Stories from Thursday, December 8, 2022

Law enforcement officials believe a man shot and killed his uncle and a cousin Thursday afternoon in rural Butler County before being shot and killed by responding deputies. Butler County sheriff’s department was called shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday to a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of Highway AA, according to a press release from Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs. Concerns were also raised by neighbors about the well-being of those in a residence in that block...

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will hold an in-person Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service on Dec. 24. It comes after two years of worshiping online for Christmas Eve, said Pastor Frank Chlastack. “If the 5 p.m. time is too early because of family and friends get together and the 11 p.m. is too late for little ones, we have the perfect time of 9 p.m.,” he said. “Everyone is invited to come and to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel God with us.”...

The sweet melody of Christmas music fills the air near Rivers Bend, where Poplar Bluff natives Ron and Pam Little, along with family, share in the gift of giving with The Christmas Tree Project. Little and his family of dedicated volunteers have for the past three years given area residents the opportunity to cut their own real tree for Christmas at no cost...

Sherri Lynn Cooper, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec. 6, 2022 at Sikeston, Missouri. She was born Dec. 18, 1961 at Doniphan Missouri to Loye Carner and Linda “Russell” Carner. On Feb. 28, 1987 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was married to Donald Cooper. He survives...

Doris Elizabeth Graney, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday Nov. 30, 2022, in Parker, Colorado. Doris was born April 1, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Albert and Corrine (Kreider) Hansen. She married Alwyn Graney on June 7, 1947 in Bournemouth, England. Doris and Alwyn were happily married for 63 years...

Brian Kelly McCoy, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Brian was born on May 27, 1970, to Richard “Talmadge” and Peggy (Watt) McCoy in Salem, Illinois. Brian was full of life. His broad smile and sense of humor had a way of lighting up the room and drawing others in. ...

Local churches and religious organizations are holding Christmas events throughout the month of December. • FRSH WATR Worship Night will be held 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at Rodgers Theatre. This is a night of worship for all people. Expect to be uplifted and encouraged as you join in worship with other believers from across the community. All concession stand proceeds go to supporting the Rodgers Theatre...

Butler County Sheriff David Cody Kinder, 36, of of Piedmont, was booked at the Butler County jail at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, for trespassing first degree with a $2,500 bond. _ Joseph Wesley Henson, 28, of Poplar Bluff, was booked at the Butler County jail at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, for trespassing first degree with a $5,000 bond...

Poplar Bluff Police Department Katherine Lightner reported at 10 p.m. Dec. 4, her child’s stolen phone was located at a residence in the 200 block of East Midland Street. Officers spoke with the occupants and were able to recover the phone. On Dec. 8, Lightner said she wanted to press charges against the juveniles who had the phone. This matter was referred to the Butler County Juvenile Office...