Des Arc School Board to purchase scoreboard
By Lisa Mills
At the Des Arc School Board meeting on March 27th, the board approved the purchase of a new scoreboard at the football field at a total cost of $31,441.86.
Farmers and Merchants Bank is donating $15,000 and D3 Auto Sales is donating $4,500 for the play clock. This will leave a balance of $11,941.86 for the school
to pay. The new scoreboard should be up and working at the beginning of the 2023 football season.
The board accepted the resignation of cafeteria worker Mary Ann Hood effective immediately. Resignations were accepted for FACS teacher May Lynn Guidry, High School English teacher Hallie Fleck, and High School
L ocal v etera n s ho n ored
English teacher Janice McFarlin effective at the end of the school year.
The board approved staff transfers for Brandi Long from 7th grade teacher to FACS teacher, and Cory Gibson from 2nd grade teacher to 7th grade teacher for the 20232024 school year, and Katrina Dillehay from
Custodian/Cafeteria worker to Cafeteria worker only effective immediately. Autumn Payne was hired as the Junior High Cheer Coach.
A motion was passed to renew the Physical and Occupational Therapy contract for Special Education for 20232024. A motion was also passed to renew the
I-40 resurfacing begins...
By Judi Jones
Health Risk Insurance for the year 2023-2024. Attending the meeting were Superintendent Dr. Marc Sherrell, High School Principal B. J. Paschal, Elementary Principal Cheryl Holland, and board members Drew Widener, Brent Calhoun, Johnny Reidhar, Jordan Smith, and T.J. English.
The David Lee Bennett farm, one mile north of I-40, now supports more than rice or soybeans. It’s the new home of the asphalt plant that is supplying asphalt for the resurfacing of I-40 from Lonoke to DeValls Bluff. The work which is being done at night has begun on the eastbound lanes between Lonoke and Hazen. (Debbye Harrison photo.)
Glennda
Fread,
Grand Prairie Daughters of the American Revolution Parliamentarian and former Regent, made two presentations of Vietnam War Veteran pins to local veterans last Wednesday, March 29, in observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Shown with Glennda above is Vietnam Vet Bobby Jones of Almyra.
Bobby was drafted into the U.S. Army, although he had a bad knee and walked with a limp, but
nonetheless went on to receive several medals for his valorous service in Vietnam.
In the bottom photo are Glennda and her cousin, David Relyea. David is a farmer who lives south of Almyra. He volunteered and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Glennda also presented him with the Vietnam War Veteran pin. Thank you for your service, Bobby Jones and David Relyea.
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Annie Lee Robinson
Annie Lee Robinson, 82, passed away February 19, 2023. She was born on January 28, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia to Ernie Williams and Maye (Bennett) Williams. Ann married the love of her life, Charles Robinson, on August 11, 1962, in Crossett, Arkansas. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife and mother who took great care of her family. As the eldest of four siblings, she gained a lot of mothering experience early in her life. She loved to bake and was known by her family for her coconut and chocolate cakes. She loved to play Rummy with her grandsons who will tell you that she won most every time. Ann was faithful in sending cards to her family for birthdays and special occasions which brought her much joy. She loved to visit with her neighbors and enjoyed walking with them to get their “exercise.” She was an avid reader and enjoyed her crossword puzzles. Ann was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ann will be missed by her children, Debbie (Carl) Flemming, Sandy (Rob) Curtis; siblings, Don (Ruby) Williams, Carolyn Schmidt, Linda Sullivan; sister-in-law Ann McAdoo; grandchildren, Jon (Amber) Edge,
Jacob Curtis, Ethan Curtis; great-grandchildren, Olivia Edge, Preston Edge; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robinson; parents, Ernie and Maye Williams; and grandson, Michael Edge.
Ann’s family and friends gathered Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10:00am – 11:00 am at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen Arkansas. Her Community Farewell followed at 11:00 am.
Glen Wayne Barnett
Glen Wayne Barnett, age 73, of Biscoe, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock on March 26, 2023.
