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Sponsored: First colonoscopy revealed diagnosis; last chemo treatment this month
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
It was at a routine colonoscopy that Jimmy Menz of Scott City discovered he had colon cancer. "It was my first colonoscopy," says Menz, who was 64 when the cancer was diagnosed in December of 2016. "Dr. Brent Keller at Southeast did my colonoscopy."...
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Road work 10/15/17
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
Route V in Perry County, from U.S. 61 to County Road 916, will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. The work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Monday through Friday, according to a MoDOT news release...
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One injured in shooting early Saturday in Cape
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
One victim was transported to a hospital after being struck in the extremities during a shooting early Saturday morning, Cape Girardeau Police Department public-information officer Sgt. Rick Schmidt said. Police officers responded to reports of shots fired at 2:13 a.m. to Rhodes 101 Stop, 1126 N. Sprigg St., where they found the victim with non-life-threatening injuries, Schmidt said...
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Past conviction factors into guilty verdict in molestation case
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
A Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court jury convicted Kendrick Lamarr Tipler, 35, of Cape Girardeau of first-degree child molestation stemming from an incident in 2013. The conviction followed a two-day trial at the courthouse in Jackson, which ended Thursday and for the first time locally included evidence of a past conviction, Prosecuting Attorney Chris Limbaugh said...
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South Sprigg Street bridge in Cape reopens
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
The bridge on South Sprigg Street is open to traffic. Sinkholes and needed repairs closed the bridge in 2013, according to a city of Cape Girardeau news release. The road reopened at approximately 2 p.m. Friday. For more information, contact Cape Girardeau Public Works at (573) 339-6351.
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U.S. Rep. Jason Smith backs Trump's health-care changes
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
President Donald Trump’s changes to the nation’s health-care law have the strong support of U.S. Rep. Jason Smith. The Republican congressman, who represents the Southeast and South Central Missouri region, said he is “excited” by the president’s executive order that will allow consumers to buy health insurance through association plans across state lines...
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Past Rowdy the Redhawk mascot's identity revealed
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
After five years hyping up the crowd, pre-game Pibb Extra and being super slick with the ladies, Rowdy is ready to retire his tail-feathers and take off the mask to reveal his true identity. The identity of Rowdy always has been a mystery, a mystery only a few people have had the honor of knowing -- until now...
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Delivering poetic news: Michael Council performs spoken-word poetry, works to spread positivity as ‘Navigator’
(Community ~ 10/15/17)
Mike Council is a man with rhythm in his voice, as well as in his life. His delivery is deep, with tempo and inflection, and his 47 years on this earth have recurring themes, like a chorus in a song. He's also not your typical student at Southeast Missouri State, a single father who has found Cape Girardeau long after graduating from high school in 1987, operating a 26-ton tank in Desert Storm in the U.S. ...
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Southeast Homecoming brings crowds to downtown Cape, Copper Dome dinner
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
Thousands of locals joined Southeast Missouri State University students and alumni in celebrating Homecoming at the university this weekend with events throughout downtown Cape Girardeau. Game-day festivities began early Saturday with an All Alumni Breakfast at 7 a.m. at Kem Statuary Hall in the Wehking Alumni Center, followed by the homecoming parade at 9:30 a.m. ...
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Downtown Cape, uptown Jackson see growth in businesses
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
Out-of-towners returning to downtown Cape Girardeau for Homecoming weekend may notice some changes, as several new businesses have set up shop in the city’s heart. Visitors who attended Jackson’s recent Oktoberfest may have seen similar updates as the city’s uptown area has also seen an influx of new businesses...
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Safe House raises half of goal for new shelter
(Local News ~ 10/15/17)
The Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau has raised $1 million of a $2 million goal to build a new facility, and plans a spring 2018 groundbreaking, executive director Jessica Hill said. Hill said construction companies’ bids, being taken now, will give a firm cost of the project...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
Today is Sunday, Oct. 15, the 288th day of 2017. There are 77 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 15, 1917, Dutch exotic dancer Mata Hari (Margaretha ZelleGeertruida MacLeod), 41, convicted by a French military court of spying for the Germans, was executed by a firing squad outside Paris. (Maintaining her innocence to the end, Mata Hari refused a blindfold and blew a kiss to her executioners.)...
