Lois K. Mock, 96, of Cherokee Village, Ark. passed away June 8, 2022 at EagleCrest Nursing & Rehab in Ash Flat, Ark. where she had resided for the past seven years. Lois was born Dec. 18, 1925 in Harvey, Ill. to Estelle and Arthur Mock and was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jane Quinn; brothers, Vernon and Roy Mock; and her good friend, Val Pour. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Lynn Blaine Elliott, 80, of Suffolk, Va. passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. He is the son of the late Iven and Bertha Elliott. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Dana Hamm and nephew, Don E. Cash, Jr.
Jimmy Dewayne Gatewood (JG) son of James and Irene Gatewood was born Aug. 24, 1946 and entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2022.
John Franklin Ogden passed away on May 23, 2022, at his home in Myrtle, Mo., at the age of 85. John was born in Hartford, Conn.
Fulton County Hospital Foundation awarded $500 scholarships to three local students pursuing a career in the medical field. Kristyn Roberts works at Fulton County Hospital and is pursuing an associate’s degree in healthcare professions.
On June 6, VFW & Auxiliary Post 9777 in Salem held a Patriotic Recognition ceremony to recognize and award youth and community members. Gracyn Rouse -2021-2022 contestant for the Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue National Anthem Singing Contest. (Pictured with District 2 Auxiliary President Charles Bailey)
Harding University appointed Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson as executive vice president June 1.
Strawberry River Chapter DAR met Saturday, June 4, with 13 members and one guest in attendance. Following the opening ritual and treasurer’s report, members approved the minutes from the April meeting.
The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. Charles David Koch, of Evening Shade, Ark., was among those included on this semester’s list.
The University of Central Arkansas Honors College has selected 75 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Norbert O. Schedler Honors College Scholars and 27 incoming first-year students for its University Scholars Program.