Stories from Thursday, January 9, 2003

In order to pay for its jail facility in Harrisburg, Poinsett County issued bonds. The Bank of DeWitt purchased those bonds. In order to pay for the bonds and interest, the County enacted a one-half per cent sales tax. In approximately May of 2000, according to Lohnes Tiner, Harrisburg attorney, the bonds with interest had been paid off. ...

It was a game of spurts, but Marked Tree appeared cold as the weather outside Friday night, as Crawfordsville defeated Marked Tree 59-32 in high school basketball action. Both teams battled each other for the first few minutes of the game, played at Indian Fieldhouse. ...

Samuel Leymone Woollums, 65, of Marked Tree died Friday, January 3, 2003 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, Ill. A retired truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army, Woollums is survived by four sisters, Dorothy Teague of Marked Tree, Helen Rodriguez of Quincy, Ill., Brenda Pittman of Quincy, Ill, Lola Balcsik of Richmond, Ind., three brothers, Bill Woollums of Roscoe, Ill., Lee Woollums and Terry Woollums of Orangeville, Ill. ...

Prentiss Boyd Wood, 79 of Osceola died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Wood, a retired truck driver and U.S. Army veteran of World War II, was a resident of Osceola for 15 years. Wood is survived by five daughters, Carol Hanson of Clarkston, Mich., Kathy Barber of White Lake, Mich., Cynthia Thompson of Holly, Mich., Lisa Rossignol and Donna Garnett of Highland, Mich.; and one brother, Clifford Wood of Osceola. ...

Mary Elizabeth Brigance Thorn, 74, of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, Dec. 18. She was born July 10, 1928 in Marked Tree to Thomas Clifton and Mary Eliza Wall Brigance. She was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, with a degree in Social Welfare. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, continuing her association throughout the years...

Joe Roberts, 91, of Hot Springs, died Jan. 6, 2003, at Lakewood Convalescent Home, Inc. He was of the Church of Christ faith. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Callie Roberts; wife, Irene Roberts; his parents, Polk and Mary Elizabeth (Reynolds) Roberts; a son, Joe Roberts, Jr. and two daughters, Thelma Kelloms and Mattie Landry...

Johnny Mathew Lewis Peters, 30, of Marion died Saturday, January 4, 2003 at Peach Orchard, Ark. A self-employed truck driver and a Baptist, Peters is survived by his wife, Christy Browder-Peters of Marion, two daughters, Gabrielle Browder of Marion and Alexandria Browder-Peters of Marion; two sons, Christian James Browder-Peters and Mathew Patrick Browder-Peters, both of Marion, three sisters, Kelley Peters, Tina Peters and Wanda Peters of Arkansas and one brother, James Jasper Peters, Jr. ...

Frances Louise Orman, 68, of Benton, formerly of West Ridge, died Jan. 7, 2003, at her residence. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Bryant, was a member of the Art Guild, was a licensed cosmetologist, was a member of the VFA Auxiliary of Benton and was an avid golfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel C. Orman...

Wendall W. Moore, 59, of Paragould, died Thursday, January 2, 2003 at the Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View. Moore, a Marked Tree native and a Baptist, lived most of his life in the Marked Tree area and was a welder. Moore is survived by his daughter, Janice Moore of Brookland; one brother, Jerry W. ...

Emma Lou Jones, 81, of West Memphis, died Dec. 13, 2002, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. Jones was born June 14, 1921, at Tyro, Miss., and had resided in West Memphis 12 years. She was a former resident of Holcomb, where she was branch manager for the 1st Community Bank of Holcomb. She was retired. She was a member of the Rosewood United Methodist Church in West Memphis...

The Crowley's Ridge Development Council (CRDC) Board of Directors will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the CRDC Head Start Complex, 213 N. Fisher St. in Jonesboro. Board members from the eight-county CRDC service area will gather at that time to act on matters affecting the numerous community service programs supported by the agency...

As of Jan. 3, 2003, a cemetery plot will cost $500 payable by check or cash. This covers perpetual care. Additional opening and closing fees will depend on the day of burial. The increased fees are due to the cost of maintaining three cemeteries.

A Part-Time II Police Officer Certification Class will begin Jan. 27 and end March 15. Classes held will be held at night and on weekends. The course will be taught by certified police instructors at the Marion Police Department's Training Class in Marion, Arkansas. Interested persons may contact Captain James Wilson at 870-739-2101 for further information...

Chief Curtis Swan began in the position of Tyronza Chief of Police on Jan. 1. Chief Swan comes to Tyronza with nine years of experience as the Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Wynne Police Department. Swan earned a bachelors degree in Forensic Science at Indiana University...

It was a new era Monday night, as County Judge Doyle Hillis presided over his first meeting of the 11-member court. And there was no lack of debate, as the new judge and members of the court discussed the road department, appropriation transfers and the issue of illegal dumping in the county...

The following is the second part of a year in review, months July through December of 2002, through the pages of the Tri-City Tribune. Bonnie Thompson was selected to serve as the president of the Marked Tree Rotary Club in July. Thompson succeeded Gary Masters, who served last year. ...

Winnie Johnson, long-time Marked Tree resident, was recognized for 30 years of outstanding work as Poinsett County's chief deputy tax collector last Thursday. Poinsett County Sheriff and Tax Collector Larry Mills presented Johnson with a diamond shaped glass trophy which had the words, "Your hard work is greatly appreciated" inscribed on it...

A double-double by Marcus Monk, along with key shooting by EPC in the second quarter were the difference Friday night, as the EPC Warriors defeated Valley View 67-40 in boys basketball action. Monk, a 6-6 forward scored 18 points and pulled down 16 rebounds, as well as battled against Craig Duncan of Valley View all night. ...