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Births, by date of publication
Births 7/3/09 (07/03/09)
Vance; Brotherton; Ponder; Abbas; Kiplinger; Stout; Heern; Morgan; Posey; Dennis; Stephens; Jones
Obituaries
JoAnn Reiminger (07/03/09)
JoAnn Reiminger, 79, of Jackson died Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Monticello House. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
Clara Graviett (07/03/09)
ORAN, Mo. -- Clara Eudora Graviett, 91, of Oran died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Chateau Gardens Health Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 16, 1918, in Oran, daughter of John Parks and Lela Rowena Scott McCarty. She and Clarence Thomas Graviett were married Dec. ...
Frances Curtner (07/03/09)
Frances Jane "Frankie" Curtner of Stanton, Calif., passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009, at West Anaheim Medical Center, following abdominal surgery. She was the loving mother of Cape Girardeau resident Judith Farris. She is also survived by seven other children, 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom reside in California...
Avery Dellinger (07/03/09)
Avery W. "Dub" Dellinger, 79, of Jackson died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born May 24,1930, in Cape Girardeau, son of Avery W. and Ariminta Proctor Dellinger. He and Betty Davie were married Feb. 7, 1957, and were married 52 years...
JoAnn Mayo (07/03/09)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- JoAnn Tweedy Mayo, 69, of Advance passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 21, 1940, at Acorn Ridge, Mo., daughter of Elbert and Mildred Harty Tweedy. JoAnn had been a secretary for Southeast Coop and H&R Block. She was a member of Advance United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University...
Eudora Graviett (07/02/09)
ORAN, Mo. -- Clara Eudora Graviett, 91, of Oran died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the Chateau Girardeau Gardens in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
Avery Dellinger (07/02/09)
Avery W. Dellinger, 79, of Jackson died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Elmer Clements (07/02/09)
Elmer H. Clements, 70, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Jackson Manor. He was born July 23, 1938, in Hilderbrand, Mo., son of William and Lena Ruch Clements. He and LaVada A. Seyer were married Nov. 25, 1961, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. She passed away July 10, 2006...
Lawatta Walk (07/02/09)
McGEE, Mo. -- Lawatta Walk, 80, of McGee passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of John and Lillian Evans Davis. Lawatta was a 1947 graduate of Advance High School. She had been a member of Shady Dell General Baptist Church, Abernathy Chapel and Bright Prospect Church...
Boyd Simpkins (07/02/09)
Boyd G. Simpkins, 74, of Black Canyon City, Ariz., died Monday, June 29, 2009. He was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, son of the late Mary Kern and Lloyd L. Simpkins. He attended Illmo High School. Survivors include his wife, the former Mary Jo Brown; two brothers, Jerry Ray (Maureen) Simpkins of Scott City, Terry Lee (Linda) Simpkins of Sahuarita, Ariz.; two sons, Dewayne (Terri) Simpkins of Oak Ridge, Wayne Brown of Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Sherri (Joe) Sega of Dryden, N.Y., Traci Brown of Phoenix; four grandchildren, Christy Hathaway, Deanna Peters, Kevin Brown and Cory Brown; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.. ...
Wedding announcements
Langston - Stewart (06/28/09)
Melissa Ann Langston and Matthew Lee Stewart exchanged wedding vows May 23, 2009, at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville. Janet Hopkins performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Brenda McBride of Jackson. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stewart of Commerce, Mo., and the late Libby Boone of Cape Girardeau...
Palmer - Leimer (06/28/09)
Ashly Nicole Palmer and Bryan Stacy Leimer were united in marriage June 13, 2009, at Cape County Park South. Jim Matthews performed the ceremony. Vocalists were Nathan Rees of Cape Girardeau and Todd Mills of Jackson. Rees also played the guitar. The bride is the daughter of Russell and Charlynda Palmer of Whitewater. The groom is the son of Robert and Joan Leimer of Jackson...
Carrier - Klingel (06/28/09)
Jamie Carrier and Bill Klingel were married June 2, 2009, at Creekside Chapel in Gatlinburg, Tenn. He is employed at Luhr Bros. Inc. The couple is residing in Jackson. ...
Deja - Wunderlich (06/28/09)
Melissa Ann Deja and Christian August Wunderlich were married Aug. 16, 2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Mich. Parents of the couple are Frank and Deborah Deja of Stevensville, Mich., and Carey and Susan Wunderlich of Jackson. Matron of honor was Amy Van Hoose of Troy, Ill., sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Brianne Shadler of Grand Rapids, Mich., Heidi Duncan of Chicago, Stephanie Trela of Stevensville, and Jessie Castle of Grand Rapids...
Proffer - Beattie (06/21/09)
Stephanie Leigh Proffer and Michael Andrew Beattie were united in marriage June 13, 2009, at the home of the bride's mother and stepfather. The Rev. Susan Wilkerson performed the ceremony. Music was provided by the father of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Steven Proffer of Millersville and Jackie and Tyson Norman of Oak Ridge. The groom is the son of Tom and Lisa Beattie of Jackson and Laura Beattie of Scott City...
engagements
Beel - Potts (06/28/09)
Roy and Barbara Beel of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Robyn Jean Beel, to Shaun Michael Potts, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Michael and Pamela Potts of Troy, Mo. Beel received a bachelor of science degree in public relations from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Elite Travel and Cruise...
