Stories from Tuesday, September 10, 2019

The Poplar Bluff chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace, a national non-profit with the mission of building beds for children who are sleeping on the floor, will hold their first build day on Saturday, Sept. 21. Sleep In Heavenly Peace began in 2012 in Idaho with one family that saw the need to help provide beds to kids in their community, according to organizers. ...

SHANNON COUNTY — Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host special programs and school reunion activities at the historic Button Rock School and historic Cortoreva School site from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21. Park rangers will be on hand to share a history of one-room schools in Shannon County. ...

One Poplar Bluff High School senior received the chance of a lifetime to have her artwork displayed at the Green Bay Packers stadium. Kaylee-Ann Merrick entered a national contest to have her artwork displayed at the stadium for a year. As a result of winning the contest, the Poplar Bluff art department has been awarded $5,000 and Merrick was flown out to Lambeau Field in Wisconsin...

Doyle, Tenn. resident and Ripley County, Mo. native Jeanne Hagar, age 60, was born Oct. 21, 1958 and died Aug. 28, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. A retired teacher and coach and a member of the Church of Christ at Arlington, Tenn. she was the daughter of Esther Burleson of Doniphan and the late Kenneth Burleson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brother, John Burleson...

City firefighters responded at 10:55 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, to alarms at the Gates Rubber Company, 1650 Rowe Parkway. It was investigation only each time. _ City firefighters responded at 5:08 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, to a report of smoke at the 1108 Tremont St. residence occupied by Anthony Woodard...

City firefighters responded at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, to a report of a natural gas odor at the 1929 Sanders St. residence owned by Revia Wade. According to the report, firefighters used a multigas meter to check the residence and nothing was detected...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL A 51-year-old Puxico man was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, on Highway J at Highway 51, five miles south of Puxico. According to the report, Jamie B. Howard was operating a 2006 Dodge pickup westbound when he failed to stop at the intersection and continued straight, striking an embankment...

Members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Poplar Bluff chapter, will hold an event Thursday to celebrate Constitution Week, which is recognized as Sept. 17-23. It will be begin at 1:30 p.m. at the West Side Church of God on Channon Street. Members would like for everyone to come and join the group as they reflect on those ideals upon which the nation was built...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATRO An 88-year-old Ellington resident was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, on Main Street in Ellington. According to the report, Nellie P. Eaton was operating a 2002 Lexus SUV northbound when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a bridge...

American Legion Post 153, 2320 Kanell Blvd., will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its charter and the founding of the national organization from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. The American Legion is the largest veterans organization in the nation. The drop-in event is open to the public and will include information for veterans, along with activities for families...

Jarron Terrence Lamar Williams, 17, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sept. 7, 2019 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Bishop Ron Webb officiating.

NEELYVILLE — Thelma Lorene Lawson, 94, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. The funeral will follow visitation.

DONIPHAN — Charges of murder and kidnapping were dismissed Tuesday morning against Derek Ray Bunyard in Ripley County Circuit Court. In dismissing the second-degree murder and kidnapping charges, as well as an arson charge, Associate Circuit Judge Thomas D. Swindle cited a lack of sufficient evidence presented during a Sept. 4 preliminary hearing...

The second annual SEMOcon is set to open at noon Friday at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff. The event will feature three days of anime, sci-fi, comics, fantasy, gaming and cosplay opportunities for fans of all ages. Attendees will be able to shop 120 booths of vendors offering toys, hand crafts, jewelry, Legos, comic books and much more. ...

PIEDMONT — Virginia (Jennie) N. Shatley, 74, of Piedmont died Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at her residence. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. The funeral will follow at noon in the Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Tuesday was the the second annual FCC Behavioral Health balloon release focused on remembering those who have taken their own lives and the impact suicide or suicide attempts can have on members of the community. Along with the release in the evening, members of FCC and other community organizations stood at the intersection of West Pine Street and North Westwood Boulevard with signs to bring awareness to suicide prevention efforts. They also held signs in May for mental health awareness.