Fundraiser for Hayden Virtue

Hayden Virtue (18) of Gilman City passed away on Thursday, November 5^th at his home. He was a senior in high school; he was involved with the FFA and was a member of the Gilman City Baptist Church. A visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Roberson Funeral Home in Bethany. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, November 12^th, 2026 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Trenton. Memorials and contributions are suggested to the family to help with expenses and can be left with or mailed to Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.

An online fundraiser is being organized on GoFundMe to help pay the funeral expenses. The goal is $6,000, and as of Saturday evening, $1,765 has been raised. To donate, go to the GoFundMe page and search for Hayden Virtue.

Gilman City Honor Rolls

JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL

Superintendent’s Honor Roll — Avery Gregg, Pyper Taggart, Macayla Rhodes, Emily Chalfant, Caitlynn Chalfant, Alli Burke, Andrew Young, Mason Preston, Abigail Clark.

Principal’s Honor Roll — Alex Young, Khloey Sperry, Caden Osborn, Josie Martin, Chiara Davidson, Isabella Hancock, Emmery Smith.

B Honor Roll — Beau Gibson, Ella Terhune, Jace Estrada, Tony Jennings, Parker Crabtree, Dustin Ward, Maverick Roberts, Parker Holcomb, Paisley Taggart, Tenley Griffith, Daisy Girsch, Reagan Crump, Stormy Cannon, Chyles Webb, Nichole Day, Camden Griffith, Kammie Fehring, Bo Eads, Maverick Barth, Jemma Stotts, Hailey McClure, Chloe Burrows, Carter Robertson, Gracie Girsch, Nova Smith, Malory Chalfant, Grady Webb, Carsynn Robertson.

ELEMENTARY

A Honor Roll — Jonah Scarborough, Kason Webb, Tanner Prindle, Kasey Hulett, Chase Wimer, Aiden Clark, Ty Wagner, Creed Wagner, Rytin Rosenbaum, Owen Oram, Kinley Prindle, Baylor Moulin, Kody Hulett, Ledger Crump, Matthew Cannon, Kole Borrows, Jaycee Borntrager, Braxton Wimer, Lincoln Burrows.

B Honor Roll — Bella Whitney, Shayleigh Webb, Raylee Rosenbaum, Connor Miller-Niverson, Dixie Marshall, Cora Marshall, Kimber Jincks, Knox Curtis, Scarlet Wimer, Enzlee Smith, Chloe Robertson, Emma Isernhagen, Vincent Flowers, Casen Anderson, Sadie Webb, Ellie Miller, Niverson, Brycen McCrary, Aria Anderson.

 

Joe Wilson 1956-2025

Joe Wilson, 69, of Gilman City, MO passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, after a battle with cancer.

Joe was born on January 7, 1956, at Dr. Bailey’s clinic in Jamesport, MO. He graduated from Gilman City in 1974. Joe enjoyed a life as an avid outdoorsman. Fishing and hunting with his family were his biggest enjoyments. Joe enjoyed all children and loved handing out money to little ones. His lifetime was spent building and fixing things. He always enjoyed phone calls from people wanting help or needing advice on a project they had.

Joe is survived by his mother, Donna Wilson, Trenton, MO; his wife, Tena, Gilman City, MO; four children, Hilary Wilson, Iowa, Sawyer DeWitt, Columbia, Dustin Wilson (Charlsey), Trenton, Haize Wilson (Landon), Gilman City; and five grandchildren, Hannah, Emily, Ryker, Bexton, and Atticus.

He was preceded in death by his dear sister, Peggy.

Joe’s request was to have no service. He simply wanted everyone to remember him with a fond memory. Memorials may be made to the Gilman City FFA in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.