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December 2022

Yes, Virginia

Dear readers, Perhaps nothing that has ever been published in any newspaper is as well-known as the piece I’d like to share with you today. Although it was written more than 120 years ago, its message is timeless and perhaps even more important today than it has ever been.
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Timothy Reed McGriff

Timothy Reed McGri_ of Green Forest, Arkansas was born in Warsaw, Indiana on September 18, 1942, to William David and Margaret Lucille (Murphey) Mc-Gri_. Timothy passed away ursday, November 24, 2022, in Green Forest at the age of 80.
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Susanne H. Thurman

Susanne H. _urman of Fayetteville, Arkansas, was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 14, 1941. Her parents were Harwin Hunsley and Mary Stockslager. Susanne passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the age of 81.
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Emma Elizabeth Ritchie

Emma Elizabeth Ritchie, age 94, of Alpena, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 29, 2022, one day shy of her 95th birthday. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Hillcrest Home in Harrison, Arkansas.
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Freddie Mae Massengale

Freddie Mae Massengale of Alpena, Arkansas was born in Batavia, Arkansas on May 12, 1933, to Fred and Fairy (Magness) Smothers. Freddie passed away November 15, 2022, in Harrison at the age of 89.
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Carolyn Ann Tucker

We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Carolyn (Carol) Ann Tucker of Bella Vista, Arkansas. She passed away peacefully a_er a brief illness on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the age of 80. She was attended by her husband, William “Papa Bill” Tucker and her sons.
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Smith inducted into Hall of Fame at OSU

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla., recently inducted Lieu Smith into its Hall of Fame. In addition Smith received the Melvin R. Lohmann Medal for outstanding contributions to his profession and to the university as well as serving his community, state and nation with distinction.
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