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Duerst -- Metelski
(Engagement ~ 10/15/17)
Geno and Linda Duerst of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Duerst, to Adam Metelski, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Elena Saggio of Farmington, Missouri. Ashley received a Bachelor of Science degree in mass media with emphasis in advertising and public relations from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a district executive for the Boy Scouts of America...
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GT - 4x4 - 10-15-17
(10/15/17)
What's something you would never wear?
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In the pawpaw patch
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
The song lyrics are "Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch," but I found these pawpaw fruits in the woods on a hill. The three fruits shown here were hanging low enough that I could pick them. I cut one open so you could see the dark brown seeds and the yellow-white flesh inside. A walnut tree nearby provided me a nut to show size comparison...
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Senior Center menus Oct. 16 through 20, 2017
(Community ~ 10/15/17)
Monday: Sweet and sour meatballs with rice or hot chicken salad, peas and carrots, spinach salad, whole-grain bread and mixed fruit dessert or birthday cake. Tuesday: Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancake with syrup, hash brown patty, bran muffin and mixed fruit dessert...
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GT - FYI 10-15-17
(Community ~ 10/15/17)
A community event remembering and celebrating the lives and achievements of Kim Vance Mothershead and Alton Bray will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Southeast Missouri State University Rose Theatre, 480 North Pacific in Cape Girardeau. This event is sponsored by the Baptist Student Center of SEMO, with Andy Pratt the keynote speaker. A reception will follow...
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Facing difficult choices daily
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
Many of us live with the idea that somehow, someway, on its own, life will just become simpler. We say, "When my children grow up, my life will be simpler." Or, " When I finally get out of college and get my first real job, then life will be simpler." Some of us even spend years saying, "When I finally retire then life will be simpler." Unfortunately, life will never become simpler on its own. Simple is chosen, but it is never a simple choice...
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Don't run away from problems
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
Wouldn't it be great if every time something unpleasant reared its head, you could simply walk away -- walk away from it all? I have certainly felt like getting away from it all and I'm certain that I'm not alone. Often you feel overwhelmed with other people's problems and concerns. ...
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The Lord is my Shepherd
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
If you grow up in a Baptist church, the first piece of Scripture you are asked to memorize is John 3:16, but the second has to be Psalm 23. Like a lot of the psalter, Psalm 23 has a rhythmic quality, and its tranquil images provide us with a message of comfort, peace, and security...
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Adopt - Kitty
(Community ~ 10/15/17)
Another cute kitty looking for a loving forever home! This cat is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.
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Cooking on deadline: Red Lentil and Chicken Slow-Cooker Soup make for a cozy fall meal
(Community ~ 10/15/17)
I am a Football Mom. A New York City Football Mom, so Football Moms from, say, Texas or California might smirk at me a little. That's OK. I recognize the difference. But no matter how competitive the league, there is always food involved -- for the kids before and after games, and at the game itself for parents and friends who show up no matter the weather...
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Caught between a rock and a child's nose
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
At the age of 32, I'm still learning every day. I know more than I did at 16, more than at 21 and a tiny bit more than at 25. I learn how to handle tough situations daily: how to put out fires; how to squash arguments between adults and children alike; and how to get my point across without sounding harsh...
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Wall is not going to keep out illegal immigrants
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
Twice in the past week President Donald Trump has promised that we are going to build the wall along our southern border. Twice, he has played to the balcony for approval but has avoided the reality that the proposed wall is a boondoggle. The wall will cost billions but won't solve our illegal immigration problem...
