Stories from Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Both Rector squads, Lady Mohawks, in action today

Kenneth Fort, 83, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 8, 2020, at home in Fredericktown, Mo. He was born on October 3, 1936, in St. Francis, Ark., and was the son of Bill and Lydia (Harmon) Fort. Kenneth was united in marriage to Sally Fort on Feb. 2, 1954, and to this union two sons were born...

Joe Nell Flynt was born January 14, 1929, to Elmer and Mary Flynt in McIennan County, Tex. She departed this life on February 17, 2020, at the General Baptist Nursing Home, Campbell, Mo. She was preceded in death by both parents; one sister, Vesta Mae Flynt; three brothers, Hubert (Thelma), JG and Charles (Harrietta) Flynt; and one great niece, Leigh Anne Kippeny (Tadd)...

Marion Weldon Hale, 79, of West Plains, Mo., and formerly of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Monday February 17, 2020, at his residence. He was born on August 16, 1940, in the Crockett community to the late William Herbert and Versie A. (Raney) Hale. Marion was of the Baptist faith and served our country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the VFW and was a mechanic...

Norma Cline Carr, 99, was born on July 8, 1920, to Joseph and Effie Mae Cline. She died on February 15, 2020, at Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehab in Jonesboro, Ark. She and Ben Carr were married Aug. 12, 1939. They were longtime members of the Hopewell Community, and she was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Paragould, Ark...