Stories from Friday, November 19, 2021

The deadline for the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Behavioral Health Support at Three Rivers College is Dec. 1. This program will give students the skills needed for an in-demand career in the behavioral and mental health fields. This accelerated 18-month program provides graduates with a pathway to an entry-level position as a support professional in the areas of addiction, disabilities, education, mental health, and psychiatric care...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Victoria “Vicki” Lynn Gordon, 53, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Ellington Memorial Cemetery, Ellington...

Norma Stovall PIEDMONT, Mo. — Norma Jean Stovall, 56, of Clubb, Missouri, died Nov. 17, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation is at noon, Sunday, Nov. 21, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Williamsville...

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Patsie Ruth Prosise, born Oct. 20, 1937 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the second child of George C. and Margaret N. (Bunting) Flood. She passed away on Wednesday, Nov.17, 2021 at her residence. She was employed as a medical transcriptionist and secretary to the administrator at Centreville Township Hospital in East St. Louis from 1961 through 1981. She also worked as a clerical supervisor for the Missouri Probation and Parole Board from 1981 through 1998...

The Poplar Bluff R1 School Board on Thursday approved the proposal for the “Here Comes the Bus” GPS Tracking & Student Ridership Systems from Synovia-Cal/Amp. The proposal was presented at last month’s meeting, but the vote was put off until November so the district could speak to other schools that are currently using the system to gauge their satisfaction...

DONIPHAN — Two men were injured, including a seriously injured pedestrian, in a three-vehicle accident at 5:50 p.m. Thursday on Highway 21, four miles north of Doniphan. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Carla J. Stone, 50, of Doniphan was operating a westbound 2018 GMC Sierra that was partially stopped in the roadway when it was struck in the rear by a southbound 2000 Dodge Ram van. The van was operated by Dennis A. Feuerstahler, 73, of Doniphan...

CAPE GIRARDEAU — A Clarkton man will spend the next 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. Richard D. Smart, 66, of Clarkton was sentenced Thursday to 120 months (10 years) in federal prison by United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office...

Three Rivers College awarded the Dr. Arthur T. Tuma Memorial Scholarship to Heather McNeal of Neelyville and Mariah Wagner of Poplar Bluff during the fall 2021 semester. A 2005 graduate of Neelyville High School, McNeal is majoring in health sciences and the RN Bridge Program. She is the daughter of Jerry and Lesley Swafford...

A former Poplar Bluff funeral home operator and his wife are facing Class C felony charges of receiving stolen property after a lengthy investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol into allege theft from the business. Amanda Moore, 39, and Andrew Moore, 41, of Poplar Bluff turned themselves into the Butler County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday evening and Thursday, respectively. Both posted a $10,000 cash bond...

Katherine (Katie) Knott Findlay passed away Friday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Poplar Bluff and her husband Floyd William Findlay passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Findlay was born April 15, 1932, in Butler County. Her parents were Harold John and Ethel Loraine Club Knott...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — David Brewer, 73, of Annapolis, Missouri, died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Iron County Medical Center. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Masonic service will be held at 12:30 p.m. with funeral service following at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Annapolis Lewis Cemetery...

Vivian ‘Vicki’ Loraine Whited, 58, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at her residence. Vicki, the daughter of Melvin and Helen Lewis (Bollinger) was born May 3, 1963, in Fredericktown, Missouri. She specialized in mental, behavioral health and counseling. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing crafts and helping with charities...

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Jonathon J. Edwards, 58, of Doniphan was booked Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Butler County jail on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident. He later was released. _ Byron J. Graham, 56, of the 300 block of C Street was booked Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Butler County jail on suspicion of attempting to steal, stealing &750 or more and on a warrant for delivery of marijuana...

The Twin Rivers R-X school district confirmed several projects for its $1.3 million ESSER III grant during its Thursday meeting. The money, which must be spent by 2024, gives R-X a chance to beautify its campuses and benefit students. “It’s probably a one-time opportunity and we’re positioned to take advantage of it,” said superintendent Ben Johnson. He added these efforts can set Twin Rivers apart for next three years...