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Local learning briefs
(Community ~ 10/15/17)
Abby Addleman from Cape Girardeau was awarded the O.A. and Anne Robinson Hall of Sponsors Scholarship. Austin Bucher from Leopold was awarded the James O. and Ione McCormick Martin Hall of Sponsors Scholarship. Caitlin Petty from Leopold was awarded the Henry E. Wurst Foundation Scholarship...
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Club news 10-15-17
(Community News ~ 10/15/17)
The Torchbearer Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Sept. 25 at The Lutheran Home. Marilyn Schwab and Mary Schwab were hostesses, with Carole Calvin and Charlotte Bess serving as co-hostesses. Fourteen members were present. President Bernie Gardner presided...
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Apple brandy and cider mix with vinegar for a fall cocktail
(Community ~ 10/15/17)
Most seasons have a signature cocktail. We drink fresh and fruity in the summer, brown and brooding in the winter. But what do we drink in the fall, other than apple cider? Apple-cider cocktails. Specifically, this Cortland Jab. This recipe features some of the season's favorite flavors, with a special ingredient that may be new to you. ...
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Congratulations to Chaffee girls softball team for winning district title
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
Happy birthday to Kirk Whitaker, Charles McDonald, Sandra Bollinger, Christine Benton, Donny McCarty, Charlie Vickery, Jeremy Perry, Judy Ralph, Perry Rice, Gail Siebert, Douglas Hargrove, Lacie Pobst, Lachelle Cook, Jamie Nix, Laura Russom, Dusty Grissom, Ali Hornback, Judy Cobb, Mike Uhrhan, Amy Reischman, Casey Nolen, Taylor Kirchdoerfer, Harley Ressel, Pete Dooley, Caitlin Cannon, John Nation, Erica Powers, Nancy Pruitt, Gilbert Eichhorn, Chris Cannon, Gail Shy, Lavetta Curtis, Donna Taylor, Jimmie Haney, Aletta Harris, Alan Pendergrass, Jamie Dumey, Nick Lambrou, Tori Burton, Linda Smith, Carolyn Mills and Harvey Wolfe.. ...
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There are always two sides
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
There was a post on Facebook recently that really stood out to me. They always have a picture of some cowboy scene and a quote or some words of wisdom. This one was special. "You may know my name, But not my story, You may have heard what I've done or haven't done, or what I've been through... and no matter how thin you slice it, there is always two sides."...
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Pumpkin recipes to spice up fall
(Column ~ 10/15/17)
Have you ever seen so many products in the grocery store featuring pumpkin or pumpkin spice as the themed ingredient? My goodness, it seems like every section of the grocery store has featured seasonal products available for a limited time. Oreo cookies, bagels, breads, cookies, drinks, cereals, coffee creamer and many other items...
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Daffodil drifts: Flowers provide 'golden roads' for drive-by viewing during fall months
(Community ~ 10/15/17)
Volunteers in a small New York community are planting massive drifts of daffodils this fall to paint their springtime roadsides golden. In the process, they've connected residents and helped groups in other areas create similar beautification programs...
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Prayer 10-15-17
(Prayer ~ 10/15/17)
O Heavenly Father, we praise you for there is no God besides you, our precious Savior. Amen.
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Area sports on a good run lately
(Editorial ~ 10/15/17)
Our area has seen some noteworthy athletic accomplishments and recognitions in recent weeks. For example, the Notre Dame girls golf team repeated as state champions, including the individual title for Sarah Bell, who eagled a shot from 93 yards out as her final stroke of her high-school golfing career. ...
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Speak Out 10-15-17
(Speak Out ~ 10/15/17)
Traffic in Jackson was snarled for months while expensive sidewalks no one uses were constructed on Jackson Boulevard. Now a new project has been approved to build new ones to a ballfield. What is going on here?
