Stories from Thursday, March 4, 2021

The Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed the Scott County Circuit Court's judgment in a wrongful death suit Tuesday.  John Henry Rhoden and Dorothy Jean Winfield were awarded $869,780.80 in damages Nov. 5, 2018, to be paid by Missouri Delta Medical Center for the wrongful death of their father, Roosevelt Rhoden. MDMC attempted to appeal the judgment, however the Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court's decision. ...

SIKESTON — A suspect wanted for a Sikeston murder has turned himself in. According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, Kyle Martinez Johnson, 28, turned himself in Tuesday evening. Johnson is charged with second degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm. No bond has been set until Johnson’s court appearance, which had not been set Thursday morning...

CORDELE, Ga. — Steve “Dusty” Thompson, 74, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Dusty was born in Sikeston, Missouri, to Mac M. Thompson and Mary Blankenship Thompson. Dusty loved gardening, landscaping and being outdoors. ...

SIKESTON — Sabrina Crow said she’s experienced the full spectrum of COVID-19, which is why she opted to receive her first dose of the vaccine on Wednesday during an appointment-only clinic at the First Christian Church in Sikeston. “I’ve seen the easiest and worst-case scenarios with COVID,” the Sikeston resident said...

ST. LOUIS – A positive prevention initiative designed to promote inclusion among students was celebrated this year virtually across two schools with the help of Home State Health. The schools included Scott County Central and Puxico R-8.  Representatives from Home State Health hosted the online events in honor of No One Eats Alone Day, created by the nonprofit Beyond Differences. ...

I am a USAF veteran and am proud to stand for Old Glory. Today, I had the honor of going to two visitations of dearly loved ones who have passed in the community. One was a veteran of the Korean War and was named Bill Ponder. I never got to meet him, but his son is a deacon (Rudy) at our church. One thing is clear his son loved and respected his dad as a real man and father...

SIKESTON — Mildred Worthington Burnett, 83, died March 4, 2021, at her home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete with Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.

SIKESTON — Barbara A. Pratt, 74, died March 4, 2021, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — James David Patton Sr., 93, died March 3, 2021, at his home in Portageville. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, where services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Danny Stevens and the Rev. Reggie Grant officiating. Burial with full military rites will follow in the Portageville Cemetery...