Stories from Friday, May 31, 2013

Student athletes recognized following outstanding year

Area takes time to remember

Annual Fun-Fly set at Piggott RC Field

Project underway at Main and Thornton with September target date for completion

Crop damage minimal according to Vangilder

Honors program recognizes students

Yesterday I saw some balloons floating in the breeze. It reminded me of mama and her best friend. I remember the day we told mama the sad news. She lowered her head, clasped her hands together, and cried. Her dearest friend had died in her sleep. That afternoon as I listened, mama talked about her friend and the good times they shared...

Wilda Marie Piland, 75, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013, in St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on March 7, 1938, in Clay County, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late Willie Porter and Effie Mae Hanners Williams...

Paul Lee Seegraves, 70, of Rector, Arkansas, passed away May 28, 2013, at his home. He was born on September 22, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the son of the late Louis and Eva Smith Seegraves. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Sean Lynn Seegraves and Geoffrey Layne Seegraves; brothers, James Seegraves and Lavon Seegraves...

Pete Boyd, 87 of Rector passed from this life on Tuesday May 7, 2013, at his residence. He was born on September 13, 1925, to the late John William Boyd and Flora Jesse (Elrod) Boyd in Rector. Pete loved spending time with his family, enjoyed his daily drives around the farming area with his loving wife Jo, loved working in his garden, and farming. He also served our country during WWII in the Navy...

Betty Jean Hardin, 85, of Piggott, Ark., passed away May 22, 2013, at the General Baptist Nursing Home of Piggott, Ark. She was born on June 24, 1927, in Rector, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Ewart and Nola (Parrish) Holifield. She was united in marriage to Robert Julian Hardin on Jan. 1, 1944, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her brother, J.W. Travillian and her sister, Norma Sue Holifield...

Jerry Winston Whaley, 78, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. He was born on July 10, 1934, in Holcomb, Mo., and was the son of the late Joy and Sylvia (Robinson) Whaley. He was united in marriage to Brenda Clark on July 29, 1977...

Linda Trout Matthews, 51, passed away May 26, 2013 at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born October 17, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo. to Don and Julia Trout. Linda was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ. She is survived by her parents; one son, Steven Alexander Matthews of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Chelsea Matthews of Paragould; two brothers, Greg Trout and Brent Trout and his wife Cindy all of Paragould; several nieces and nephews and two great nieces and one great nephew.. ...

Mr. John Edward Tracy, Jr., age 75 of Rector, Ark., passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Rector Nursing Home. Born in Tokyo, Ark., he was the son of the late John and Jeanette (Meredith) Tracy and was a longtime area resident. Mr. Tracy was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family and friends...

Lura Sue Yost, 51, of Piggott, Ark., passed away May 23, 2013, at the Piggott Community Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1961, in Flint, Mich., and was the daughter of Max and Georgia (Carpenter) Yost. Her father, Max Yost, preceded her in death...

Louis Nettles, 95 of Piggott passed away May 24, 2013 at the Piggott Community Hospital. He was born June 20, 1917, to the late Johnny and Lula (Thompson) Nettles in Pollard, Arkansas. Louis served our country in World War II and after coming back to the area, he reenlisted for a year and helped start the National Guard in Piggott. He was very active in the VFW and the American Legion. He also loved to whittle, hunt, garden and fish. He had over 40 fishing rods collected...