Stories from Monday, October 14, 2019

NORTHSIDE • Tuesday — Spaghetti/meatballs, Italian veg., corn, orange; • Wednesday — Chili, peanut butter sand., crackers, cabbage, pears; • Thursday — Pork roast, sweet potatoes, Calif. veg., applesauce; • Friday — Fish, slaw, veg., dessert; • Monday, Oct. 21 — Salisbury steak/gravy, potatoes, glazed carrots, spiced peaches...

Poplar Bluff’s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for its fall and winter sports leagues and is now registering athletes for both youth basketball and adult volleyball programs. “We’re presently signing up second and third grade boys and girls for basketball,” said Recreation Supervisor Greg Riggs...

The 11th annual Howling at the Moon fundraiser benefiting the Animal Welfare Alliance (AWA) is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at the Westwood Center in Poplar Bluff. A $30 ticket donation gets party patrons a full dinner catered by Maya’s Restaurant, complimentary adult beverages and soft drinks, live music by The Millstones, dancing, a howling contest and a silent auction featuring a wide range of items valued at about $50 or more...

BERNIE, Mo. — Lottie Bernice Tanksley, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Oct. 10, 2019 at her home in Poplar Bluff. She was born on Oct. 14, 1928 to Robert and Lula G. Watson in Bernie. She married Benjamin Tanksley Sr. on June 14, 1947. He preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1982...

DONIPHAN — Carley Ray Ezell, 62, of Doniphan died Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The funeral was held at noon Monday at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan with Bro. Ronnie Payne officiating. Burial was in the Shiloh Cemetery.

Rodney Lee Labryer DONIPHAN — Rodney Lee Ruff Labryer, 31, of Malden and former resident of Ripley County, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Dunklin County. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. with Pastor Larry Earl officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery...

PIEDMONT — Virgil D. Turner, 19, of Piedmont, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at the Evelyn’s House Hospice in Creve Ceour, Mo. Visitation will begin at noon Friday, Oct. 18, at Morrison Funeral Chapel in Piedmont, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the White Hollow Cemetery near Silva...

FISK — Ruby G. Maclin, 77, of Dudley, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at her residence at Dudley, Mo. Mrs. Maclin was born July 5, 1942, daughter of the late Bruce and Cassie Armstrong. She was a homemaker and retired from Arvin Automotive. Mrs. Maclin enjoyed traveling, cooking, rummage sales and spending time with her family. She was a member of River Of Life Ministries at Dexter, Mo. On Nov. 26, 1958, she married Beard Maclin Jr. at Truman, Ark. He survives...

City firefighters responded at 10:49 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, to a structure fire at the 427 W. Neat St. residence owned by Patsy Shy. According to the report, firefighters found the home fully involved upon their arrival. There reportedly was heavy smoke coming from a front window, and the front door was almost consumed by the fire...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL An 18-year-old Alton resident was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, on Highway 21, five miles east of Van Buren. According to the report, Matthew B. Townsend was operating a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero southbound when he swerved to miss a deer, which caused his vehicle to run off the road. Townsend’s vehicle then struck several trees and a stop sign before coming to its final rest off the road...

VAN BUREN — The Carter County Sheriff’s Department recently was recognized for its efforts in spreading awareness about mental-health issues. The department received the Community Collaborative Program of the Year award from the Family Counseling Center during its annual picnic and meeting, said Sheriff Rick Stephens...

Ellen P. “Pat” Stith, 92, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Rivermist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff. Pat, the daughter of the late W.L. and Pearl Johnson Martin, was born April 10, 1927, in North Little Rock, Ark. She was a member of Church of Christ and was a homemaker. Pat enjoyed spending time with her family and playing golf and bridge...

With Halloween approaching next week, Poplar Bluff and the surrounding area still has plenty going on for residents interested in frights and spooks.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Instead of dwelling on the St. Louis Cardinals' troubles at the plate after two losses in the NL Championship Series, manager Mike Shildt tried to accentuate the positives. "We've pitched really, really well," he said. "We've played really good defense. We've run the bases when we're getting the opportunities really well."...