Stories from Tuesday, October 23, 2018

The members of the Puxico Police and Fire Departments are hosting a Toy Drive Oct. 15 - Dec. 15. Drop off a new, unused toy or make a monetary donation at the following locations: Puxico Police Department, Dollar General-Puxico, Holloway Gas Mart, Bill's Market and Southeast COOP Gas Mart...

This is the time of year to begin thinking about Christmas; volunteers with Stoddard County Shop With a Hero are gearing up to take Stoddard County kids shopping for Christmas. To be eligible this year, children must qualify for the free and reduced lunch program in their school district and present proof of qualification for free and reduced lunch. The age limit is 3-10 years old and they must live in Stoddard County...

Dozens of community members, veterans and Scouts gathered Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau to participate in the inaugural flag retirement ceremony. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary, Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crew, Air Force JROTC and the Civil Air Patrol all participated in the ceremonial process of retiring five American flags...

More than 50 business owners and community members attended the grand opening ceremony Friday for the new alternative education facility which Goodwill will open this week. The Excel Center will allow adults above the age of 21 to gain a high school education, something not possible prior to a 2016 bill by the Missouri legislature. The school begins its first semester this Wednesday...

Stoddard County commissioners will soon go out for bids regarding financing options for the voter approved jail expansion. With the help of county attorney Ivan Schrader, the request for bids finance language was reviewed during Monday morning's meeting...

Visit the Bootheel Youth Museum and join in the fun filled costume day Saturday. Bring the youngsters in costume, and wear one yourself, anyone in costume is free. Guests can trick or treat through the museum while exploring hundreds of hands on exhibits and activities. ...

If, as appears increasingly likely, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, then he has joined Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un among the ranks of rogue leaders who assassinate their critics on foreign soil. The only difference is that the Russian president and North Korean leader weren't reckless and stupid enough to kill their opponents inside their own consulates...

With quail-hunting season starting Nov. 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) advises hunters that overall quail production was about the same as last year, but below the 10-year average. MDC staff note that good hunting can be found in areas with quality habitat in north and west-central portions of the state...

While Democrats continue to exploit identity politics for political gain and accuse President Donald Trump of unfounded racism, their collective condemnation of Kanye West's recent visit to the White House while wearing a MAGA hat was a real reflection of racial oppression, as liberals made clear that they don't support racial minorities thinking for themselves or backing politicians of their choice...

QULIN, Mo. - Jestene Jenkins, age 92, of Qulin, MO, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Jenkins was born January 10, 1926 in Lanton, MO, daughter of the late Charlie and Mabel Ruth Melton. She was a member of Fagus General Baptist Church. ...

The very thought of disloyalty to Christ is repugnant, yet many professed followers of him are not loyal to their profession in many ways. This devotion is concerned about our loyalty in worship. There are many who seem to think that worship, while good and to be recommended, is not necessary as long as we live rightly. ...

The first quarter honor roll for Puxico Junior High Schoolincludes: EIGHTH GRADE HIGHEST HONORS: Isabella Adams, Cole Barnfield, Ella McLain, Eric Riddle, Kaedan Thomas, Seth Zimmerman 8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL: John Brotherton, Jarrett Burton, Kylee Carroll, Duncan Crabb, Emily Day, Destiny Griffin, Kaylee Jordan, Elizabeth King, Abigail Runzi, Adysen Shepard, Kinlee Strickland, Sarah Woolard...

Norman Eugene Inman, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in Poplar Bluff. Norman, the son of the late Hugh Gene and Ethel Lindsey Inman, was born Aug. 21, 1928 in Butler County. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School, and proudly served in the U.S. ...

MALDEN, Mo. - Dante Miguel Gibson, 17, of Malden, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Malden. Visitation will be at noon, Friday, Oct. 26 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. at Bradshaw Chapel - Malden. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden. www.bradshawfh.com...

She was mocked as "Fauxcahontas" long before President Donald Trump began referring to her as "Pocahontas," and frankly, Sen. Elizabeth Warren invited the ridicule. She is a poster child for the pitfalls of basing identity on race, and reminds us of the many furies such self-definition can unleash...

Randy Joe Davis is a joyful human being. Though he can no longer see it, a twinkle glistens in his striking blue eyes, and his infectious laughter lifts the spirits of anyone within hearing. The seemingly endless repertoire of Three Stooges jokes and one-line anecdotes flow easily into his conversations, as do his affirmations of faith...

Dozens of community members, veterans and Scouts gathered Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau to participate in the inaugural flag retirement ceremony. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary, Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crew, Air Force JROTC and the Civil Air Patrol all participated in the ceremonial process of retiring five American flags...

