Stories from Friday, November 25, 2011

Mrs. Helener "Punch" Holstead, 92 of Blytheville, passed from this life Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

Mrs. Lois Viletta Haigwood, 80, of Manila, died Thursday Nov. 24, 2011, at NEA/Baptist Health Care in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Martha Geraldine Eaton, 71, of Holland, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, at Twin Rivers Medical Center in Kennett.

Thanks mostly to the hard work of My Dear Sweet Sainted Wife and Mother, Thanksgiving was another enjoyable day with pretty much everybody in the family around for the festivities.

Chris and Brandy Walker of Blytheville, announce the birth of Sophia Lorelei Walker, born July 11, 2011 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Individuals and families wishing to receive food and toys from the Ignite Program this year will need to participate in one of the two registration dates which will be held next week.

Saturday is the second annual "Small Business Saturday," sponsored by American Express.

Blytheville will have its very first tree-lighting ceremony this year.

Blytheville residents will have the chance to give back during the holiday season next week by giving blood at a LifeBlood drive, hosted by Great River Medical Center.

After nearly 33 years with the Department of Human Services, Joe Guy of Osceola has announced his decision to retire and run for state representative for District 55.

This week's Pet of the Week at the Blytheville Humane Society is Lady, a female Domestic Long Hair cat. Night is up-to-date with routine shots. For more information, call the Humane Society at 870-838-5512 or send email to humanesociety1@earthlink.net.