Glen was a farmer all his life and loved deer hunting and watching football games. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bertha Barnett; a daughter, Renee Ross; four brothers, Randy, Rickey, Roger, and Johnny Barnett; one sister, Louise Elesion; a granddaughter, Michell Douglas and daughterin-law, Dana Barnett. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Theresa Johnson Barnett; three sons, Jason Barnett and Preston Barnett and wife, Hope both of Stuttgart, and Marty Douglas and wife, Kelly of Biscoe; two sisters, Judy Vice of Ulm and Jennie Spears of Heber Springs and one brother, George Franklin Barnett of Stuttgart; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. There was a memorial service at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 prior to the service. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
Charles Edward Robinson
Charles Edward Robinson passed away on September 8, 2017 at the age of 84. He was born on November 26, 1932 in Putnam County, Tennessee to Cordell Robinson and Eva (Mathis) Robinson. Charles married the love of his life, Ann Williams, on August 11, 1962 in Crossett, Arkansas. He will be remembered as a hard-working father who took great pride in providing for
his family. He served a term in the Army as a paratrooper. After his service, he joined his father as a millwright.
He was quite mischievous in his youth and loved sharing his adventures. Growing up in Detroit, he would grab onto the bumper of passing cars on snowy nights and “ski” through the neighborhood with his friends. Charles was well-known for his dry sense of humor and witty sayings such as, “I’m all messed up this morning because when I got up, I put my socks on the wrong feet.” He loved spending time with his family including Sunday dinner at his mom’s house when his children were young and holiday celebrations with his grandchildren. In his retirement years, Charles developed a love for gardening and had quite the green thumb. He was loved dearly. He is missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.
Charles was deeply missed the last 5 years by his wife, Ann Robinson; his children, Debbie (Carl) Flemming, Sandy (Rob) Curtis; sibling, Ann (Bill) McAdoo; grandchildren, Jon (Amber) Edge, Jacob Curtis, Ethan Curtis; greatgrandchildren, Olivia Edge, Preston Edge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cordell and Eva Robinson; brother-in-law, Bill McAdoo; and grandson, Michael Edge.
Charles’s family and friends gathered Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10:00am – 11:00 am at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen Arkansas. His Community Farewell followed at 11:00 am.
Cora Marie Guenther Murphy Burnette
Cora Marie Guenther Murphy Burnette of DeValls Bluff passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was the daughter of David and Lillian Guenther (deceased) of DeValls Bluff and wife of George H. Murphy (deceased) and James Burnette (deceased); three children, Linda (David) Phillips of De Valls Bluff, Kenny (Sandy) Murphy of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Carl (Peggy) Murphy of DeValls Bluff; five brothers, Donald Guenther (deceased), David (Shorty) Guenther (deceased), Jimmy Guenther (deceased), Wayne Guenther (deceased), and Charles Lynn Guenther; three sisters,
Alice Snyder, Betty Ann Cruthis of Hunter, Arkansas and Virginia Faye Todd (deceased).
Cora Marie (Aunt Reedy) Guenther was born April 15, 1929 in Hazen, Arkansas. She grew up on the farm helping her dad bale hay, milk the cows and work in the garden. She attended Idlewild School until old enough to attend Hazen school where she graduated.
Cora Marie was 17 when she met George H. Murphy at a baseball game in DeValls Bluff, and they were soon married. Cora Marie had three children who were raised in DeValls Bluff. She worked for the Brinkley hospital for several years and also worked in the DeValls Bluff school kitchen until all three of her children graduated. She then returned to work once more for the Brinkley hospital.
In 1973, she lost her first husband of 26 years and remained unmarried until 1979 when she married Frank James Burnette. They were also married for 26 years until his death. Cora Marie loved her children and grandchildren and loved having them visit her. She also loved flowers of all kinds.
