Evelyn Mae “Manny” (Rumley) Butcher, age 84, of Leon, Iowa, passed away on May 28, 2017, at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon. She was born on January 9, 1933, in Leon,…
Author: Tonya Lindsey
LOGAN RAY GILLILAND
Logan Ray Gilliland, age 16, of Lamoni, Iowa was born June 13, 2000, in Leon, Iowa. He died in a motor vehicle accident near his home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Logan…
DARWIN LEE REED
Darwin Lee Reed, age 63, was a man of few words. He pretty much lived by the motto, “If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all.” Darwin…
DARLENE I. FORD
Darlene I. Ford, age 95, of Millersville, Pennsylvania, passed away October 19, 2016, after a fruitful life. She cherished her life, even though her family was faced with hard times during the…
ROBERT (BOB) “CACTUS” SMITH
There is no greater loss of a loving husband, Father and Grandfather. The gate of heaven opened and received this great man. Robert (Bob) (Cactus by his buddies) entered the gates of…
Class of 2017 Seniors Recognized During Awards Night
Several of the Central Decatur 2017 Seniors who received scholarships and accolades during the Awards Night held last Tuesday, May 16, are pictured in the back row l-r: Joey Johnson, Brianna Keeney,…
State Champions, Class 2A, Shuttle Hurdle Relay
RUNNING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS: The Central Decatur Shuttle Hurdle team of (from left ) Cole Pedersen, Carter Boothe, Cauy Spidle, and Tyler Davis, accomplished a great feat at the State High…
Decatur County Museum Opening May 30
The Decatur County Museum will be opening next Tuesday, May 30, at 1:00 p.m. for the season. The summer hours will be Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. through August.