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Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Layne Edward Dalton of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 8 at 8:15 p.m. and released on bond August 9 at 10:12 a.m. Dalton was charged with driving while intoxicated – first offense, and refusal to submit to a chemical test – adult.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Jason Everett Furbeck of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 8 at 10:30 p.m. and released on signature bond August 8 at 11 p.m. Furbeck was charged with failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.

Michael Jordan Primm of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 13 at 11:48 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Primm was charged with drug court sanctions.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Tina Caballero-Atayde Garcia of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 9:13 a.m. and released on signature bond August 11 at 2:56 p.m. Garcia was charged with driving while intoxicated – first offense.

Robert Knuckles of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 14 at 4:17 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Knuckles was charged with public intoxication – annoyance, and furnishing a prohibited article – correctional facility.

Belinda Sue Miner of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 12 at 9:43 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 13 at 5:12 a.m. Miner was charged with domestic battering in the third degree – purposely.

Kathy Shannon Shepard of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 7:30 p.m. and released on signature bond August 12 at 9:55 a.m. Shepard was charged with driving while intoxicated – first offense, refusal to submit to arrest – misdemeanor, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident <$1k.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**

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Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Jacob Clayton Bailey of Midland was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 6:07 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 11 at 9:05 p.m. Bailey was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia – ingest meth/cocaine.

Wesley Don Cumbie of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 12 at 10:52 a.m. and remains on hold without bond for the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Wendell Scott Hiatt of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 9 at 1:04 p.m. and released on bond August 11 at 12:19 p.m. Hiatt was charged with petition to revoke – felony.

Trudy Lynn Nichols of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 12 at 1:24 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 12 at 11:10 p.m. Nichols was charged with petition to revoke – felony.

Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Jeffrey William Evans of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 12:33 p.m. and released on signature bond August 11 at 2:40 p.m. Evans was charged with contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine).

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Charles Lloyd Fry of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 9 at 8:45 p.m. and released on bond August 10 at 3:29 p.m. Fry was charged with driving while intoxicated – first offense, refusal to submit to a chemical test – adult, and possession of drug paraphernalia – ingest meth/cocaine.

Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
Brian Keith Kopcinski of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 13 at 4:39 p.m. and remains without bond at the SCADC. Kopcinski was charged with absconding and violating parole.

Kelly Sue Lackey of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 13 at 5:10 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Lackey was charged with possession of schedule I/II controlled substance with the purpose to deliver >2g, and violating parole.

Jason Ray Layne of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 13 at 4:53 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Layne was charged with possession of schedule I/II controlled substance with the purpose to deliver >2g, contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine) and violating parole.

Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
Serenity Loveday Lewis of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 12 at 1:53 a.m. and released on signature bond August 12 at 3:10 a.m. Lewis was charged with failure to appear – Class B misdemeanor.

John Thomas McKinzie of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 12 at 10:40 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on August 13 at 6:59 a.m. McKinzie was charged with assist outside agency-felony.

Arresting agency – Hackett Police Department:
Kathren Leigh Thomas of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 10:56 p.m. and released on signature bond August 12 at 9:27 a.m. Thomas was charged with public intoxication – danger to self or others.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**

Woman Charged in Hackett Shooting Out on Bond

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Woman Charged in Hackett Shooting Out on Bond

Erin Elizabeth Scholtes, who has been charged with battery in the first degree – serious injury, was granted a $75,000 legally sufficient bond in a Sebastian County Circuit Court. Scholtes, 39, was released from the Sebastian County Detention Center on Monday, August 16 at 2:17 p.m.

On Friday, August 13 at approximately 3 p.m. the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 8800 block of Highway 252 W. near Hackett. Deputies arrived and discovered a man who had been shot by a shotgun. Deputies quickly learned the man had been shot by a woman who had fled the scene. The man was able to give deputies a description of the woman.

The 27-year-old victim, Charlie Scott, gave deputies a description of the woman.

Later, a call came into the SCSO about a woman matching her description, knocking on a door at a nearby home. Deputies responded to that address and were able to apprehend the woman who turned out to be the alleged shooter.

