Ralph Allen Hampton was born on February 28, 1961, in Decatur County, Iowa. He was the youngest of Frank and Maxcine Jane (Smith) Hampton’s ten children. He died at the Mt. Ayr…
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ROBERT RANE CHASTAIN
Robert “Bob” Rane Chastain, age 81, was born November 3, 1939 in Leon, Iowa to Ware and Viola (Redman) Chastain and died January 12, 2021, on his family farm near Leon.Bob graduated…
GLENDOLYN HOPE MENDENHALL
Glendolyn Hope Mendenhall born September 22, 1929, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 10, 2021.Hope Mendenhall never met a stranger. She gave so much and asked for so little in return….
DOROTHY EVELYN HAVENS
Dorothy Evelyn Havens, age 96, of Leon, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis Arthur and Mary Ethel (Baker) Dobson, was born January 9, 1925, at home south of Leon, Iowa. She died at…
HAZEL MAE CHRISTENSEN
Hazel Mae Christensen, age 98, of Leon, Iowa, was born May 14, 1922, in Decatur County, Iowa to William Austin and Marietta Mae (Lillie) Rumley. She died at the Decatur County Hospital…
NEW Email Newsletter from Decatur County Hospital
Each week we bring information about our services to your local newspaper, so you can read about us wherever you get your local news. To continue our communication with you and to…
Eagle Scout Project Completed
Nick Payne, a member of Leon Boy Scout Troop 102, recently completed his Eagle Scout project.For his project, Nick oversaw the construction of two benches that were placed at Little River Lake…
CHCSI is Beneficiary in Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program
CHCSI Celebrates Selection as a Beneficiary in the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program that Supports Local NonProfits(Leon, Iowa) – CHCSI has been selected as a beneficiary for the month of February in the…
Membership Drive for Chamber Underway
The Leon Chamber of Commerce is conducting its annual membership drive. Chamber members feel it is important for the community to understand their purpose and who is eligible for membership.The purpose of…