Stories from Friday, November 10, 2023

SIKESTON — The annual community Veterans Day Ceremony was Nov. 10, 2023, at the Sikeston Field House, where the Sikeston Veterans Park Committee, Sikeston High School band, choir and orchestra, Sikeston Department of Public Safety and Sikeston American Legion Post 114 collaborated to offer the event. Gen. Matthew Bacon served as the honor guest and speaker...

Yes, I’m calling about the American flag flying at the fire station over here. The flag is all ripped apart, so can somebody please replace it? I’m a veteran so I think the flag needs to be replaced. Thanks for listening. Bye.

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Norma Jean (Tee) Marshall passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 3, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family. Norma Jean was born Oct. 15, 1929, in Matthews, Missouri, to the late Lee and Alma Woodruff Skaggs.

SIKESTON — Jeffery Allen “Jabbo” Adams, 63, died Nov. 10, 2023, at his home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.

MATTHEWS, Mo. — Gerald L. “Gary” Weed, age 78, passed away at his home in Matthews on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. He was born Jan. 23, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Ben Weed and Olive Epperly Weed. He was of Christian faith. Gary was very devoted to his wife and family. ...

This past Sunday morning my mother died at 7:07 a.m. As I reflected upon her passing, I came to understand that she died at a time perfect for her. For you see, she was born on July 7, or 7-07, her time of death. And she died on a Sunday, the day of the week we Christians gather to worship and praise God; the day of the week that Jesus rose from the dead; a day of the week when we remember that we have the promise of a resurrected, eternal life...