Stories from Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Washington, D.C., held its 25th annual Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum last week, where many from all over the nation came to be educating, share and speak directly with elected officials to take action on issues related to Alzheimer's. Among the many, Sherry Pearce stood for the cause that she has worked so diligently to become a part of...

Henry Thomas Daniels, 66 of Tyronza, Arkansas died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Daniels was a carpenter and of the Baptist Faith. He loved hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Pat McCorkle Daniels; one son, Jason Thomas Daniels; one daughter, Misty Daniels Barnes; four grandchildren, Macey Renee Barnes, Chase Thomas Barnes, Jason Thomas Daniels, Jr. ...

Richard Franklin Fleming went home to be with his Lord on April 17, 2013, following a brief illness. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on July 2, 1924, to James Everett Fleming, Sr. and Nola Belle Ashby Fleming. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings James Everett Fleming, Jr. ...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Freida Mae Jones 72, of Trumann died Friday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mrs. Jones was born in Herget, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a housewife and of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Cecil Jones, one son, Christopher Jones; four sisters, one brother and her parents, Harvey and Bessie Irene Thompson Barton...

HARRISBURG - Mrs. Florence Teague Martin, 92, of Harrisburg died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the family residence. She was born in Harrisburg, Ark., to the late Edgar Ruben and Lillian Barker. Mrs. Martin lived Trumann and Harrisburg area most of her lifetime. She was retired from Singer Company and a member of Parkview Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husbands, James H. "Bill" Teague and Olan Martin; two brothers, two sisters and her parents...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Doris Virginia Shelton 92, of Trumann died Friday, April 26, 2013 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born in Jonesboro, Ark., and had lived in Trumann since 1947. She was a housewife and owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Trumann with her husband for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. ...

Trenton E. Wright, 84, of Marked Tree went to be with the Lord April 26, 2013. He grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi then moved to Upper Saddle River, New Jersey after retiring as a colonel in the Army. Later he worked and retired from the IRS. After retirement, he started repairing clocks and watches as a hobby. ...

Autumn Sanchez and Chris Mullins of Trumann are the proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Reese Ann Mullins. She was born April 19, 2013 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro and weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces. Hannah's siblings are Leona Pierce, 3 and Kalib Mullins 6. Grandparents are Connie Dever , Tim Sanchez , and Donny Mullins all of Trumann; and Cindy Vaughn of Missouri...

Michael and Angie Allensworth, of Keiser, are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Allyson Tyler, to Marc Smith, son of Michael and Geraldine Moore of Lepanto. The future bride is currently enrolled in the nursing program at Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville and will graduate in May, 2014. The future groom is currently employed at Agricultural Resources, Inc. in Jonesboro...

TRUMANN - Ms. Jacqulene "Jackie" Adams, 82, of Trumann died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, Ark. She was born in Trumann, Ark. and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was retired from Singer Company and of the Methodist faith. Ms. Adams was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Cecil and Edith Burgess Adams. Survivors include several cousins...

JONESBORO - Mr. James Lyndell Cavenar, 85, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in St. Louis, MO., and was formerly of Arnold, MO., before moving to Jonesboro 11 years ago. He was a retired supervisor with American Can Company, a U.S. ...