Stories from Sunday, December 18, 2011

Tom Thrower of Dexter was inducted into the Southeast Missouri Athletic Department Hall of Fame at a ceremony held Dec. 9 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Thrower was one of six inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011. He was honored for his contribution to the university in football and track while playing from 1958 to 1960...

Brittany Bedford and Marc Thrower, both of Dexter, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Brittany is the daughter of Chris and Tonya Brewer of Dexter, and Robert and Heather Bedford of Memphis, Tenn. Mark is the son of Tom and Debbie Thrower of Dexter...

A reception with family and friends was held for Bettie (Baker) & Homer Hammel on November 5, 2011. The couple married in Piggot, Arkansas on November 16, 1946. The couple has four children; Sharon, Larry (Chris), Kirk & Scott (Kathy) Hammel. They have 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Homer Hammel retired from Standard Machine Company after 39 years of service. Bettie Hammel retired from Sperreng Middle School after eight years of service. The couple currently reside in Bloomfield...