Stories from Tuesday, September 3, 2013

sports@standard-democrat.com CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Sikeston boys soccer team finished in third place during the Greg Kline Invitational Tournament over the weekend in Carbondale, Ill. The Bulldogs defeated the host 1-0 in the third place game Saturday. Sikeston got the upper hand in a back and forth match against the Terriers in the 50th minute when Cody Rogers found the back of the net off an assist from Audi Hay...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs volleyball team will try to make the inevitable process of filling the void of graduated seniors into a growing one. After losing court staples such as Trenice Greer and Monica Carter, this year's version of the Lady Bulldogs will focus on building a stronger, overall team...

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Lady Bulldogs volleyball team will try to make the inevitable process of filling the void of graduated seniors into a growing one. After losing court staples such as Trenice Greer and Monica Carter, this year's version of the Lady Bulldogs will focus on building a stronger, overall team...

After nearly a decade away from the sidelines, Diane Fowler will once again be at the helm of the New Madrid County Central volleyball program this season as the Lady Eagles look to replace a senior heavy group from 2012.

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EAST PRAIRIE - Earline Bell, 93, died Sept. 2, 2013, at the East Prairie Nursing Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON - Willodene Carroll, 85, died Sept. 2, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

EAST PRAIRIE -- Services were conducted today at Shelby Funeral Home for Robert Jason "Robby" Abner, 36, who died Aug. 29, 2013, at his home in Ocean Springs, Miss. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

MATTHEWS -- Joyce Durbin, 78, died Sept. 1, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

PORTAGEVILLE -- Chester Phillips, 88, died Sept. 3, 2013, at the Gideon Care Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

NEW MADRID -- Ruby F. Barbre, 78, died Aug. 29, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

PORTAGEVILLE -- Betty Rice DiCarlo, 84, died Aug. 31, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER - Thelma Harlan Lape, 89, died Aug. 30, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON - Ellen Ward, 67, died Sept. 3, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

NEW MADRID -- Lois Cravens, 72, died Aug. 31, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- John Henry Cohen, 94, died Aug. 31, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- After nearly a decade away from the sidelines, Diane Fowler will once again be at the helm of the New Madrid County Central volleyball program this season as the Lady Eagles look to replace a senior heavy group from 2012...

sports@standard-democrat.com CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Sikeston boys soccer team finished in third place during the Greg Kline Invitational Tournament over the weekend in Carbondale, Ill. The Bulldogs defeated the host 1-0 in the third place game Saturday. Sikeston got the upper hand in a back and forth match against the Terriers in the 50th minute when Cody Rogers found the back of the net off an assist from Audi Hay...

news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Looking to involve the community in a project to benefit the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, the Sikeston American Legion Post 116 will have its first-ever poker run and cook-off competition. Set for Sept. 7 at Post 114's hall, located at 333 S. ...

BENTON -- A Sikeston man has been arrested on drug-related charges. Robert Kallbreier, 54, of 109 St. George Lane, was charged with the Class B felony of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, the Class C felony of second degree domestic assault and the Class A misdemeanor of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond has been set at $35,000...

BENTON - A Cape Girardeau man is charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer. Joshua Dannenmueller, 33, of 639 Terry Lane is charged with the Class C felony of assault of a law enforcement officer, the Class B misdemeanor of careless and imprudent driving and the Class C misdemeanor of failure to obey a traffic control device...

The annual Benton Neighbor Day Parade was held Saturday in Benton. Several groups including Girl Scouts, 4-H and American Legion as well as marching bands from Kelly High School and Richland High School made up the parade.

What is wrong with these big white transit vans in Sikeston? Don't they know they don't own Sikeston? They need to abide by the parking rules and pull into parking spaces instead of just pulling right up in front of buildings where other people with handicapped people can't get in. C'mon Sikeston, you are better than this. We have many transit and cab companies in town. If you are gonna do it, do it right...

SIKESTON -- A record number of wineries will be represented during Historic Downtown Sikeston's fourth annual wine-tasting event later this month. Set for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 on Center Street, the outdoor event, "Fall in Love with Downtown Sikeston," is sponsored by Historic Downtown Sikeston and provides the opportunity to sample the region's finest wines as they mingle on the cobblestone streets of Historic Downtown Sikeston...