Stories from Saturday, March 30, 2013

Many times I have used this article as a vehicle to try to reach and teach. To teach readers that animals are wonderful creatures that love unconditionally and share a powerful bond with humans.

Col. Gordon Clyde Southern, 86, of Steele, Mo., passed away Monday, March 25, 2013, at the Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tenn.

Peggy Jewell Grubbs Kelley, 61, of Luxora, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center, in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Audrey Jennings Judd, 93, of Blytheville, passed from this life on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Billie Jean Gardner, 78 of Greenville, Texas, formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life Friday, March 29, 2013, at her home.

Dr. Jerry Morris Frankum Jr. of Heber Springs, formerly of Newport, entered the presence of the Lord on this Good Friday, March 29, 2013, at Heber Springs.

Local charitable agencies represented on the Mississippi County Emergency Food and Shelter Board met this week to discuss the distribution of new funds from the Phase 30 National Board.

The Ghosts of Highway 61 Antique Bus Tour is next weekend and a number of local organizations are pitching in to help Main Street Blytheville make the tour an outstanding event for both tour participants and the community.