Stories from Friday, August 13, 2010

ST. LOUIS - Heather Reanea Johnson, 33, died on Aug. 9, 2010, in St. Louis For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services held Thursday for Wilson S. McMullin, 93, who died on Aug. 9, 2010, were: Steven McPheeters, Joe McPheeters, Sam McPheeters, Ben McMullin, Josh Bird and Hillary Bird.

SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for funeral services held Thursday for Mary Kathleen Harbison, 80, who died on Aug. 9, 2010, were: Keith Harbison, Drew Harbison, Colton Harbison, Matt Young, Tyler Young, Joe Santos, Danny Harden and Jeff Gardner. Honorary pallbearers were: Kevin Harbison, Jason Houston, Caleb Houston, James Harden, Dale Harden, Mike Cullum and Kevin Harbison II...

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. -- Agnes Saylor Laman, formerly of Scottsboro, died Aug. 2, 2010, in Shoals Hospital in Muscle Shoals. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

NEW MADRID -- Mary Rosanna "Rosie" Martin, was born June 13, 1943, in New Madrid to the late Charles W. "Slick" and Alice K. Cravens Grossman. She died Aug. 11, 2010, at her home in New Madrid. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON - Charles R. Stamp Sr., 85, died Aug. 12, 2010, at his home in Sikeston. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

BLOOMFIELD -- Melba Mae Gross, 62, died Aug. 11, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Bloomfield. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

DEXTER -- Dorothy Jean Owens, 67, died Aug. 11, 2010, in the Malden Nursing Center. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Shelby Jean Trout, 73, died Aug. 8, 2010, in Clarkston, Mich. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

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sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- Contestants taking part in Thursday night's leg of the Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo were left with less than ideal conditions to compete in as afternoon thunderstorms had turned the arena floor into thick mud. Though the conditions led to generally higher times and lower scores compared to the previous night, the competition was no less fierce...

michellef@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Every year, more than 150 men join together to make the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo a success. While these men come from all walks of life, some share a family bond, and follow in the footsteps of their dads, grandfathers or other family members, keeping the tradition alive...

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scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Mississippi County officials may have their first opportunity to try out the county's new public nuisance ordinance. Residents and the developer of the Arden Banks Subdivision met with County Commission during their regular meeting Thursday to discuss the condition of a neighbor's yard...