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Paris Senior Boys and Girls Sweep Ozark

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In a gritty performance by both teams, the Paris Lady Eagles and the Eagles senior high basketball teams swept the Ozark Hillbillies on November 17 at Paris Gymnasium.

The senior boys took control of their game and never trailed in the contest. Stiffeling defense and outstanding play by seniors Sam Muldrow and Jesse Wells led the way for the Eagles. Many others contributed in the win which was the best performance to date for the Eagles.

The Eagles’ first year head coach, Andrew Tencleve, said after the game, “We’ve got a long ways to go to get where we want to be, but we are progressing. Guys are giving good effort. We have to find a greater level of consistency before moving into conference play. We are happy that we are able to be winning games while figuring things out.”

Eagles’ Mason Bradley (0). RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best

The senior girls trailed early in their contest, but rallied behind a surprising full-court press defense that started early in the game and created points off of turnovers. The intense defensive effort by the Lady Eagles fueled their offense and both generated points off of defensive turnovers while also sparking energy on the offensive end.

After the game, Lady Eagles coach Jonathan Vire commented, “I thought our defense really bothered them. We were able to get lots of deflections and steals which led to some momentum swings. We got in foul trouble but we were able to fight through and found a way to get the win. Annabelle Perry fouled out early in the fourth but had a solid game on both ends of the floor. Brailey Forst had an outstanding game and came in clutch with some 1’s and huge free throws. Jayden Wells shot the ball very well. Kierstan Carter took a huge charge, Makalie Carter played big defensively. Kaydence Freeman had a solid game defensively and came up with some big steals and rebounds.”

Both teams will play in the Lavaca Tournament following the Thanksgiving break. The tournament will be held November 28- December 3 at Lavaca High School. Opponents and game times will be announced later.

Paris Recognizes Our Nation’s Veterans with Parade and Special Tribute Program

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Paris Recognizes Our Nation’s Veterans with Parade and Special Tribute Program

It was a beautiful day in Paris. In fact, it was the last warm day of the fall so far before the first round of cold, rainy weather arrived. Due to scheduling obstacles, the Paris Veterans Day parade and tribute program was held on Thursday, November 10; one day early of the national Veterans Day holiday on November 11. And as it turned out, it was perfect timing for a well-deserved celebration and tribute to those who have given so much for the protection of our freedoms in our dear country.

The day’s festivities were co-sponsored by the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and the Paris School District. Mrs. Tonya Fletcher and the always active Chamber led this special day that included a parade across the school district and surrounding neighborhoods, and a special tribute program for the veterans that was held on the campus of Paris Middle School.

Paris school students lined the streets to wave American flags and to cheer the veterans who were escorted in vintage cars. A group of veterans rode motorcycles adorned with U.S. flags and with flags representing the various branches of the military, as well. It was a beautiful day for a parade, and it was a fitting tribute to our finest men and women who have given so much for all of us.

The tribute program was held in the auditorium of Paris Middle School and was held immediately following the parade. The veterans attended the program in the auditorium that was decorated with flags from the branches of the military, as well as artifacts from various wars that included uniforms, a World War 1 helmet, and a parachute, among other items.

To this observer, the one aspect of our veterans that always makes the biggest impression on me, happened again on this day. As each of the honored veterans spoke to the near-capacity crowd in the auditorium, the humbleness of each came through loud and clear. Our veterans will tell you that they were just doing their duty, and they do not consider themselves heroes. Such humility is inspiring in today’s attention-seeking world.

But we all know; they are truly heroes, each and every one. We owe them so much, and on this day in November, we pause to reflect on how much we owe them as citizens.

On behalf of everyone at RNN Sports, thank you all for your service to our nation and for the protection we enjoy due to your sacrifice and commitment.

County Line Honors Our Nation’s Veterans

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County Line Honors Our Nation’s Veterans

Note to Our Readers: The following story was sourced in its entirety from Ms. Celia Looney, Yearbook Advisor, County Line High School. Ms. Looney is a RNN contributor, and we thank her for bringing this story to our readers.

