Stories from Thursday, February 28, 2002

On February 22, Sheriff Larry Mills responded to what appeared to be an accusation against his department and Poinsett County with "I assure everyone that Poinsett County or the Poinsett County Sheriff's Department does not oppose any benefits for which Deputy O'Brien is entitled." " We fully support E.C. and would do absolutely nothing to prevent him from receiving all benefits of which are due him."...

Norma Jean Smith, 63, of Lepanto died February 24, 2002 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born Dec. 21, 1938 in Lepanto. She owned and operated Riverside Caf in Lepanto and was member of the Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy H. ...

George "Rocky" Turner, Jr., 79, of Dyess died February 25, 2002 at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree. He was born Sept. 6, 1922 in Centerville, Tenn., and was of the Baptist faith. He retired from the US Army after serving with the European African Middle Eastern Theater. ...

Jewell Collier Robbs, 89, of Jonesboro died February 23, 2002 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on June 10, 1912 in Weona and was a member of the Methodist Mason Shriner. Robbs is preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Casey Robbs. Survivors include one sister, Helen Robbs Brunner of Marked Tree...

Thomas "Gene" Mott, 64, of Tyronza died February 20, 2002 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Tyronza and was a chemical engineer. Survivors include his mother, Cora Mott of Tyronza; one brother, Earl Mott of Tyronza; three sons, Thomas "Jeff" Mott of Atlanta, Johnny Lard of Franklin, N. ...

Larry James Herrell, 54, of Marked Tree died February 21, 2002 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born March 7, 1947 in Manila. He was also a member of the Church of God and a service manager for E. Ritter Equipment. Survivors include his wife, Carol Herrell of Marked Tree; three brothers, Carroll Gene Herrell of Marked Tree, Edward Herrell of West Memphis, and Roger Herrell of Marion; two sisters, Mary Ruth Hood of Earle and Patsy Sims of West Memphis; three sons, Bryan Herrell of Springdale, Chris Herrell of Marked Tree, and Russell Gillian of Conway; one daughter, Lori Mathis of Corning; and eight grandchildren, Shelby Herrell, Kelsey Mathis, Peyton Herrell, Jordan Herrell, Hayden Mathis, Ashley Gillian, Jacob Gillian, and Josh Kimery.. ...

Robert Chad Criddle, 18 of Lepanto died February 13, 2002. He was born May 2, 1983 in West Memphis, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lepanto and a student at Arkansas State University Technical College at Marked Tree. He is survived by his parents Thomas Wayne and Lois Criddle, one sister, Bridget Criddle, his grandparents Flemons and Agnes Armstrong, and Gladys Criddle Young all of Lepanto...

Peers Rewarded In Delivering Excellence By AMMI LUNG Tribune Staff Whether it be sports, clubs, or academic organizations, most students are involved in at least one extra-curricular activity or group. They find something of interest, and they dedicate their personal tine and effort to it. For Jason Davis, it's tennis...

The Poinsett County Democratic Central Committee met Tuesday, February 19, to set filing fees and announce the filing period for the May 21 Democratic Primary. The filing period will open at noon on March 19 and close at noon on April 2. Poinsett County Clerk Fonda Condra, who also serves as secretary for the County Committee, said a representative from the Democratic Committee will be at the courthouse during the filing period between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to accept filing fees...

Tribune News Staff This year, for the first time in EPC history, there are two sets of sisters playing on the senior girls basketball team. In the early 1990's, the Pleasants' twins, Ginny and Beth, played for former senior girls coach Greg Poole, but there has never has there been two sets of sisters at the same time. Until now...