A funeral will be held Thursday, February 19, 2026 for 65-year-old David Keith Yates of Millersville, Missouri who passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1960 in Sikeston, MO to Huelett V. and Pamie “LaVern” (Vinson) Yates, who both preceded him in death. David and Margaret Melodie Yates […]
A funeral will be held Thursday, February 19, 2026 for 64-year-old Diane Marie (Feltz) Abt of Saint Mary, who passed away February 15, 2026. She was born in Perryville June 23, 1961, to Bobby Leo Feltz and Barbara Ann (Buatte) Feltz, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving
A funeral will be held Thursday, February, 19, 2026 for 68-year-old Don “Donnie” J. Brown of Sedgewickville, Missouri, formerly of Biehle, Missouri, who passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his family that loved him. He was born July 20, 1957 in Perryville, MO to Raymond and Jeanette (Gibbar) Brown, who
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A funeral will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 for 95-year-old Jeanne McLean Eastridge who passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in St. Peters, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born September 6, 1930, in Chester, Illinois, to Carl and Jessie (née Reynolds) Parker. Jeanne’s life
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A funeral will be held Saturday, February 14, 2026 for 81-year-old Mary A. Veach of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, who passed away at 8:22 am, Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born September 12, 1944 in Cottage Hill, Illinois to Walter Robert and Dolly Myrtle (nee
CAPE GIRARDEAU — The 20th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge on Feb. 7, 2026, at Cape County Park North was a splashing success, raising over $60,000 to date. A total of 150 brave men and women from around the area donned costumes and swimwear to take a chilly dip. In addition, the Polar Bear Strut
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Cape Girardeau man on Friday admitted stealing identities to fraudulently apply for pandemic loans, file tax returns and seek state benefits. Myles Benjamin Depew, 35, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to three counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. He admitted using the name of
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CHESTER — Chester High School has announced the January 2026 Students of the month. Pictured are Hadlie Cushman, a sophomore and Karim Landeros, a junior. Both were nominated by CHS teachers or staff. Both are great students and active at CHS. Jim Beers Photo
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.4 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.5 percent, led by rising prices for shelter. The index for food increased 0.3 percent,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Rep. Melissa Douglas, D-Kansas City, voiced strong opposition to HCS HJR 148 & 111 Thursday, legislation that would amend the Missouri Constitution to subject the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) and charter schools to devastating losses in revenue and resources for students. “KCPS has had a stable operating
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