Stories from Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Janta Johnson, daughter of the late Ella Mae Archie, was born Aug. 22, 1950, in Illinois, and departed this life Nov. 23, 2024, in Matthews, Missouri, at the age of 74. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. at Elder Cemetery in Campbell Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements...

Ronald Fontenot, son of the late Claybie Fontenot and Lillian Mosbroker Fontenot, was born Jan. 9, 1956, in Jennings, Louisiana, and departed this life on Nov. 18, 2024, in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 68. No services are planned. Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie assisted with arrangements...

Thomas Hil1, 59, of Jappa, Al Was booked on a Stoddard County warrant for probation violation - stalking. No bond has been set. _ Judith Turner 48 of Clarkton was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for passing a bad check. Bond was set at $2,500.00 cash or surety...

As we step into the Advent season, I’m reflecting on the wisdom of grief counselor Megan Devine, “There are some things in life that cannot be fixed, they can only be carried.” This sentiment really strikes a chord, especially during this time of year when we are shouldering heavy burdens and don’t feel much like celebrating...

“On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”’” — John 7:37-38 For a couple of years my family and I lived in Arizona, essentially right in the middle of the desert. ...

By ALYSSA LUNSFORD STEVENS Southeast Missourian Seger Ruiz doesn’t remember getting rear-ended, but that moment changed his life. On the night of Sept. 14, 2023, 19-year-old Ruiz and his girlfriend were on their way back to Chaffee driving on Nash Road. The two were heading back from the SEMO District Fair after a night of fun, but that is where the fun ended...

Understanding the importance of estate planning From Staff Reports The University of Missouri Extension of Stoddard County is set to host an estate planning course from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission, 105 E. N. Main St. This free course aims to educate participants on the critical aspects of estate planning and requires advance registration, according to organizers...

Roger Eugene Link of Wappapello, Missouri, son of the late Robert and Carole (West) Link, was born Jan. 7, 1965 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and passed away Nov. 20, 2024 in Cape Girardeau at the age of 59 years, 10 months and 13 days. No further arrangements have been made at the time...

Ray Gene Jones of Dexter, Missouri, son of the late Gilbert and Helen (Beyerbach) Jones, was born Aug. 13, 1958 in East Saint Louis, Illinois, and passed away Nov. 19, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years, 3 months and 6 days. The visitation was held beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 with the funeral at noon at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri...