Hobson returns to Union Bank

Submitted by LeAnn Dilbeck

Kevin Williams, President of the Union Bank of Mena, has announced that Allison Hobson will return to Union Bank of Mena to the New Accounts team.

31 or April 1 and 2. The Friday and Saturday evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday concert is at 2:30 p.m. You can buy advanced tickets (reserved seating) online at oltmena.com or at the OLT office, 610 Mena St. on Thursdays and Fridays from 2 - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

All adult tickets are $15 and students are $10, and will also be available at the door. Reserved tickets are recommended for this show and are on sale now. One half of the proceeds from this show will go towards OLT’s “Burn the Mortgage” campaign.

Allie, as most know her, worked previously at Union Bank of Mena as a loan assistant. She will soon graduate with her Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. She will be assuming a supervisory position in her new role at the bank upon graduation.

“We are so proud of Allie for continuing her education and are thrilled to have her return in this very important leadership role. She has always been very focused on serving the customer and will be a great fit with who we are as a bank,” Williams said.

Allie and her husband, Hunter, share one son, Elliott. The family is active at Christ Community Fellowship Church. In her spare time, Allie enjoys spending time with her family, sunshine, exercise/health/wellness, and reading or listening to podcasts.

Allie is looking forward to returning, “I am very excited about returning to Union

Bank and taking on a new role. My banking experience is in loan operations, so moving to retail is new territory, but I am confident in the role and know that I have a great team to work and learn with. I have missed Union’s customers and am ready to see their familiar faces. Coming home feels good!”

Williams couldn’t agree more, “It will be great to have her positive energy back with us as she takes on this leadership role.”

Scott County sheriff’s jury trial pushed to April

By The Pulse Staff

The jury trial for Scott County Sheriff Randy Shores, 62, that was scheduled to begin on March 13, has been pushed back to April 18 in the Scott County Circuit Court in Waldron. The special prosecuting attorney for the 15 th Judicial District, Emily White, filed a continuance motion in the case. Circuit Judge Jerry Ramey granted the motion request to postpone the trial last week.

Arkansas State Police arrested Shores for two counts of accomplice to third-degree battery, a Class A misdemeanor, on September 30. 2022. The arrest was in connection with a physical injury Omar Gonzalez caused when he was a Waldron police officer during the arrest of Robert Deer of Van Buren on February 16, 2022. Gonzalez entered a negotiated plea to one count of third-degree battery last month. He was sentenced to pay a $1,000 fine and $250 in standard court costs. Two other charges against Gonzalez were dismissed in the plea agreement.

John Rhone, a special agent with the Arkansas State Police, wrote in the arrest affidavit that Shores witnessed Gonzalez hitting Deer on the head several times and sling him headfirst while handcuffed into the front of Deer’s van. Body camera videos recorded the incident at the scene.

Darrell Mackey “Buddy” Bean

Mr. Darrell Mackey “Buddy” Bean, age 77, passed away, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born August 14, 1945, in Auburn, California, to the late Johnie and Roxie Bean.

Mr. Bean was the proud owner of Hatfield Lumber and loved working, driving heavy equipment, and helping people. He would often pick up hitch hikers and was known to talk to anyone who would listen. “Buddy” enjoyed telling stories, driving around with Susie on the farm and looking at timberland, learning about history and collecting unique things and coins. Mr. Bean had a favorite saying, “It is better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.”

Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sue Bean; children, Stan and Amanda Bean of Amity, Arkansas, Stephanie and Frank Fluitt of Weatherford, Texas, Kim Hurst of Mena, Shelly and Dane Ward of Mena, Arkansas, David and Bernice Philpot of Mena, Arkansas; 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Reba Pennington of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Nina and Garry Johns of Amity, Arkansas; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends, too numerous to mention.

Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Johnie and Roxie Bean; his brothers, Alton Bean, Grady “Toots” Bean, Johnie Bean Jr., and Curt Bean; as well as by his sister, Jean Harding.

