Cecily Long
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Recent Stories by Cecily Long
Fannie Marie Dunlap: Ran Kirby store for half a century
posted: 10/01/2011 4:24 a.m. Discuss
Fannie Marie Dunlap was a fixture at the Dunlap Store, which she and her late husband, Ernie, owned for 50 years in Kirby. Tourists headed to Lake Greeson were always welcomed with a friendly smile, her daughter Janelle Fant said.
Missy Anderson: Volunteer in art, literacy programs
posted: 09/28/2011 3:31 a.m. Discuss
Missy Anderson described herself as “intense” in a 1986 interview for the Arkansas Democrat. “When I quit, I quit. When I do, I do,” she said.
Ray Pearce Jr.: A ‘super person’ in many aspects
posted: 09/27/2011 5:28 a.m. Discuss
As a member of the U.S. Navy in World War II, Ray Pearce Jr. was awarded five Bronze Stars. But he never talked about his time in the military until a few years ago.
Carrie Diane Drake: Cook, volunteer cheered for all
posted: 09/24/2011 5:03 a.m. Discuss
Carrie Diane Drake enjoyed cooking and always had an interest in traveling, her family said.
James Staggs: In tough times, willing to help
posted: 09/17/2011 4:40 a.m. Discuss
James Staggs was considered a hero to Bald Knob and its school district, said Linda Staggs, his wife of 51 years.
David. A Joslin: Minister always had high spirits
posted: 09/13/2011 3:50 a.m. Discuss
The Rev. David A. Joslin was the executive director for the Arkansas Free Will Baptist Association for more than 30 years. His devotion to his faith and his business savvy were well known among his peers, both locally and nationwide.
Sherry Marie Lamb: March of Dimes among her loves
posted: 09/10/2011 3:45 a.m. Discuss
When Sherry Marie Lamb’s niece gave birth to premature twin girls, she comforted her family the way she had with so many others as community director of her local March of Dimes chapter in Jonesboro, Lamb’s family said.
Donnie E.C. Bryant: Get involved, he said, and did
posted: 08/30/2011 5:06 a.m. Discuss
In the late 1950s, Donnie E.C. Bryant went to work to turn Arkansas 11, the main highway through Batesville, into a U.S. highway.
Sam Strauss Jr.: Pfeifer heir called gentle, solid, fair
posted: 08/27/2011 4:33 a.m. Discuss
The Pfeifers department stores, now part of Dillards Inc., were one of the last family-owned retail giants in Arkansas. As the grandson of Leo Pfeifer, Sam Strauss Jr. was a part of the family company legacy.
Ralph Williams: War paratrooper, dairy expert, dad
posted: 08/20/2011 3:31 a.m. Discuss
Ralph Williams was 17 and World War II was just beginning in Europe when he decided to join the Army National Guard. Because he was still a minor, Williams needed his father’s permission to enlist, his daughter Joanie King said.
