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79 of Fordyce, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born October 8, 1944 in New Edinburg to the late Willie Campbell and Elvie Parker Marks. She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy Sisson, three sisters, and three brothers.

99 of Hampton, died Saturday January 6, 2024 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born May 17, 1924 in Woodberry, she was a daughter of the late William and Matty Strickland.

78 of Percy, Ark. formerly of Hampton, Ark. died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her home. She was born February 21, 1945 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Wesley Richards and Emma Alvern Martin Richards. She was a housewife and homemaker, a member of the Pentecostal Church and a graduate of the Warren and Hermitage School systems. Also preceding her in death was her son, Marvin Edward Robertson, Jr and greatgranddaughter Addison Major and a brother Michael Richards.

The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) announced that January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas. School board members play an essential role in our community. Hampton School District will join other districts in Arkansas in celebration of our board by thanking them for the time, talents, and knowledge they bring to our district and for their commitment to the families and children of our community.

Bulldogs face off against Bearden

For decades, they have been a common site for weary travelers along the highways of America. The Holiday Inn has become one of the largest hotel chains in the United States. And the story of the iconic hotel has its roots in one small town in Arkansas.

age 81 of Woodberry/ Hampton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 30, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born December 9, 1942 to Henry T. King and Helen Marie Ables King. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his best friend, Weldon Gray of Topeka, KS, and brothers-in-law, Dan Neely and Kenneth Neely of El Dorado. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Neely King of Woodberry; one son, Kevin Thomas King and wife Miranda Bass King of Woodberry; one sister, Barbara King Blann and husband Laron of Fordyce; one aunt, Sue Houldridge of Sherwood; one sister-in-law, Kathy Neely McElroy and husband Mitch of Arlington, TX. He was blessed with four exchange student granddaughters, Franzi, Nina, Emilie and Mia, and great granddaughter, Ellie. He is uncle to Rusty Blann and wife Dorinda of Searcy, Aleta “Sissy” Blann Sanders and husband Ken of Fordyce, Ricky Blann and wife Amy of Fordyce, Sandy Blann of Fordcye, Tammy Powell of Arlington, TX, Chris Neely and wife Alicia of El Dorado, Becky Brantley of husband Jamie of Farmerville, LA. He was honored to be called Papaw by Erin, Megan and Kristen Carpenter, Elizabeth Gonzalez. He also had a host of extended family in Arkansas, Texas, and Kansas.

90, of Dumas, AR passed away December 22, 2023, in Dumas with her family by her side. Faye was born April 30, 1933, in Marion County, to the late Joe and Nancy Still Thornton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Rodermund, one daughter Gail McCuan, twin grandbabies Roy and Oscar Peppers and one great grandson Will Bradley.

Merrit Emery, of Caraway, Ark. in Craighead County was announced as the winner of the Havoc Boat Raffel that was sponsored by Havoc Boats and the Calhoun County Office of Emergency Management.

Jaret Rushing, from the Calhoun County Extension Office will be hosting a Pesticide Applicator Training in the lower level of the administration building on Friday, January 12 at noon. Registrants will be charged $20 for the training.

Hampton School District is excited to begin working on a new campus addition. The school was recently named among 75 schools in the state to receive $2,500 to construct and furnish a calming room, aimed at addressing the mental well-being of students.