Stories from Tuesday, March 19, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Honorable Robert Z. “Zac” Horack of Benton, Missouri, was appointed on Friday, March 15 as circuit judge for the 33rd Judicial Circuit, which includes Scott and Mississippi Counties. Horack currently serves as an associate circuit judge for Scott County in the 33rd Judicial Circuit. ...

SIKESTON — The annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon was conducted Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Sikeston Field House. There was a pancake breakfast; 5K run/walk; cornhole tournament; kids zone activities, an Easter egg hunt; and a silent auction. By the close of the telethon on Saturday, the total raised was $318,518. For more photos, go to the Photo Gallery section on the website...

SIKESTON — Historic Downtown Sikeston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival was celebrated Saturday, March 16 at American Legion Park. This year’s event included a homebrew competition, 1K donut run, cornhole tournament, costume contest, craft vendors and food. Attendees also received a souvenir mug and sampled craft beer. Go to www.standard-democrat.com to view the photo gallery...

SIKESTON — Otis Wynn, the son of the late Relicious and Grace Shaw Wynn, was born Oct. 30, 1942, in Crenshaw, Mississippi. On July 31, 1971, in Parma, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Hendrix. She survives. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church in Essex, Missouri...

SIKESTON —Elliott Lee Turner, 64, resident of Sikeston, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his home in Sikeston. He was born Jan. 26, 1960, in Bell City, Missouri, to the late Ellis Howard and the late Lucille Turner. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at noon until the funeral hour of 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Sikeston with Pastor Richard Lee of St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston officiating...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Around 11:30 p.m. March 3, the New Madrid Fire Department responded to a home on St. Monica Street for a structure fire. When the first truck arrived on scene, there were already heavy flames showing with fire coming through the front windows and the front door of the home. After several hours the fire was extinguished completely...

SIKESTON — Janis Marie Hawkins Dust, 75, of Sikeston passed away peacefully in her home on March 18, 2024. She was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Randolph County, Arkansas, to the late Eskine and Laura Stacy Hawkins. Janis was a proud member of Poplar Bluff Garden Club. Her favorite pastimes were working in her flower gardens and spending time with her grandchildren...

SIKESTON — Queen Ester Starnes, resident of Sikeston, departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 67. She was born Nov. 9, 1956, in Tunica, Mississippi, to the late Cleve Starnes and Ollie Mae Brown Starnes...

SIKESTON — Roberta Woods, 80, resident of Sikeston, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born March 18, 1943 in Scooba, Mississippi, to the late Gene Holly and Leola Jenkins Woods. Friends may call Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. until the funeral hour of 11 a.m. at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston with Pastor Samuel Gibson of Ollie Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Wilson City, Missouri, officiating...

SIKESTON — Jana Rose Orr, age 70, passed away March 18, 2024, at her home in Sikeston with her daughter by her side. She was born July 15, 1953, in Hayti, Missouri, daughter of the late George Hopkins and Hazel Knight-Hopkins. On June 10, 1972, Jana was married to Raymond Ronnie Orr; he preceded her in death. ...

By Gina Williams Standard Democrat SIKESTON —The City of Sikeston recently released its annual report, and there were many new developments in 2023. City of Sikeston Communication Manager David Jenkins, who wrote the report, said 2023 was a busy year for Sikeston...

SIKESTON — Prepare for some great music, food and fun at the 15th Annual Sikeston Jaycees Crawfish Boil and Pre-Eclipse Party in April. The fundraiser will be April 5-6 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds. The pre-eclipse party is set for 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, April 5 and will cost $10 to attend. Gates for the crawfish boil will open at noon on Saturday, April 6, and close at midnight, with Saturday night tickets priced at $15...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Sikeston High School senior Jackson W. Lancaster has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2024 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100 outstanding students from the graduating class of 2024...

ESSEX, Mo. — Richland Elementary in Essex has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. First Grade Taylor Decker, Jude Foster, Brett Frazier, Mary Claire Huck, Moira Jones, Jaxton Kidd, James Malloy, Fletcher Orton, Lydia Phillips, Kmare Redwood, Memphis Sherbourne, Codielee Smith, Jonah Williamson...

BENTON, Mo. — Thomas W. Kelly High School named its third quarter honor roll students for the 2023-2024 school year. “A” Honor Roll Freshmen Brittyn Barney, Jocelyn Bickings, Trenton Brashear, Tyson Carr, Jack Dirnberger, Aliana Garrett, Seth Shackles, Allison Thomas, Carson Vanness, Noah Vetter, Brooklyn Webb, Jordan Webb...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its preschool pups of the month for February. Pictured are front row, from left: Tiana Coleman, Jonathan Thomas, Conner Jones, George Angeletopoulos; and back row: Layla Robbins, Garrett McDermott, Jahiem Carpenter, Rhett Jackson and MJ Howard...

SIKESTON — Hailey Caton and Chloe Lin were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for March. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2023-2024 school year. Students also receive a certificate and gift card from the Foundation...

SIKESTON — Sikeston Kiwanis Club held its annual Pancake Day Tuesday, March 19 at the Elks Lodge in Sikeston. Proceeds go toward Kiwanis projects.