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The Clark County Media February 7, 2018,
Thank a Farmer Week Celebrates Agriculture
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of Kahoka, MO died Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO.
20 years.
James was a member
Margie Webster of Lewistown, one brother Robert Walker of St. Louis, and several nieces and nephews.
of the Luray Methodist Church.
He was born September 20, 1942 Kahoka, MO, the son of Charles and Goldie Mae Billington Walker.
After retiring from the Army, he went on to work as a mechanic for Shellor Globe and Keokuk Contractors. James’ hobbies included cooking sorghum and tinkering with everything he could get his hands one.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dorothy Gordy and Elizabeth Corum.
Kahoka, MO, February 7,2018 – Where would we be without farmers? Those hard working individuals that care for the land and animals provide us with food, clothing, entertainment, medicine, shelter, transportation and much more! Missouri Farm Bureau and County Farm Bureau’s across the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture, February 4-10, during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week!
James graduated from Clark County R-1 High School in 1960. Upon completion of high school, James joined the United States Army, retiring after proudly serving his country for
According to his wishes, there will be no services.
JAMES C. WALKER
James C. Walker, 75,
ROCKY D. “ROCK STAR” BRISCOE
grandmother, Esther Briscoe of Kahoka; a sister, Candice (Scott) Gottman of Palmyra, MO and their children, Reese, Drew and Briggs; aunts and uncles: Mary Jane Page of Montrose, Marilyn Garrels of Birmingham, IA, Linda (Dan) Shirey of Canton, Vickie (Jerry) Lair of Williamstown, Angie (Rock) Schaller of Canton, Yvonne (Larry) Dudgeon of Centralia, MO, David (Lora) Phillips, Jr. of Williamstown, Carmon Lindsey of Canton, Steve (Stephanie) Phillips of Canton, Bernie Murphy of Canton, Gretchen Phillips of Kahoka, Carolyn (Bill) Ellison of Kahoka, Charlie (Carol) Briscoe of Canton, Phillip (Connie) Briscoe of Colleyville, TX , and Kirk Briscoe of Williamstown; great aunt and uncle, Norman (Janice) Briscoe of Williamstown; several cousins; as well as other relatives.
He is survived by three sisters, Louise Gordy of Granger, Leola Webster of New London,
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhom e.com
America’s farms and farmers are the most productive in the world. Each farm annually produces enough food and fiber for 165 people, 106 in the U.S. and 59 abroad. American consumers benefit from this bounty, and the many choices it offers, while spending less than 10 percent of their disposable income on food. With a projected growth in global population by 2050, farmers around the world will have to grow 70 percent more food than is now produced.
Edna Phillips and Raymond Briscoe; aunts and uncles: Doris Briscoe, Donna and Jack Nelson, Shirley English, Butch Murphy, Jake Murphy, Robin Murphy, Rocky J. Phillips, Robert Page, and Francis Garrells; and cousins, Jack and Brian Nelson, David Stanley Brown, Shane Murphy, and Brandi Kearns.
Rocky enjoyed giving rides as much as Yadi loved getting them.
Rocky D. “Rock Star” Briscoe, age 39, of Williamstown, MO, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in the emergency room of Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Rocky enjoyed game shows, videos of himself, flirting with girls, going to town and balloons. He had a smile that would warm the coldest heart and communicated with his eyes and smile. He was always stylin’, especially when wearing his sunglasses and neck scarf. He taught others what a pure heart and true love is about.
Pallbearers were Adam Schaller, Chad Briscoe, Clint Briscoe, David Phillips III, Levi Lindsey and Elvis English.
Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery.
A 2016 study commissioned by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri Farm Bureau found agriculture remains the top industry in our state with a contribution of some $88.4 billion to the economy. The study revealed that in 2016, agriculture provided 378,000 jobs, $2.2 billion in state/local taxes and $17.5 billion in labor income. This information drives home the importance of agriculture. The labors of agriculture impact our lives each day. In addition to food, agriculture provides clothing, fuel, medicine, entertainment, sports equipment, personal care products, school supplies and the list goes on.
Rocky was born May 24, 1978 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Randall and Pam Phillips Briscoe.
Visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday with family receiving friends from 5-8 p.m.
So, join Farm Bureau as we celebrate agriculture and Thank a Farmer.
