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Tom Hanners
(Obituary ~ 10/28/21)
SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. — Tom G. Hanners, 92, of Sedgewickville passed away Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born March 22, 1929, in Bollinger County, Missouri, to Julius Loyd and Maude Ethel Johnson Hanners. He and Flora Jean Garrison were married in May 1955. A son, David, was born to their union. They had been married nearly 50 years when Flora Jean passed away...
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Harry Graham
(Obituary ~ 10/28/21)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Harry Graham, age 72, passed away on Oct. 21, 2021, at his home in Matthews. He was born on Feb. 14, 1949, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late John and Hester Atkinson Graham. Harry retired from NCR as a medical equipment technician. He was an Army veteran. Harry was an avid gardener. During his retirement years, he raised and sold produce at local farmer’s markets...
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Anita Cannon
(Obituary ~ 10/28/21)
MATTHEWS, Mo. — Anita Ruth Cannon, age 71, passed away on Oct. 26, 2021, at her home in Matthews. She was born on July 8, 1950 in Dorena, Missouri, to the late Joseph and Frances Wade McBride. On April 22, 1978 in Sikeston, Missouri, she married Richard Lynn Cannon who preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 2014.
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Jimmie D. Hicks
(Obituary ~ 10/28/21)
ANNISTON, Mo. — Jimmie D. Hicks, age 64, of Anniston, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born Dec. 28, 1954, in Dexter, Missouri son of the late Lena Bell- Hicks. On Dec. 27, 1975, in Sikeston, he married Waymon Elizabeth “Libby” Pigg who survives of the home in Anniston. He lived in Sikeston for over 50 years before moving to Anniston...
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Sikeston man wanted for 2019 Illinois murder now in custody
(Local News ~ 10/28/21)
SIKESTON — A Sikeston man wanted for his role in the 2019 shooting death of a Carbondale, Illinois, man was taken into custody Tuesday in Los Angeles. Olando/Orlando “T.J.” Sheron Jr., 26, of Sikeston was arrested Tuesday by the U.S. Marshals Service’s Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force, or PSWRFTF, according to information provided by Dave Oney with the U.S. ...
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Resident shares last sermon of grandfather
(Column ~ 10/28/21)
When I think about legacy, I think about Bob Patterson a member of our church. Legacy is what outlives you and can be bad or good. Bob Patterson has been married for over 70 years to his lovely bride Martha and they are both in their “young” 90s. Brother Bob has accomplished so many things professionally and traveled to many different countries, but what matters is he is a Christian and carrying on a long list of Godly men in his family’s legacy...
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Charleston First Baptist Church recognizes Betty Hearnes for longtime service
(Local News ~ 10/28/21)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Betty Cooper Hearnes has left her mark on people and places all over Southeast Missouri, especially First Baptist Church in Charleston. Brett Matthews, chairman of the deacons, presented Hearnes, 94, with a plaque recognizing her for “65-plus years of faithful service as music director for First Baptist Church in Charleston, Missouri,” during the weekly service Sunday...
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First Responders Day: Air Evac Lifeteam — critical care transport
(Local News ~ 10/28/21)
SIKESTON, Mo. — Helicopters aren’t the most common sight in the Southeast Missouri skies, and so when the telltale air-chopping sound filters down, it’s natural to look for the aircraft. Some choppers leisurely survey the area, not particularly going anywhere and in no hurry to get there...
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Some towns move door-to-door trick-or-treating to Saturday; others keep it on Sunday
(Local News ~ 10/28/21)
SIKESTON — With Halloween falling on a Sunday this year, some towns are choosing to move door-to-door trick-or-treating to Saturday while others are keeping the traditional activity on the actual holiday. Sikeston Sikeston City Hall has received several inquiries asking what day treat-or-treating is allowed since Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, city officials said...
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Plenty of Halloween activities planned around area this weekend
(Local News ~ 10/28/21)
There are plenty of activities for those wanting to celebrate Halloween this weekend. Local residents can find trunk-or-treats, fall festivals and even a parade as events are scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday Charleston will be bustling with activity on Oct. ...
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Patrol gives tips for all to have a safe Halloween
(Local News ~ 10/28/21)
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. ...
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Red Cross offers holiday safety steps as pandemic continues
(Local News ~ 10/28/21)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween; however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross recently offered these tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones safe...
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MoDOT urges drivers and pedestrians to stay alert for each other on Halloween
(Local News ~ 10/28/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As little ghosts and goblins embark on their quests for candy this weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging trick-or-treaters and drivers to stay alert for each other. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, children are three times more likely to be struck and killed by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. And since 2015, Missouri has seen more fatal crashes involving pedestrians in October than any other month. ...
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