Birthdays

Virgil Skaggs, of Syracuse, formerly of Sedalia, will celebrate his 90th birthday with a family birthday party Saturday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Syracuse.He was born Feb. 4, 1922, in Sedalia. He is married to Neva Irene...... Full story

Jim Stark, of Green Ridge, will celebrate his 90th birthday with a family dinner on Sunday at Best Western State Fair Inn.He was born Feb. 2, 1922, in Sheridan, Wyo., a son of Ross and Rose Stark. He’s been married to his wife Barbara for 58...... Full story

Cards may be sent to the following people in care of Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, 3333 W. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301.Floyd Flippin observed his 74th birthday on Friday.He was born Feb. 3, 1938. He is married to Wanda Flippin, who also lives...... Full story

Virginia L. Waddell Wood, of Sedalia, will observe her 77th birthday on Feb. 10.She was born Feb. 10, 1935.Cards may be sent to her in care of Four Seasons Living Center, 2800 Highway TT, Sedalia, MO 65301.... Full story

Berniece Ray, of Sedalia, formerly of Green Ridge, will celebrate her 90th birthday with lunch, visiting and games all day Jan. 27 at the home of Cliff and Judy Needy, of Green Ridge.She was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Sedalia. She was married to Melvin...... Full story

Hettie Holliday, of Sedalia, will celebrate her 100th birthday with a birthday party, hosted by her children, at noon Jan. 21 at Olsen West Apartments Clubhouse.She was born Jan. 21, 1912, in Cooper County. She enjoys playing cards, dancing and...... Full story

Arthur Fry, of Otterville, will observe his 80th birthday on Monday.He was born Jan. 16, 1932, in Otterville. He is married to Betty Fry.He is a farmer.He has six children, Susan Sleeper and David Fry, both of Sedalia, Stanley Williams and Janice...... Full story

Edna M. Abney, of Sedalia, celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise party, hosted by her sons and their families, on Dec. 31, 2011, at Golden Corral.She was born Dec. 27, 1931, a daughter of A. C. and Gladys Kroeger. She is the oldest of five...... Full story

Cards may be sent to the following people in care of Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, 3333 W. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301.Lenora “Iris” Lane observed her 78th birthday on Jan. 1.She was born Jan. 1, 1934, in Ava. She was married to...... Full story

Nancy Crocker, of Lincoln, will observe her 90th birthday on Dec.. 20. She will celebrate at a private gathering. She was born Dec. 20, 1921, one of six children of William and Nancy Henderson. She grew up in the Avery/Wheatland area. She graduated...... Full story

Naydne Young, of Sedalia, observed her 89th birthday on Tuesday.She was born Dec. 6, 1922, in Cross Timbers. She was married to William Franken and later to Willis Young. Both men have died.She retired from Inter-State Studio. She enjoys traveling...... Full story

Velma N. Craig, of Sedalia, celebrated her 90th birthday with a celebration, hosted by her children, on Oct. 2 at the Clifton City Community Center.She was born Oct. 6, 1921, in Sedalia.She is retired. She enjoys playing bingo, computer games and...... Full story

Bobbie Cornine, of Sedalia, will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house, held by her family, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Calvary Baptist Church.She was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Kansas City. She loved singing gospel music anytime she was asked....... Full story

Cards may be sent to the following people in care of Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, 3333 W. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301.Herbert Woolery will observe his 99th birthday on Dec. 4.He was born Dec. 4, 1912, in Otterville. He was married to...... Full story

Leonard Howery, of Ionia, will celebrate his 80th birthday with a reception, hosted by his children, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at Antioch Fellowship Hall, on state Route E, one mile north of state Route 52.He was born Dec. 2, 1931, in Manila.He has...... Full story