Stories from Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Sikeston Bulldogs Head coach: Alisha Wills, 1st season 2015-16 record: 22-5 Conference: SEMO Alignment: Class 4, District 1 Playoff finish: Lost to Dexter in district final Returning starters: Tyeshia Mitchell, Kiera Steward Starters lost: Tyra Bonner, Erica Peet, Miranda Harrison...

Charleston Bluejays Head coach: Danny Farmer, 19th season 2015-16 record: 20-10 Conference: SEMO Alignment: Class 3, District 1 Playoff finish: Lost a Class 3 sectional to Caruthersville Returning starters: Mardareyon Clark, Demarcus Sharp, Jeremy Tucker...

2016-2017 MBCA Girls Basketball Poll (Released 11/21) The MBCA Basketball poll is selected by a panel of coaches representing each of the eight MBCA districts and each of the five Missouri basketball classes. Class 1 1. Walnut Grove 2. Jefferson 3. North Mercer...

SIKESTON -- With the most popular day to shop across all age groups approaching on Friday, consumers are also reminded to be safe in the process. Nearly six in 10 Americans -- an estimated 137.4 million people -- plan to or are considering shopping during Thanksgiving weekend, according to National Retail Federation's annual survey. The numbers include in-store and online shopping from Thursday through Sunday...

SIKESTON -- Thanksgiving is a day for celebration with family and friends. It's also the day with the highest rate of residential fires. Although residential fires have decreased by 21 percent since 2004, according to the most recent U.S. Fire Administration statistics, nearly four times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any typical day...

SIKESTON -- For over 29 years, Missouri Department of Transportation employees have helped grant Christmas wishes to Southeast Missouri families through the Christmas Angels program. "The program began decades ago with a crock pot of chili and the desire to help at least one child," said Transportation Project Designer Jeff Wachter. ...

Students at The Christian Academy in Sikeston conducted a food drive to assist the Community Thanksgiving Day meal then assisted Ed and Mary Carr in loading the items to take to the VFW Hall on Smith Street where the meal will be served. Those wanting a meal delivered to their home have until 6 p.m. ...

SIKESTON -- Thanksgiving is a day for celebration with family and friends. It's also the day with the highest rate of residential fires. Although residential fires have decreased by 21 percent since 2004, according to the most recent U.S. Fire Administration statistics, nearly four times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any typical day...

Thanksgiving is that uniquely American holiday that offers us a chance to pause and reflect on the abundant blessings and opportunities in our lives. It's a holiday abounding with food and relatives, naps and football and, if you're lucky, leftovers...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- John William Elkins, 81, died Nov. 22, 2016, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Born Sept. 28, 1935, in Todd County, Ky., to the late William Harrison and Lena Siggers Elkins, he had lived in East Prairie for over 50 years where he attended the First General Baptist Church and owned his own lawn care service. Prior to moving to East Prairie, he had lived in the Chicago area where he was employed in fabrication and welding...

SIKESTON- Elza Webb, 94, died Nov. 23, 2016, at his home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete with Nunnelee Funeral Chapel.

SIKESTON -- Gloria Steele Jones, 50, died Nov. 20, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Sept. 21, 1966, in Gary, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Frank Steele and Anna Bee "Ms. Pepper" Robinson Steele. She is survived by one son, Robert Lee Steele of Sikeston; one daughter and son-in-law, Tieteanna and Antoin D. Roddy of Sikeston; one sister, Valerie Smith of Wyatt; and two grandsons...