County Line honored the area’s veterans on Veteran’s Day with a program produced by the music department.

Fifth and Sixth grade students, under the direction of elementary music teacher Nick Sussuo, sang two songs and provided spoken commentary on the history of the holiday. This was followed by presentations by the high school choir and band, directed by Shaina Stubblefield. Mr. Sussuo also produced a slide presentation of area veterans. There was art on display by Annette Brown’s art students.

Due to COVID restrictions, this was the first Veteran’s Assembly held since 2019.

Financial Focus: Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

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Financial Focus: Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

By Jeffery O’Neal, Financial Advisor

You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that’s gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it?
The answer depends on your individual situation, because donor-advised funds are not appropriate for everyone. However, if you’re in a position to make larger charitable gifts, you might at least want to see what this strategy has to offer.
Here’s how it works:
• Contribute to the fund. You can contribute to your donor-advised fund with cash or marketable securities, which are assets that can be converted to cash quickly. If your contribution is tax deductible, you’ll get the deduction in the year you make the contribution to the fund. Of course, these contributions are still subject to IRS limits on charitable tax deductions and whether you itemize your deductions. If you typically don’t give enough each year to itemize and plan on making consistent charitable contributions, you could consider combining multiple years’ worth of planned giving into a single donor-advised fund contribution, and claim a larger deduction in that year. This move may be especially impactful if you have years with a higher amount of income, with an accompanying higher tax rate. If you contribute marketable securities, like stocks and bonds, into the fund, a subsequent sale of the securities avoids capital gains taxes, maximizing the impact of your contribution.
• Choose an investment. Typically, donor-advised funds offer several professionally managed diversified portfolios where you can place your contributions. You’ll want to consider the level of investment risk to which your fund may be exposed. And assuming all requirements are met, any investment growth is not taxable to you, the donor-advised fund or the charity that ultimately receives the grant, making your charitable gift go even further.
• Choose the charities. You can choose grants for the IRS-approved charities that you want to support. You decide when you want the money donated and how it should be granted. You’re generally free to choose as many IRS-approved charitable organizations as you like. And the tax reporting is relatively easy — you don’t have to keep track of receipts from every charity you support. Instead, you can just keep the receipts from your contributions to the fund.
Although donor-advised funds clearly offer some benefits, there are important trade-offs to consider. For one thing, your contributions are irrevocable, which means once you put the money in the fund, you cannot access it for any reason other than charitable giving. And the investments you choose within your fund will carry some risk, as is true of all investments. Also, donor-advised funds do have investment management fees and other costs. So, consider the impacts of these fees when deciding how you want to give.
In any case, you should consult with your tax and financial professionals before opening a donor-advised fund. And if the fund becomes part of your estate plans, you’ll also want to work with your legal advisor. But give this philanthropic tool some thought — it can help you do some good while also potentially benefiting your own long-term financial strategy.
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HOLIDAYS: How to safely cook the Thanksgiving turkey

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HOLIDAYS: How to safely cook the Thanksgiving turkey

By Jessica Wesson
Center of Excellence for Poultry Science
U of A System Division of Agriculture

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The traditional Thanksgiving meal revolves around the turkey, and food safety is a must to make sure holiday celebrations go off without a hitch.

BIRD’S THE WORD — On Thanksgiving, the day revolves around the turkey. Food safety should be a high priority. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo.)

Kristen Gibson, director of the Center for Food Safety, part of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, weighed in with some basic tips to keep the Thanksgiving feast safe. Her first piece of advice was to avoid washing the turkey.

“Once your turkey is thawed, most people want to get rid of the slimy feeling on the turkey by rinsing it in the sink,” Gibson said. “By doing that, you’re creating a really great situation for potential cross-contamination. Not only are you potentially spreading pathogens in your sink, but a lot of water can splash out that you don’t see.”

Gloving up

She recommends dabbing the turkey with paper towels to dry the skin and properly disposing of the paper towels in the trash can. Gibson also warned about the dangers of handling the turkey while preparing other foods for the holiday meal.