Funeral services were 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen. Visitation was from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
Robert Wayne Raney
Robert Wayne Raney (Coach Raney) passed away on Monday, March 27th at the age of 74 surrounded by his three girls. He was born on December 23, 1948, in North Little Rock Arkansas to the late Robert Lee (Bob) and Mary Maxine Raney. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and elaborate (and often inappropriate) story telling. Wayne spent his childhood in Brinkley, Arkansas. When he was not causing trouble, he was playing sports. He excelled in sports, espe-
cially baseball. The friendships he made during these years stood the test of time as his Brinkley graduating class of 1966 have remained close throughout his life. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1967, receiving an honorable discharge in 1973. While in the Marine Reserves he attended the State Teacher College in Conway Arkansas (UCA) from 1969 until he graduated with his B.S.E. in 1973. During this time, he played four years for the UCA baseball team, where he was known as an outstanding pitcher. He also ran track for 1 year for UCA as a way to make amends for some trouble he caused on campus. He earned his Master of Science in Education from Arkansas State University in 1991. He found a way to continue to show off his athletic prowess by joining adult softball and football leagues in Marianna. He played many rounds and broke a few clubs at the golf course every summer. He was an avid duck hunter and always returned with a story to tell. He loved Saturday mornings with the ASU Indian Club and sharing ASU games and tailgates with his family and friends.
He started his 38 year coaching career at Lee Academy in Marianna, Arkansas where he coached football, baseball, basketball, golf, and track. In addition, he served as both Headmaster and Athletic Director until 2001. In 2001, he began his final decade of coaching and teaching with the Hazen School District. In Hazen he served as a football, basketball, and baseball coach as well as Athletic Director.
Career highlights include multiple championships--including M.P.S.A. state champi-
onships, multiple bowl game appearances, coaching three all-star games, and Coach of the Year in both the MCAA and MPSA, and breaking a 17 year streak to beat Hazen’s biggest rival, Carlisle.
He spent countless hours pouring himself into the lives of his players, students, and their families. The lessons he taught are passed on and will continue to impact those who knew him.
Coach Raney is preceeded in death by his parents, Bob and Maxine; sister, Becky Raney Trublood, uncle, Dean Raney, and a number of very special friends.
He is survived by his three girls, Mary Whitney Raney, Cayce Raney, and Chelsey Raney Harrison (BJ); his brothers David Raney (Nadean) and Billy Raney; mother of his girls, Cheryl, and many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The name Coach took on a whole new meaning to him three years ago when he became the grandfather of Maeve and Bishop Harrison.
The family would like to thank the Chambers Staff and close friends, Big Billy Lindsey, Coach Donnie Boothe, and Russ Sparks.
A memorial service to celebrate Coach Raney’s life was held at 2:03 pm on Friday, March 31st, at the Carlisle Civic Center: 215 South Court Street in Carlisle, Arkansas. The family received friends and loved ones before the service starting at 12:57 pm.
Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
If you would like to make a donation in his honor, please contact Chambers Health and Rehabilitation regarding their resident activity fund or send a donation to Arkansas Childrens’ Hospital.
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La dy H o rn et s r all y pa s t De s A r c 6-5
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Hazen Lady Hornets edged Des Arc 6-5 in softball action last week.
Des Arc led 4-1 after one inning. The Lady Eagles pushed their lead to 5-1 with a run in the bottom of the second. Hazen got that run back in the top of the
fourth then scored four runs in the top of the sixth to take a 6-5 lead.
Austyn Boon led Hazen with two runs scored. Also scoring were Lexi Dulaney, Savannah Glover and Allie Mooney. Mooney was 1 for 3 with two RBIs. Her lone hit was a triple. Dulany also had a triple.
Jordyn Besancon and Dulany had doubles. Dulany struck out 16 Des Arc hitters in the victory.
Mackenzie Williams led Des Arc with two runs. Also scoring were Kymber Buckner, Kaylee McDonald and Grace Knight. McDonald struck out 12 Hazen hitters.
By Mark Buffalo, Sports Editor
As a graduate of Carlisle High School, I was really hoping that the Bison would beat Hazen for the Class 2A state title in football last December. But after seeing some shocking news last week on social media, I’m kind of rethinking that.
