Stories from Monday, January 25, 2021

Earl R. Wilson of Columbia, Mo., died at the University Hospital on January 17, following hospitalization for the Covid-19 virus. He was born on December 19, 1939 at his grandparents’ home in Butler County, Mo. Earl joined the Navy in 1957. He met the love of his life, his wife, Flo, while he was stationed in Newfoundland, Canada, and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage together. ...

The Rev. Ronnie McCain, pastor at Central Baptist Church, gave the keynote address at the recent Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Rev. McCain’s name was spelled incorrectly in the story following the event. The Daily American Republic newspaper regrets the error...

Gary Phillips, 74, of Poplar Bluff, passed away January 24, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Phillips was born Sept. 6, 1946. Due to the circumstances of COVID, the family will announce a memorial service at a later time. Fowler Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff entrusted with arrangements...

City firefighters responded at 6:17 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, to 713 Ethel Street for a residential alarm. While en route, firefighters were notified by dispatch they had contacted the owner, Joanne Joned, and were told it was a false alarm. Firefighters continued to location to make sure owner was OK...

The application deadline is March 1 for the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff. The OTA program is a one-plus-one degree program which prepares students to practice as certified occupational therapy assistants after meeting certification and state licensure standards...

One of the key components to any vaccination is somebody to administer the shot.

Oleta E. Harrison, age 87, of Fisk, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Mrs. Harrison was born November 12, 1933 in Black Oak, Ark., daughter of the late Olen and Pauline (Lentz) Fletcher. She attended the Church of Christ in Fisk. Oleta enjoyed her family, church family and friends. Mrs. Harrison liked flower and vegetable gardening. On September 17, 1949 she married Eugene Harrison. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1998...

Myrtle Hillis Myrtle Lavern Hillis, 75, of Williamsville, Mo., passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at her residence. A memorial visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 27 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Memorial service will follow at noon in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial will be at a later date...

The University of Missouri Extension Council of Butler County election results have been tallied. The winners are David Johnson, Dr. Dean Dye, Maria Francisco, Sue Crites-Szostak, BriAnne Merriman Riggins, Jo Ann Brandon and Samantha Pennington Evans, announced Interim Co-County Engagement Specialists Juan Cabrera and John Fuller...

The Veterans Healthy Food Surplus food pantry is changing to a drive-thru distribution starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday. It will be held at the National Guard Armory in Poplar Bluff, located at 1605 Cravens Road...

Wayne was born November 19, 1925 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He moved to Poplar Bluff, during his high school years, where he met his wife, Laverne. They were married for 65 years. Wayne attended Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. where he was studying pre-med. ...