“You want to be sure your hands are properly cleaned before and after you touch the raw turkey,” Gibson said. “Wearing gloves may help further protect against potential cross-contamination, but you still need to wash your hands before putting gloves on.”

Be sure to change gloves and dispose of dirty pairs in between contact with the raw turkey.

Cooking by the numbers

Once the turkey is cooking, the most important thing to remember is temperature, Gibson said.

“The breast should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and dark meat should reach 170 degrees Fahrenheit,” Gibson said. “You want to make sure you temp it in several spots and do it correctly. Most experts recommend going in at an angle rather than straight down to get into the meat instead of the cavity.”

She said simply cutting the turkey open and eyeballing the meat to determine whether it is fully cooked isn’t a reliable method because looks can be deceiving.

Storing leftovers

After the meal has been eaten and cleanup commences, do not forget about the turkey.

“Don’t leave the turkey on the counter for several hours so people can pick on it throughout the day,” Gibson said. “Put it in the fridge so that it’s stored at the correct temperature.”

For more tips on Thanksgiving food safety, check out this blog post from White County Family Consumer Science agent Katie Cullum.

The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station is the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk.

Charleston Roars into the State Quarterfinals; Defeats Centerpoint 42-0

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Charleston Roars into the State Quarterfinals; Defeats Centerpoint 42-0

As forecasted, it was a very cold night at Alumni Field in Charleston on Friday. But not as forecasted was the cold performance of the Centerpoint running game. The Knights committed critical errors and busts for explosive plays on defense that quickly spelled their doom against a hot Charleston Tigers team that looks more and more like they are poised to make a serious run for the 3A state championship. Centerpoint’s All-State and single season rushing record holding running back Jace Clark fumbled on the opening drive of the game, setting up a short field for Charleston. The Tigers scored quickly, and the rout was on.

Friday’s game got out of hand quickly with the Tigers amassing a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and an eventual 35-0 lead at the end of the first half. The “sportsmanship rule”, or continuous clock began at the start of the third quarter, and a grateful crowd who braved the cold weather was allowed to go home a little sooner to warm up. Charleston did not play any of their starters in the entire second half, but the reserves scored on an impressive drive to increase the final score to 42-0.

As a result of tonight’s victory, Charleston will advance to the quarterfinal round of the 3A state playoffs and will host the game next Friday, the day after Thanksgiving Day. The Tigers will welcome the Newport Greyhounds to Alumni Field which should be a great match-up with the winner advancing to the final four, or the semifinals of the state playoffs. Newport won at home tonight 52-22 over Quitman. So far in the playoffs, Newport has defeated Quitman and also Magnet Cove who the Greyhounds defeated in the first round by the score of 50-14. Kickoff on Friday, November 25 in Charleston is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Of the five teams from conference 3A-1 who began the playoffs two weeks ago, only the Booneville Bearcats and the Charleston Tigers remain alive. In other action, Greenland lost at Melbourne by the score of 61-51, and Booneville defeated the Buckaroos at Smackover by the score of 60-14.

Next week, the Booneville Bearcats will make yet another long trip in the playoffs, this time to Osceola to take on the Seminoles in the state quarterfinals.

RNN Sports will be back in’ Charleston next Friday to bring you exclusive coverage of the Tigers’ run in the playoffs when they take on Newport. Watch for photos from tonight’s game next week on Facebook at Best Photography.

Congratulations to the large crowds from both Charleston and Centerpoint who endured the bitterly cold weather to support their teams tonight. And congratulations to Tigers coach Ricky May and his team for another outstanding performance. The Tigers have given up just six points combined so far in the playoffs.

Have a great weekend and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Booneville Bearcats Make the Long Trip Today to Smackover to Play the Buckaroos in the Second Round of State Playoffs

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Booneville Bearcats Make the Long Trip Today to Smackover to Play the Buckaroos in the Second Round of State Playoffs

Note to Our Readers: The following story was sourced in its entirety from Mr. Glenn Parrish, Director of Communications, Booneville School District. Mr. Parrish is a RNN Sports contributor, and we thank him for bringing this story to our readers.

