Sikeston Standard-Democrat
SIKESTON — Filing for candidacy for local school board positions for the April 8, 2025, election is in full swing as some races are beginning to form.
Obituaries | Standard Democrat
Dec 19, 2024 · WAPPAPELLO, Mo. — Terry Robinson, son to James Robinson and the late Hazel (Hamby) Robinson, was born on Sept. 23, 1955 in Dexter, Missouri, and departed his life on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at his home in Wappapello at the age of 69 years surrounded by his wife and children...
Sports - Standard Democrat
5 days ago · Even after suffering their first loss season, the Puxico Indians are still riding high to start this season of boys basketball. Puxico suffered it first loss of the season Saturday evening when it lost 58-50 to Thayer in a battle of state-ranked teams — the Indians are tied for fifth in the most recent Class 2 coaches poll, while Thayer was fifth in Class 3...
Obituary: Chuck Caldwell (11/20/24) | Standard Democrat
Nov 20, 2024 · CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Charles Edgar "Chuck" Caldwell, 70, died Nov. 20, 2024, at his home near Charleston. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Opinion: Speakout (12/17/24) | Standard Democrat
Dec 17, 2024 · Democrats and the liberal media are screaming about tariffs and how much prices will increase because of them. Gavin Newsom said bananas will cost more, and coffee will cost more.
Obituary: Robert McGee Jr. (8/19/24) | Standard Democrat
Aug 19, 2024 · SIKESTON -- Robert McGee Jr., 43, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born Jan. 20, 1981, he was the son of Freida McGee of Smithfield, North Carolina, and the late Robert McGee. In addition to his mother, survivors include: his siblings, Bobbie (Thomas) Harms of Mississippi; Pamela (Tucson) Biggs of North Carolina; Angela (Derek) Markin of Mississippi; Charolett (Allen ...
Obituary: Mary Adams (10/25/24) | Standard Democrat
Oct 25, 2024 · SIKESTON -- Mary Kathryn Eaton Adams born Aug. 16, 1925, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. Services were held at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston on Oct. 25, 2024. Mary Kathryn was born in Logansport, Indiana, to Buford and Bessie Owens. Her family later moved to Fountain Run, Kentucky. Mary had four brothers: Bob Owens ...
Two bodies found after explosion rocks Poplar Bluff
Oct 9, 2024 · POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A massive explosion that obliterated a residence in Butler County claimed the lives of two residents within the home. Danny Batchelor, 67, and Diana Baker, 77, both died in the private residence that was destroyed Friday, Oct. 4. According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, both individuals lived together …
Obituary: Sondra Phillips (9/24/24) | Standard Democrat
Sep 24, 2024 · SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Sondra Elaine Phillips, 72, of Scott City died Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at her home. She was born Sept. 2, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Crulus and Burnice Smith Mayfield. She married Delbert "Grizz" Phillips on June 27, 1975, in …
As 80th carnival nears, parade details released
Sep 16, 2024 · SIKESTON -- As the annual Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade takes place later this month, organizers say there are details parade attendees and float entrants need to know in advance. The 80th Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival runs Sept. 24-28 with the Cotton Carnival Parade taking place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28...