The shooting remains under investigation. According to SCSO Captain Phillip Pevehouse, the information being released is as follows: “The man was an employee of Artemis Project. He drove to his place of work and saw a car on the property that he did not know. He entered one of the buildings and was met by a woman he did not know who shot him with a shotgun. The woman fled the scene.”

Scott was airlifted from the area of the shooting to a hospital for further treatment. A GoFundMe account has been set up for Scott’s medical bills. For more information on how to donate, click –HERE-.

Woman Charged in Hackett Shooting Out on Bond

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Erin Elizabeth Scholtes, who has been charged with battery in the first degree – serious injury, was granted a $75,000 legally sufficient bond in a Sebastian County Circuit Court. Scholtes, 39, was released from the Sebastian County Detention Center on Monday, August 16 at 2:17 p.m.

On Friday, August 13 at approximately 3 p.m. the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 8800 block of Highway 252 W. near Hackett. Deputies arrived and discovered a man who had been shot by a shotgun. Deputies quickly learned the man had been shot by a woman who had fled the scene. The man was able to give deputies a description of the woman.

The 27-year-old victim, Charlie Scott, gave deputies a description of the woman.

Later, a call came into the SCSO about a woman matching her description, knocking on a door at a nearby home. Deputies responded to that address and were able to apprehend the woman who turned out to be the alleged shooter.

The shooting remains under investigation. According to SCSO Captain Phillip Pevehouse, the information being released is as follows: “The man was an employee of Artemis Project. He drove to his place of work and saw a car on the property that he did not know. He entered one of the buildings and was met by a woman he did not know who shot him with a shotgun. The woman fled the scene.”

Scott was airlifted from the area of the shooting to a hospital for further treatment. A GoFundMe account has been set up for Scott’s medical bills. For more information on how to donate, click –HERE-.

Dugan Aims To Drop Bombs On 3A-1 Defenses

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Dugan Aims To Drop Bombs On 3A-1 Defenses

Last year, the Mansfield Sr High Tigers ended their 2020-2021 football season with a 1-9 record. It was a tough pill to swallow, to say the least. But at the conclusion of the school year and after graduating eight seniors, the Tigers took to the field for summer practice to revamp their situation. With a few new faces, along with a majority of returning players, the Tigers dug in and got to work. One of those familiar faces returning this season is senior Quarterback Zayne Dugan. “Zayne has been working hard this summer to improve,” stated head coach, Tim Cothran. “He has shown a greater maturity which was to be expected. His decision-making and leadership abilities have improved which was apparent this year during camp. He is a kid that wants to win and is putting the team first!”

Coming in at 6 feet 6 inches, Dugan’s height isn’t the only thing that makes people stop and take notice. It’s the way he graces the field with his accuracy, footwork, pocket presence, and decision making no matter how much or how little pressure is attendant. Even with 2020’s losses, Dugan still amazingly passed for 1303 yards and plowed up 68 rushing yards. “I’m feeling good in my position and about our team this season. We have many returning players in the backfield who have been running the offense with me for five seasons now,” explained Dugan. “We’ve had some good conditioning this summer and we’re all ready to get on the field and play against somebody other than ourselves.”

With a team chocked full of players skilled in their positions and excited to turn things around, the Mansfield Tigers are prepared to pull out all the stops leaving nothing in their tank. “During our summer camps this year we ran the ball really well so I’m looking forward to seeing that happen as well as our passing game opening up a little more.” When asked which teammate he thought stepped up to the plate during the preseason, Dugan responded, “Kindel Noblitt. He’s at practice early every day, giving his all and making sure nobody is slacking.”

Every year as schedules get posted, there is always that one game that is highlighted for its utmost importance. For Dugan, that game is the Mansfield/Hackett face-off. “They’re always good competition and a fun rivalry game.” Spanning back decades, football masses have always shown up to watch this Sebastian County Rivalry Showdown. For the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Mansfield kept the upper hand as they ended the Tiger/Hornet battle with scores of 28-26 and 40-8. But then last year, as Mansfield was hoping for a tic tac toe three in a row, Hackett caged up the Tigers earning a 60-46 victory. But before the Tigers can think about Hackett, first up on their list is their scrimmage with the Mena Bearcats on Tuesday, August 17 at home with Jr High starting at 6 pm. The Mansfield Tigers will kick-off their 2021 football season on August 27 hosting the Magazine Rattlers.