A lot of things remained the same last Friday night at Bearcat Stadium.

Some things, however, were radically different.

The Booneville Bearcats advanced past the first round of a playoff bracket for the 35th time — 31-11 in first round games and four byes — with a 42-14 win over Junction City.

In the process there were, at multiple times, contributions made by freshmen to do so.

The offensive eruption was also a departure from the only other meeting between the two schools, the 1986 6-0 classic.

Unchanged, at least from last week, was there was rain, albeit a cold November one that later in the game was mixed with winter precipitation rather than lightning and tornado opportunities.

Also true to form was a Bearcat ground attack that saw 424 first half rushing yards and a sportsmanship level 42-7 lead.

Trace Hall needed just 11 yards to pass the 1,000-yard mark. He ran for 186 yards on just six carries and scored twice. Already well over the century mark, Dax Goff ran for 120 on nine with one a touchdown and Cody Elliott totaled 78 yards and two scores on eight carries. Elliott needs just 46 yards to become the third 1,000-yard back.

The Bearcats drove 90 yards away from their first points, which came on a 38-yard carry by Goff.

Junction City answered in two plays, scoring on a 77-yard pass play to tie it at 7-7 just 34 seconds later.

Just 21 seconds later Hall rumbled 47 yards for a touchdown and it was 14-7.

After forcing a Dragon punt the Bearcats went up 20-7 on a 3-yard Elliott run. The fullback carried four times on the 70-yard drive that included a 44-yard run by Goff.

Starting from their 31 after another of the six Dragon punts the Bearcats scored in just two plays but an illegal block negated rage score and cut Hall’s run to 33 yards.

Elliott scored from 43 yards out the next play and Hall got the two-point conversion for a 28–7 lead with 9:50 left in the first half.

The Dragons reached the Bearcat 8-yard line on the ensuing possession but a sack by Chase Plymale and another by Dunn Daniel with Goff causing a fumble that David Hicks recovered ended the threat.

Plymale led the way with eight total stops.

The Dragons would threaten again but Jace Washburn picked off a pass at the Bearcat 1 and returned it to the 20. Hall went 80 yards on the next play and it was 35-7 with 3:40 left in the half.

Freshman Seth Wilson then made his senior high debut at linebacker, joining classmate Hunter Warren who moved up in week eight. Wilson made stops on two straight tackles.

That got the Bearcats the ball back and Tatum scored from 19 with 1:05 left in the half to make it 42-7.

Out of the intermission the teams traded punts — a Demari Pool sack induced the Dragon punt — and freshman Rhett Nietert took over at quarterback.

A Bearcat fumble gave it back the Dragons with under eight minutes to play. Junction City scored six plays later to make it 42-14.

The win moves the Bearcats into the second round against Smackover. The Buckaroos, the two-seed from the 3A-5, beat Barton 46-28 Friday to advance and are home by being on the top portion of the bracket pairing.

The Bearcats and Buckaroos have never met. Smackover is 7-4 after beating Barton 46-28. The Buckaroos are the two seed from the 3A-4.

Smackover beat Fouke 46-20 in week 10 to move to the two seed and are the home team Friday because they are on the top of the bracket.

The Buckaroos played a nonconference schedule included a Class 4A, a private school, a Class 2A, and a Texas school.

The Bearcats and Buckaroos have one common opponent in Junction City, who Smackover beat 28-26 on October 7. Smackover is averaging 27.5 points per game and allows 26.8.

The Bearcat-Smackover winner will face the Osceola-Camden Harmony Grove winner the day after Thanksgiving.

Charleston Hosts Centerpoint Friday in Second Round of 3A State Football Playoffs

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Charleston Hosts Centerpoint Friday in Second Round of 3A State Football Playoffs

Last Friday night at Alumni Field was cold and wet. This Friday night will be just down right cold. With temperatures expected to be in the mid-30s at kickoff, it will be a brutally cold night by the end of the game.

