MAROA — Shirley M. Lobb, 84, of Maroa, passed away at 10:41 p.m. on October 12, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born on November 16, 1941, in Wapella, to Leo and Leona …

Yesterday (Feb. 12) was my wife’s birthday. And I know what you might be thinking: “Billy, are you really about to write a love letter in the newspaper?” Yeah. I am. It’s also Valentine’s …

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