Sikeston Standard-Democrat
Even after suffering their first loss season, the Puxico Indians are still riding high to start this season of boys basketball. Puxico suffered it first loss of the season Saturday evening when it lost 58-50 to Thayer in a battle of state-ranked teams — the Indians are tied for fifth in the most recent Class 2 coaches poll, while Thayer was fifth in Class 3...
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6 days ago · Even after suffering their first loss season, the Puxico Indians are still riding high to start this season of boys basketball. Puxico suffered it first loss of the season Saturday evening when it lost 58-50 to Thayer in a battle of state-ranked teams — the Indians are tied for fifth in the most recent Class 2 coaches poll, while Thayer was fifth in Class 3...
Obituary: Jeanne Essner (11/23/24) | Standard Democrat
Nov 23, 2024 · NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Jean Ann Huff "Jeanne" Essner, 68, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home. Born June 9, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, daughter of the late Vera Nell Stone Huff and the Rev. Dale Johnson Huff, she lived in Lutesville, Missouri, with her family until they moved to Benton in the 1960s when her father became pastor of Unity ...
Obituaries | Standard Democrat
Dec 19, 2024 · MATTHEWS, Mo. — Jo Ellen Lewis, age 69, passed away Dec. 4, 2024, at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews. She was born on Dec. 4, 1955, in Peoria, Illinois, daughter of the late John Russell and Mary Jolene Edwards Felker.
Obituary: Chuck Caldwell (11/20/24) | Standard Democrat
Nov 20, 2024 · CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Charles Edgar "Chuck" Caldwell, 70, died Nov. 20, 2024, at his home near Charleston. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Obituary: Robert McGee Jr. (8/19/24) | Standard Democrat
Aug 19, 2024 · SIKESTON -- Robert McGee Jr., 43, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born Jan. 20, 1981, he was the son of Freida McGee of Smithfield, North Carolina, and the late Robert McGee. In addition to his mother, survivors include: his siblings, Bobbie (Thomas) Harms of Mississippi; Pamela (Tucson) Biggs of North Carolina; Angela (Derek) Markin of Mississippi; Charolett (Allen ...
Two bodies found after explosion rocks Poplar Bluff
Oct 9, 2024 · POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A massive explosion that obliterated a residence in Butler County claimed the lives of two residents within the home. Danny Batchelor, 67, and Diana Baker, 77, both died in the private residence that was destroyed Friday, Oct. 4. According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, both individuals lived together …
Obituary: Mary Adams (10/25/24) | Standard Democrat
Oct 25, 2024 · SIKESTON -- Mary Kathryn Eaton Adams born Aug. 16, 1925, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. Services were held at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston on Oct. 25, 2024. Mary Kathryn was born in Logansport, Indiana, to Buford and Bessie Owens. Her family later moved to Fountain Run, Kentucky. Mary had four brothers: Bob Owens ...
Obituary: Sondra Phillips (9/24/24) | Standard Democrat
Sep 24, 2024 · SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Sondra Elaine Phillips, 72, of Scott City died Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at her home. She was born Sept. 2, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Crulus and Burnice Smith Mayfield. She married Delbert "Grizz" Phillips on June 27, 1975, in …
Dine-in service returns to Sikeston Thanksgiving Day meal
Nov 15, 2024 · SIKESTON — For more than two decades, Sikeston residents have come to appreciate a home-cooked meal for Thanksgiving. And that will continue this year as the event now is coordinated by Bo Ozment of the Sikeston VFW, which serves as the dinner’s location.