GO-AR Hosts Educational Forum

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Elected officials, law enforcement, members of Gun Owners of Arkansas and the community turned out for an educational forum on current gun legislation. The event, “Guns in the Fort”, was held at the safe room at Ben Geren Park on Saturday, August 14 at 3 p.m.

The forum was well-attended and featured panelists Attorney Whitfield Hyman, Scott County Deputy Prosecutor and Attorney Travis Plummer, State Representative Marcus Richmond, State Representative Justin Boyd, State Representative Brandt Smith, Prosecutor for the City of Fort Smith, Sam Terry, Sebastian County Sheriff Hobe Runion, and Michelle Lynn Pincumbe Carnahan, Sebastian County Coordinator for Judge Chris Carnahan, candidate for Arkansas State Supreme Court.

Panelists included (top row, from left) State Representative Justin Boyd, State Representative Brandt Smith, (bottom row, from left) Attorney Whitfield Hyman, and State Representative Marcus Richmond.

Also present, several candidates for the upcoming 2022 election, including Clint McPherson, an announced candidate for Scott County Sheriff, Joe Pearson, a candidate for Senate, District 16, and two candidates for Crawford County Sheriff, Wayne Sandusky and current Mulberry Police Chief Shannon Gregory.

Pictured from left: Roger Kidd, Wayne Helms, and Gary Epperson

GO-AR President Gary Epperson welcomed those in attendance. Epperson proceeded to recognize the outstanding board members for their hard work and dedication. Those members include Dallas Green, D-Fo Ray, Brad Anderson, Junior Ainsworth and Dan Borum. Outstanding member, Wayne Helms, was recognized for his tireless efforts and was presented a GO-AR t-shirt and hat.

Epperson then turned the program over to board member, Dan Borum. Borum led those in attendance in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Next, Borum introduced the panelists and speaker, Sebastian County Prosecutor Daniel Shue.

Shue presented a slide show featuring firearms legislation passed in the 93rd General Assembly. Those included:

Act 250 removes the requirement to retreat before a person may legitimately defend themselves.
Act 433 removes the prohibition on the possession of loaded centerfire weapons in parts of Baxter and Benton counties.
Act 809 removes the requirement for an employee, who stores their gun in their locked car in a parking lot, from being in a separate locked container.
Act 1024 removes the prohibition on carrying in places owned, controlled, or operated by a local unit of government, if they have a carry permit, except for the following:
(i) A courtroom or the location of an administrative hearing conducted by a state agency, except as permitted by § 5-73-306(5) or § 5-73-306(6);
(ii) A public school kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), a public prekindergarten, or a public daycare facility, except as permitted under subdivision (a)(3)(C) of this section;
(iii) A facility operated by the Division of Correction or the Division of Community Correction; or
(iv) A posted firearm-sensitive area, as approved by the Division of Arkansas State Police under § 5-73-325, located at:
- (a) The Arkansas State Hospital;
- (b) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; or
- (c) A collegiate athletic event
Act 872
TO BE KNOWN AS THE “INTRASTATE FIREARMS PROTECTION ACT”; AND TO PREVENT THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FROM REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY, AND TRADE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION WITHIN THE BORDERS OF ARKANSAS.
A personal firearm, a firearms accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Arkansas and that remains within the borders of Arkansas is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce, as those items have not traveled in interstate commerce.
Act 638
PERMITTING A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSEE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR MAINTAINED PARK.
If the person has a license to carry a concealed handgun under § 5-73-301 et seq. and is carrying a concealed handgun in a municipally owned or maintained park, or another similar municipally owned or maintained recreational property, except for those portions of a municipally owned or maintained park or recreational property that contain a:
(i) Football field, baseball field, soccer field, or other sports field where an athletic event or practice is occurring at the time;
(ii) Municipally owned or maintained building; or
(iii) Leased area to be used for a special event.
Act 693
TO AMEND § 5-73-122; AND CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF “FACILITY” AS IT IS USED IN REGARD TO THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM.
Arkansas Code § 5-73-122(a)(4), concerning the definition of “facility” as it is used in regard to the offense of carrying a firearm in publicly owned buildings or facilities, is amended to read as follows:
As used in this section, “facility” does not mean a municipally owned or maintained park, football field, baseball field, soccer field, or another similar municipally owned or maintained recreational structure or property.
Act 956
TO DEFINE “VEHICLE” AS AN EXTENSION OF A PERSON’S HOME; AND TO DEFINE THE TERM “JOURNEY” ACROSS ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.
Arkansas Code § 5-73-101, concerning definitions to be used in regard to weapons, is amended to add additional subdivisions to read as follows:
(12) “Journey” means a person has left his or her home or the curtilage of his or her home either on foot, horseback, bicycle, or in an automobile for any purpose or duration; and
(13) “Vehicle” means any automobile and is considered an extension of a person’s home, with any protections that conveys.
Act 631
PERMITTING A PERSON CONVICTED OF AN ANTITRUST VIOLATION OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BUSINESS PRACTICE TO LAWFULLY POSSESS A FIREARM UNDER STATE LAW.
It is “unlawful for any person … who has been convicted in any court of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year … to … possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition; or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce”
Act 948
PERMITTING AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TO POSSESS AND CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
An emergency medical technician may carry a concealed handgun at any time if the EMT is working as an EMT, if the employer approves, and is carrying proper identification.

