Stories from Monday, July 8, 2024

SIKESTON — A Sikeston woman was recently honored with the Women’s Democrat Clubs Woman of the Year Award. The Missouri Federation of Women’s Democrat Clubs presented Betty Heckemeyer, lifelong Sikeston resident form Scott County, with the award during their 92nd annual convention June 15 in Jefferson City, Missouri. The award recognizes Democratic activism and tireless volunteering to promote Democrat candidates for public office...

SIKESTON — Margaret Jane Morrow, 93, formerly of Bertrand, Missouri, died July 6, 2024, at Arbors of WestRidge Place Senior Living Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at noon Wednesday, July 10 at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. Johnny Hester will officiate...

SIKESTON — Michael Jerome Coaker Sr. of Sikeston, the son of Jerome (Evon) Howard Beasley, was born in Sikeston on March 3, 1981. Michael passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in New Madrid County, Missouri, at the age of 43 years old. Michael was one of four siblings: two boys and two girls. Michael is preceded in death by his loving mother, Evon Howard Beasley...