Stories from Wednesday, January 18, 2012

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Another agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission concerning the $9.2 million in state improvement projects on Oak Grove Road was approved by the Poplar Bluff City Council Tuesday night...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor An agreement with Three Rivers College for the use of the arena at Ray Clinton Park by its inter-collegiate rodeo team was approved by the Poplar Bluff City Council Tuesday night. Except for two dates, the rodeo team will lease the arena from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday through May 31. There will be an all-day event on May 5...

By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor A Poplar Bluff, Mo., man was honored Tuesday for what were described as his unselfish actions in assisting a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in subduing a combative and armed felon. In a surprise ceremony attended by his family at Troop E Headquarters, Steve Eddy was presented an honorary trooper certificate by Capt. George Ridens, commander of Troop E...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Several more candidates filed for the April 3 election prior to the deadline at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Ten contests include Poplar Bluff Ward 4 Councilman, Three Rivers College Sub-Districts 1 and 2, Poplar Bluff School Board, Neelyville School Board, Neelyville Ward 2 Alderman, Qulin Mayor, Ward 1 and Ward 2 Aldermen and Fisk Mayor...

Ralph Jones PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ralph Jones, 81, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

The Three Rivers Lady Raiders battled back but couldn't complete their comeback Tuesday night. Three Rivers trailed by double digits early in the second half and got within a possession before losing to Vincennes 86-80 at the Bess Activity Center. "It was a close loss against a very, very talented team that can play," Three Rivers coach Jeff Walk said. "The girls finally are getting used to playing another position and we made some great strides tonight in the right direction...

After overcoming a three-point deficit in the final minute of regulation, the Poplar Bluff Mules found themselves trailing again early in overtime Tuesday night. It didn't last long. Kendric McCain's drive to the basket tied it just 17 seconds after Jackson scored first in the extra session. The senior was fouled on the play and the Indians were also whistled for a technical, leading to a pair of free throws by Lance Gray that gave Poplar Bluff the lead...

CAMPBELL -- Taylor Mize had 19 of his 25 points in the first half as the Camels beat Delta-Deering on Tuesday. "We had a little bit of a size advantage and took advantage of it," Campbell coach Joey Kerperien said. "They made an adjustment in the second half and we were able to get it back outside and knock down some shots."...

The lone home meet was good to the Poplar Bluff Mules wrestling team. As they prepare for the upcoming SEMO Conference meet this weekend, the Mules defeated Jonesboro 75-3 and they also defeated New Madrid County Central on Tuesday night at the 5th & 6th Grade Center...

They didn't get to wrestle during the varsity portion of Tuesday night's dual but they put on an a great finale to the sweep of Jonesboro, Ark. and New Madrid County Central. The three seniors, who all joined the team this season, each wrestled exhibition matches to close out the night at the 5th and 6th Grade Center...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Greg Carda, president of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, was elected to a one-year term as president of the Missouri Hospital Association's Southeast District Council. His term began Jan. 1. As district council president, Carda's responsibilities include presiding over council meetings and guiding discussions on association policies and activities. ...

To the Editor, Always when a holiday comes around I recall where I was on that day. One New Year's Day I will always remember is being in Chin Hea, South Korea, 1968. This was the first time for this family to fly off together. Grady had flew off a few times by himself. In Chen Hea there was a very tall mountain in town. One of the things one was to do, if one was able was to climb that mountain on New Year's Day...

To the Editor: Unfortunately, the experts are wrong, in the opinion of this reader ("Pros see stocks up in '12" by Bernard Condon, Daily American Republic, Page C1, January 4, 2012). One would think they would be smarter. The facts that will exhibit their stupidity in 2012 is the partial default of the federal and state public debt that is just around the corner...

The 96th General Assembly is back in session. The legislature began its first full week of work this past Monday and the session is already off to a busy start. There are 249 House Bills and 17 House Joint Resolutions that have already been filed by members of the House. ...

Pete Bremermann CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Bernard H. "Pete" Bremermann, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Jamie Jo Aaron MALDEN, Mo. -- Jamie Jo Aaron, 42, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter, Mo. Mrs. Aaron was born Oct. 9, 1969, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a member of First General Baptist Church in Malden...

Martha Henson Martha Lucille Henson, 87, a native and long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the home of her son in Defiance, Mo. Mrs. Henson was born Dec. 26, 1924 in Mentone, Ala. She graduated from Qulin High School in Qulin, Mo. ...

Caralene Terry Caralene Terry, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Terry was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Hackleburg, Ala. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, and had retired after 36 years as a clerk typist for the Missouri Highway Patrol, Troop E in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Terry enjoyed spending time with her family, playing games, reading and crocheting...

