Stories from Friday, May 27, 2011

CARROLL COUNTY -- The second disaster declaration in less than a month was issued Wednesday by Carroll County Judge Sam Barr after continued flooding hit the county hard, taking with it nine low water slabs and washing out roadways. The declaration paves the way for federal disaster reimbursement that was already approved for the first round of repairs that got underway after late April rains ruined many county roads and bridges...

LITTLE ROCK --Arkansas renters who lost their homes or personal property as a result of storms, tornadoes and flooding that began in late April may be eligible for disaster-related assistance from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other agencies...

Brashears Furniture is accepting donations for the American Red Cross Joplin Disaster Relief. "We have several employees with family in the Joplin area that have been affected," said Susan Brashears. "Fortunately their family members are safe, but several have had significant property damage and this disaster will take an emotional toll on so many."...

Green Forest Football Coach Jay Martin has a simple goal for his varsity football team next season. "We want to win every game we play," Martin said. "Looking at our schedule, we believe we have an opportunity to be in every game. Martin, heading into his second season in charge of the Tigers, just finished up two weeks of coaching spring practice...

Alfred Uri Widner, 89, of Winslow, AR died May 25, 2011, born May 21, 1922 in Alpena Pass, AR the son of John F. and Linda (Chaney) Widner. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He bravely served in World War II in the South Pacific, his division invaded Leyte in the Philippines and also Okinawa. He was a farmer, carpenter, fishing guide, avid sportsman, a great friend to many, and most importantly a wonderful family man...

Charles Ira Nelson, age 72, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. He was born to Ira Nelson and Hazel Hutchison Nelson on October 12, 1938, in Trinidad, CO. He attended school in Blue Eye,  MO. He held jobs in Rockaway Beach and Branson restaurants before he married Linda Walton on November 13, 1965, at the Branson Methodist Church. ...

James Laird Emmett, a resident of Berryville, AR, was born July 25, 1951 in Berryville, AR, a son of James Harold and Frances (Cole) Emmett. He departed this life Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home in Berryville, at the age of 59 years. James was of the Methodist faith. He worked for several years as a salesman in the auto industry and then at Walmart Supercenter in Berryville in the Hardware Department...

Norman Boggus, age 84, of Green Forest passed from this life on Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was born on December 15, 1926 in Riverside, CA to the late Alfred and Pauline (McDaniel) Boggus. On June 16, 1951 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Elizabeth (Holiday) Boggus. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army where he received several medals. Norman was self-employed most of his life as a rancher and a carpenter...

Vernon Ray McWilliams, 80, of Huntsville, AR died May 24, 2011 at his home. He was born June 27, 1930 at Grit, TX the son of David Alfred and Effie Elgie Soules McWilliams. He was a rancher, a member of the Moore Free Will Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force. ...

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