09-12-1933 – 12-15-2022 Leta Bell (Jeffery) Lucy, 89, of Salem, Ark., passed away from this life on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Salem, Ark. Bell was born Sept. 12, 1933, in Calico Rock, Ark. to Jesse Aaron Jeffery and Bessie Mae (Galloway) Jeffery.
Retha Mae Fletcher, 86, of Calico Rock, Ark., died Dec. 11 at Calico Rock, Ark.
10-31-1941 – 12-12-2022 Mary Jo Pate, 81, of Salem, Ark., passed away from this life on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at her home in Salem, Ark. Jo was born Oct. 31, 1941, in Heart, Ark., the only child to James Robert Weaver and Goldie (Stroud) Weaver.
Bella is a beautiful dog, a sweet ball of energy who follows simple commands and enjoys walks. She would do well in a fenced-in yard where she can run or with a family who would take her on frequent walks or hikes to expend her energy.
As the year winds down, your thoughts might drift to the future. And, as part of that future, you may be thinking of where your financial assets will end up.
Strawberry River Chapter DAR met Saturday, Dec. 3, with 12 members and two guests in attendance. Following the opening ritual and approval of minutes and the treasurer’s report, updates on three DAR committees were presented: (1) Wreaths Across America. The chapter is a recognized sponsor of WAA; this year we are sponsoring 54 wreaths which will be placed on the resting sites of Veterans buried in the Mountain Home Cemetery.
The Cherokee Village (CV) Suburban Improvement District (SID) met on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at the North Golf Course meeting room. Vice Chairman David Nebel called the meeting to order since Chairman Ron Page had been running late. Commissioners Susan Jett, Joe Kaiser, Tony Stallsmith and Page were present, as well as General Manager (GM) Betsy Waugh. Attorney Joey Price attended by Zoom. The current agenda was approved by the commissioners, as were the minutes from the Nov. 21 meeting.
According to Hardy Mayor Ernie Rose, the popular Hardy History Wall which was located between Miller’s Leather Shop and the Cross-eyed Catfish in Hardy has been removed, but has not been destroyed. “I looked at it three years ago and it was in pretty good shape.
Elaine BROWN R It wasn’t certain whether the Hardy Christmas Parade would launch as planned on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 10, due to the storms forecasted for a good part of that morning.
Courtesy of Pastor Brian Pummill and the Cherokee Village Peace Lutheran Church Everyone in the community is cordially invited to join Peace Lutheran Church for a music- and hope-filled Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. Special emphasis will be placed on finding peace and strength in the Lord despite the many challenges surrounding us daily. Casual attire is perfectly acceptable. The Peace Lutheran Church is located on Highway 175 after entering the south entrance into Cherokee Village. Please contact the church at 870257-3957 with any questions.