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Eucharistic Revival in Heber Springs

News | Robert Morris, Published: April 15, 2024   

A Eucharistic Revival was held at St. Albert, Heber Springs March 11-13. The revival was facilitated by Father John Marconi and Deacon Marcelino Luna. The tevival deepened our understanding and appreciation of the Scriptural roots of the Eucharist.   More 

Tony Pete Borgognoni dies

Obituary | Borgognoni Family, Published: April 15, 2024   

Tony Pete Borgognoni, born February 6, 1931, went to heaven March 28, at the age of 93.  He was the youngest of 11 children, born of Italian Immigrants who settled at the Sunnyside Plantation in Lake Village.  Tony was a lifelong farmer... More 

Frances Ann Barre' dies

Obituary | Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, Published: March 28, 2024   

Frances Ann Barre’ passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 13.  She is preceded in death by her parents Jane and Moody Moore, her brother Rev. David M. Moore (Melissa), and husband of 38 years, Henry P. Barre, all of Little... More 

Regina Ann Thielemier Baltz dies

Obituary | Published: March 28, 2024   

Regina Ann Thielemier Baltz, 83, a member of St. John the Baptist Church at Engelberg, died March 18. She is survived by two sons: Allen "Bennie" Baltz of Walnut Ridge and Lawrence Joseph Baltz of Pocahontas; one daughter, Kristi Baltz... More 

Jim Thielemier dies

Obituary | Published: March 6, 2024   

James "Jim" L. Thielemier, 84, a member of St. John the Baptist Church at Engelberg, died Feb. 28. He is survived by one son, Scott Thielemier of Imboden; three daughters, Sandy Matthews of Ravenden, Vicky Bass of Searcy and Teresa Tarantino... More 

Rite of Election in LR

News | Belinda Ortner, Published: March 1, 2024   

Kelly Crace and spouse Denise Crace continue their final journey toward the sacraments of initiation. On Feb. 18, Kelly and Denise Crace were presented to Bishop Anthony B. Taylor at the Rite of Election held at Christ the King Parish in... More 

William Rainer DeClerk dies

Obituary | Published: March 1, 2024   

William Rainer DeClerk, 86, a member of St. Paul Church in Pocahontas, died Feb. 14.  He is survived by his wife, Sue DeClerk; sons: Mark DeClerk of Owasso, Okla., Keith DeClerk of Heber Springs and Christopher DeClerk of Colleyville, Texas;... More 

Soup & Salad Dinner and Live Stations of the Cross

Event | St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, Published: March 1, 2024   

Join us at 5:30 p.m., Friday, March 15, at the St. Bernard Parish Hall in Bella Vista for a soup and salad dinner. Freewill donations are appreciated and will go toward the St. Bernard Youth Ministry. Sign-up is required via the QR... More 

Betsy Gary dies

Obituary | Robert Gary, Published: February 21, 2024   

Catherine "Betsy" (Rumker) Gary was born on March 10, 1932, in Conway. She died Feb. 10 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gary. She is survived by three children, Robert Gary of Conway, Cheryl... More 

Senior Saints Program celebrates 30 years

News | Jacqueline Kordsmeier, Published: February 15, 2024   

The St.Joseph Senior’s program began on Dec. 2, 1993, when the first group met at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall in Conway. The Knights of Columbus not only gave the group a place to meet but also funded the ministry for the first 15+ years... More