Stories from Tuesday, March 26, 2019

One of the main items that will be on the ballot in the upcoming election Tuesday, April 2, is a county-wide sales tax proposal. It will be an opportunity for voters to decide to continue with the current one-half cent sales tax. It is currently in place and has been used solely for the purpose of funding improvements to transportation infrastructure in New Madrid County. It was voted on four years ago, but has termed out. The vote is to continue with the tax...

The New Madrid County Extension Council convened its first meeting after annual elections. Council members are, from left, Samantha Anderson, Treasurer; Daniel Eddy, Blake Richardson,  Tom Alsobrook, Vice Chairman; Jami Geske, Chairman; Byron McVay, Secretary;  Justin Ling, John Paul Wescoat, and Danny Hays.  Not shown are Robert Henry, Don Hastings, and Mark Baker. -submitted photo...

Jami Geske from Mew Madrid County Farm Bureau discussed with Third Grade Classes at Portageville Elementary and at Christian Academy in Sikeston about the diversity of Missouri.  She also presented many items that contain Missouri Agricultural products that the students might not realize. -submitted photo...

Dear Dietitian, I had a heart attack about six weeks ago, which required bypass surgery. While in the hospital, I was bombarded by different professionals who instructed me to quit smoking, stop using salt, and change my diet to low fat/low cholesterol. I so very overwhelmed after major surgery that I only remember about half of what was said. I have managed to stop smoking but haven’t gotten to the diet change yet. Can you help?...

According to the National Weather Service, the tributaries of the Lower Mississippi River are currently experiencing minor to moderate flooding, whereas the mainstream Lower Mississippi River is currently experiencing major flooding. This is expected to continue for the foreseeable future as flood waters move through the system. The 2019 National Hydrological Assessment shows as of Friday afternoon, the current flood stage is 34 feet at the New Madrid river gauge...

Portageville remained undefeated on the season, after Thursday’s 11-1 win over Caruthersville. Gabe Hughes came up big for the Bulldogs, with a pair of doubles and four RBI. Bub Lance and Tre Sipes also had two RBI apiece for Portageville (3-0).

The 2019 Bootheel Conference high school girls basketball awards have been released. Two Portageville Girl’s Basketball Players have been named into the Bootheel All-Conference team. They are from left, Dasmine Johnson and Garielle Madison. Others listed include Hayti’s Amiya Johnson, Caruthersville’s Keara Johnson, Hayti’s Ariyani Robinson, Senath-Hornersville’s Camille Edmonston, Holcomb’s Macy Houart, Campbell’s Emily Peters, Hayti’s Stemaiya Robinson, Malden’s Madison Saulsbery, South Pemiscot’s Mya Starks, Holcomb’s Bailey Cupples, and South Pemiscot’s Aliyah Taylor were selected all-conference.. ...

House Reaches Session Mid-Point with Numerous Legislative Successes 

As the legislative session reached its mid-point, House members were able to celebrate a long list of accomplishments that include most of the Speaker’s legislative priorities. In total, the House has sent nearly 70 bills to the Senate and the two chambers have worked together to see one bill already passed and signed into law by the governor.
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Billy W. "Bill" Carnell, 73, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born May 24, 1945, in Portageville, Missouri, to Clarence H. and Ruby Rogers Carnell. Bill attended school in Portageville and served honorably in the U.S...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Pamela Kay Hatfield Foot, 65, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at her home. Pam was born March 19, 1953, in Stuttgart, to Hubert and Lucille Duncan Hatfield who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Hazen High School and was a dental assistant majority of her life. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Mildred Jane Pearrell, 84, died March 2, 2019, at the New Madrid Nursing Center. Born Oct. 11, 1934, in Frankclay, Mo., daughter of the late Henry O. and Bertha E. Whaley Compton, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Madrid...

