Stories from Monday, June 11, 2007

HOLIDAY?ISLAND --Holiday Island Community Church will offer some light-hearted fun with a Summer Inspiration DVD series entitled "Continuous Joy." The first session will feature Patsy Clairmont and Sandi Patty at a mini-conference called "All Cracked Up." Each week will feature a different inspirational message from the Women of Faith team, consisting of Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Shelia Walsh, Patsy Clairmont, and Thelma Wells...

VINNIE WILSON, a resident of Green Forest, was born Nov. 14, 1911, in Rule, a daughter of Tom and Mattie (Chase) Hittson. She died Monday, June 4, 2007, in Eureka Springs at the age of 95. Vinnie was a homemaker. She was a kind and loving person to everyone. She was an avid gardener and quilter and was a member of the H.D. Grim Brawley Club and a member of the United Baptist Church of Green Forest...

Richard A. Weaver, 72, of Holiday Island, died May 31, 2007. He was surrounded by his wife and children at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Rich is survived by his wife and best friend, Alice French; his children Kay Weaver Serrins, R. ...

RICHARD JAY MILLER, 73, of Clifty, Ark., died June 3, 2007, at his home. He was born Dec. 11, 1933, at Rudd, the son of William Parker and Opal Casebolt Miller. He was a farmer, a Baptist, and a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. He was a member of Hayes-Smith American Legion Post No. 137, in Huntsville...

ERBY LASLEY, a former resident of Green Forest, was born March 6, 1910, in Osage, a daughter of Charles Seaborn and Cordelia (Allred) Bishop. She died Monday, June 4, 2007, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 97. Mrs. Lasley was a homemaker and was a member of the Methodist Church of Green Forest...

HELEN M. 'HALENE' FLOWERS was born to Timothy C. Thompson and Kate E. Nauman Thompson on Nov. 24, 1915, in Carroll County and died on June 3, 2007, in Visalia, Calif. Both parents preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Flowers in 1984; her sister, Anna May Lane, in 1995; and her niece, Arlene Kate Sanders, in 2002...

DAMON CLAUDE FENTRESS, a resident of Berryville, was born Sept. 17, 1968, in Altamont, Kan., a son of Donald and Barbara (Robbins) Fentress. He died Monday, June 4, 2007, in Berryville at the age of 38. He was of the Baptist faith. On Aug. 18, 2000, he was united in marriage with Jane Fentress, who survives him of the home. ...

LeAnn Morrissey, formerly of Berryville, helped throw a baby shower last Sunday -- not for one, but for 17 new and expectant military moms. "Operation Baby Shower" was Morrissey's way of supporting the troops, by giving a little support to the wives of military men serving in the 32 Medical Logistics Battalion at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Eleven of the 17 women's spouses are currently deployed and six of the military moms are active duty soldiers themselves...

METALTON -- A tractor accident Wednesday claimed the life of 73-year-old John Mitchell of the Metalton Community. According to Lt. Jason Hunt, with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, emergency medical responders from St. John's ambulance service and the South Carroll County Fire Department were dispatched to the area of County Road 717 in reference to a tractor accident...

Green Forest -- On Monday, County Judge Richard Williams re-ordered Bob Tanner to remove his gate, which Williams states is still blocking a county road. Earlier this year, a court order was issued for the removal of the gate on County Road 806, formerly CR 337, because Judge Williams said he received complaints from landowners that the gate was blocking access to their property...

EUREKA?SPRINGS -- The Eureka Springs Ministerial Association has announced its annual Vacation Bible School series locations, times, ages, themes and contact information. Dates are spread over the summer to help working parents. First of the Vacation Bible Schools will be held Monday through Friday, June 11-15, from 9 a.m. to noon each day at First Christian Church, 763 Passion Play Road...

EAGLE?ROCK, Mo. -- Theme of Vacation Bible School theme this year at All Faith United Methodist Church in Eagle Rock is Avalanche Ranch. Scheduled for 6 to 8:45 p.m. July 16-20, all children are welcome, including preschoolers. Pre-registration forms should be filled out at the church. More information is available by calling (417) 271-4459 or 271-3477...

HOLIDAY ISLAND-- Two Holiday Island Ladies Golf Association play days are included in the story this week. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 The ladies played a new "team" game on Wednesday, May 30, with Play of the Day being called a "Bramble." All players teed off, chose the best drive and then played their own ball on to the green. Two best scores were then taken, and low net used to determine team winners...