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Florida Defeats No. 20 Missouri

Tigers return to Mizzou Arena on Wednesday, hosting two-straight top-15 teams Gainesville, Fla. – A second-half run lifted Florida over the 20thranked Missouri men’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon, 73-64.

New Franklin boys remain unbeaten in CAC with 77-44 win over Community

The New Franklin boys’ basketball team picked up its 14th win of the season and remained unbeaten in the Central Activities Conference at 4-0 by turning back Community R-6 Friday night at Puckett Field House in Fayette 77-44. The Bulldogs outscored Community in all four quarters and led 20-8 after one, 3523 at the half and 5536 after three quarters of play.

Earl William Twenter

1926-2023 Earl William Twenter, 96, of Pilot Grove, MO passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. He was born March 29, 1926, at Meadow Brook farm in Clear Creek, MO, the son of Bernard T. and Rose (Larm) Twenter, who preceded him in death. On April 15, 1950, in Spring Fork, MO, he was married to Trudy Lucille Seifner, who resides of the home. Earl and Trudy made their home on Meadow Brook Century Farm for over 72 years. They farmed and raised six children while being active in the community.

James Leroy Melkersman

1950-2023 James Leroy Melkersman, 73, of Boonville passed away January 6, 2023. A CElebration of Life will be on January 14 at 4pm at the Evangelical United Church of Christ Educational Building, Boonville Mo

Grace Janet (Estes) Gaddis

1934-2023 Grace Janet Gaddis, 88 of New Franklin, passed away January 6, 2023 at Ashley Manor in Boonville. She was born December 22, 1934 in Phoenix, AZ a daughter of J.C. Estes and Grace Cline Estes. She married Gilbert L. Gaddis on June 4, 1955. Mrs. Gaddis had formerly been employed with the Boonville Daily News. She enjoyed sewing and cooking.

Jimmy Lee Howard

1957-2023 Jimmy Lee Howard, 65, of New Franklin passed away January 11, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Jimmy was born in Columbia on February 23, 1957, the son of Jack Marden Howard and Edith Lucille Douglas Howard. He graduated from New Franklin High School with the class of 1976. He was employed at Nordyne in Boonville for 21 years. Jimmy was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, collecting guns especially deer rifles and 22’s. On of his favorite activities was enjoying a glass of sweet tea under his big tree. Jimmy was his own person and loved his family. Survivors include a son, Tommy Lee Howard (Erica) of Franklin; a daughter, Melissa Howard (Jason Hensley) of Higbee; a sister, Brenda O’Bryan (Mark) of Wooldridge; four grandchildren, Ethan Howard, Whitlee Applegate, Carson Howard and Cameron Howard; four nieces, Mindy Brandes, Tracy Buikema, Kelly Freeman and Jacque Young and two nephews, Brad and Tyler Inskeep. Also surviving are several great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Gail Inskeep and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services celebrating Jimmy’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Markland- Yager Funeral Home in New Franklin. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sulphur Springs Cemetery Association. Condolences may be shared at www.marklandyager. com. Markland-Yager Funeral Home of New Franklin is honored to serve the family.

Gander, Taylor finish 3rd in Chillicothe Tournament

For Boonville wrestlers Gabe Gander and Raven Taylor, the annual Chillicothe Invitational Tournament was more than just a tournament. With 15 teams competing on the boys side of the bracket and 11 for the girls, Boonville head coach Justin Hahn knew it was going to be tough for the wrestlers-especially since the tournament consisted of 16-man brackets.