Stories from Sunday, October 9, 2011

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Robert DeWayne Kelley, 47, died Oct. 6, 2011, at his home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

WARDELL -- Helen C. Glass, 80, died Oct. 7, 2011, at Twin Rivers Medical Center in Kennett. Arrangements are incomplete.

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. -- Albert Alan Shaner, 82, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Oct. 2, 2011, at the Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

HOWARDVILLE -- Lorene Farr, 70, died Oct. 7, 2011, 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...

scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Missouri Delta Medical Center is asking area residents to "Think Pink." October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to highlight the importance of early detection of breast cancer. "Our goal is to bring awareness about breast cancer and make sure women get their mammograms," said Sharon Urhahn, MDMC's director of marketing...

leonnah@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- The Scott County Genealogy and Historical Society is bringing six of Benton's most prominent citizens back to life. Set for 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Benton Cemetery, "Spirits of Benton" will feature historical interpretations of the town's founder William Myers and other influential citizens of Benton and Scott County...