Stories from Monday, August 21, 2023

SIKESTON — A ribbon cutting ceremony for Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center’s new multi-purpose building/safe space was held just in time for students to head back into the classroom for the district’s first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 22...

SIKESTON — Lynell Lee "Flint" Williams, 59, of Sikeston passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 5, 1964, in Charleston, Missouri, to the late Benny and Shirley Ervins Williams. Services are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at The Free Church, 338 Matthews Ave., Sikeston. Visitation is at noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Kyle A. Pernell officiating...

SIKESTON — Mildred Bernice Lawson, age 97, passed away at Bertrand Nursing and Rehab Center on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Mrs. Lawson was born in her family home on Dec. 16, 1925, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late Richard and Martha Leona French Stopfer...