The Marceline Junior Chamber of Commerce is a comparatively newcomer on the scene when compared with some of the older organizations in town, however, since the club was founded in 1954, a great many things have been accomplished for the community.
The Marceline Jay-Cees are an extension from the International Junior Chamber of Commerce. … > More >
In 1888 when Marceline, Missouri was incorporated, the first marshals were Joseph Turner and I.A. Runyon. Others who served as officers were Mike Burns, Wesley Ellis, George Ellis, Bill Conklin, Sam Parker, R.C. Freeman, Calvin Wilson. At this time the Police Department consisted of only two officers. Chief of Police and a night Police.
The … > More >
Note: The following article containing a history of the first 50 years of Marceline was reproduced from the 1938 Golden Jubilee edition of the Marceline News. Floyd C. Shoemaker, secretary of the State Historical Society of Missouri, has written the following interesting and complete history of Marceline. Mr. Shoemaker is a Linn County product, having … > More >
Donald D. Reese, 72, of Meadville, MO, passed away September 26, 2015. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 5, at the First Baptist Church of Meadville, MO, followed by a reception in the church hall.
Donald was born June 28, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, and was a graduate of Northeast High School … > More >
October 14, 1921 – September 7, 2015
Everett Ray Bausell, 93, of Browning Missouri, died on Monday, September 7, 2015, at the St. Lukes Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Everett was born near Cora, Missouri on October 14, 1921 the son of Earlen and Marjorie Bausell. His father Earlen passed away after his return from WWI … > More >
Eugene Pressly Richardson, 98, of Marceline, Missouri, formerly of Kirksville, passed away Saturday, (July 25, 2015) at the Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center in Marceline.
Eugene was born August 6, 1916 in Putnam County near Worthington, MO, the fifth of seven sons and three daughters born to William B. and Phoebe E. (Sparks) Richardson. On May … > More >
Corene Almond, age 93, of Brookfield, died Monday, February 2, 2015, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
A funeral service will be Friday, February 6, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home in Brookfield with Pastor Kelly Bodwell officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Brookfield. Visitation will begin Thursday at 1:00 … > More >