Former Hazen football, baseball, and girls basketball coach Wayne Raney died after a long illness. He had been in Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle for several years. Coach Raney retired from teaching after 38 years, including his last 10 years at Hazen High School. I got to know Coach Raney, first, through girls’ basketball and baseball, then watched him coaching the Hornets during football games. For years, Carlisle dominated the Hornets, but Coach
Raney’s team finally broke through in 2004 and 2005, ending Carlisle’s 17-year streak.
He and I would give each other a hard time about the CarlisleHazen rivalry, but his daughters Whitney and Chelsey always told me that their dad respected the work I did for the Carlisle Independent and now the Grand Prairie Herald, where I’ve been the sports editor since November 2019.
I can remember a few times after Coach Raney retired, he would come to games, and while he had issues talking, I knew from his facial expressions that he would give me all kinds of “crap” if he could. I thought the world of Coach Raney, and it even grew when I found out a few years back that he and my aunt,
La dy B i s o n w i n t w o la s t w ee k
By Mark Buffalo
The Carlisle Lady Bison softball team went 2-1 last week, beating PalestineWheatley 13-3 and England 15-5. They lost to South Side Bee Branch 6-2.
In the win over Palestine-Wheatley, Cairsle scored nine runs in the first inning to set the tone.
Laken Golden and
Jessa Wiles each scored three runs. Angie Petrus scored twice. Also scoring were Madison Goodman, Kylie Childers and Bella White.
Carlisle pitcher Maddie
Castleberry struck out six in five innings of work.
In the win over England, Carlisle scored four runs in the first and second innings then six in the fourth and
once in the fifth.
Golden, White and Childers each had a triple.
Castleberry and Childers both went 3 for 4. Scoring two runs each were Golden, Kiersten Taylor, Childers, White and Petrus. Also scoring was Wiles. Castleberry struck out six in five innings of work.
Legal Notice
An Affidavit was filed on the 20th day of March 2023, for the collection of estate by the heirs at law of the Decedent. The real property owned by the Decedent at the time of his death is described as follows:
claims against the estate are notified to exhibit them, properly verified, within three months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.
Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101, notice is hereby given that Carlton Clay Bell, who resided at 406 S. 4 th Street, Des Arc, Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas, died on December 21, 2022.
The South Half of Lot 1 and the South Half of the East Half of Lot 2, Block 60, Watkins Survey to the Town of Des Arc, Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas; Lot 1 and the East Half of Lot 2 of Block 40, Watkins Survey to the Town of Des Arc, Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas. All persons having
ROBERT M. ABNEY, P. A. ATTORNEY FOR DISTRIBUTEES PO BOX 246 DES ARC, ARKANSAS 72040 870-256-4183 abneylaw4183@gmail.c om
This notice was first published March 29, 2023.
exhibit them, properly verified, within three months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.
Janice Gooch, worked together at Lee Academy in Marianna.
Aunt Janice said that Coach Raney was her headmaster at the school. She would come to visit him when she came to Carlisle to check on my Nana before she died in 2016.
From everyone I’ve talked to, Coach Raney was a popular figure. All his players seemed to love and care for him. I can honestly say that I’m a better person for having known him.
So, please pray for his family and the entire Hazen Hornet community. And I’ll say this for one reason and one reason only, I’m glad that Coach Raney got to witness his Hornets beating the Carlisle Bison for their first-ever state championship in football.
B i s o n, get b ac k to w i nn i n g w a ys
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
After struggling with two out-of-state games during spring break, the Carlisle Bison baseball team got back on the winning track last week, beating PalestineWheatley 7-1, England 15-5 and Mayflower 4-3.
In the win over Palestine-Wheatley, Carlisle scored single runs int he first, secon and sixth innings. The Bison scored two runs in both the third and fourth innings. Zach Busick hit a home run in the victory.
By Marsha Heien
First Christian Church Women’s Fellowship invites the public to the Spring Swap and Shop, Saturday, April 15, from 9am to 1pm. at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 9th and Main in Stuttgart. The general public and church members are cordially invited to attend to shop or sell/swap their wares.
