On Mon., Jan. 25, reported on the Decatur County Hospital Facebook page, Decatur County COVID-19 update reports having identified 3 new cases from Jan. 21 -24 (10 from Jan. 18 – 20),…
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RUTH LUCILLE BEASLEY
Ruth Lucille Beasley, age 104 years, was born June 20, 1916, in Harrison County, Missouri, to John William “Pap” and Belva Dora (Justice) Cook, who died when Ruth was eight months old….
JERIE GAIL RAMSEY
Jerie Gail Ramsey, age 83, of Lamoni, Iowa, the daughter of Gerald Victor and Mabel Louisa (Gamet) Davis, was born July 8, 1937, in Leon, Iowa. She died as a resident of…
NAOMI MARIE SPIDLE
Naomi Marie Spidle, age 73, the daughter of Thelmar Sophus “Curly” and Katherine Louise (Forsythe) Langager, was born on January 21, 1947, in Veblen, South Dakota. She died at her new home…
EMETT BERLEN JOY
Emett Berlen Joy, age 83, of Humeston, Iowa, the son of Walter Berlin and Leta Marie (Perkins) Joy, was born June 10, 1937, in Decatur County, Iowa. He died at his home…
LARRY JOE BAKER
Larry Joe Baker, age 80, the son of Ralph Lawrence and Maude (Hill) Baker, was born December 28, 1940, at Davis City, Iowa. He died at the Greater Regional Hospice House in…
SHARON KAY PAYTON
Sharon Kay Payton unexpectantly passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at home in Ohio from an apparent heart attack. She wore many hats during her life which started with her July 31,…
Council Discusses Parking Lot at Old Alco Building
A lengthy discussion about the city-owned parking area at the old Alco Building topped the list of items at the recent Leon City Council Meeting on January 11.The recent purchase of the…
CD Dance Team Qualifies for Nationals
The Central Decatur Dance Team competed in the Midwest Regionals on January 16 held at SE Polk, earning a 2nd place finish with a superior award and advances to Nationals which will…