Stories from Sunday, December 9, 2018

Thurman "Mike" Almond, 76, passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, peacefully in his home in Dexter. Mike was born May 29, 1942, in Aid, Missouri to the late Thurman Autie Almond and Mamie Juldene Long Almond.In 1959, he met the love of his life and wife of 56 years, Becky Hubbard Almond...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Eva Sue DeArman, daughter of the late Douglas Gilmore and Rosie Shelton Gilmore was born on Dec. 12, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on Dec. 6, 2018 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County at the age of 71 years. Mrs. DeArman was a bookkeeper for Fowler Gas Company in Neelyville, Missouri. She was a Sunday school teacher and member of the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

When the holidays approach, people seem to become more generous and interested in the welfare of their fellow humans. "Pay it forward" regains popularity as anonymous customers pick up the tab for someone waiting to be served. Shoppers purchase an extra toy or pair of gloves to donate to various holiday goodwill endeavors. The spirit of giving, kindness and concern is everywhere...