Stories from Friday, July 4, 2014

BENTON -- A man wanted by the state of Missouri for a parole violation was caught Friday in St. Louis. Don Chappell, 45, was wanted by the state of Missouri for a parole violation for absconding from the St. Louis Community Release Center, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter...

In a ribbon cutting ceremony, the Joe and Carla Brown family celebrated the opening of their new restaurant, Gary's Fish House. The ceremony was held last Thursday, June 26.The restaurant is located in their old building location where here father, "Mr. Gary" owned and operated Gary's Barbeque...

The farmers look forward to the harvest, and thrashing is a welcome sight, especially if rain is in the forecast. After that last truck rolls out of the field, the next step is to plow a firewall around the field in preparation for the big event, and another common site--the burn off...

With my yard manicured and my family happily content with their own activities, I was able to drag the boat into the great outdoors and produce a story worthy of the "big screen," so long as you enjoy less-than-romantic tragedies! (If anyone is pondering the funding and casting of this script, I believe I could best be portrayed by Mark Wahlberg, and Chippy would like to be played by Girard Butler, the guy who was King Leonidas in the movie 300!)...

"The testing of our faith produces endurance." (James 1: 3) Endurance is from hupomania, which is frequently translated "patience." Used here, it connotes more the product or consequence, of patience, which is endurance. Patiently enduring trials, while trusting in the Lord, develops endurance which has a lasting quality. ...

More than a decade ago, former Chief Justice Roy Moore of the Alabama Supreme Court installed a massive granite monument inscribed with the Ten Commandments in the rotunda of the Alabama State Judicial Building. Two years later it was removed by court order as a violation of the separation of church and state. Shortly thereafter, Justice Moore was also removed by court order from the Alabama State Judicial Building...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Later this week, Missouri will surpass the $1 billion threshold in lost federal funds that could have been used to improve the health of low-income working Missourians and the state's economy. By the end of 2014, Missouri would have received $2 billion in federal funds -- without a state match requirement -- to improve access to health care through Medicaid. ...

Bicyclists filled New Madrid Friday evening as they neared the end of their four-state tour during the Ride the Fault Line Tour. The observation deck and walk along the Mississippi River and the opportunity to learn more about earthquakes at the New Madrid Historical Museum proved to be a popular draw for the visitors. The seven-day bike tour ended Saturday in Sikeston...

NEW MADRID- Results of recent tests for black mold at the New Madrid County Jail have come back negative. Early in June, an environmental survey company conducted tests for black mold and air quality at the jail, according to a news release from the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department...

1. Pride: A lot of things divide our country these days. We don't always agree on much. But on the Fourth, you can bet that every single person in their red, white and blue attire is proudly boasting their American heritage. 2. Creativity: Just when you think you've seen every way Old Glory can be incorporated into clothing and accessories, someone surprises you. ...

MINER -- John Latimore, 81, died July 4, 2014, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

MOREHOUSE -- Lydia Leija died July 2, 2014, at her home in Morehouse. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON - Rebecca Ziegenhorn, 64, died July 2, 2014, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel Monday from 1 p.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. The Rev. Randy Cook of First Christian Church will officiate...

LONDON, Ohio -- Danny G. Greene, born Feb. 11, 1934, in Crowder, Mo., the fourth son of Gilbert and Vavial (Page) Greene, passed away June 21, 2014, at his home. Funeral services were held June 25, 2014, at the Rader, Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home in London, with burial in Somerford Township Cemetery. Full military honors were presented by an honor guard from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton...

PUXICO -- Tula Mae Langford, 93, died June 29, 2014, at the Puxico Nursing Center. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. Greggory Whittle will officiate. Burial will follow in the Puxico Cemetery...

KEYSVILLE, Ga. -- John "Stevie" Johnston, 51, died June 29, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.