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BENTON - Kasey Mathes-Klughart of Benton, a district representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was named Rookie of the Month in the Missouri East Agency for the month of May.

The honor is given to a full-time representative that has been with Modern Woodmen of America for less than three years and is leading the agency in production.

Mathes-Klughart became full-time with Modern Woodmen's Rainwater Agency, located in Farmington, in May.

Modern Woodmen provides life insurance and annuity products to more than 765,000 members nationwide.

For more information, contact Kasey at 573-651-0030 or call the agency offices at 573-701-0163.

SIKESTON - The company lia sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for their outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism. Having just joined the fashion jewelry business, Staci Sims has earned this prestigious accomplishment in her first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales levels and by sharing lia sophia with other new Advisors.

According to Bonni Davis, vice president of lia sophia, "This immediate success is a result of Staci's hard work and dedication. lia sophia is fortunate to have her as part of our team and we look forward to celebrating her future successes." All new lia sophia Advisors have the opportunity to increase their earnings and earn free jewelry.

ST. LOUIS?- Edward Calvin Matthews IV of Sikeston has successfully passed the Illinois State Bar exam and been admitted to the Illinois State Bar.

Also Matthews is a member of the Missouri Bar and United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and American Bar Association.

Matthews is an associate with Guilfoil Petzall and Shoemake, LLC. in St. Louis. Founded in 1963, Guilfoil Petzall and Shoemake represents clients ranging from banking institutions, insurance companies, manufacturers and sports franchises to private individuals.

SIKESTON - The Second Annual Southeast Missouri Funeral Directors Association Golf Tournament will begin at 1 p.m at the Sikeston Country Club. This tournament in memory of Mary Margaret Story Yarbrough is a three-person scramble team effort, $150 per team. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m.

For more information on Hole Sponsorships call Ponder Funeral Home at 471-3380