Stories from Saturday, December 19, 2020

Over the next few editions, the Daily American Republic is going to feature a new series called “Moments to Cherish.” These articles offer a look back at 2020, and not at the hardships we’ve faced, the challenges we’re still trying to overcome or the losses that have impacted us all in one way or another...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Gary Lee Bostic, 79, of Pollard, Arkansas, passed away Dec. 16, 2020 at his residence. Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 starting at 4 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 5 p.m. all in the Fowler and Sons Funeral home of Neelyville, Mo...

Charles Drescher “Chuck” Haga passed away at his home on Dec. 16, 2020, at the age of 62. Chuck was born Nov. 14, 1958, in Brookfield, Missouri to Mary Margaret Drescher Haga and Richard Duane Haga. He lost his mother at the age of 8 while he was running to go get help for her and it seemed he never stopped running until he was reunited with her again...