Warsaw, Mo. man dead after two-car crash in Benton County, identified as well-known county reporter

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) – A Warsaw man who died in an accident June 14 worked at a Benton County newspaper.

On June 14, Homer May, 90, died in a crash involving another car at the Route BB and US 65 interchange. May was transported to Sedalia Hospital, where he later died. late.

According to an online obituary, May served during the Korean War in the United States Air Force and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. After an honorable discharge, he returned to Florida, where he grew up. After his service, he earned his bachelor's degree in social work with a minor in English.

After a few moves across the United States, he and his family moved to Warsaw around 1985. The obituary states that May worked for the Clinton Democratic Party and then for the Benton County Enterprise as a reporter covering county council meetings. Warsaw city administration, Lincoln and Cole. Camp communities.

“Homer loved genealogy, writing, and being outside in the garden or mowing the grass,” the obituary said.

To learn more about his life, click here.

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