Stories from Sunday, November 6, 2011

SIKESTON -- Francis Fay White, 79, died Nov. 2, 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...

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. -- Lois Pearl Allen, 73, formerly of Bernie, Mo., died Nov. 3, 2011, at her home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

EAST PRAIRIE -- Bobby G. Oatsvall, 68, died at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2011, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON - A program designed to stimulate local and regional economic growth and development is now available in Sikeston. Officials from Southeast Missouri State University were in town Tuesday to promote the opening of the Business Service Center at the University's Sikeston Center. The Center will serve aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in the area...