Stories from Thursday, January 31, 2013

Rev. Wayne Brown Rev. Wayne Brown, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements...

Eugene Field Elementary School has named its Students of the Month for January. They include Kaylie Burm, representing the first grade, second grader Robert Michael, Taylor Strawser, third grade and fourth grader January Richardson. Kaylie is the daughter of Lindsay Burm. She enjoys playing Nintendo with her brother and reading. Her favorite author is Mo Willems...

You can't miss it if you are on Highway 60 driving into or out of Springfield, Mo. It's the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. It is an impressive looking building with statuary on the outside, including one of Stan Musial signing an autograph for a young boy. Inside it is even more impressive with displays of sports artifacts sure to interest any fan...

By MONA CHAREN It isn't often that you get reading suggestions from a United States senator, but that's what happened this past weekend for those who attended the National Review Institute's summit meeting in Washington, D.C. The three-day conclave, part election post-mortem and part revival meeting (that is, reviving conservatism and America), featured a bracing dose of conservative intellectuals along with activists, campaign professionals and office holders. ...

BERNIE -- While the rain poured outside, in the gym, Holcomb was getting buried. "We just didn't make many shots in the second half and then it snowballed into our defense and then our defense snowballed into everything else," Holcomb coach Seth McBroom said...

David Greer David Dillon Greer, 34, of Wappapello passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. David was born on Feb. 7, 1978, to George David and Margaret Greer of Wappapello. He was disabled after having a longtime illness for 20 years. David was an avid fisherman and loved being on the water. May he fish in peace...

Russell Sherfield DEXTER, Mo. -- Russell C. Sherfield, 86, of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Roy Sherfield officiating. Burial will be in Dexter Cemetery in Dexter...

Wanda Hill Wanda Hill, 82, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of St. Louis, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hill was born Nov. 22, 1930, in Butler County, Mo. She had served as a PTA president, helped with Cub Scouts, was involved in the Democratic Club and treasurer in the PTA Council...

BROSELEY -- Although short in numbers this season, the Naylor Lady Eagles have showed up big in Ozark Foothills Conference play. With just seven playing, Naylor made two substantial statements Tuesday night in a 42-40 win over Twin Rivers on its Senior Night...

Book signing at Hastings Author Jean Schick will sgn her latest book Unforgotten Love from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at Hastings Books Music & Videos in Poplar Bluff, Mo. The book contains history of Southeast Missouri.

Dan Ward Danny Ray Ward, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Poplar Bluff. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A mobile home and a house were demolished near Fisk, a metal roof was ripped off a house at Inman Acres and a large shed at Gamblin Lumber Company in Poplar Bluff was blown away during the severe thunderstorm Tuesday night, according to Butler County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Shawan...