Stories from Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Watching the events at the Capitol last week I, like many, could only cringe. What happened was disgusting, inexcusable and just plain sad. The fallout has been just as sad and while most of the fingers have been pointed at the President and Republicans, there is plenty of blame to go around...

Hello, we’re still on the lookout for a black and tan German Shepard with a black collar. On Dec. 27 our gate blew open and one of our dogs ran off. He isn’t aggressive or mean. Just say his name Midnight and he will come. He’s just scared and nervous. If able to catch, please take to the vet located between Break Time and Colton’s Steak House, in Sikeston. He’s chipped and a reward will be given. Thank you.

MARSTON, Mo. — Lisa Marie Bumpus Curry, 42, died Jan. 4, 2021, at her home in Marston. Private services will be held. DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, Missouri, is in charge of arrangements.

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Lindell Floyd “Shotgun” Pind, 65, died Jan. 7, 2021, in Portageville. No services are scheduled at this time. DeLisle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Shirley Evelyn Hughes, age 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at her home in Charleston. She was born Feb. 9, 1946, at Kennett, Missouri, to the late Clarence Berry and Iva Evelyn Robertson Berry. She had lived in Charleston over for years where she operated Big Don’s Fireworks. She loved craft and wreath making of all types. She was of the Baptist belief...

SIKESTON — Cinnatha Hyde, age 65, passed away Jan. 11, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born May 30, 1955, in Sikeston, daughter of the late Morris and Marcia Luke Proffer. She was of the Baptist faith and had worked for Pyramid Home Health before retiring...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerry Lindsey (Portageville) born in Cairo, Illinois, who passed away on Jan. 12, 2021, at the age of 67. He was loved and cherished by many, including his wife of 47 years, Barbara; daughter, Amanda (Brandon); grandchildren; Jocelyn, Asher and Cameron; his brothers, Tillman (Susie) and Michael (Angie), brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many...