Stories from Wednesday, May 25, 2016

SIKESTON -- Sikeston police are asking for help in identifying a robbery suspect. About 11:08 p.m. Monday a robbery was reported at Huck's Convenience Store located at 823 E. Malone Ave. in Sikeston, according to Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer according to Sikeston Department of Public Safety...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - The cooperation of area law enforcement led to the quick capture of a bank robber. George E. Reed, 55, was taken into custody Tuesday within an hour of the robbery of First State Community Bank in Risco. Shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday, Reed allegedly entered the bank with a black long gun demanding money, according to New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens. After taking an undetermined amount of money, the robber left in an older model Lincoln Centennial...

SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced the honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. They are: Fifth grade Abigail Abernathy, Cheyenne Adams, Joe Alexander, Kennedy Allen, Danielle Andrews, Kharis Andrews, Kaitlyn Backfisch, Madalyn Barber, Sarah Basinger, Reginald Benford, Justice Bennett, Chance Blackmon, Trayvon Blackmon, Gabriel Blissett, John Boner, Nayla Bonner, Hunter Breeden, Chrisshauna Brooks, Lathan Brown, Eden Browne, Kaylea Bryan,. ...

SIKESTON -- Eight members of the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda Chapter from Scott County Central High School recently traveled to Springfield for the Missouri FBLA-PBL State Leadership Conference. The three-day conference, beginning April 24, featured workshops, keynotes and networking opportunities with Fortune 500 companies for middle school through college students...

SIKESTON -- Scott Central High School has announced the students who achieved status on the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2015-2016 school year. They are: Theron Archie, Kaitlyn Bode, Lydia Canady, Tyler Fitchpatrick, Brionna Flye, Anthony Johnson, Maison King, Kaiden Pearson, Daizja Sanders, Brooke Wallace, Kendra Wright...

SIKESTON -- More often than others may realize, some Sikeston families are in a constant need of food and other household items. At Lee Hunter Elementary in Sikeston, the Bulldog Pantry was created to meet the needs of students and their families. Elizabeth Martin, principal/academic leader of Lee Hunter Elementary, said retired Lee Hunter teacher Lynne DeWitt came to her in January and asked if she could start a pantry of items needed by students and their families...

WYATT, Mo. - A Mississippi County woman is scheduled to be arraigned on felony charges following an investigation into a series of burglaries in Wyatt. Brenda G. Lloyd of Wyatt is scheduled to be arraigned at 9:15 a.m. today before Associate Judge S. Rob Barker on charges of first degree burglary, second degree property damage and stealing...

BENTON, Mo. -- Three Scott County inmates face additional assault charges after allegedly assaulting another inmate earlier this month. Stevie Cordale Lott, 44, and Steven Dominique Davis, 24, of Sikeston were each charged Friday with felony first degree assault, and Christian Lee Conley, 25, of Sikeston was charged Friday with felony second degree assault...

SIKESTON -- A Sikeston woman will be arraigned today after allegedly hitting her relative in the face. Manniyah Therese Goodwin, 20, of Sikeston is charged with misdemeanor third degree domestic assault, assault of a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest, according to Missouri Case.net. She is scheduled to appear at 10:30 a.m. today before Judge Scott T. Horman...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Jean Green, 77, died May 22, 2016, at her home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


PHEBA, Miss. -- Geraldine Schaffer, 84, died May 24, 2016, at her home in Pheba. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Loyd "Buddy" Whorton, 66, died May 23, 2016, at his family home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Etta Ruth "Ms. Etta" Stockston, 85, died May 19, 2016, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Shana Archie, 37, died May 23, 2016. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Earl "Wayne" Morris, 84, of Sikeston, died May 21, 2016, in Branson. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Andrel Dolphin Jr., 17, died May 20, 2016, 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.


DOGWOOD, Mo. -- Shirley Celestia Grogan was escorted through the gates of Heaven on the evening of May 23, 2016, from her home in Dogwood with her family by her side to see her off on her journey. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.
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CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. - A woman is facing multiple charges after attacking a man with a claw hammer. On Tuesday, Caruthersville Police officers responded to a report of domestic violence at a residence in the 100 block of Midtown. According to Caruthersville Police Chief Tony Jones, officers observed a woman walking through the apartment complex carrying a claw hammer...