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Leland Ray Jaggers (Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
Leland Ray Jaggers, 79, of Forrest City, went to his Heavenly Father peacefully, Monday, June 24, 2013, with his family at his side. A native of Piggott, Ark., Leland was born August 19, 1933 to Fred and Nettie (Vaughn) Jaggers. He was a retired counselor from the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and a member of the Fitzgerald Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Army... -
Joyce M. Hobbs
(Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
Joyce M. Hobbs, 91, of Campbell, Mo., died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Mrs. Hobbs, daughter of Earnest and Tessie (Cosby) Hollis, was born on October 1, 1921 in Piggott, Ark. She was a homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Campbell...
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Albert Hayden Robbins (Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
Albert Hayden Robbins, 75, of Bellevue, Wash., passed away June 4, 2013. He was born on April 18, 1938 in Piggott, Ark., and was the son of the late Ruth Naomi Robbins and John Widney Robbins. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Linnea Robbins, of Bellevue, Wash., son David Robbins of Bellevue, Wash., daughter Leslie Robbins of Anchorage, Alaska, one brother, two sisters, and numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Mars Nixon Robbins... -
Marion Merle Bracken
(Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
Merle Bracken, 87 of Rector passed away on June 27, 2013. He was born to the late Merrow and Cleo (Self) Bracken in Greenway, Ark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Hardin) Bracken and a sister, Barbara Nidlsey...
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Mary Beth (Hopkins) Davis
(Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
A memorial service and interment will be held for Mary Beth (Hopkins) Davis at 12:00 noon Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Piggott Memorial Cemetery. Mary Beth was born January 22, 1933 in Piggott, Ark., one of 12 children born to Marcus and Nellie Hopkins. She died April 20, 2013 at St. Clair Shores, Mich...
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Deneika K. Frayer (Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
Deneika K. Frayer, 48, of Perryville, Mo., passed away June 28, 2013 at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville. She was born on April 20, 1965 in Piggott, Ark., the daughter of Devon and Barbara (Grissom) Harris of Piggott. She and Dr. Craig Frayer were married on May 20, 1989 and he survives in Perryville... -
Bert Lee Watson, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/03/13)
Bert Lee Watson, Jr., formerly of Piggott, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at Twin Lakes Nursing and Rehab Center in Flippin, Ark. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013 in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel in Piggott. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until service time. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark. is in charge of the arrangements...
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Piggott Youth Teams Qualify for State Tourney (Community Sports ~ 07/03/13)
The Piggott All-Stars nine and 10-year-old team earned a trip to the upcoming state tournament at Pine Bluff with a second place finish in the district tournament at Rector last week. The talented young players battled a very good Walnut Ridge team in a 16-14 loss Wednesday, securing their ticket to the state tournament beginning July 12 at Pine Bluff... -
The Old Homeplace
(Column ~ 07/03/13)
I wonder how we managed. There were six of us living in a two bedroom house. My mom said the house was completed in January 1937 or 1939. She couldn't remember the exact date. I can remember feeling extremely proud of that new house. It had one bath, no shower...
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PCH Receives Recognition (Local News ~ 07/03/13)
Rewarded for efforts by Arkansas Stroke Registry -
Piggott Girl Scouts Hold Day Camp (Local News ~ 07/03/13)
Also participate in activities at both local museums. -
Clay County Receives Grant (Local News ~ 07/03/13)
Funds to be used to purchase or update voting equipment -
Morris Elected to Statewide Office (Local News ~ 07/03/13)
Chosen at recent Municipal League meeting -
McKenney Honored for Years of Service (Local News ~ 07/03/13)
Former Rector recorder/treasurer recognized prior to council meeting -
Fourth of July Picnic a Big Hit (Local News ~ 07/03/13)
Traditional afternoon rain fails to dampen spirits, or crowds at 86th annual event
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