Stories from Friday, October 21, 2016

Missouri Press Association Hosts Fourth Annual It Can Wait Editorial Contest; Open to Middle School and High School Students

Missouri voters will face several fiercely-debated issues on the ballot in the upcoming general election, including those far beyond simply choosing candidates for public office. The ballot includes votes on five separate Missouri constitutional amendments, some offering to continue measures already in place and others that could affect elections for years to come...

The Portageville Lady Bulldogs played their last regular season volleyball game last Thursday night. They lost to Gideon in three sets, 25-23, 18-25, and 19-25. They are now 17-11-2 as they enter the Class 2 District 1 tournament to be hosted by Portageville. The Lady Bulldogs were pink uniforms to Pink Out Cancer, apart of Breast Cancer Awareness...

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -- Romans 15:13

Ardin Edward Simmons was born February 1, 1940 in Hayward to Alfred A. Simmons and Nevel "Polly" Viola DeTie. He died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Portageville at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 10 days. Preceding him in death were his parents, Nevel "Polly" and Alfred; his step-mother, Mae Simmons; his grandchild, Kristen Simmons; his brothers, Alfred "Cotton" Simmons, Jr. and Joseph Simmons; his sister, Lillian Powell; and his son-in-law, Elvis Atchley...

Bobby Ray, of Portageville, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at New Madrid Living Center at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 8 days. He was born December 8, 1926 in Campbell, MO to Daisy (Parrent) and George Ray, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Carl Wayne and Charles Ray; and his step-mother, Ada Ray...

Everett Glenn Daugherty was born August 24, 1941 in Granite City, IL to Charles H. Daugherty and Goldie B. (Sanders) Daugherty. He died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home in Portageville at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 19 days. On August 28, 1999 in Portageville, he married Brenda LeSieur Daugherty, who survives of the home. ...