Stories from Tuesday, November 16, 2010

SIKESTON -- Sylvestia M. Hunter, 89, died Nov. 14, 2010, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

EAST PRAIRIE -- Julie M. Weems, 86, died at 5:43 p.m. Nov. 14, 2010, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON -- Pallbearers at services conducted today for Carolyn Kay Campbell, 69, who died Nov. 12, 2010, were: Darren Campbell, Spencer Lemmon, Joseph Nesler, Matt Bolen, Paul King and Jeff Reynolds.

PORTAGEVILLE -- Marilyn "Diane" Miller, 50, died Nov. 14, 2010, at Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital in Hayti. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

MORLEY -- Ethel P. Pelton, 95, died Nov. 15, 2010, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Melissa Anne Copeland, 31, died Nov. 13, 2010, at her home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

BERTRAND -- J.T. "Bud" Jones, 84, died at 7:45 p.m. Nov. 14, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON -- Jeffrey Leon Brown, 49, died at 4:12 a.m. Nov. 15, 2010, at his home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston faithful stormed the practice field prior to the Bulldogs' quarterfinal home game against Ladue Horton-Watkins last season with tents, barbecue grills and a purpose. "We think that when the opposing team comes in and see all of our fans, there's definitely an intimidation factor there," Sikeston Booster Club president Kevin Collins said...

sd_sports@yahoo.com SIKESTON -- For Sikeston's leading rusher and receiver, playing football for the Bulldogs is just for fun. They take punishing hits and absorb the bumps and bruises all for a chance to play with their friends one last time. "This right here is mostly for fun," senior tailback Darryl Howard said...

DEXTER -- A Dexter motorist and his passengers were injured after attempting to avoid a deer in the roadway early Monday in Stoddard County. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

MINER -- An East Prairie man was arrested early Sunday on drug charges. Richard Hensley, 48, was reported arrested at 2:30 a.m. when officers with the Miner Police Department made a vehicle stop near the intersection of Highway 62 and David Lane. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Local Boy Scout troops appreciate their Merit Badge counselors -- and are hoping to get more. A special dinner honoring Merit Badge counselors is scheduled for this evening at the First United Methodist Church...

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leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A citizens group on Monday discussed the concept of implementing a uniform policy for students in the Sikeston R-6 School District. The school district's Citizens Advisory Committee re-established for the 2010-2011 school year with a meeting Monday at the Alternative Education Center in Sikeston...