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Sandra Jean Lentz

Sandra Jean Lentz, 75 of Marmaduke, Ark., passed away from this world on May 24, 2022 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital. She was born in Rector, Ark., to the late Lloyd and Mary (Whitaker) Vangilder. She enjoyed her life to the fullest and loved her son and grandchildren with all her heart. She was an avid sports fan and cheered the Cardinals and Razorbacks on each game. She really just loved anything involving sports including the NASCAR races. She was a member of the Union Central Church of Christ.

Memorial Day services to be observed

Memorial Day will be marked this coming weekend with special observances and activities. Both Woodland Heights Cemetery at Rector, and Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Piggott, will be hosting their annual business meetings and special ceremonies.

TRIPPP in concert at Ford Room

The Band TRIPPP, triplet brothers from Jonesboro, based in the Country Music Capitol of Nashville, has turned a corner in the performance and recording world they first explored in 2017 with a skyrocketing career of close family harmony and a new and novel stage presentation. Studying at Belmont University in Nashville, playing gigs at the famous downtown Nashville clubs, and studying songwriting, sound engineering and performance, and biblical studies, the brothers found a way back from the COVID setback. At first a cover band, a trio playing and singing popular and current pop country hits, the group has moved into songwriting and a unique niche in the music industry.

Caterpillars to butterflies…

2022 Seniors . . . Well, here you are about to graduate. I’m sure you’re pinching yourself at the prospect of reaching your goal of the last 12 years. I think of you all as caterpillars. You’re about to leave your cocoons; your high school and homes, to emerge as butterflies and fly away to your futures.

MISS MOHAWK WK AND COURT

Piggott Mohawk Band Boosters held their annual Miss Mohawk pageants Saturday, April 30. This year’s winners include, from left: Mikaylah Putt, first alternate; queen Elise Gossett and Kalaya Cole, second alternate and People’s Choice. (Courtesy photo)

Piggott High School sports banquet held

The Piggott Sports banquet was held Thursday, May 19. Male and female athletes from basketball, softball, and baseball were honored. A new award was given this year in honor of Coach Matt Sutfin. The athletes chosen embody passion and drive for the game of basketball, much like Coach Sutfin. The male and female athlete that received this prestigious award were Shawn-Hudson Seegraves and Emma Langley.

HENDRIX BREAKS RECORD

April (Gamblin) Lindsey presents a football to John Ford Hendrix at last week’s athletic banquet for breaking the school single rushing record with 1,468 years. Her brother Bo Gamblin, who graduated in 1989, held the previous record and she presented the football on his behalf. (TD photo/Jane Gatewood)

PHS GRAD TRIBUTE

The 2022 PHS graduation ceremony took a solemn turn as the three empty chairs behind the graduates were recognized. Principal Paul Seegraves called out the names of the three young men of the Class of 2022 who were called home before they graduated. A moment of silence was held for Matthew Brown, Gabe Templeman and Hunter Midkiff. Their families were presented roses and their diplomas after the graduation ceremony. (TD photo/Gayla Johnson)