Stories from Wednesday, July 12, 2006

The Trumann Rotary Club met last Thursday at the Trumann Country Club and heard about the upcoming Southwest Regional Little League Tournament to be held in the city July 20-26. "We're expecting some teams to arrive as early as the 18th," said presenter Sharron Turman of the Trumann Parks and Recreation Department. "The rest will come in on the 19th and 20th."...

Something great is coming to Trumann that is just perfect for those children who have run out of ideas for summertime activities. Summer art camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, July 17 through Thursday, July 20 at the Cedar Park art room...

The Full Gospel Tabernacle, Hwy 69 North in Trumann, is having a July "Debt Free" celebration with special guest speaker Pastor Dennis Smith from Marion, Ill. on Friday, July 14 - Sunday, July 16. Services times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday...

June 1 -- Michael L. Brewer of Trumann was charged with no seat belt. Connie A. Dye of Trumann was charged with no seat belt. Pamela J. Martinez was charged with no seat belt. Bradford W. Hall of Jonesboro was charged with speeding and improper passing...

Alan Ray Smolder, 18, of Williford died Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Alan was born on July 10, 1987 in Jonesboro. He graduated from Williford High School this past May. While in high school he was a member of the Chess Club and very active on the Williford Senior Boys Basketball team. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hardy...

Benjamin L Webb, 32, of Harrisburg died Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1974 at Lima, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting John Deere memorabilia, tinkering with woodworking and spending time with family and friends...

Frances Gates Arthur, 85, of Trumann, died Thursday, July 6, 2006 at the family residence. Arthur was born in Keiser, had lived in Trumann for the past 15 years and was formerly of Batesville. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trumann Missionary Baptist Church...

George Puckett, 84, of Batesville died Monday, July 3, 2006, at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born on June 16, 1922 at Grange to Daniel Webster and Susie Agnes Davis Puckett. He was a retired district manager for Ferrell Gas in Batesville, a US Navy veteran of WWII and member of the Church of Christ at Quail Valley...

Larry Timothy Knight, 33, of Trumann died Friday July 7, 2006, in Jonesboro. He was born April 8, 1973 in Memphis the son of Johnny Knight and Betty (Plunkett) Knight. Knight was of the Pentecostal belief. He enjoyed drawing and spending time with family and friends...

Mrs. Ruby Mullen, 102, of Trumann, died Sunday July 2, 2006 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. She was born in Red River County, Texas and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a retired factory worker for the former Singer Company and of the protestant faith...

Janiece Smithson, 65, of Trumann died Thursday, July 6, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her mother Martha Abbott. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Smithson of Trumann and Dana Ferguson of Bay; one son, Michael Smithson of Cabot; her father, Ira Abbott of Trumann; one sister, Wanda Linton of Trumann; one brother, Monroe Abbott of Paragould; nine grandchildren: Amber Smithson, Derick Smithson, Melanie Cox, Jerra Ferguson, Jordan Ferguson, Mareena Gilbert, Malorie Smithson, Katlyn Ferguson and Melissa Smithson; and three great-grandchildren: Garen, Hannah and Danielle.. ...

Do you know these Tulot School students? If so contact the Trumann Democrat at 483-6317 or Gene McKenzie at 284-0317. The first girl from the left on the bottom row is Leigh Phillips, then known as Orvalene Clayton. The girl on the bottom row second from the right is Helen Taylor, then known as Helen Clayton, older sister to Leigh Phillips. These ladies are two of the six girls born to Quillo and Johnnie Clayton of Payneway. Thanks to Shannon Bruner for this information...

Crowley's Ridge Development Council's Supply Our Schools program gets its first big boost of the new fundraising season when the annual S.O.S. Car Wash is held this Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. 'til done in Jonesboro and Paragould. With continuing support from area newspapers, radio stations, KAIT-8 television, Elephant Car Wash in Jonesboro, Best Car Wash in Paragould, and other individuals and organizations throughout the CRDC service area, the S.O.S. proceeds are growing...

The Mid-South Fair is now accepting applications for two poised, personable goodwill representatives for the 2006 Miss Mid-South Fair and Miss Youth Personality contests. Miss Mid-South Fair contestants must be single and between the ages of 17 and 24 as of Sept. 1. Deadline for entry is Friday, Sept. 1. A preliminary contest will be held Thursday, Sept. 21 beginning at 2 p.m., and the final contest will be held that night at 7 p.m. on the Youth Talent stage...

The Crowley's Ridge Development Council (CRDC) Board of Directors will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the CRDC administration building, 2401 Fox Meadow Lane in Jonesboro. The Financial Controls Committee will meet prior to the regular meeting (6 p.m.)...

Applications will be taken July 17-28, 2006 for the Supply Our Schools (SOS) program sponsored by Crowley's Ridge Development Council in partnership with numerous organizations and individuals throughout the Northeast Arkansas service area. Applications will be handled by CRDC staffers and volunteers at the CRDC Family Service Center in Marked Tree. ...

County Clerk Fonda Condra recently announced that filing opens Thursday, July 20 for independent candidates running for municipal positions. This is the first day candidates can file their petitions. The petition must contain the correct number of signatures. The number needed depends on the city represented. Petitions must be filed with the county clerk...

Milner hooks Lions By CARIN MCCLUNG Democrat News Staff Professional bass fisherman Kerry Milner visited the Trumann Lions Club last Wednesday. Milner is sponsored by the Arkansas Ford Dealers. He gave the club a few tips, passed out fishing samples and gave the group an idea of what preparation goes into a big tournament...

Judy Mooneyham, 60399 Freer Road in Trumann, was arrested on July 3 by Deputy Jeff Stewart. According to the incident report, Deputy Stewart observed Mooneyham at the intersection of 69 and Freer Road. Stewart knew she was on probation for controlled substance and had a petition to revoke probation pending. ...

June 1 -- 12:50 p.m., Wal-Mart, 512 Industrial Drive, child fell out of basket, service time of 25 minutes. June 4 -- 5 p.m., 112 Summer, rescue call, service time 20 minutes. June 5 -- 7:49 p.m., 532 Woodland Circle, medical call, service time was 33 minutes...

Three Trumann residents all received $100,000 cash only bonds after an altercation on Locust Street. Larry Dennis Eldridge, Jr., 304 Park Street, was arrested by Det. Jonathan Skaggs, Ptl. Anthony D. Parker and Ptl. Justin Hooton on July 6. He was charged with burglary, criminal mischief in the first degree, criminal trespass, possession of instrument of crime and battery in the third degree...

(Editor's note: Chief Larry Blagg wrote the following warnings for Trumann residents to help them avoid being a victim of crime.) If it seems too good to be true, it probably it. This old saying has always held truth and in today's world it should be repeated more often. With today's technology, most pointedly the Internet, it has become increasing common for people to be the victim of a scam...

Color Play comes to the Arkansas State University Museum Tuesday, July 18 and will continue through Sept. 2. The exhibition invites children to play with colors through whole-body experiences, hands-on interactives and opportunities for fantasy play. The centerpiece of this exhibition is the Color Playhouse. This colorful 12-foot by 24-foot house with whimsical trompe-l'oeil detailing beckons children to enter its front door and explore, according to a spokesman for the Museum...

Jerry Don Wilson, 64, of Trumann died Friday at the family residence in Trumann. Born in Weona, he had lived in Trumann for four years and was formerly of Leachville. Wilson was a retired truck driver, a Vietnam Veteran and a member of Providence Baptist Church...