin 2606…

Marcia Beattie will be celebrating her 90th birthday on July 24, 2026. The family will be honoring her with a reception at the First Baptist Church in Maryville, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please enter the reception hall at the southeast basement entrance. No gifts, please. Cards can also be…

Ron and Jackie Baldwin of Hopkins will be celebrating 60 years of marriage on July 9, 2026. Their immediate family members are coming from Arizona, California and Texas to help celebrate with a small private party southwest of Hopkins. If you would like to wish them happy anniversary, cards can be mailed to PO Box…

Please join us in celebrating the birthday of Ferris Eitel, as he celebrates his 99th birthday, on Sunday, July 5, 2026. You’re invited to join in the birthday card shower by sending your greetings to: Ferris Eitel, 502 East 7th Street, Maryville, MO 64468.

Elaine (Derks) Hamilton will celebrate her 80th birthday on July 7. She was born on that day in 1946 to Raymond and Gertrude (Lager) Derks. She grew up in Clyde with her siblings, Dorothy Jermain, Louise Rogers, Raymond Jr Derks, Lucille Frampton (all deceased) and Marvin Derks. She married Morley “Curley” Hamilton and lived in…

Stan and Virginia Chesnut of Maryville will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 25. Help celebrate this special occasion by sending the couple a card of congratulations to: 28841 Jade Rd., Maryville, MO 64468.

Carrol Jean Lewis Hines will celebrate her 85th birthday on Monday, June 8. Her family is requesting a card shower in honor of this special occasion. Cards and well wishes can be mailed to: 37966 Keystone Rd., Barnard, MO 64423.

Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Edward and Diane Higdon as they commemorate 50 years of marriage, love, and cherished memories. The anniversary celebration will be hosted by their children: Heath Higdon and family, Tiffany Scott and family, and Terra Feick and family. The reception will be…

Joan Schmitz will turn 95 on June 9. She taught at a country school for one year before she was married to Norbert Schmitz. She helped on the farm near Parnell for over 70 years. Joan’s children are Gerre and Cliff Nelles, Excelsior Springs; Nancy and Steve Archer, Conception Jct.; Mike and Paulette Schmitz, Sparta,…