Spring is a time for rebirth and renewal and numerous items will be available to refresh your home and yard. Please
Jonathan Pickard hit two doubles. David Hanes was 3 for 3 with two runs scored. Busick also scored twice. Pickard, Holden Jones and Joseph Cook each scored once.
Busick, Jones and Pickard combined to give up only one hit while striking out 13.
In the win over England, Calrisle trailed 4-2 after four innings. The Bison eruped for four runs in the fifth and ine in the sixth to get the win. Pickard and Busick scored three runs each. Scoring twice were Eli
feel free to contact the number below or any member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship for further details. We look forward to visiting your table and enjoying your items.
For Sellers/Swappers: Tables are available on a first come basis by calling Beth Earlywine at 870-830-1876 by April 12, 2023, at 5 pm.
Sellers/Swappers will be responsible for set up, clean up and making changes on sales, and pricing items. No items will be allowed to
Roberts, Hayes, and Jones. Also scoring were Dalton Ward and Jason Sullivan. Hayes, Ward and Pickard combined to strike out 15 EngMaddieland batters.
In the win over Mayflower, the Bison scored two runs in the top of the seventh to beat the Golden Eagles. Ward got the win, striking out 11 batters in seven innings of work.
Hayes was 2 for 4 with a homer and three RBIs. Busick scored twice. Hayes and Cook also scored runs.
remain in sales area after 1pm.
Acceptable items: Magazines, hand tools, power tools, sport gear, small appliances, kitchen items, picture frames, ceramics, glassware, small toys, duck and deer calls, jewelry, crafts, books, fishing gear, musical instruments, games, office supplies, sewing notions, exercise equipment, luggage, records, Holiday décor, items capable of table display.
Unacceptable items: Lewd/pornographic materials of any kind, weapons including guns, knives, bow and arrows, ammunition, clothing of any kind, (including shirts, pants, shoes, socks, underwear.) Baked goods will be allowed on a prewrapped and labeled basis. No items requiring refrigeration and/or heating will be allowed.
The real property owned by the Decedent at the time of her death is described as follows: A one-half undivided interest in Lots 1 and 2 of Block 7, Walt’s Addition to the City of Des Arc, Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas. All persons having claims against the estate are notified to
ROBERT M. ABNEY, P. A. ATTORNEY FOR DISTRIBUTEES PO BOX 246 DES ARC, ARKANSAS 72040 870-256-4183 abneylaw4183@gmail.c om
This notice was first published on March 29, 2023.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS NORTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE LOU WEST, DECEASED 59N PR-23-7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101, notice is hereby given that Marjorie Lou West, who resided at 901 Erwin St., Des Arc, Northern District of Prairie County, Arkansas, died on February 18, 2021. An Affidavit was filed on the 20th day of March 2023, for the collection of estate by the heirs at law of the Decedent.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY,
DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARLTON CLAY BELL, DECEASED
TO
ARKANSAS NORTHERN
59N PR-23-7 NOTICE
CREDITORS
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The Hazen Hornet Baseball team lost to the Clarendon Lions last week in a close game. (Ruth Corley photos.)
I’m so poor I can’t pay attention ...
by Dr. James L. Snyder
Occasionally I go to my computer and search for the wealthiest preachers in America. I am curious to know who came up with this idea, but I check it out occasionally to see who they are. As often as I have checked this information, I have never found my name on that list. I so much wanted to see my name on that list. Everybody knows that the Internet never lies.
So, I need to accept that I am not one of the wealthiest preachers in America. Poor me!
That may explain many things in my life that I did not quite understand before. When traveling in the Sissy Van, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage is always behind the steering wheel. I make it a point not to drive that Sissy Van anymore than I have to.
As we drive, my wife will say, "Did you see that car? They're from Idaho."
Of course, I did not see it because I was not paying attention. When The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage drives, she focuses on everything within her focus. Even when driving my truck, and she is in the passen-
ger seat, she sees everything around her. Do not let this get back to her, but she sees things that I do not think exist. I will never contest her on that subject.