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Bannon on GOP insurgency: 'Nobody can run and hide'
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
JACKSON, Miss. -- Steve Bannon has a stark message to Republican incumbents he considers part of the establishment: "Nobody can run and hide." President Donald Trump's former chief strategist is promoting a field of potential primary challengers to take on disfavored Republicans in Congress and step up for open seats. Among the outsiders: a convicted felon, a perennial candidate linked to an environmental conspiracy theory and a Southern lawmaker known for provocative ethnic and racial comments...
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Huge blast rocks Somalia's capital; police say 20 killed
(International News ~ 10/15/17)
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- A huge explosion from a truck bomb killed 20 people in Somalia's capital, police said Saturday, as shaken residents called it the most powerful blast they'd heard in years. The explosion appeared to target a hotel on a busy road in Hodan district and at least 15 people were injured, police Capt. Mohamed Hussein said. Security forces had been trailing the truck after it raised suspicions, he said...
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Rohingya refugee influx inspires Bangladeshi aid — and worry
(International News ~ 10/15/17)
DHAKA, Bangladesh -- They had seen the images of Rohingya Muslim refugees arriving hungry and exhausted after traveling days without food to reach Myanmar's border with Bangladesh. They had heard the stories of gunshot wounds and midnight escapes from angry mobs and soldiers...
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Trump leaves Republicans with heavy lift on Iran deal
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
WASHINGTON -- Republicans demanded a major say on the Iran nuclear agreement two years ago and never got it from Democrat Barack Obama. Now that President Donald Trump has directed Congress to make the international pact more stringent, the GOP is finding having that voice won't be easy...
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Body cameras, now gun cameras? Some police trying them out
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
A small number of police departments are showing interest in a new type of video camera that can be mounted directly on officers' guns, saying it may offer a better view of officer-involved shootings than body cameras. Some law-enforcement officials and civil-rights groups are skeptical...
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Social Security recipients will see 2 percent boost in 2018
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year, the largest increase since 2012, though it comes to only $25 a month for the average beneficiary. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, affects benefits for more than 70 million U.S. residents, including Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees. That's about 1 in 5 Americans...
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Dozens gravely wounded in Vegas face long road to recovery
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
LAS VEGAS -- The bullets are still there. For the dozens of people who remain hospitalized in Las Vegas from the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the onslaught isn't over. The pain lingers. They remain haunted by the uncertainty of their recovery...
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U.S. obesity problem is not budging, new data shows
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
NEW YORK -- America's weight problem isn't getting any better, according to new government research. Overall, obesity figures stayed about the same: About 40 percent of adults are obese and 18.5 percent of children. Those numbers are a slight increase from the last report but the difference is so small it could have occurred by chance...
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Ex-hostages back in Canada after harrowing raid to free them
(International News ~ 10/15/17)
TORONTO -- Former hostage Joshua Boyle said Saturday from his parents' home in Canada that full medical exams were being arranged for him and his family after they were rescued from their captors, the Taliban-linked extremist Haqqani network in Afghanistan...
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High winds threaten progress against California wildfires
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
SONOMA, Calif. -- Rising winds fanned the California wildfires again Saturday, forcing hundreds more people to flee from their homes in the state's fabled wine country and threatening to undo the efforts of crews who have spent days trying to corral the flames behind firebreaks...
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Pro-Trump states most affected by his health-care decision
(National News ~ 10/15/17)
President Donald Trump's decision to end a provision of the Affordable Care Act that was benefiting roughly 6 million Americans helps fulfill a campaign promise, but it also risks harming some of the very people who helped him win the presidency. Nearly 70 percent of those benefiting from the so-called cost-sharing subsidies live in states Trump won in November, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. ...
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EPA, herbicide makers agree to new limits for use of dicamba
(State News ~ 10/15/17)
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has reached a deal with three major agribusiness companies for new voluntary labeling requirements for a controversial herbicide blamed for damaging crops. The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday its agreement with Monsanto, BASF and DuPont regarding the application of dicamba, which is used to control weeds in fields of genetically modified cotton and soybeans. ...