But the Charleston Tigers, winners in dominant fashion over Gurdon in the first round, will be focused solely on a team that defeated them a year ago after receiving a first round bye in the playoffs. Yes, the Centerpoint Knights from conference 3A-4 return to Charleston on Friday for another second round game. The Knights soundly defeated Lavaca in their first round game and will be a tough out for Charleston to advance to next week’s quarterfinals game on the day after Thanksgiving.

Revisiting last week’s game for the final time, it is sufficient to say that the Tigers were dominant in every phase of the game. In fact, the Charleston special teams even blocked a Gurdon extra-point attempt. Both lines of scrimmage for the Tigers took over the game early, and the talented skill position Tigers were unstoppable.

For the 2022 season, this was supposed to be a rebuilding year for a Centerpoint team that played through the 2021 state quarterfinals which included a victory at Charleston. The Knights graduated big numbers and a lot of talent, but the 2022 edition has featured a mix of young players along with a senior, All-State running back who broke the Centerpoint single season rushing record this year.

Centerpoint finished the regular season 9-1 with their only loss of the season being to eventual conference champion Glen Rose in week nine by the score of 42-15. The Knights defeated Lavaca in last week’s first round by the score of 48-22.

The Knight’s offense is led by senior and rushing record holder Jace Clark. Clark is predominantly a “north / south” runner who is deceptively quick but is very productive in gaining yardage. Centerpoint likes to set up the pass with the run, and it will be seen on Friday night if they can run the ball effectively against the vaunted Charleston defense to avoid long passing situations on third downs. Charleston will be looking to contain Clark and force Centerpoint to beat them with the pass.

Charleston head football coach, Ricky May, described the Knights by saying, ‘They are having a great season, have played everyone tough and have a really good football team. They are well-coached and have a lot of discipline. They are very physical up front and they have a stud for a running back. Their defense plays extremely hard and tackles well. Our kids will have to bee ready to play.”

For the Tigers, Charleston utilized multiple weapons on offense, starting with All-State quarterback Brandon Scott, and senior running back Brevyn Ketter. Ketter was a multiple threat both from the back field with explosive rushing plays as well as in the passing game with over 30 yards in receptions last week.

The results of Centerpoint’s 2021 schedule were:

vs Hackett 34-32 (W)

at Mena 15-13 (W)

vs Bigelow 12-8 (W)

vs Two Rivers 50-0 (W)

at Danville 2-0 (W; forfeit)

vs Magnet Cove 28-10 (W)

at Jessieville 40-8 (W)

vs Paris 42-7 (W)

at Glen Rose 42-15 (L)

vs Bismarck 22-19 (W)

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vs Lavaca 48-22 (W)

The winner of Friday night’s game will advance to the 3A state quarterfinals. If Charleston defeats Centerpoint, they will host a quarterfinal game at Alumni Field on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

So, bundle up and get ready for cold weather and hot playoff football action! RNN Sports and yours truly will see you there to bring you all of the action in photos and on Saturday with a special recap of Friday’s game. You can read all about the game on Saturday at RNN’s online website at residentnewsnetwork.com

See you Friday night! I will be the one on the sideline wearing everything I own to stay warm!

Playoffs and Future Foe Scenarios

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Round 2 of the Class 6A Playoffs is Friday November 18th with Greenwood taking on Russellville.

October 21st Greenwood traveled to Russellville to take on the Cyclones in what ended up being a 42-21 win for the Bulldogs. Less than a month later those same Cyclones make the trip to Smith-Robinson Stadium for the 2nd round of the Playoffs. Greenwood is coming off a Bye Week in the first round as the #1 Seed out of the 6A West. Russellville was the 6A West 5th Seed just ahead of Mountain Home. In the first round Russellville defeated West Memphis 30-26.