Announced candidates for the 2022 election (pictured top row, from left) Mulberry Police Chief, and candidate for Crawford County Sheriff Shannon Gregory, Candidate for Scott County Sheriff Clint McPherson, (bottom row, from left) candidate for Senate District 16, Joseph Pearson, and Michelle Lynn Pincumbe Carnahan, Sebastian County Coordinator for Judge Chris Carnahan, candidate for Arkansas State Supreme Court.

GO-AR sponsor FSAAP donated two shotguns, which were given away in a drawing for members. Other sponsors included Chaffee Outfitters, Ken Ratcliff, Alma Gunworks, and Resident News.

Event sponsor, FSAAP donated two shotguns which were given away in a drawing for members.

Obituary – Bernice Goddard (1927-2021)

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Bernice Flynn Goddard of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Waldron, Arkansas. Bernice was born November 25, 1927 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Jack Flynn and Josie Coleman Flynn. She was 93 years old.

Today the hardest working woman I ever knew went to be with the Lord. My Mommaw made the best biscuits and yeast rolls. She was one amazing cook, if you never ate at her house, I’m sorry. She loved taking her grandkids on walks to the creek to look for “sea shells”. She was a game player. When we were kids we played countless games of Yahtzee and Rumi. She’d pull out the punch bowl and when we were little to make us punch as a treat.

When we were older we learned to play the family pass time, Pitch. She loved to play Pitch. She was still playing just a couple weeks ago at 93. She was quite the smack talker when it came to Pitch. She was often accused of cheating, but she never knew how those cards ended up in her lap. I received many hugs goodbye, followed up with, “Hurry back so I can beat you again.”

So many memories I’ll never forget from picking Huckleberries to make pie, going with her while she milked the milk cow, helping wash the laundry on Monday, laundry day in the wringer washers outside, helping work in the garden, her cream corn, red jello with apples and cool whip, her love of flowers, how she had our pictures everywhere, and the quilts she made for us.

I was truly blessed to call Bernice Goddard, Mommaw. Ross Creek Road is never going to feel the same, but it will always hold some of my favorite memories.

Bernice leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Ronald Lee Goddard and wife Libby of Waldron, Arkansas, Danny Ray Goddard and wife Sherry of Booneville, Arkansas, Johnny Leon Goddard of Waldron, Arkansas, Larry James Goddard and Krystle of Tennessee and Patricia Lynn Hall of Waldron, Arkansas. Mommaw will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren, Tracy Williams and husband Jack of Waldron, Arkansas, Jennifer Adams and husband Kevin of Claremore, Oklahoma, Nathan Goddard and wife Lindsey of Florida, Jessica Plummer and husband Jesse of North Dakota, Jered Goddard and wife Keely of Charleston, Arkansas, Matthew Goddard and wife Collen of Russellville, Arkansas, Whitney Weaver of Norfolk, Virginia, Deven Goddard and wife Jordyn of Springdale, Arkansas and Sidney Duerr of Fayetteville, Arkansas as well as 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Billie Bottoms of Waldron, Arkansas. Bernice will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family, friends and neighbors she loved dearly.

