Extension Homemakers plan indoor yard sale
Clay County Extension Homemakers are sponsoring an indoor yard sale to be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
October 2022
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Piggott FBC to host fifth Sunday singing
First Baptist Church of Piggott will host a fifth Sunday singing at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, with the theme for the night being “When we all get to heaven”. Singers from FBC, Hitts Chapel and the First General Baptist Church will be leading a night of worship and praise.
Ella Nadine Dowdy
Ella Nadine Dowdy, 97, of Rector, Ark., passed away on October 18, 2022 at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born in Piggott, Ark., to the late John and Lula (Thompson) Nettles. Ella was a special woman and loved by many. Her top priority was her family. She loved mentoring all the children who came along, teaching them the values and love that she had. At family dinners, everyone anticipated a slice of grandma’s homemade apple pie. She was very involved with her church at Fifth and Pine Church of Christ in Rector. She and the ladies from the community were amazing quilters who often designed their own patterns. She was also excellent at ceramics and would let the younger children help with that sometimes. She was a part of the church ladies who designed their own cookbook which many still love and use.
Lester Binkley
Lester Binkley, 87, of Paragould, Ark., passed away October 22, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Paragould. He was born on February 9, 1935, in Nimmons, Ark., and was the son of the late Aaron and Anna Binkley.
Lonnie Orr
Lonnie William Orr was born to Jane Willard April 28, 1967 and at the age of 55 passed from this life October 9, 2022. He was surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. He wore a smile and cherished the stories he shared as the day went by into the night.
Glenda Kay Robertson
Glenda Kay Robertson, 70, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 17, 2022, at Arkansas Continued Care in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on December 8, 1952, in Jonesboro, and was the daughter of the late Everett and Maybell (Copeland) Harrell.
Juanita Williams
Juanita Williams, 95, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 17, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.
Early voting underway for Nov. 8 election
Early and absentee voting is now underway and runs through Nov. 7, at the Piggott Community Center in Piggott and the M.B.Ainley Community Center in Corning. Ballots may be cast from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7. The polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. This year all of the polling sites in Clay County will be voting centers, and county residents may cast their ballots at either location on election day. Those wanting additional information may call the County Clerk’s office at 870-598-2813.
Red Ribbon Week continues at local schools
Red Ribbon Week is being observed through Friday across the country, including Rector and Piggott schools. Monday afternoon Piggott Elementary hosted their 34th annual Red Ribbon Week rally with Superintendent Freddie Bowen serving as the speaker.
Clay County Times-Democrat to launch paywall Oct. 28
We will be raising the paywall on the Clay County Times-Democrat website on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Listed below are a few important notes related to our paywall launch: * Obits will stay in front of the paywall, available to all readers * Current print subscribers will receive an email with instructions to reset their password to gain access to the website content if we have your email address on file. If you do not receive an email from us, we may not have your email address information. Please contact the local office at 870-598-2201 or email drisinger@cherryroad.com or you may go to the website, click the Subscribe button and click the “Already a Print Subscriber?” link to have your login created.