JACKSON -- Once The Mules got up to speed, there was no stopping them. Poplar Bluff had a slow start in the MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 quarterfinals, but rallied and then cruised to beat Cape Central 26-24, 25-12 Monday at Jackson. The Mules advance to face top seed and host Jackson (25-8-2) at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the semifinals. Hillsboro (17-10-4) and Farmington (23-5-1) will play in the other semifinal at 6 p.m. with the district championship to follow at 7:30 p.m...

PIEDMONT -- As the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament got underway at Clearwater High School, the Bloomfield Wildcats announced their presence in a convincing manner. Led by senior middle hitter Bailey Below, the second-seeded Wildcats were firing on all cylinders and took care of business as they defeated the seventh-seeded Puxico Indians in straight sets (25-11, 25-13) to advance to Tuesday's semifinal. The win marked the third sweep of Puxico this season by Bloomfield...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - George 'Bud' Schlater of Silva, Mo., died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Wed., Oct. 24, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Patterson Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Mildred Lois Warbington, 96, of Harviell, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, entered her Heavenly home Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehab Center in Poplar Bluff. Mildred, the daughter of the late Dee R. and Miriam Edna Carter Cochran, was born Sept. ...

Shirley D. Brown, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service and will be announced when completed.

Billy Lee Bonds, 63, of Poplar Bluff, died Sat., Oct. 20, 2018 at his residence. The family is planning a private internment at a later date. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PUXICO, Mo. - Janet Harbin Metcalf, 73, of Puxico, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

DONIPHAN, Mo. - In the early morning hours of October 19th, 2018, LaVerne Allen Beale, 74, of Doniphan, MO departed this life. The sky gained its brightest star and heaven gained a very special angel. Not only was he our father/husband/grandfather/uncle/brother/friend, but he was our advisor, our leader, our critic, our comedian, our hand holder, our biggest fan, our hero, our brightest light, our calm in the storm....the very heartbeat of our clan. ...

FISK, Mo. - Keith Foushee, age 87, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Clarks Mountain Nursing Home in Piedmont, MO. Mr. Foushee was born December 13, 1930 in Beedeville, AR son of the late Arthur and Jessie Foushee. He had served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. ...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Larry Tyman Kimes, 59 of Piedmont, died Sat., Oct. 20, 2018 at Clarks Mountain Nursing Home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Burial will follow in the Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

From Staff Reports Annual Halloween activities will be held Oct. 31 in the city of Poplar Bluff, according to officials. Several Poplar Bluff area churches will have Halloween Safe Zones for youth and their families over the next week. Events start Wednesday and will be held through Halloween...

VAN BUREN, Mo. - Linda Faye Psalmonds, 68, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at her home in Garwood, Mo. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Nathan Kirkley officiating. Burial will be in the Yount Memorial Cemetery in Garwood. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com...

East Carter hasn't lost a game since Sept. 11. None of its 19 straight wins have been sweeter than Saturday's victory. Enduring their second straight game in extra innings and their third straight game decided by one run, the Redbirds needed Moore and Moore heroics to get the job done...

DONIPHAN, Mo. - Tracy Lynn Larmore of Doniphan, Missouri passed away in her home early Sunday morning October 21, 2018. She was born in Doniphan on April 27, 1971 and lived in Doniphan or Briar, Missouri her whole life. She attended Lone Star Elementary school through the 8th grade where she graduated in 1986. ...

It was a busy weekend for the Raiders. Three Rivers played in five games in two days as part of its home jamboree Saturday and the Midwest Jamboree in Carbondale, Illinois, Sunday. On the scoreboard, the Raiders had their best performances of the preseason. ...

PIEDMONT -- As the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament got underway at Clearwater High School, the Bloomfield Wildcats announced their presence in a convincing manner. Led by senior middle hitter Bailey Below, the second-seeded Wildcats were firing on all cylinders and took care of business as they defeated the seventh-seeded Puxico Indians in straight sets (25-11, 25-13) to advance to Tuesday's semifinal. The win marked the third sweep of Puxico this season by Bloomfield...

QULIN, Mo. - Jestene Jenkins, 92, of Qulin, Mo., died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Hancock officiating. Burial will be in Qulin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Qulin Cemetery...

Russell "Rusty" Edward Hughes died on Oct. 14, the loving father of Christian Hughes; beloved husband of Sara Eaton; cherished son of Russell (Patsy) Hughes and the late Merry Ann Hughes; dear brother to Dawn Lee Ann (Harold Key-V) Williams, Bethany Hughes, Jenny (Scott) McCain, Dustin (Jacquie) Hodges, and Joe (Stephanie) Hodges; and a treasured uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend to many...

George D. Walton, 75, of Wappapello, Mo., died Oct. 17, 2018 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Services were held Oct. 20, 2018 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Rev. George Howell officiated. Morgan Sifford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...