Services for Mr. Darrel Mackey “Buddy” Bean will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Dallas Avenue Church in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Jimmy Harding and Brother Bill Cobb will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. There will be a visitation held Monday, March 13, 2023, at Beasley-Wood Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers are Adam Hurst, Mark Hurst, Jake Turner, Tyler Bean, Trent Bean, Greg Philpot, Levi Romine, Dexter Ward, Austin Hurst, Alex Hurst, and Tyler Hurst.

Honorary Pallbearers are all employees of Hatfield Lumber, HLC Transportation, and B&M Forestry.

Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

Raymond Leon Terry

Raymond

Leon Terry, age 76, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Mena Regional Health System. He was born on Friday, February 14, 1947, to Ernest Eugene Terry and Ruth Maude Wilson Terry in Acorn, Arkansas.

Raymond served proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam and was awarded several sharpshooter awards during his service with the military. He was a member of the Concord Baptist Church for many years and cared very much for all his church family. Raymond was the machine mechanic at Pine Bowl for over forty years and later worked at Repops until retiring. He was an avid deer hunter and he also loved to read and collect stamps. Raymond was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Ruth Terry; and one son, Tiny Terry.

Raymond is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Krystal Terry of Mena; his brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Bonnie Terry of Sheridan, Arkansas; his sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Del Brooks of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Cade, Carter, Peyton, and Addie; his niece, Elizabeth Terry Spurlin; and his nephews, Daren, Brandon, and Foster Brooks; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Concord Baptist Church on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM in Ink, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

John C. Sharp

John C. Sharp, 80 years old, of Mena, Arkansas, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, March 12, 2023. John was born on Sunday, September 20, 1942, in Freeport, Texas to Arthur C. Sharp and Edna Lee Smith Sharp.

John proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1964-1966. When he returned home to Texas, he worked in various types of construction jobs as well as a painter. He also had a small used car lot for a while.

He loved his family and was always “good ole dependable and honest John.” John was very soft hearted and had a love for all God’s creatures. He never married and when his dad got in poor health, he promised him that he would take care of his mom. So, when his dad passed away, he moved with his mom to Arkansas. He worked with the Polk County Road Department until he retired to take care of his mom when she got to where she couldn’t stay alone, like he promised his dad that he would do. He took very good care of her until she passed away at the age of 92.

John never wanted to bother anyone but would help you anyway he could. He was a very good person. John loved God and was a strong believer in prayer. Anytime you went to visit he was always ready to talk about Jesus and the Bible. John will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. Sharp and Edna Lee Sharp; four brothers, Wayne Sharp, Jack Sharp, Arthur Lee Sharp, and Ronald G.

Sharp; and one sister, Marie Gentry. John C. Sharp is survived by his youngest sister and brother-in-law, Colleen and Eddie Strother of Mena; one sister-in-law, Betty Sharp of Marshall, Texas; and a host of nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces, cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Gann Cemetery in Potter, Arkansas, with brother Stacy Strother officiating under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.

Mr. Vernon Lee Holt, age 70, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born May 8, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois to the late William Holt and Shirley Pramley.

Mr. Holt was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army. He loved riding his motorcycle and was very talented at building model cars and airplanes.

Vernon is survived by his son Bobby Holt and wife April of Cove, Arkansas. Grandchildren Sabrina Holt and Dominick Miller. Sisters Shirley May-Thacker of West Virginia and niece Pamela Slone. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Holt and Shirley Pramley, son Billy Holt and brother-in-law Carl May. Services for Mr. Holt will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Beasley-Wood Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Jerry Minchew will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Dominick Miller, Stanley Watson, Jarod Miller, Jake Miller, Bobby Miller, and Timothy Higby.

Honorary pallbearer is Alex Morrell.

Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

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Letter to the Editor:

In recent issues, Cynthia Thanos-Wade has offered opinions regarding the people of Arkansas decrying our religious beliefs, the Arkansas Legislature regarding “drag shows” and pro homosexual material being limited to children. The keyword is here is CHILDREN.

