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Coaches Vs. Cancer
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- New Madrid County Central senior Benesha Childress has had plenty of highlights in her Lady Eagle career, but none more historic than what she accomplished Saturday night. With NMCC playing Meadow Heights in the Coaches Vs. Cancer Shootout, Childress posted a game-high 23 points to unseat Tawanda Daniel as the school's all-time scoring leader and guide her team to a 75-48 win...
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Sikeston freshman take title in come-from-behind thriller
(High School Sports ~ 01/28/13)
sports@standard-democrat.com JACKSON -- The Sikeston freshman basketball team rallied from six points down in the final 33 seconds to defeat Poplar Bluff, 58-56, on Saturday to win the Jackson Invitational Tournament. "They refused to give up, even down six with 33 seconds left," Sikeston coach Chris Sarakas said. "They showed no panic. I am so proud of them. It took the entire team to get the job done and that's a testament to their work ethic and desire to win."...
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Severe storms possible Tuesday
(Local News ~ 01/28/13)
PADUCAH, Ky. -- There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms from Tuesday evening into the early morning hours Wednesday, spreading from west to east in advance of a strong cold front. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to our electronic edition...
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Seniors are warned about scam
(State News ~ 01/28/13)
WARRENSBURG - The Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol would like seniors to be aware of a telephone scam affecting Iowans as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by the Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol. These scams tend to spread to other neighboring states once in motion...
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Pansie Poe
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
SIKESTON - Pansie Poe, 93, died Jan. 25, 2013, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. Ponder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
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Gene Ellen Maclay
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
CHARLESTON -- Gene Ellen Maclay, 86, died at 5:50 p.m. Jan. 27, 2013, at The Sweet Life Care Center in Shawnee, Kan. Arrangements are incomplete with McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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Naomi Davis
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
SIKESTON -- Naomi Davis, 92, died Jan. 28, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete with Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston.
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Betty Metheny
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Betty Lou Belvin Metheny, 82, died at 10:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete with Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
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W.C. Turnbow
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
SIKESTON -- William Carrol "W.C." Turnbow Jr., 81, died Jan. 26, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Aug. 9, 1931, in Steele, to the late William Carrol Turnbow Sr. and Nora Inman Turnbow, he was of the Church of Christ belief. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served as a corporal during the Korean War. He worked as a farmer and self-employed business owner before retiring...
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Truman Senciboy
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
PERKINS -- Truman Senciboy, 88, died Jan. 26, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Born June 29, 1924, in Oran, to the late George F. and Zelma Ehtherton Senciboy, he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and participated in action against Japan at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, from May 28 to June 30, 1945. ...
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Lula Nichols
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Lula Nichols, 77, died Jan. 25, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield. Born April 15, 1935, in Shelbyville, Ill., to the late Launce Lot and Harriet Anna McElroy Barker, she had lived most of her life in St. Louis. She was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Kirkwood Chapter 358 and of the Protestant belief...
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Bill Dunn
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
O'FALLON -- William "Bill" Dunn, 82, died Jan. 25, 2013, at the Progress West Health Care in O'Fallon. Born Nov. 11, 1930, in Elvins, to the late Harvey and Aureola Baughn Dunn, he was a school teacher in the Bernie School District for a short time before moving on to the Rockwood School District where he was a principal. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and of the Baptist belief...
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James Barbre
(Obituary ~ 01/28/13)
NEW MADRID -- James E. Barbre, 80, died Jan. 26, 2013, at his home. Born Sept. 8, 1932, in LaForge, to the late Goldie Summers Barbre and Fred Barbre, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a corporal during the Korean War. He was a member of the New Life Assembly Church in New Madrid and the American Legion Post No. 595...
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Royal banquet
(Local News ~ 01/28/13)
jillb@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON - Let the trumpets sound! A royal banquet is planned and the public is invited. Sikeston High School students are donning robes and ruffles, crowns and gowns for their third annual Madrigal Dinner, set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church...
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