He attended Mississipi Valley State School in Hannibal from the age of 5 until he was 2, where his favorite teacher gave him the name “Rock Star” and his best buddy there called him “Hollywood” because he always wore sunglasses.
Rocky never hid his light under a bushel basket, but let his shine to lift others in their darkness. He was a hero to his mudder and dad and others around him. His dog, Yadi, who loved to jump on Rock’s lap and catch a ride, was rarely far from him.
Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospital For Children (St. Louis) or Mississippi Valley State School at Hannibal.
“Agriculture is important to our daily lives and our community. Because 98 percent of the population doesn’t farm, it is easy to take for granted the importance of our farmers,” Michael Phillips (County president or Promotion & Education chairperson) says. “Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week is a great time to recognize the important contribution made by farmers!”
Survivors include his parents of the home;
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Dave and
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On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservi ce.com.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Pastor Rob Quillin officiating. Special music was “Time of Your Life”, “Wind Beneath My Wings”, “Go Rest High”, and “Circle of Life”.
Farm and ranch families account for less than 2 percent of the U.S. population. Across the United States, there are 2.1 million farms with 3.2 million farm operators. This number includes owners, their families, hired workers, tenants and renters or sharecroppers. Many farms today find multiple generations working together to produce food and fiber.
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Lady
Chandler Bevans had 16 points against Brookfield, and 27 earlier in the week against Palmyra.
Chandler Bevans and Cole Kirchner had 16 points each, and Grant Plenge added 11. Chase Norton scored six, and Zeb Riney finished with four. Brandon Kracht had three, and Brad Forquer and Layne Sommers had two each.
Carissa Bevans led Clark County with 16, and Abby Brown had 10 points. Maggie Schutte added eight points, and Drenda Hess and Brooklyn Howe had five each. Aubry Boulware had four points, and Jade Ross had three. Emma Elam and Isiabelle Acklie had two points each.
Brookfield
Indians
Brookfield scored just three points in the first quarter of Friday’s game against the visiting Clark County Indians--all of them at the free-throw line. In fact, the Bulldogs didn’t hit a bucket from the floor until over two minutes passed in the second quarter.
Brookfield
Clark County, coming off a CCC loss to Palmyra, wasted no time in taking Brookfield out of the game, putting 19 points on the board in the first period, and adding a dozen in the second to lead 31-13 at the half.
The Clark County Lady Indians used six players to put 26 points on the board in the first quarter, then rested and rotated players for the rest of the game in Friday’s Clarence Cannon Conference game at Brookfield. By halftime, the Lady Indians led 35-15.
The Indians stretched their lead in the second half, rolling to a 62-36 win.
The Lady Indians stretched their lead to 30 in the third quarter, before relaxing again, with the game well under control and coasted to a 55-34 win.
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Live Video Broadcasts!
We would like to thank the following businesses for helping us bring you live video coverage of selected Clark County away games.
Thanks to:
Bank of Monticello, Kahoka State Bank, Peoples Bank, Steves Family Dining, Wilson Funeral Service, Green Valley Seed, Kahoka Motor Company, American Family Insurance, Kahoka Quik Lube and
Sommers and Sons Sawmill.
2018 Clark County Lenten Services
Valentine Specials
Fresh Strawberries
Dozen or Half Dozen
$1.99
Chocolate
Pork Loin - $1.68 LB. Rib Eyes - $12 OZ. $9.00 Cupcake Wine - $7.98 Cards and Novelties
Covered
Strawberries
Carissa Bevans scored 16 points to lead Clark County to a win over Brookfield on Friday night.
Feb. 14
St Paul UCC Shawn McAfee 7:00 pm
Feb. 21 Kahoka UMC John Hesse 6:30 sing 7:00 pm service
Feb. 28
St Michael’s Patrick Mutchler 7:00 pm
March 7 Trinity Worship Church Dixie Laube 7:00 pm
March 14 Peaksville Kristin Roth 7:00 pm
March 28 Presbyterian Josh Didimer 11:30 am sing 12:00 service
March 30 Christian Church Kim McNamar 7:00 pm
Clark
County
Farm
Bureau
105 E. Thompson Kahoka, MO 660-727-3846
We will be broadcasting the following games:
VB & VG @ South Shelby VB & VG @ Macon