Stories from Thursday, July 10, 2008

PARAGOULD -- Billy Earl Brewington, 74, of Paragould died Monday June 30 at his home. He was born Aug. 26, 1933, at Tyronza, the son of the late Harley and Inez Hindman Brewington. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Ann Beith...

Orlando Lee Burcham, 92, of Marked Tree died Tuesday, July 1, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Burcham was of the Baptist Faith and was one of the oldest living members of the Local Carpenter's Union. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Burcham...

Dollar General continues to make shopping easier and more convenient for customers in Marked Tree as they are pleased to announce the opening of its new store at 212 Hester Parker Drive. A grand opening was held Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6. "Dollar General is committed to delivering a pleasant shopping experience that includes a convenient location, a well-edited assortment of merchandise, great prices and an updated store design," said Gayle Aertker, Dollar General's senior vice president of real estate and store development. ...

The Class of 1993 will meet for their 15 year reunion August 2. The event will be held at Three Rivers Country Club from 6:30 p.m. until dawn. The cost is $15 per person at the door and covers food and non-alcoholic beverages. Activities will include karaoke and dancing. The event is open to all who are members of the class of 1993 as well as anyone wanting to attend...

My cousin from Mississippi sent me an email about what it means when the American flag is draped over a coffin. I did not receive it in time for the 4th of July edition, but I just thought that it was too good to pass up. I think that everyone should know the meaning of this...

American Legion members Bill Cook and Charles Montgomery want local veterans to be honored and recognized for their service to their country. They wish that all Trumann area veterans could be recognized in the Walk of Honor at the Trumann American Legion Memorial Park...

Trumann residents are invited to come and eat dinner with celebrity waiters and waitresses on Thursday, July 24 at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center in Trumann. The dinner is being sponsored by the Trumann Fine Arts Council. Members of the Fine Arts Council will be dressed as celebrity characters throughout history...

Reminiscing is easy for Stella Hollis because she has so many things to remember. Last Thursday, July 3, she spent the day reminiscing with family and friends as she celebrated her 102nd birthday. Hollis has lived in Trumann for 87 of her 102 years having moved to Trumann in 1921 with her parents John and Maudie Archie. Her father worked for Poinsett Lumber and Manufacturing Company...

In a double ring ceremony solemnized at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at Mr. and Mrs. Scott Moore's residence, Miss Danielle Le'Ann Smith became the bride of Andrew Wade Walters. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Smith of Trumann. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Jones of Jonesboro and Mrs. Janice Smith of Trumann...