Birk - Randolph (06/28/09)
Jeff and Debbie Landgraf of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leigh Birk, to Brian Matthew Randolph. He is the son of Barry and Brenda Randolph of Marshall, Mo. Birk is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in physical education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She teaches physical education at Chaffee Elementary School, and coaches basketball and track at Chaffee junior and high schools...
Lemons - Koehler (06/28/09)
Terry and Lydia Lemons of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Ann Lemons, to Christopher Mark Koehler. He is the son of Steven and Mary Koehler of Scott City. Lemons is a 2007 graduate of Scott City High School. She is employed at Cape Family Practice in Cape Girardeau...
Anniversaries
Long - 63 years (06/28/09)
Dr. and Mrs. John Long of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary May 31, 2009. Long and Alice Jeanne Hyde were married May 31, 1946, in Ferguson, Mo., by the Rev. Bill Myer. Their attendants were Janet Hyde, sister of the bride, and Raymond Long, brother of the groom...
Marshall - 50 years (06/28/09)
Mr. and Mrs. John Burke Marshall of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 20, 2009. The couple renewed their vows at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sikeston, Mo., and presented their children with gold Celtic rings. Later that day they attended Mass and received a blessing at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, followed by a family dinner at Celebrations...
Golden - 30 years (06/28/09)
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Golden of Cape Girardeau recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a trip to Hawaii. Golden and Teresa Dicus were married April 21, 1979, at St. Eustachius Catholic Church in Portageville, Mo. He is the son of Kathleen Golden of Grafton, Ill., and the late Edward Golden. Mrs. Golden is the daughter of Billy and Jerline Dicus of Cape Girardeau...
Brindley - 40 Years (06/21/09)
ORAN, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Brindley of Oran celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary June 14, 2009. Brindley and Linda Robins were married June 14, 1969, at New Salem Baptist Church in Marble Hill, Mo. They have a daughter, Michele (Billy) Gilliland of Chaffee, Mo., and a grandson, Dustin Strickland of Chaffee...
Beggs - 50 Years (06/21/09)
William J. and Shirley Beggs of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and reception June 20, 2009. Hosts were their children and grandchildren. The couple was married June 20, 1959, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson...
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Who's next (07/03/09)
Scholarships The following students received scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2009-2010 school year: Honors, Achievements n Elizabeth Caldwell of Cape Girardeau was named to the spring semester dean's list at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Ind...
'Public Enemies': Gangster caught between love, money (07/03/09)
"Public Enemies," which seemed like a hard-core gangster movie, turned out to be a sensational love story. Bank robber John Dillinger is portrayed as a relentless man by Johnny Depp. The movie takes a turn toward romance when he engages in a love affair with a coat clerk named Billie Frechette, played by Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard...
Backyard Science: Firework science (07/03/09)
It's that time of the year when the children are out having fun in the sun. While they're outside, encourage them to explore one of the best science classrooms -- their own backyard. Here's an experiment perfect for the Fourth of July. You can learn all about the science behind the vivid colors fireworks create by using a few items from around the house...
Safe summer driving tips for teens (07/03/09)
Receiving a driver's license is one of the most exciting rites of passage in a teen's life. With no school to take up the days, summer is the best time to practice. But the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are also the busiest times on Missouri roads, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation, and the Independence Day weekend is the peak of summertime travel...
neXt up 7/3/09 (07/03/09)
Friday "Bruno" Rated R, 83 mins @ Town Plaza Cine @graphic_body_bullet:n First Friday receptions @various locations and times Saturday Sunday Next Week "ARMA II" PC "Memento Mori" PC "Extreme Rules," NR "Unborn," PG-13 Soundtrack, "Hannah Montana 3"...
Blueberry Lemon Squares (07/01/09)
Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well in these simple and delicious dessert bars. Once cooled, they transport well and don't need refrigeration, making them a perfect choice for a July Fourth picnic. --- BLUEBERRY LEMON SQUARES...

Patriot Guard Riders - Spirit of America
A tribute to the Patriot Guard Riders preceded the 2009 Spirit of America Award July 3 at Arena Park. The Joint Veterans Council sponsored the weekend Independence Day celebration including fireworks on the Fourth.

Feminine Perspective Exhibit
More from the Feminine Perspective Exhibit at Black Door Gallery.

AJGA Junior AM
About 90 golfers participated in the AJGA Junior AM where community members play 18 holes with the tournament participants June 30 at Dalhousie Golf Club.

Ice Block Racing
Buy a block of ice. Carry it up the hill. Slide down on it. Repeat as long as you have ice on a hot summer day in Marble Hill.

Ms. Nursing Home Pageant
Nine contestants competed for the MHCA Ms. Nursing Home Pageant June 26 at the Drury Lodge in Cape Girardeau.
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