Stories from Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Brenda Gillespie, daughter of the late Theo Poindexter and Natalie Hendrix Poindexter, was born June 11, 1961, in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed this life Aug. 26, 2024, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 63. No services are planned. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements...

Johnny Kayler, son of the late John Kayler II and Velma Brooks Brown, was born April 8, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life Aug. 28, 2024, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 78. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Interment followed in Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield...

BLOOMFIELD — The Stoddard County Commissioners approved Dave Lowry to serve on the Johnson Grass Control Board on Tuesday. Stoddard County is a Johnson Grass extermination area and collects 5 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation for its eradication. The Johnson Grass Control Board makes decisions on how to rid the noxious weed efficiently and effectively with limited tax revenue...

A fish dinner and bake sale fundraiser was held at the Lunch Box on Friday to benefit Meals on Wheels. Administrator Waynetta Rodgers said, “We are serving catfish, corn fritters, baked beans and we reached out to our local church’s to bake brownies, cookies, pies, and cakes for this fundraiser.”...

Mark your calendar for a day of family-friendly excitement at the annual Fall into Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Courthouse Square and surrounding streets will buzz with art, music, and mouth-watering food. “Join us in Kennett on Sept. ...

• Dorothy A. Gemeinhardt vs. Carson L. Geminhardt – CC Motion to Modify • Heather Owens vs. Rodney D. Owens – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children • LaDonna K. Nall vs. Daniel L. Nall – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children

• St. vs. Kendall Mooy - Domestic Assault - 2nd Degree; Armed Criminal Action; Domestic Assault - 3rd Degree; Unlawful Use Of Weapon - Subsection 5 - While Intoxicated - Loaded Weapon; Domestic Assault - 4th Degree - 1st Or 2nd Offense (2), (3), (4), (6)...

• St. vs. Sarah E. Anderson - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20 - 25 Mph) • St. vs. Tomas Velasquez Laureano - Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20 - 25 Mph) • Bloomfield vs. Harold Christopher Todd - Failure To Register Vehicle; Operated Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility...

Stoddard County Warranty Deeds County Recorder Candy Collier 08/26/24 to 08/30/2024

At 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, the Kennett High School Auditorium will host “Stars in the Sky: A Musical Remembrance,” a special tribute concert in honor of the late Kelendria Johnson, a local singer who passed away in October 2023. This event, part of the KAFTA Fall into Arts program, is free to the public, with donations accepted for the Kelendria Johnson Scholarship Fund...

Over the years, I’ve observed some acquaintances and former parishioners of the congregations I have served in the past who became angry with God and decided that worshipping him was pointless. Some became angry at God because he did not heal a loved one or had not bailed them out of emergencies...

Christ is always there

Thursday, Sept. 5 Farmers market Dexter Farmers Market is open 4-6 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at East Park. Those interested in being a vendor can contact the Chamber at info@dexterchamber.com or 573-624-7458. Friday, Sept. 6 Farmers Market The Puxico Farmers Market is open from 4-6 p.m. Fridays...

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale)...

Route 25 in Stoddard and Dunklin Counties will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.  This section of roadway is located from County Road 672 in Stoddard County to Gasconade Street in Malden. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 9 through Friday Sept. 13 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily...

Cole Cole, 19, of Sikeston was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 28, on a warrant service, failure to appear/pay fine. _____ Harold Wheelis III, 25, of Dexter was arrested Friday, Aug. 30, one a warrant service, failure to appear/pay fine.

Joseph Anthony Helton, 40, of Bernie was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for failure to obey judge’s orders on an original charge of non-support-total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments. Bond was set at $1,000 cash-only. _ Waylan Presley Barns, 18, of Dexter was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for stealing $750 or more. No bond was set...

The Dexter Tree Board announced yard award winners for the month of August. An award is given monthly, throughout the summer, to residents in each ward of the city. August’s commercial winner is Robert Monroe, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. The newly repainted exterior and “tastefully kept lawn” caught the eye of the yard award judges...

If you or someone you know has been wanting to have the chance to try and make “American Idol” history, you will get your chance later this week...