Bernice was preceded in death by her loving husband Volton, parents, Jack and Josie Flynn, and her siblings: Clayburn, Nada and Thelma.

Bernice’s life celebration will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Cindy Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in the Bush Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Bernice’s pallbearers will be Jack Williams, Deven Goddard, Kevin Adams, Jered Goddard, Matthew Goddard, Trey Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse Plummer, Nathan Goddard, Braden Williams and Ethen Adams.

Bernice’s visitation will be Tuesday, August 17, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

For those who want to attend the service but can not be in attendance, the funeral service will be live-streamed on our website.

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Obituary – Clarence Rodgers Moore (1931-2021)

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Obituary – Clarence Rodgers Moore (1931-2021)

Clarence Rodgers Moore of Edmond, OK passed on April 30, 2020, at the age of 88, at home. He was born on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 1931, in Pearsall TX, the only child of the late Clarence Monroe Moore, a WWI veteran, and Elsie Mae (Rodgers) Moore. He grew up in a household with his grandmother Laura (Gibson) Rodgers and blind uncle Clarence Bazzel Rodgers. His father was a clerk for Seaman’s Store and his mother ran the Western Telephone Office and switchboard from their home in Mansfield, AR.

As a child, Rodgers was enamored with flying, and music. He held a newspaper route and worked as a projectionist at the Dixie Theater in Mansfield, saving for flying lessons, which he began at the age of 15, on a crop duster. His childhood textbooks include his drawings of airplanes penciled in buzzing around Abraham Lincoln’s head. He attended Hartford and Mansfield, AR schools, graduating from Mansfield High School in 1949. Following graduation, Rodgers enlisted in the Army National Guard at Fort Hood, Texas, and served as a Corporal in the Korean War Conflict Theater through1952. After returning from Korea, he married his sweetheart the late Mary Luan (Hearn) Moore of Greenwood AR in 1953. She preceded him in death in 2018 after 65 years of marriage.

Rodgers and Luan lived in Tulsa OK, where he took flying lessons and was an instructor for Ross Aviation and American Airlines. In 1958, they relocated with two daughters to Nashville, TN, where he was a flight instructor for American Airlines. In Jan 1960, Rodgers’ lifelong dream came true when he became a copilot for Southern Airways, and the family moved to Memphis, TN where It grew with the birth of a son, and they remained until 1991. Rodgers served as a Captain with Southern Airways, Republic Airlines, and Northwest Airlines until 1991. He was a career member and recruiter for the ALPA, during a time when hijackings were rampant and pilot and flight safety were greatly lacking, and worked, and went on strike for, advances in those areas. He was a member and contributor to Parkway Village Baptist Church, Southern Avenue Baptist Church, and Ridgeway Baptist Church.

Upon Rodgers’ retirement, they moved near their family homes to Fort Smith AR, where he became engrossed in genealogy and history. He was the past president and secretary of the South Sebastian County Historical Society. He was instrumental in the restoration of the Greenwood Old Jail Museum, the Coal Miner’s Memorial, and the donation and relocation to Greenwood AR of the Vineyard Cabin built by Charles Blaylock, 1848. Rodgers was honored with an appointment to the Arkansas Museum Services Panel in 1998 by then Governor Mike Huckabee. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially to Alaska.

Rodgers is remembered for his quick smile, slow storytelling, beautiful tenor voice, fishing, camping, trail riding, photography, and his perfectionism (which he also expected from others). He loved building scale remote control airplanes, HO train sets, and woodworking. In 2012, the Moores relocated to Edmond OK near their eldest daughter, where they continued their interest in family history and their grandchildren, which were scattered all over the world.

Rodgers is survived by his daughters Rebecca Ann Moore of Edmond OK, Mary Kathryn (Andrew) Platt of Oldwick, NJ, and a son, Clarence Rodgers (Gina) Moore Jr. of Clearwater, FL, 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, and two great-grandsons expected the fall 2020.

