Stories from Friday, December 10, 2010

DEXTER -- Brenda Pardon, 67, died Dec. 10, 2010, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter. Arrangements are incomplete.

DEXTER -- Andrew Jarrell, 25, died Dec. 9, 2010, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete.

DEXTER -- Ramona Sauceda, 71, died Dec. 8, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

BLOOMFIELD -- Mary Melba Young, 88, died Dec. 8, 2010, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

MALDEN -- Tom Simmons, 91, died Dec. 6, 2010, at the Malden Nursing Center. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

PORTAGEVILLE -- Learinso Richard Wigfall, 66, died Dec. 8, 2010, at St. 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...

DEXTER -- Mary Noble, 78, died Dec. 8, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Dexter. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

PORTAGEVILLE -- Junior R. Cline, 86, died Dec. 8, 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 CAPE GIRARDEAU --The Sikeston Bulldog wresting team earned two close wins over Cape Central and Carbondale, Ill., on Wednesday night at Cape Central. Sikeston won a 38-37 decision over host Cape Central and slipped past Carbondale by a score of 36-33. Results from the matches were:...

sd_sports@yahoo.com CHAFFEE -- Without starting point guard Haley Glastetter, the Kelly Lady Hawks came out to a slow offensive start that gave the Delta Lady Bobcats the edge they needed. With the winner moving on to play Scott City in the championship game of the Chaffee Lady Devils Invitational Tournament, Delta jumped out to a 14-point lead by the half before winning 51-40...

scottw@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Bring on the white Christmas: Mississippi County officials plan to be ready for the next snow. Commissioners approved the purchase of a snow blower as suggested by County Clerk Junior DeLay during the regular County Commission meeting Thursday...

SIKESTON - Those yearning for the sounds of Christmas can get in the holiday spirit with back-to-back concerts by young musicians from the Sikeston Public Schools. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.
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news@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- A fourth site was added this year to New Madrid's Annual Christmas Candlelight Tours and Open House. Set for 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and Saturday, tours will be available at the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, the New Madrid Historical Museum, the Higgerson School Historic Site and the newest addition -- the Hart-Stepp House Gallery...

michellef@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Following the resignation of one of its employees, Scott County commissioners are working to ensure business will not be interrupted. Joel Evans, county developer and emergency management director, turned in his resignation on Tuesday. His last day with the county is planned to be Jan. 7...