Stories from Friday, November 29, 2019

Sandra Wright of Caruthersville does some Christmas shopping on Thanksgiving Day at Vanity Fair at Sikeston Factory Outlet Stores. Many shoppers took advantage of the specials retailers offered through the weekend to officially kick off the holiday shopping season...

SIKESTON — Organizers of Historic Downtown Sikeston’s first Dashing Through Downtown’s parade deemed last year’s event a success, and they’re preparing to make this year’s just as fun and magical. “The parade is the kickoff for the lighting of the tree ceremony in Legion Park following the parade,” said Abbi Lindsey, parade chair...

BENTON, Mo. — A community forum on autism care will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverside Regional Library in Benton. The event, which is free and open to the public, is a space to ask questions of panelists, share experiences and begin to work together to identify ways to provide the necessary care for people on the autism spectrum...

SIKESTON — The Concordia Lutheran Church in Sikeston recently celebrated it’s 100th anniversary. A 100th anniversary celebration was held Aug. 11 with the theme “From Him, Through Him, To Him.” A divine service with a sermon from former pastor Ken Sievers (1976-1985) was followed by a luncheon and afternoon program to allow members and former members to share memories. Pastor David Dissen (vacancy pastor) also helped with the service...

SIKESTON — Christian Women’s Fellowship will meet at 10 a.m. Dec. 2 at First Baptist Church, 1101 N. Main in Sikeston, in the community room located at the south end of the church. CWF is an interdenominational gathering without any membership requirements. Come enjoy muffins, coffee, juice, fun, fellowship and inspiration. A $2 donation is appreciated; no reservations are necessary. Remember to bring paper products for the CWF’s community service project, the House of Refuge...

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SIKESTON - As a history teacher in the Risco School District, Michael Murphy encouraged his students to find an individual or moment in history and dig into it. Their efforts often turned into History Day Projects earning honors at the regional, state and national level...

KEWANEE, Mo. — Ronnie "Waldo" Pipkin, 63, died Nov. 26, 2019, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born July 9, 1956, in St. Louis, son of the late Jack Pipkin and Pauline Knight Pipkin, he farmed and raised cattle for most of his life. On March 26, 1976, he married Phyllis Jean Vent, who preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 2010...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Mildred Irene Reeves Burnett, 87, died Nov. 28, 2019, at her home in Charleston. Born April 27, 1932, in Charleston, daughter of the late Oda Augusta and Mittie Lee Parker Reeves, she was of the Baptist belief and had attended the First Baptist Church in Charleston. In earlier years, she worked with Cub Scouts, Brownie Scouts and Girl Scouts...

The rut was over ... there was a full moon ... there’s too many acorns ... there’s not as many hunters out there. There’s been a lot of reasons tossed around as to why this year’s Missouri firearms deer season was so lackluster, and every one of them likely contributed in at least some way...

SIKESTON — Orville “Bill” Hupp, 95, died Nov. 29, 2019, at his home in Sikeston. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Monday at Blanchard Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. Burial with full military rites will follow at 3 p.m. Monday in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield...