Stories from Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Dec. 13, 1923 • Forgery charges against O.L. Munger were dismissed late today by Judge John Scheik — and attorney A.O. Daniel, who accused Munger of forgery, was arrested for making a false affidavit. In a related matter, Grover C. Stephens, another attorney, is being sought by Wayne County authorities on charges he embezzled $8,000 from the estate of James P. Bearden, a soldier he is the guardian of...

Natali Ketcherside has been named the Top Lister for November at Century 21 American Realty. Ketcherside has been a real estate agent for 18 years for Century 21. She was born and raised in Turkey and moved to Poplar Bluff in 1992. She attended Three Rivers College and received a business administration degree in 1997. Ketcherside has been the top producer for 2017, 2018 and 2020. She has earned Gold, Silver and Platinum level awards for the past 18 years...

Terri Whitten has been named the Top Producer for November at Century 21 American Realty. Whitten has been selling real estate since 2009 and has been the Top Lister and Producer for the past five years with her former companies. She has earned Gold, Silver and Platinum Level Awards for the past eight years...

Kurt Knodell has been named Top Lister and Top Producer) for November at Poplar Bluff Realty, Inc. Knodell has worked at Poplar Bluff Realty, Inc. since February 2006, and is a full-time broker-salesperson. Knodell has twice been president and is currently another term as state director representing the local Three Rivers Board of Realtors @ Missouri Realtors. He’s also the 2021 Chair of the Missouri Realtors Advocacy Output Group Committee...

Tobin Bonnell, PE, PTOE has joined Horner & Shifrin as Senior Principal Engineer in Transportation. Bonnell has more than 23 years of experience in transportation engineering, traffic design, and project management. He has spent most of his professional career living and working in the St. Louis area...

This week’s MAIN EVENT offers holiday celebrations that range from the traditional to the comedic. Doniphan is the place to be Saturday for Christmas at the Homestead at the Pioneer Heritage Homestead at 200 Franklin St. Events kick off at 9 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. and feature crafts, stories and a visit from Santa Claus...

WILLIAMSVILLE — A 65-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday morning when his motorcycle collided with a deer on Highway 49, one mile west of Williamsville. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Donald V. Smith, 65, of Williamsville was operating a BMW motorcycle westbound at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday when it hit a deer, ran off the road and overturned...

Tony Wayne Davis, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec. 10, 2023 at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1967, to Clyde Wayne Davis and Gale Lorine “Robertson” Davis. On Feb.13, 2010, he was married to Sherry Ullrich at Poplar Bluff. She survives...

Jackie Ann (May) Morris, 68, of Corning, Arkansas, passed away Dec. 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1955 at DeKalb, Texas to Frank and Naomi “Oliver” May. She was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church, and she had worked as a certified healthcare worker for 33 years. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, visiting with family and friends and caring for her dog, Peanut...

Poplar Bluff firefighters responded at 12:46 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, to a home in the 1000 block of Spring St. where a resident had locked herself out with grease on the stove. According to battalion chief Jeffrey Hale, they used the Halligan bar to gain entry through the front door...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT Larry Crider reported at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, someone stole his wallet, cash, and a speaker from his truck while it was parked at his residence in the 800 block of Lester Street. _ Sheldon Smith reported at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, his roommate struck him in the head with a cell phone as he packed to leave the residence. The matter was referred to the Butler County prosecutor...