SIKESTON — Joyce Jeanette Peters, 74, died March 11, 2019, at her home in Sikeston. Born March 16, 1944, in Lilbourn, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Detsil Heath Davidson. On April 20, 1979, in Grayridge, she married Pearl Peters Jr., who preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 2000...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Margie DeRousse Simmons, 83, died March 9, 2019, at Portageville. Born Sept. 8, 1935, in Portageville, daughter of the late Thelma Ethel Pigg Yarbro DeRousse and Ollie DeRousse, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Portageville...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Cynquencia Shuntea Young, 41, died March 8, 2019, at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi. Born Nov. 8, 1977, in Colorado Springs, Colo., she was the daughter of the late Angela Adams and Gracxiano Pickering. Survivors include two sons, Cornelius Young Jr. of Portageville and Sammueal Young of Missouri; one daughter, Chyenne Pickering of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Brian Adams and Gerald Pickering of Portageville; and one sister, Facina Nava of Portageville...

The following students at the Portageville Middle School have received the Honor Roll for the Third Quarter Perfect Attendance for 3rd Quarter of 2018-19 Portageville Middle School was: Sixth Grade: Bryleigh Adams,  Desirae Braden, Isabella Young Seventh Grade: Braden Allen, Aaron Larry,  Dylan Laws...

Finishing up their season of play, the following Portageville B bulldog players have been named. From left are, Treyshaun Townsend, Junior Varsity All-Conference; Alex Winsor, Junior Varsity All-Conference; Jabryson Rand, Junior Varsity All-Conference; Steven Guo, First Team All-Conference and All-District; Bub Lance, First Team All-Conference and All-District; and Bryce Rone, Academic All-State. -Scott Seal photo...

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — Jack Dalton Tucker passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019, at his home in Blue Springs. He was 89. Jack lived in East Prairie for 47 years before moving to the Kansas City area in 2004. Jack was born Jan. 16, 1930, near Cassville, to the late Oliver and Ardelia (Preddy) Tucker...

SIKESTON — Bobby Lee Moore, 60, died March 18, 2019, at his home.  Born June 30, 1958, in Charleston, son of the late Bryant Rodgers Sr. and Hattie Spillers Moore, he was a 1976 graduate of Charleston High School in Charleston. He was self-employed...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Margaret Ellen Forbey, 95, died March 25, 2019, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. Born Dec. 14, 1923, in the Lusk Chapel Community of Mississippi County, daughter of the late John and Bertha Linebaugh Roach, she lived her entire life in Mississippi County where she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Charleston and worked with the Brown Shoe Co...

SIKESTON — The “American Pickers” team will return to Missouri in late May. “We are looking for different, unusual and unique items too – something we’ve never seen before and with an interesting story,” said Kourtny Myers with “American Pickers” which airs on the History Channel...

Richland kindergartner Sullivan Andersen rides a donkey with the assistance of senior Lillie Sherfield during a break in the Donkey Basketball on Friday night at Richland High School.

SIKESTON — A new facility for DAEOC’s outreach services will enable the community action agency to improve services to its clients and provide more room for staff. The Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Sikeston outreach office recently opened at 620 S. Kingshighway. The office, one of four operated in the Bootheel, provides individualized assistance for those with economic needs...

SIKESTON — Jerry Allen Harden, 74, formerly of East Prairie, died March 23, 2019, at his home.  Born July 4, 1944, in East Prairie, son of the late Harvel and Reba Puyear Harden, he was retired from Noranda Aluminum where he worked as a supervisor. He was a veteran of the United States Army...

MATTHEWS, Mo. — Patricia Lee Western, 70, died March 25, 2019, at her home.  Born April 7, 1948, in St. Louis, daughter of the late Charles and Irene Margaret Powell Stout, she was a homemaker and member of Word of Faith Church in Morehouse.   On Jan. 22, 1966, she married Larry Ray Western; he preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1999...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Dorothy Howlett Renaud, 90, died March 25, 2019, at Delta South Nursing Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Henry Catholic Church in Charleston...