Stories from Thursday, May 9, 2013

sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- In their final tuneup before the postseason, the Sikeston Bulldogs kept the hits coming against New Madrid County Central Wednesday as the Eagles celebrated senior night. Just one day after securing a walk-off win in their home finale, the Bulldogs got a clutch three-run home run from cleanup hitter Drew Harper that propelled them to a 10-2 decision, pushing their winning streak to five games...

ORAN -- Fern Thomas, 87, died May 9, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

CHAFFEE -- Sandra Kay Ziegler, 62, died May 8, 2013, at the family home in Chaffee. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

MOREHOUSE -- Carl David "Dooner" Tackett Jr., 55, died May 2, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

CALICO ROCK, Ark. -- Essie Mae Hudson Wells, 86, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died May 1, 2013, in Little Rock. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

FESTUS -- Marilyn Joyce Garrett, 57, formerly of Dexter, died May 4, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

CHARLESTON -- Thomas Swayne Byrd of Charleston passed away May 5, 2013. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- Seth Ressel picked up his sixth win of the year and the Oran Eagles defeated Poplar Bluff Wednesday 8-6. Although they were out-hit 11-9, Oran managed to grab an early 7-2 lead after the first four innings. The Mules bounced back, however, with four runs in the fifth cutting Oran's lead to just one run...

SIKESTON - The annual Kids' Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Division, will be from 8-11 a.m. May 18 at the Recreation Complex Lake. This event is open to all youngsters age 15 and under. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log in to our electronic edition...

news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A Sikeston High School graduate and attorney has been named the new executive director of the Sikeston Public Schools Foundation. Effective May 1, Stephanie Gleason replaced Robin Stoner, who retired from the position she has served since 2006...