SIKESTON - Thomas G. Ray, 67, died Nov. 22, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born July 27, 1949, in Sikeston, to the late Herman and Dixie (Helms) Ray, he worked at Noranda for 32 years before retiring. On April 16, 1982, he married Cindy Baker. They were married 34 years and she survives of the home in Sikeston...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Judith Wayne "Judy" Delrosa, 67, died Nov. 23, 2016, at Cape Girardeau. Born May 21, 1949, in Conran, to the late Roxie Hailey and Mahlon Bailey, she was of the Baptist belief. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and LeeAnn Newman of Oakland, Tenn., and Johnnie Brandon and Sarah Delrosa of Grafenouonr, Germany; three daughers and two sons-in-law, Judy and Mike Woods of Scott City, Lisa and Kevin Rodgers of Ashgrove and Johnna "Amber" Delrosa of Chaffee; three brothers, Leroy Bailey of Portageville, Dennis Bailey of New Madrid and David Bailey of Goodsprings, Tenn.; two sisters, Gail Sanders of Arlington, Texas, and Debra Ash of Cape Girardeau; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Jerry "Jerico" Ross, 58, died Nov. 16, 2016, at his home. Born July 17, 1958, in New Madrid, he was the son of the late George and Juanita Edwards Ross. Survivors include: one son, Antwan Kellum of Minneapolis; one brother, George "Junebug" Ross Jr. of Decatur, Ill.; four sisters, Brenda Herron and Selinda Ross of Decatur, Mildred and George Howard of Lorain, Ohio, and Deborah Ross and Donald Minner of New Madrid; and three grandchildren...

SIKESTON -- Raymond L. Shaver, 59, of Sikeston, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at his son's home in Jackson. He was born Feb. 20, 1957, in Sikeston, to Harold and Betty Scott Shaver. He and Leasa Stout were married Oct. 8, 1976, at Sikeston. He was a truck driver for several years. Raymond was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, loved to play cards, especially poker and enjoyed going to the casino...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- John William Elkins, 81, died Nov. 22, 2016, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

SIKESTON -- Elza Lowell Webb, 94, died Nov. 23, 2016, at his home in Sikeston. Born March 23, 1922, in Jewett, Ill., to the late Oscar and Stella Watts Webb, he served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and had worked for many years at the Standard Democrat...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- A.J. Martin Elementary has announced the first quarter A Honor Roll students for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. They are: Third grade Lena Archie, Addi Aters, Sydney Aycock, Laia Bailey, Mick Bixler, Deacon Blumenberg, Lou-Hunter Brown, Alyssa Carlyle, Brayden Carter, Mikayla Davis, Ella Dunn, Chloe Eschenweck, Karsyn Graham, Emma Harper, Tyshanti Hollingsworth, Taryn Irby, Hayleigh James, Coleman Johnson, Sophia Jordan, Cooper Knight, Madyson Lewis, Kevin Mainord, Luk McCutchen, Sophia McRee, Eli Merideth, Sandy Miranda, Ruthie Owens, Hunter Palmer, Jacob Parker, Corvin Patrick, Jack Pearson, Miley-Mae Phillips, Madison Powers, Kennedy Rayburn, Pyper Rendon, Eli Rodriguez, Anna Grace Sipp, Kali Smith, Whinchester St. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, MO. -- Portageville Middle School has announced the students who achieved status on the honor roll and had perfect attendance for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. Honor roll Sixth grade Donney Benthal, Kaleigh Black, Jayla Coger, Rachel Compere, Kaidyn Fisher, Raigan Fisher, Ridley Forrester, Winston Forrester, Thomas Frakes, Brianna Harless, Mazie Hartman, Samuel Hayes, Garrett Hill, Bryce Hunt, Andrew Jones, Hershira Kerrshaw, Hayden Mayo, Wyatt McCulloch, Jason McMahan, Aaiden Meador, Ashley Mecalo, Luke Moylan, Ryan Noble, Joseph Oliver,. ...

Genaye Johnson raised the most money for the American Heart Association at the Sikeston Kindergarten Center. Genaye, who raised $135, was awarded a medal and prizes.

SIKESTON -- Matthews Elementary in Sikeston has announced the honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. They are: First grade Arrielle Blissett-Hall, Braylon Bowser, Ella Carmack, Jade Escudero, Faddie Flye, Noah Grimes, Drake Griswell, Ethan Hill, Zach Johnson, Zionah Johnson, Anderson Jones, Demarcus Lee, Arianna Kettles, Levi Mayabb, Kylee McCord, John Nolan, Macy Palmer, Ta'Nijah Price, Logan Ray, Myron Sanders, Clay Stephenson, Devarion Taylor, MeKhia Williams, Ledger Willis.. ...