Unlike my wife, I don't have that much focus to see everything that is happening around me.
Once when she asked me if I saw something, I replied, "No, I'm just too poor to pay attention."
I laughed, of course, but she didn't think it was funny.
Driving across town to church one Sunday morning, she said, "Did you see that sign? What did it say?"
I didn't see it, so I responded, "I'm sorry, but I'm too poor to pay attention." Then I chuckled. She just threw me one of her infamous grimaces.
For some reason, she believes I should pay attention to everything around me. I don't know why because I'm not interested in many of the things around me. And, I am too poor to pay attention. While driving to an appointment the other day, I asked, "Could I borrow a dollar from you?"
She looked at me quizzically and said, "Why do you need a dollar from me?" "Oh," I said softly, "I just need some money to pay attention while you're driving." She did not respond to me; of course, she never gave me that dollar. So I tried to explain to her that it is very expensive to pay attention. I don't think she believed me. Several weeks later, we went to our Sunday morning church service, and I noticed a license plate and said, "Look at that license plate. They're from Montana." There was silence on the other side of the car, and finally, she looked at me and said, "Where did you get that dollar?" I had no idea what she was talking about, so I just said, "What dollar are you talking about?" She snickered like I had not heard her snicker in a long time and said, "You know, the dollar so that you can pay attention."
The only thing I can say is that she has enough money to pay attention to everything, even some things I don't know. Having enough money to pay attention to everything around you must be nice. I'm sure
my life would change if I could afford to pay attention to everything.
The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage can pay attention even when fast asleep. One time we were taking a trip to St. Augustine. She leaned back in her side and took a nap. At least, I thought she was asleep. I was coming to where I needed to turn, but I wasn't sure if this was the right place. As I slowed down, I heard The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage say, "No, you need to turn at the next light." Looking over, I saw her eyes were closed, and it looked like she was sound asleep. She is rich enough to pay attention even when she is sound asleep.
I often wonder where she has all this money, probably in the Central Bank of Mind Your Own Business. Watching television, suddenly, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage said, "Did you see that? I wonder who that is?"
I begin to say, "No…." My wife jumped in and said, "I know, dear, you're too poor to have paid attention." Boy, has she got me figured out? I'm going to
St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777
Sunday School 10 A.M.
Worship 11 A.M.
Rev. William Brown - pastor
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ
Elder James Clark, Pastor
have to open up some kind of a savings account, maybe a little piggy bank, and try to save up enough money to finance my poor attention. So far, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has refused to loan me money for this cause. During my Bible reading recently, I read 1 Timothy 6:9-10, "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." Being rich does have its challenge, which I will never face. The disturbing aspect of this passage is where Paul says, "the love of money is the root of all evil." That is my temptation.
Dr. James L. Snyder lives in Ocala, FL with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Telephone 1-352-2163025, e-mail jamessnyder51@gmail.com, website www.jamessnyderministries.com.
Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11am Bible study: Wed at 5:30
The Apostolic Church of Des Arc 712 Calhoun Street Services Sunday at 10:30 and Wednesday at 7:30
Immanuel Baptist Church Pastor Bill Ricks Highway 13 North Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3100
Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR. Phone (870) 552 - 3568 Pastor Albert Young Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC 6 PM - Worship 7 PM
Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM
St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle, AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3601
Father Shaun Wesley Sunday Mass 10:30AM English 12:00PM Spanish Tuesday Mass 6:00 PM
Wednesday Mass in Spanish 5:30 PM
Holy Hour & Confessions 6:05PM
Friday (except First Friday) Mass 8:30AM
Saturday Mass in Spanish 7:00 PM
United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR.
Pastor Chris Wright
Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM
Friendship Lunch: 3rd Wed. of Month, 11:30 AM
First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff
Pastor Bobby Powers
P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR.
Phone (870) 998 - 7118
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Morning Worship: 11 AM
Evening Worship: 5 PM
Wednesday Evening: 7 PM
Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR.
Rev. Tony Haskins
Sunday School: 9:30AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR.
Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM
Worship: 11 AM Evening Service: 6 PM
Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM
AR
Elder Lee Russel Penn, Pastor
First Pentecostal Church of Prairie County
3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177
Pastor J N Holmes
Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M.
First Baptist Church 319 Court St., P. O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR
Phone (870) 552 - 7732
David Lee - Pastor Sun School: 9:45 AM Worship: 11 AM Awana: 5 PMWorship: 7 PM
Holy Temple COGIC
Elder McFadden, Pastor
St. John's Lutheran Church
and College
Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR
Pastor Darrell Foster
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR. Fr. Shaun Wesley, School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM
Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm
Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR.
Pastor David Rogers Sunday School: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM Training 6 PMWed. Serv. 7 PM
First Assembly of God Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas
Wednesdays
Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M., 6 P.M.
Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM
Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR
Elder Ronnie Mosby
Sunday 10:30 AM
Monday Bible School 7 PM
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Alan Minton Hwy.
70 West of DeValls Bluff
Sunday School-10:00 a.m.
Sunday morning -11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night-7:00 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church Hwy 79 PO Box 158 Ulm, AR 72170
Phone: 870-241-3778 email: zionlutheran@hotmail.com
Pastor Russell Penn St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Biscoe
Pastor Jerry Saxton
Sunday School 10:00-11:00 Service 11:00-12:00
Oasis Church of Hazen
113 North Hazen Ave.
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Night Service 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Teddy Walker 870-255-5640
Family Worship Center
9th & Main St. Des Arc, AR 72040
Sunday School 10 am
Sunday Service 11 am & 6 pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Pastors Mike Edwards and Patrick “Woody” Lantrip
Joshua D. Jacobs & Yvonne J.
Page 4 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Calvary Baptist Church West North Front Street, Hazen, AR Phone: (870) 255 - 4038 Christian VanHouten, pastor Sunday School: 9:50 AM Worship: 10:45 AM BTC: 6 PM Evening Worship 6:45 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM First Baptist Church 224 N. Hazen Ave. Hazen, AR 72064 Phone: (870) 255 - 4464 Sunday Service Sunday School: 10:00 AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Evening Worship: 6:00 PM Wednesday Service Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 PM Children's Program 7:00 PM "HYPE" Youth 7:00 PM Center Point Missionary Baptist Church 2997, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR Bro. Brad Crumby Pastor Sunday School: 10 AM Worship: 10:50 AM BTC: 5 PM Worship: 5:50 PM Wednesday - Youth Night6:30 PM Hazen First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR Phone (870) 255 - 4657 Pastor Chris Wright Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR. Phone (870) 255 - 3633 Sunday - Bible Study: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM St. Peters Episcopal Church Highway 86, Tollville, AR. Worship Service: 9 AM Sunday School: 10:30AM Family Christian Fellowship 603 W WashingtonHazen, AR. Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971 Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 7 PM New Bethel MB Church 8525 New Bethel Road P.O. Box 87 Hazen, AR. Pastor Bro. Freddie McCann Sunday School 10 am Sunday Service 11 am Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Dyrek Foshee 7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR Sunday School: 10 AMService: 11 AM Sunday Night: 5 PM Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR. Rev. Maurice WilliamsPastor Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study Carlisle Pentecostal Church of God Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR. Phone 501-438-1643 Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM Mt Zion MB Church Rt 2 Carlisle, AR Rev. Cruthfield, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Wed Prayer & Bible Class 7 P.M. Fellowship Baptist Church Des Arc,
Toopes,
Worship: 8:00 am-10:15 am Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 AM Radio - KWAK 10:15 AM Sundays www.stuttgartlutheran.com
Fifth
Streets, Stuttgart, AR Phone (870) 673 - 2858 Rev. Andrew
Pastor
Carlisle First United Methodist Church 215 East Third St., Carlisle, AR Phone (870) 552 - 7789 Rev. Michael Daniel, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM
Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship:11 AM Sunday Evening: 6 PM
Wednesday Evening: 7 PM
WNYG, Kids Club, Bible Study 7 P.M.
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