Stories from Thursday, June 30, 2022

SIKESTON — Sherry Mae Ivie-Wright Bost, 66, died June 29, 2022, at her home near Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.  

KENNETT, Mo. — Patsy Louise Spencer was born on Oct. 9, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Carl Sims and Ollie Beatrice Smith. She passed away on June 29, 2022, at Heritage Center in Kennett, at the age of 71 years, 8 months 20 days. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ollie Beatrice Smith and Carl Sims. Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Tonette Spencer; a sister, Alice Morgan; and a brother, Ricky Sims...

SIKESTON — With the Fourth of July falling on Monday, many communities are taking advantage of the long weekend to host Independence Day celebrations. Vanduser is one of those and will kick off its two-day celebration on Friday at Graviett’s Memorial Ball Field...