Stories from Monday, July 22, 2019

Doris Maxine Robinson, 95, of Benton, Ark., went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2019. Maxine, as she was known, was born October 27, 1923, near Paragould, Ark., to Price and Violet Nailling. She married Owen Robinson on Nov. 23, 1940, at Paragould. Maxine and Owen had many adventures doing odd jobs trying to “make a little money,” but their primary occupation was farming around Success, Ark...

Mrs. Ruth Scheffler, age 91, of McDougal, Ark., passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Corning Therapy and Living Nursing Home. Mrs. Scheffler was born in Palatka, Ark., on May 6, 1928. She loved cooking for church potlucks, sewing, listening to gospel music, reading her bible, word search puzzles and going to church. She was a lifelong member of the Apostolic Fellowship Church in McDougal, Ark...

Mr. Fred Smith, age 94, of Corning, Ark., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Piggott Community Hospital, Piggott, Ark. Mr. Smith was born in Datto, Ark., on July 1, 1925. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Corning Masonic Lodge #719. He was a retired state auditor for Arkansas. He loved woodworking and farming. He was of Baptist faith...