Stories from Monday, June 29, 2015

BENTON -- An Oran man faces charges in connection with thefts from storage units in Scott County. James Keith Aurelio, 38, of Oran is charged with stealing. Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said his office received reports last week of multiple thefts from storage units near Oran. Laminate flooring and power tools were among the the primary items stolen...

EAST PRAIRIE - A stolen loaded gun was recovered and an East Prairie man arrested in connection with the theft. At approximately 12:50 p.m. Friday, an East Prairie police officer responded to a report of a stolen firearm. The firearm, a Cobra .380, was reported loaded at the time of the theft, according to a news release...

BENTON - A Sikeston man was arrested after having sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl. Zachary Caleb Neal, 23, is charged with first degree statutory sodomy and enticement of a child. Bond is set at $50,000. An investigation by the Scott County Sheriff's Department revealed that Neal met the 12 -year-old victim through a social media website, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. GREEK BANKS REMAIN SHUT AS ECONOMIC CRISIS DEEPENS Pensioners queue up by ATMs from dawn hoping to withdraw their pensions as global stock markets sink and the euro edges down...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Floodwaters remain over several area roadways as the Mississippi River water levels continue to fluctuate. As of 7 p.m. Sunday, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St Louis District Report showed a water level of 41.9 feet. That's a decrease of 0.2 feet from Saturday but still much higher than the flood stage of 32 feet...

ORAN -- Because the Oran Park Board reallocated funds used for grass-cutting two years ago, board members have made significant changes to the George Tilles Jr. Memorial Park. In the southwest part of town, the park is home to the city's baseball, softball and teeball fields as well as a playground, basketball court and batting cages...

EAST PRAIRIE - A traffic stop led to the discovery of narcotics and a concealed weapon. The East Prairie Police Department reported the arrest of Alexander Brown, 22, of East Prairie on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute...

More than 1,000 riders enjoyed cooler temperatures Saturday as they took off for the annual Tour de Corn. The bicycle ride, which draws participants from across the United States and even abroad, is part of East Prairie's Annual Sweetcorn Festival.

ZALMA - Two Bollinger County residents were killed when their vehicle overturned and caught fire. James R. Wade, 57, and Angela R. Freeman, 49, of Zalma were the 30th and 31st fatalities reported for 2015 in the Troop E area following an accident at 8 p.m. Sunday...

Michael Jensen is my all time favorite writer. I've enjoyed reading his brilliantly written articles for years. However, I sincerely disagree with his position on food stamps and controlling what less privileged families eat for dinner. For starters, thank you for your kind words. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Beatrice Redman Stauffer, 93, a resident of the Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau and formerly of Sikeston, passed away June 27 , 2o15, in the skilled nursing care center at the Chateau Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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SIKESTON - JoAnn Ruby, 69, died June 29, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Dale Holt, 68, died June 26, 2015, at the Carl Foundation Hospital in Champagne, Ill. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


POPLAR BLUFF -- Naman Caldwell, 95, died June 27, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


PADUCAH, Ky. -- Helen M. Goode, 87, died at 4:30 a.m. June 27, 2015, at the Charleston Manor in Charleston, Mo. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Matthews Elementary in Sikeston has announced the honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. They are: Tyler Adams, Mia Archer, Taylor Dixon, Ja'Kira Harrington, Emarious Hunt, Alex Phillips, Da'Von Wade, Delayna Basinger, Miley Jo Brewer-Robbins, Karie Burton, Katie Burton, Caleb Cobb, Brayden Darnall, Abby Essary, Jakeelan Harris, Lindsey Rapert, Zomarionna Spence, Shauntrez Taylor, Josif Warren, Jackson Couch, Allaina Darnell,...

LILBOURN - Eleven high school graduates received scholarships from the New Madrid County Memorial Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7183. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000. This year's recipients are: Heath Babb of Bragg City is a graduate of Delta R-7 High School, where he participated in basketball, baseball, Beta Club and Future Business Leaders of America. The son of Tina Babb, he plans to attend Three Rivers College for two years then transfer to lineman's school...

PORTAGEVILLE - Patricia "Patty" Jones Birdwell, 56, died June 27, 2015, at the Portageville Nursing Center. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Richards Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday with G.L. Keene officiating...

SIKESTON - Joann Ruby, 69, died June 29, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ponder Funeral Home, where private funeral services will be held later. Burial will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

DEXTER - Loree Ann Brown, 49, died June 29, 2015, at her home. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Fellowship Church in Dexter with Karen Oldham of Dexter officiating. For the complete obituary, see the Wednesday edition of the Standard Democrat...