Albert Lorenz MOREHOUSE, Mo. -- Albert Lorenz, 89, of Morehouse, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Westwood Hills Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Lorenz was born on June 5, 1922, in Davenport, Iowa. He had lived and worked in Davenport, Iowa, where he was a self-employed plasterer. He and his wife had spent 20 traveling through the country and moved to Morehouse four years ago. He was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Sikeston, Mo...

Jackie Patton MALDEN, Mo. -- Jackie Marie Patton, 56, of Malden, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at her residence. She was born Aug. 15, 1955, in Catron, Mo. On Oct. 28, 1973, she was married to Freddie Patton at Catron. He survives of the home. Also surviving are four sisters, Patricia Leach of Lilbourn, Mo., Bessie Graham of Louisville, Miss., Sherrian Givens of New Madrid, Mo., and Terri Polk of Lilbourn; four brothers, Edgar Givens of New Madrid, Danny Givens of Columbia, Mo., Micheael Givens of Phoenix, Ariz., and Tommy Lee Givens of Jacksonville, N.C.; one daughter, Makeshia Latreece Patton of Malden; two sons, Demarcus Deon Patton and Derick Patton, both of Malden; and two grandchildren.. ...

Susan Watkins DEXTER, Mo. -- Susan I. Watkins of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at her residence. Funeral services are pending with Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Mo.

Sofia Brown Sofia Brown, 85, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, in Austin, Texas, at Regency Village Care Center. Mrs. Brown was born Aug. 7, 1926, in the Ukraine. She resided in Poplar Bluff from 1978 - 2008 and was the owner of M & A Meat Co. Her husband, Thomas C. Brown, preceded her in death...

Fay Walker DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Fay Analene Walker, 78, of Ripley County, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Malden Nursing Center in Malden, Mo. Mrs. Walker was born July 26, 1933, in Doniphan, Mo., to the late Virgil and Vergie (Shirley) Brown. She married Ruby Payne Walker on Aug. 12, 1950, in Pocahontas Ark. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2010...

Galey Hanner CORNING, Ark. -- Galey Hanner, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Born June 25, 1926 in Pollard, Ark., Mr. Hanner was a retired contractor and farmer who enjoyed fishing, Cardinals baseball, gardening, four wheeling, and playing cards. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of V.F.W. and Green Forest Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff...

Jerry Myers LESTERVILLE, Mo. -- Jerry Myers, 79, of Lesterville, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Lesterville.

Johnny McCune Johnny Li McCune, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Ruth McFadden PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ruth M. McFadden, 79, of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. She was born July 27, 1932 at Bunker, Mo., and had lived in Piedmont for many years. She worked as a CNA at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont for more than 31 years. She was a member of the Pentecostal Oneness Church in Patterson. She married Hiram I. McFadden April 11, 1947, at Van Buren, Mo. He survives of Piedmont...

Ann Costin SIKESTON, Mo. -- Janet Ann (St. Clair) Costin, 74, of Sikeston, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, in St. Charles, Mo., after an illness. Mrs. Costin was born Feb. 16, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo., to James C. and Rachel K. St. Clair. She was an alumnus of Hampden DuBose Academy and West Suburban Hospital School of Nursing and earned degrees from Stephens College and Southeast Missouri State University...

Ralph Jones PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ralph Jones, 81, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

To the Editor: Unfortunately, the experts are wrong, in the opinion of this reader ("Pros see stocks up in '12" by Bernard Condon, Daily American Republic, Page C1, January 4, 2012). One would think they would be smarter. The facts that will exhibit their stupidity in 2012 is the partial default of the federal and state public debt that is just around the corner...

To the Editor, Always when a holiday comes around I recall where I was on that day. One New Year's Day I will always remember is being in Chin Hea, South Korea, 1968. This was the first time for this family to fly off together. Grady had flew off a few times by himself. In Chen Hea there was a very tall mountain in town. One of the things one was to do, if one was able was to climb that mountain on New Year's Day...

The 96th General Assembly is back in session. The legislature began its first full week of work this past Monday and the session is already off to a busy start. There are 249 House Bills and 17 House Joint Resolutions that have already been filed by members of the House. ...

Fay Walker DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Fay Analene Walker, 78, of Ripley County, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Malden Nursing Center in Malden, Mo. Mrs. Walker was born July 26, 1933, in Doniphan, Mo., to the late Virgil and Vergie (Shirley) Brown. She married Ruby Payne Walker on Aug. 12, 1950, in Pocahontas Ark. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2010...

Jerry Myers LESTERVILLE, Mo. -- Jerry Myers, 79, of Lesterville, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Lesterville.

Ruth McFadden PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ruth M. McFadden, 79, of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. She was born July 27, 1932 at Bunker, Mo., and had lived in Piedmont for many years. She worked as a CNA at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont for more than 31 years. She was a member of the Pentecostal Oneness Church in Patterson. She married Hiram I. McFadden April 11, 1947, at Van Buren, Mo. He survives of Piedmont...