Celebrations

- Hay birth
- Beth and Chris Hay, of California, became the parents of a son, Connor Edgar, born Jan. 18, 2010, in Tracy, Calif. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. The maternal grandparents are Marvin and Esther Bremer, of Sedalia. The paternal grandmother is Marsha... Full story

- McAllister-Rupe engagement
- Doug and Marji McAllister, of Nixa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Whitney McAllister, of Sedalia, to Kyle Rupe. He is the son of Bob and Peggy Rupe, of Mora.The future bride, a 2005 graduate of Green Ridge High School, is... Full story

- Church-Hockett engagement
- Tommy and Linda Church, of Lincoln, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Marie Church, to Jesse Lester Hockett. He is the son of Jack and Conny Hockett, of Warsaw.The future bride received a master’s degree in psychology from the... Full story

- Atkins-Thomas engagement
- Jaylyn and Jordyn Thomas, of Sedalia, announce the engagement of their parents, Nick Thomas and Kristen Atkins, both of Sedalia.The future bride is the daughter of David and Maryann Lilly, of Sedalia. The groom is the son of Mike and Jackie Thomas,... Full story

- Pirtle-LaCasse wedding
- Brandi Marie Pirtle and Matthew James LaCasse, both of Sedalia, were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009, at St. Patrick Church in Sedalia.The bride is the daughter of Craig and Toni Pirtle, of Sedalia. The groom is the son of James and Marvel LaCasse,... Full story

- Grimpo-Southard wedding
- Jessica Grimpo, of Carrollton, and Dustin Southard, of Sedalia, were married at 3 p.m. June 21, 2009, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia.|The bride is the daughter of Alan and Elizabeth Grimpo and granddaughter of Sarah West and Geneva... Full story

- Emming-Eschbacher wedding
- Valerie Joanne Emming, of Wichita, Kan., and David Andrew Eschbacher, of Shawnee, Kan., were married at 2 p.m. Sept. 26, 2009, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Witchita.The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Anita Emming, of Wichita. The groom is... Full story

- Redhage anniversary
- Mr. and Mrs. Allen Redhage, of Sedalia, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday.They were married Jan. 25, 1960, at St. Paul’s Church in Concordia.They have two children, Linda Mittenburg and Robert Redhage, both of Sedalia; and... Full story

- Menning birth
- Lena and Joe Menning, of Stover, became the parents of a daughter, Lainee Elizabeth, born Jan. 8, 2010, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. She weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces. The maternal grandparents are Tammy and Jeff Mills, of... Full story

- Cornwall to celebrate 80th birthday
- Janice Cornwall, of Sedalia, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a a family dinner, hosted by Cindy and Steve Morris and Allen and Linda Cornwall, at the Benton House in Warsaw.She was born Jan. 31, 1930. She is married to the Rev. James A.... Full story