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Nancy Ruth Kirby

HAZEL GREEN, AL - Nancy Ruth Kirby, 86, of Hazel Green, Alabama, formerly of Independence, Missouri, went to be with Jesus and have a very big family reunion on Thursday morning when she peacefully passed away while at her home. She was a Christian and worshipped at First Baptist Church of Meridianville.

G. Jeane Barnett

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO - G. Jeane Barnett, 85, passed from this earth on Friday, December 17, 2021.A memorial service will be held on Thursday December 23, 2021, at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:00 am, both at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street in Independence.

From the lowliest of places, hope comes to us

She was nervous about the birth of the baby, and to make matters worse, they had to travel 90 miles for a census and pay their taxes. It was going to be a long and difficult journey, as she would probably need to stop and rest often for her swollen ankles and fatigue. Her husband was being so kind and reassured her once they got into town he’d get a room at the inn so she could rest.

LOCAL COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES

All Missourians ages 12 and older (Pfizer vaccine) or 18 and older (Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines) are eligible to receive COVID vaccines without charge. If you are seeking a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna, you should first talk with your health-care provider.

School bus fatally strikes child in Jefferson County

FESTUS – A school bus struck and fatally killed a first-grader Tuesday in eastern Missouri on the last day of classes before winter break. “This morning we were singing Christmas carols together,” said Clint Johnston, the superintendent of the Jefferson R-VII School District, as he choked up during a news conference.