Stories from Saturday, March 7, 2015

CLARKTON -- Three players scored in double figures as Gideon upset Clarkton 63-52 to claim the Class 1, District 1 championship Thursday at Clarkton High School. This is Gideon's first district championship since 1996 and fifth title overall. Kason Lawrence led Gideon (20-6) with 16 points. Allen Earnhart added 15 and Chris Reed scored 11...

With February coming to a close, the month known as Black History Month also comes to an end. For years, the month has been the basis of movies, books, plays, and educational programs throughout the U.S. During the July 1954 assembly of the Malden Board of Education, members ended segregation at Malden High School...

Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." (Mark 8: 34). In the Christian year right now we are in the season of Lent. The season of Lent is not the little textile fibers that we find in our pants pockets. In fact that is spelled lint. Lent is a season of forty days starting on Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday, (Sundays do not count as part of the forty days as each Sunday is viewed a "little" Easter)...

USDA Rural Development will be hosting an informational meeting for local lenders, realtors, and other housing partners. USDA Rural Development Missouri Housing Program Director Pam Anglin will discuss Rural Development's Direct and Guaranteed Rural Housing Programs and how the program may be utilized in this area. Other Rural Development Housing Staff will also be available at this time...

The NMCC senior scored 53 points, including a pair of free throws with no time on the clock to send Friday's state sectional to a second overtime. The Eagles won 105-92.

The New Madrid County Central Eagles advanced to the Class 3 semifinals after a 63-33 win over Park Hills Central.

MOUNTAIN VIEW -- Struggles shooting and Neelyville's press proved to be too much for the Chaffee Lady Devils Friday as they took on the Lady Tigers in Class 2 sectionals.

MOUNTAIN VIEW -- A slow start in its district title game against Bernie left Scott County Central needing a lopsided comeback just to keep their season alive. Against Thayer Friday in Class 2 sectionals, the Braves made sure the same thing didn't happen again...

SIKESTON -- The Cape Central Tigers have been a thorn in Sikeston's side the last couple of seasons. After three straight losses, Sikeston finally got a measure of payback on Friday night with a resounding 75-43 win Cape Central in the Class 4, District 1 Tournament at the Field House.

Mike, for the last 30 years I've agreed with about 100 percent of what you have written about. But two weeks ago, you blew it concerning the land plats for relocation. John Graham was right. My property is worth one-third of what it was 15 years ago. I now have a full-time job picking up trash off the street and my yard. Reconsider...

An extreme thank you is appropriate for the hardy souls on the Public Works street division for their dedication and fantastic job of removing the snow and ice from Sikeston city streets. Let's face it - this winter has been somewhat exceptional on the weather front for our region. ...

SCOTT CITY - A Cape Girardeau man was killed and two teens seriously injured in an accident Friday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported at 9:19 p.m. Friday on Interstate 55 at the 88.6 mile marker, Winston O. Williford, 56, was driving northbound when his vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle struck a guardrail and overturned down an embankment...

SIKESTON -- Hard to think green with all the white around, but don't forget: Historic Downtown Sikeston's annual St. Patrick's Day Festival is set for March 14, rain or shine. Weather forecasters are predicting temperatures in the 50s with a chance of some precipitation on the event day, according to Kathy Medley, event chair for Historic Downtown Sikeston...

NEW MADRID -- There is no promise of a rainbow and a pot of gold for the annual New Madrid Chamber of Commerce Banquet set for St. Patrick's Day, but the event still has much to offer according to longtime Chamber member Shirley Perry. The annual event, this year scheduled for March 17, is a chance to honor the many people who serve the community, she said...

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - Gusta Irene Lough Wagner, age 95, died in her sleep at her home in Santa Clarita on Feb. 14, 2015. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Sikeston for Mildred Gallagher, 99, who died on Feb. 15, 2015, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. The Rev. Geoff Posegate will officiate. Ponder Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements...

SIKESTON -- Memorial services with full military rites will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield for David Richard Garner, 71, who died on Feb. 21, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

HEADLAND, Ala. -- Lezona Mae Brown "Donie" Morehead, 80, formerly of Charleston, Mo., died March 4, 2015, at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON -- Maggie Marie Eaves, 74, died March 6, 2015, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


JACKSON -- Carrie "Edna" Wolfenkoehler, age 86, of Jackson, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015, at Auburn Creek Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau. She will once again be with Dale, her beloved husband of 67 years, who passed away Jan. 24, 2015. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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BENTON -- Jean McCourt, 73, died March 5, 2015, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON - Dana Jenkins, 69, of Sikeston died March 6, 2015, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


DUDLEY -- Jonnie Maddox, 61, died March 3, 2015, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


NEW MADRID -- Edna Starr, 83, died March 4, 2015, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

PARK HILLS -- Harold "Bubby" Ray Smith, 64, died March 4, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

Morehouse -- Geneva Jane Thomas, 72, died March 5, 2015, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.