A memorial service is planned in his honor on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Coop Prairie Cemetery, Mansfield AR near his wife, parents, grandmother, and uncle under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to one of the following organizations:

City Rescue Mission 800 W. California Ave, Oklahoma City OK 73106 http://www.cityrescue.org

Oklahoma Humane Society of Oklahoma City PO Box 18471, Oklahoma City OK 73154 http://www.okhumane.org

South Sebastian County Historical Society PO Box 523 Greenwood AR 72936 http://www.greenwoodmuseumonline.com Online condolences may be sent at http://www.martinfuneralhomes.com

Obituary – Ronnie Payne James (1936-2021)

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Obituary – Ronnie Payne James (1936-2021)

Ronnie Payne James, 85, of Blue Ball, Arkansas passed away on August 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 18, 1936 in Helleman, Arkansas to the late Vance and Ester Kinder James.

Ronnie grew up in Southern California after high school he spent 4 years in the Air Force. He worked in different jobs until he found his passion which was driving a truck. Behind the wheel, he loved the independence and being his own boss that he enjoyed for 40 years. After the death of his father, he moved to backed to Arkansas to take over the local store in Hale town, Arkansas. Ronnie loved the opportunity to get back to Arkansas and live in the Ouachita’s where he found his passion for fishing.

Ronnie was quite a talker who loved visiting family and friends especially with his truck driving buddies telling stories.

Ronnie Leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Shirley, daughter Rhonda James (Jim Evans), son Jay James (Sally James), grandchildren: Kirk Dedmon, Grant James, and Logan James. Great-granddaughter: Kindra Dedmon. Brothers and sisters: Warren James, Sue Harshaw Olaimey, and Becky Wilkins. Stepchildren: Delores Pollard, Tim Defoor, Rusty Defoor, Mark Defoor and Step Grandchildren and Step Great Grandchildren.

Ronnie is proceeded in death by his first wife of 49 years Gladys Yvonne James, his parents, his brothers Mark and Bobby, and his grandson Kory Dedmon.

Ronnie’s graveside life celebration will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, Arkansas with Elder Dennis Horn and Rev. Jackie Allen officiating. Interment will follow. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Ronnie’s pallbearers will be Kirk Dedmon, Grant James, Logan James, Blake Defoor, Lewis James and Eric Wilkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Jones, Dennis Cole, Gary Medlock, Ray Foster, Jim Kitchens, Bill Battles, Bob Elison, Charlie Davis, Paul Gillium and Larry Taff.

Ronnie’s visitation will be Friday, August 13, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

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Obituary – John G Stefan (1925-2021)

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John G. Stefan Jr. of Waldron, Arkansas (formerly of Uniontown Pennsylvania) went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Waldron, Arkansas with his loving family by his side. John was born August 25, 1925 in Morgantown, West Virginia to John G. Stefan Sr. and Marilyn (Dawson) Stefan. He was 95 years old.

For many years, John was in sales and marketing for a dental laboratory. He worked for the same company for over 35 years. John was a member of Great Bethel Baptist Church in Uniontown, Pennsylvania for many years. He also served as a deacon. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Municipal Authority, and Lions Club (past President). He was a life member of AMVETs. While John stayed busy with his club memberships, his first love was that of being a husband to Betty. They were married in July of 1948 and lived their lives in Pennsylvania until relocating to Waldron a few years back to be close to family. John and Betty enjoyed being in Arkansas and especially getting to be close with great nieces and great nephews and beyond.

John leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife Betty of Waldron, Arkansas, niece, Kathy Cabe of Waldron, Arkansas, great-niece Jennifer Shaddon and husband Gary of Y-City, Arkansas, great-nephew Jeffrey Cabe and wife Angel of Waldron, Arkansas, and his great-nieces Vanessa Lamproe and husband Jim of Rudy, Arkansas, Katelynn Medlin and husband Taylor of Waldron, Arkansas, great great nephew James Shaddon and wife Kristan of Alma, Arkansas and great great greats Brylynn and Eli Lamproe and Taylynn Medlin. John will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marilyn Stefan, sister in law Virginia Wagner, brother in law George Wagner and wife Wilma, nephew, Richard Wagner and nephew in law, Bill Cabe.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

John’s pallbearers will be Jeff Cabe, Gary Shaddon, Jamie Shaddon, Jimmie Lamproe, Taylor Medlin and Rick Bice. Honorary pallbearer will be Eli Lamproe.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Great Bethel Baptist Church, 47 West Fayette St., Uniontown, PA 15401.

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