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Out of the past: Oct. 15
(Out of the Past ~ 10/15/17)
Gov. John Ashcroft on Wednesday called Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton and Missouri Senate candidate Betty Hearnes "tax-and-spend" liberals who put their trust in government and not people; Ashcroft leveled the criticism at a fundraising luncheon in Jackson for Hearnes' opponent, state Senate candidate Peter Kinder, a Cape Girardeau Republican...
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Helen Volner
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
ARNOLD, Mo. -- Helen Louise Volner, 84, of Arnold died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at her home. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dongola Friendship Cemetery in Advance, Missouri, with the Rev. Eric Shrum officiating.
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Sister Loretta Vetter
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
JOLIET, Ill. — Sister Loretta Vetter, OSF, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. She was born in 1927, the eldest of six children born to George and Alvina Compas Vetter in Benton, Missouri. Sister Loretta was a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate (Joliet) for 71 years...
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Rosetta Verble
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. — Rosetta M. McCrite Verble, 92, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. She was the dearest daughter of the late Edward and Dora McCrite, and the beloved wife of the late Sam Verble. She is survived by her loving children, Sam (Fran) Verble, Danny (Renee) Verble, Jerry (Kathy) Verble, Garry (Donna) Verble and Terry Verble; seven cherished grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Gustava “Toot” Lawrence; and nieces and nephews...
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Tabitha Tupper
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
MIDDLEBROOK, Mo. — Tabitha Lyn Tupper, 32, of Middlebrook died Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hasty Cemetery in Middlebrook A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday the cemetery. The Rev. Ronald Schumer will officiate. Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville, Missouri, provided the arrangements.
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Carl Talley
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Carl Lee Talley, 81, of Jackson died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, with full military honors...
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Judy Sissom
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Judy Kay Sissom, 65, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Olive Branch, Illinois, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois. The funeral will be at noon Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Sam Ramdial officiating. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery.
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Machele Mossman
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Machele Denise Mossman, 53, of Jackson passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born June 14, 1964, in St. Louis to Robert G. and Patsy A. West Henderson. Machele married Wayne Leroy Mossman on June 19, 1982, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and he survives...
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Gendron McFall
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Gendron McFall, 91, of Scott City died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Wanda Kuehn
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Wanda M. Kuehn, 84, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at her home. She was born March 12, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Ora and Macie Michael Reynolds. She and John Kuehn Jr. were married Oct. 26, 1951. He passed away July 22, 2014...
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Homer Hughes
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Homer Hughes, 82, of Marble Hill died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donnie Cook officiating. Interment will take place at Bollinger County Memorial Park...
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Richard Duvall
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Richard J. Duvall, 67, of Jackson died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson, with the Rev. John Harth officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Paul Daniels
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Paul Edward Daniels, 52, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at his home. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
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Evelyn Chong
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Evelyn Leona Chong, 84, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1933, in Rockview, Missouri, to the late Stanley and Rhoda Ross Shumpert. She married Loo Shee Chong on Feb. 7, 1965, and he preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1994...
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Loretta Blattel
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Loretta Blattel, 84, formerly of Arbor, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Leopold, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Clara DeBrock Jansen. Loretta and Herbert L. Blattel were united in marriage Oct. 27, 1951, and he preceded her in death Feb. 8, 2006...
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Loyd Birk
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Loyd M. Birk, 86, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 15, 1931, in Tilsit to Martin M. and Martha A. Best Birk. He was baptized April 19, 1931, and confirmed March 25, 1945, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. He was a graduate of Immanuel Grade School and Jackson High School...
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Irving Berry
(Obituary ~ 10/15/17)
Irving John “Irv” Berry, 87, of Jackson passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Huntington, Long Island, New York, son of Kenneth Lindsey Berry and Julia Baker Easton. He and Rosemary Sebaugh were married Aug. 27, 1955, at Sargents Chapel Lutheran Church in Sedgewickville, Missouri...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/15/17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/15/17)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n A suspect was in custody for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 1700 block of Themis Street...
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