Stories from Thursday, September 12, 2013

Shane Avery, 37, of Rector died Sept. 8, 2013. Shane was born Aug. 31, 1976, in Paragould to Gary Avery and Darla (Caldwell) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Avery; his grandfather, Donald Gene Avery; two uncles, Bruce Avery and Tony Avery and his cousin, Matt Avery...

Rhonda Lynne Taylor Spain, 65, died Wednesday September 5, 2013 in Fayetteville, Ark. following a year-long battle with lung cancer. A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the First United Methodist Church's VAC Center, located on Highway 49, in Marmaduke...

Janette Winchester, 82 passed from this life on Sept. 4, 2013, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1931, to the late James Rueben and Sybile (Edwards) Martin. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Rector and taught Sunday school to the preschool children for many years. ...

Angelenea Bullinger, 39, of Paragould passed away Sept. 1, 2013. She was born May 27, 1974, in Dexter, Mo. to Gary and Nina Fowler. Preceding her in death was her father, Gary Fowler, and grandfather, Bud Fowler. Survivors include her mother, Nina Fowler; paternal grandmother, Jerlene Fowler; husband, Wendell Bullinger; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gary and Jessica Bullinger, Matthew and Andrea Bullinger and Adam Bullinger; one daughter, Mazie Turner; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Mary Hicks; a sister, Beth Carter; a grandchild, Kyle Bullinger; five step-grandchildren, Josilyn, Dominick, Misty, Jake and Angel; three nieces, Brandy Baker and Winter and Christina Hicks and a nephew, Bryam Baker.. ...

I was almost late for my dental appointment last Wednesday. I think I must have gotten the day confused with Be Late for Something Day which was celebrated last Thursday. If you are among the millions of us who never seem to be on schedule, this is the day for you...

Vaughn, May lead Tribe in wins

Boys and girls split in early action

Volleyball squad facing busy schedule ahead

Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington announced Wednesday that Adam Hackworth, 29, of Rector was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted capital murder charges stemming from a February 2013 incident in Rector...

JV's squad downs Westside, juniors triumphant over Augusta

Season opener at Yellville-Summit ends in a tie

Fall Fashion Show set for October at SCCC

Outgoing member recognized for six years of service

New Piggott location set to open doors Thursday, Sept. 19

Firefighters have busy two days

Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum to host 10th annual event

Full schedule of events through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Piggott