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Births (published 6/26)
(Births ~ 06/26/03)
Graham CAPE GIRARDEAU - Glen D. and Lindsey R. Graham are the parents of their first child, a son, born at 1:53 a.m. May 23, 2003, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Zachary Glen Graham weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 1/2-inches long. The former Lindsey Kight, Mrs. Graham is the daughter of Gary and Linda Kight of Advance and is employed by Jackson R-2 Schools...
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Johnson to face murder charges
(Local News ~ 06/26/03)
BENTON - A Sikeston man will face first degree murder and other related charges for the May 2 stabbing death of his estranged girlfriend following his preliminary hearing Wednesday before Associate Circuit Court Judge David Mann. Percy Edgar Johnson, 34, is charged with first degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, first degree assault and felonious restraint for the death of Mary Rudd, also of Sikeston. His arraignment is set for July 10 in Scott County Circuit Court...
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Rollin' on the levee
(Local News ~ 06/26/03)
Rolls of sod, 100-feet in length, were placed along the Mississippi River levee Wednesday as workers for Dumey Construction of Benton continue their efforts to complete improvements along the riverfront. An erosion control blanket was pinned in placed over the dirt work in one direction then the sod laid crosswise and pinned to keep it in place during high water. ...
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Your View 6/26: We are grateful
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/26/03)
The Sikeston Area Humane Society would like to thank the following people for donating to make our annual "Summer Gala" a success. LaDonna and Rene DeKriek, Mike Rentals Inc., Major Brands, Sabona, How Does Your Garden Grow?, OFM, ReArmm Inc., Schnuck's, Market Place, King's Jewelry, Bootheel Golf, Slusher's, Bo's Jewelry and Pawn, Evans Glass, Kingsway Furniture, Charter Communications, Lambert's, DeCota Electric, Show Me Rentals, Board of Municipal Utilities and Food Giant...
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State teen death rate among highest
(Local News ~ 06/26/03)
SIKESTON -- Local officials report there haven't been many teen-related accidents this year, but according to the 2003 Kids Count Organization survey released earlier this month, the Missouri teen death rate is among the highest nationwide. "Mostly kids are just racing up and down the roads or we find out someone's having a keg party," said Capt. Brenda Schiwitz of the Scott County Sheriff's Department. "To be honest, accidents here (Scott County) haven't been that serious."...
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State needs lesson from the University
(Column ~ 06/26/03)
The Missouri legislature should take a clue from the University of Missouri when it comes to cutting expenses. The University announced Wednesday that $685,000 in salaries were being saved there by consolidating positions within the university system. The move will not impact students nor the level of education. But it will save money and that's the key to downsizing...
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Rogers - Kelley
(Engagement ~ 06/26/03)
MOREHOUSE -- Ricky and Sheila Rogers have announced the engagement of their daughter, Tera Lynn, to Kurt Anthony Kelley, son of Billy and Deena Kelley of Essex. A 1997 graduate of Richland High School, the future bride is an operations officer for The First National Bank of Dexter...
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Looking Back in Time at June 26
(History ~ 06/26/03)
SIKESTON - Mrs. Paul Heckemeyer will entertain at an informal party Thursday afternoon in her home on North Ranney in honor of Mrs. Garwood Sharp, who will join her husband in Poplar Bluff to reside. --- BERTRAND - Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hinkle of Bertrand are parents of a baby boy born Saturday at Sikeston General Hospital...
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SpeakOut 6/26
(Opinion ~ 06/26/03)
I am from the Sikeston area and I noticed that the Malone Avenue Grill, by Bo's Pit Bar-B-Q in Sikeston, is having an open mike night on June 28. Any local talent who is good enough to perform in public, please show up. We'd love to have you. We have found a driver's license for a Scott Lynn Sisk. Call 472-9520 and you can pick it up. It has two children's pictures in it...
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Inez Brown
(Obituary ~ 06/26/03)
CHARLESTON - Allie Inez Dillie Brown, 75, died at 6:55 a.m. June 25, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born Jan. 17, 1928, in Steele, daughter of the late Albert Daniel and Mamie Inez Green Dillie, she lived in Mississippi County most of her life. Before her retirement, she had been employed with the Brown Shoe Co. in Charleston and Burkhart Manufacturing Co. in Cairo, Ill. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Charleston...
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Terry Dunker
(Obituary ~ 06/26/03)
PETERSBURG, Tenn. - Terry Lee Dunker, 52, died June 23, 2003, at the Marshall County Medical Center. Born in Red Bud, Ill., son of Betty Dunker Edwards of Fulton, Texas, and the late Otto Dunker, he retired as a master sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Lutheran Church...
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Ruby Critchlow
(Obituary ~ 06/26/03)
AURORA, Colo. - Ruby Alfreda Byrd Critchlow , 97, formerly of Matthews, Mo., died June 24, 2003 at the Life Care Center of Aurora. Born Oct. 6, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Richard Henry and Sarah Ann Byrd Her husband, Olen E. "Cotton" Critchlow preceded her in death in 1979...
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Brenda Kirby
(Obituary ~ 06/26/03)
MARSTON - Brenda Kirby, 55, died June 24, 2003, at her residence. Born Jan. 31, 1948, in Marston, she was the daughter of Dorothy White Kirby of Marston and the late Howard Kirby Sr. Other survivors include: one sister, Carolyn Stowe of Marston; one brother, Howard Kirby Jr. of Caruthersville; one aunt, Ruth Brown of Michigan; and one uncle, Claude White of Marston...
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Willis Taylor
(Obituary ~ 06/26/03)
LILBOURN - Willis "Chuck" Taylor, 69, died June 23, 2003, at his home. Born April 7, 1934, in Avalon, Miss., son of the late Louis and Mattie Taylor, he was a retired farm laborer and member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lilbourn. Survivors include: one son, Richard Taylor of Columbia; one daughter, Annora Taylor of St. ...
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