Greenwood’s potent offense saw Receiver Peyton Presson go down in the Week 10 matchup against Little Rock Christian. A game that saw Greenwood take its second loss to bookend the regular season at 8-2. In Presson’s place several receivers filled the void, Sophomore Hudson Meeker, son of former Greenwood standout receiver Terrell Meeker, came into the game and carried some of the workload. What combination of receivers will we see this Friday will be decision we will see in warm-ups.

Defensive Coordinator Jason Gill, will have a scheme ready for the multiple looks the Cyclones will throw at the Bulldogs defense. Linebacker Evan Williams was recently featured in an article on the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as an Under the radar player. Rightfully so as the Senior Linebacker has amassed 127 tackles this season. The defense was tested early in the October 21st game against Russellville between the running of Junior RB Tracey Daniels and Senior TE Ben Haulmark.

Other games in the Class 6A Playoffs. On the top side, left side, Greenwood’s side, however you want to look at, West 3 seed Lake Hamilton travels to central Arkansas to take on Benton the 2 seed out of the East. Benton a former member of the 6A West until this years Conference re-alignment is very familiar with the Wolves from Lake Hamilton. The winners of Lake Hamilton vs Benton and Greenwood vs Russellville, will meet in the Semi-Finals the day after Thanksgiving. A Greenwood win would have either the Wolves or Benton Panthers traveling to Greenwood. A Russellville win will have the Cyclones traveling to either Lake Hamilton or Benton, as the higher seed gets home field advantage.

On the other side of the bracket, three of the remaining 4 teams are Private Schools out of the Little Rock area. The number one seed out of the 6A East Little Rock Catholic hosts Little Rock Christian, which maybe the first time this season the undefeated Rockets are tested. The other game on that side is Mountain Home traveling to Pulaski Academy. The “What if’s” on this side are a bit more interesting. If Catholic wins and Pulaski wins, Pulaski travels to War Memorial a week early as that is Catholic’s field. If the Warriors beat Catholic, and a Pulaski win, Pulaski hosts Little Rock Christian. The long shot is a Mountain Home win and they would travel back to Little Rock either way.

The Class 6A season is down to its final three weeks and currently teams look primed to make run to earn a trip to the Rock.

Obituary – Lucille Helen Richmond (1924-2022)

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Obituary – Lucille Helen Richmond (1924-2022)

Lucille H. Richmond of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, November 14, 2022 in Waldron, Arkansas with family by her side. Lucille was born January 10, 1924 in Waldron, Arkansas to Troxie Lee Gibson and Cordelia Mae (Ashford) Gibson. She was 98 years old.

Lucille was a devout Christian. She was committed to reading her Bible every night and living by God’s word. She had read the Holy Bible all the way several times. Lucille enjoyed watching the birds, working in her flower beds, and red roses. Her beloved dog Spot kept her company and was her buddy. However, Lucille immensely loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Time spent with family were treasured memories for all.

Lucille leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: Ray Sparks, Janice Hardin both of Waldron, Arkansas and Ruth Sherrill of Overland Park, Kansas and step daughter Verla Bullock. Grams will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Erin (Matt) Youngblood of Greenwood, Arkansas, David (Michelle) Sparks of Waldron, Arkansas, Marc (Michele) Sparks of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Paul (Raneisa) Sherrill of Orrick, Missouri, Nancy (Mike) Gieseke of Overland Park, Kansas, Mark Sherrill of Overland Park, Kansas as well as 11 great grandchildren she cherished. Lucille will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends she dearly loved ane one son of her heart, Dr. Nathan Bennett.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Everett Sparks and husband Patrick Richmond, her parents, Troxie and Cordelia Gibson as well as her siblings: Floyd, Louie, S.T., Leroy, Erma, Fay, Mildred, Marie and Essamae.

Lucille’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Bro. Todd VanDeWiele, Rev. Jeff Wilkinson and Marc Sparks officiating. Interment will follow in the Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Lucille’s pallbearers will be Marc Sparks, Matt Youngblood, Gary Nelson, Eddie Ray Swisher, Dillion Yandell and Gary House.

Lucille’s visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

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