Since the “pandemic”, America has learned a great deal about the sinister actions of too many politicians, big tech, the media, and mysterious, dark money with no face, to be held accountable for their actions. Almost 100% of their efforts have been led by Democrats. We see the massive damage this has done to parts of America. From defunding the police, laws eliminating bail, unconstitutional gun laws, and a complete disregard for illegal immigration. One party, the Democrats, have led this anti American agenda.

Today (March 12), multiple states legislators, elected by the people, have taken a stand against this agenda. Arkansas will no longer accept adult males dressing in female clothes and being presented to our children for what is sexually oriented “grooming”. There is no other logical description for their actions. Explain the importance of “why” these adult males have a desire to focus specifically on children.

Our education system is infested with pedophiles and groomers. School boards use every tactic they have to hide or obstruct parental involvement and notification. The current POTUS admin has declared parents as domestic terrorists.

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and tens of millions of other parents see this grooming as a very real problem. Your actions have crossed a line and threaten our families by attempting to circumvent decisions parents should make.

You attempt to portray yourselves as victims of oppression and yet have used every available means to cancel those who spoke up and opposed you. The truth is our children are the real victims of your pro homosexuality agenda. We’re not going to take it anymore

As our newly elected Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders stated in her State of the Union reply, “That’s not normal, it’s crazy, and it’s wrong.”

Lynn & Sue Cowden, Mena

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The writer offered up an ancient 1931 report from Kinsey. In the 91 years since, innumerable studies regarding homosexuality have shown it is in many ways, a self-destructive lifestyle choice. From psychologists to criminologists, the documentation is crystal clear. Studies have shown increased risks of mental disorder symptoms, suicide, substance abuse, and more, some with deadly consequences. What person in their right mind would support draconian measures such telling or instructing our children and they can change sexes? These same people support genital mutilation to our most cherished possessions.

John Wayne Gacy offered himself as a clown to children and then went onto massacre at least 33 males. His costume was a disguise to masquerade himself before children, just as those used by male drag queens. The very definition of masquerade is to “a false show or pretense”. Sexual predation by homosexuals against children is far too common.

Wade-Thanos says America should focus on REAL problems, not this pro homosexual agenda targeted directly at our children. As parents with 4 grandchildren, we,

In past years I have heard so many Hollywood elites and fellow citizens threaten to leave the country or state if the person elected or a policy put forth was one they disagreed with. I always thought this to be rather childish and without fore thought for what was to be lost or gained by such threats. That the person threatening such action would feel their absence would be so catastrophic that it would hurt others by their absence seemed delusional and self-centered.

I must admit that there have been elections or policies passed that were not what I voted for or were not in line with my values or beliefs. My values run more conservative in most, but not all cases. I understand majority rule in our republic and endure things until the next election, and then I vote and hope for a different outcome. I do not, however, threaten to take my marbles and go play elsewhere. In the military I have been to elsewhere and it paled by comparison to here.

In the interest of trying to scientifically come up with a test to see if some celebrity or unhappy citizen leaving, as many have threatened but failed to do, I tried the following. I went to Lake Ouachita and submersed myself in the lake. At the instant I did so I had someone measure the lake level to see how much it rose. It did not rise. To see if my absence in the lake left a hole, I noted that the water immediately came back as if I was never there. No hole.

The conclusion I drew was that it is important to not overestimate any one person’s impact by their presence in the state or country and to threaten leaving is not punishment to those remaining. To overestimate your value to the body as a whole by threats of your departure may devastate your feelings of self-worth when there is no rush to persuade you to stay. It may be even more hurtful if a few offer to buy your ticket or help you pack.

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If you continue to try to punish your fellow citizens by threats to depart, please go jump in a lake first and see if you get anything but wet. Please let me know if my scientific theory holds water. It is hard to argue with science.

Thank you for a forum to address my thoughts peacefully, though we may disagree.

With respect and kindest regards, Ronald Goss, retired, Mena