Stories from Monday, January 9, 2017

Mary Jane Dees, 68, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 6, 2017, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born on February 24, 1948, in Piggott, and was the daughter of the late Edgar and Mildred (Arehart) Reed. She was united in marriage to Dale Ray Dees on Sept. 27, 1962, and to this union three sons were born...

Richard Ballard Robinson, 64, went to be with our heavenly Father on Friday, January 6, 2017, at his home in Roland, Ark. Richard was born on October 22, 1952, in Tulsa, Okla., to Richard and Joanne Robinson. He grew up in Piggott, Ark., and graduated from Piggott High School. ...

Joyce Elaine Malin, 80, of Campbell, Mo., passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Ms. Malin, daughter of John Arthur and Virgie Marie (Polsgrove) Malin, was born on Wednesday, April 8, 1936, in Campbell, Mo...

James David Collier, Sr., OD, of Newport, Ark., departed this life on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the age of 91. He was born February 28, 1925, in Rector, Ark., the son of Verlie and Marie Collier. Dr. Collier graduated from Rector High School in 1943, and immediately joined the U.S. ...

Dr. Lowell Nicholas, 75, of Sherwood, Ark., went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2017. He was born in Pollard, Ark., on July 29, 1941. He was an active deacon, Sunday School teacher and faithful member of First Baptist Church, of Sherwood, for many years. His faith in God was a foundation for his service, and he strived to embrace God's grace each and every day...