Stories from Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Oak Grove Elementary School has named its Students of the Month for October. Maria Golightly, third grade student of Debbie Thompson, is an A student. She is the daughter of Amy Golightly William Golightly. She is active in her church group and goes to the gym with her mom...

O'Neal Student of Month Casey Greenwall, the daughter of Linda Luttrull, has been selected as O'Neal's Student of the Month for September. Casey was chosen because she is an excellent student who always strives to do her best. She demonstrates a kind, caring and generous attitude toward her fellow classmates. She goes the extra mile to lend a helping hand to those around her...

Haunted in the hills at A. Spring EMINENCE, Mo. -- Ozark National Scenic Riverways will bring the Ozark past to life during the Haunting in the Hills event to be held Saturday at Alley Spring. The annual free event features folkway demonstrations, re-enactments, hands-on activities, food vendors, and traditional dancing, bluegrass and folk music, according to a press release from the ONSR...

Harvest Days at R'bauer Saturday Rombauer Harvest Days will be held from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday at Rombauer General Baptist Church, 119 Erb Street in Rombauer, Mo. There will be crafts, a silent auction and children's activities such as bounce houses, pony rides, train rides, games and face painting. ...

Mary Hicks PUXICO, Mo. -- Mary Hicks, 83, former resident of Puxico, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Hicks was born in Holcomb, Mo. She had formerly lived in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Hicks was a member of Puxico Methodist Church and Cape Bethel Assembly of God. She retired from Elder Manufacturing and previously worked at Hancock Fabrics and Hicks Ceramics and Hardware in Puxico. Mrs. Hicks was also previously self-employed...

Ralph Bridges DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Ralph Bridges, 83, of Doniphan, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Benchmark Nursing Home in Greenville, Mo. Mr. Bridges was born July 18, 1929, to the late William and Stella (Sisco) Bridges. He was a decorated veteran in the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed logger and was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed working in the woods...

Dorothy Martin PUXICO, Mo. -- Dorothy (Early) Martin, 81, of Puxico, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Heartland Care in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Martin was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Pocahontas, Ark. She was a member of Fisk General Baptist Church and retired from Puxico Nursing and Rehab...