Stories from Monday, August 5, 2019

Annie McAuley, 85, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Armorel, passed away at NHC Healthcare in Dosloge, Mo., on Aug. 1, 2019. Annie was born to Martin and Bernice Gamble Needham. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked and retired as a secretary at Rhodes College in Memphis. She loved to read, watch Chicago Cubs baseball, listen to Elvis, and always enjoyed her cup of coffee. Annie loved having her grand and great-grandchildren come over for visits...

Otha Fay Kennedy, 83, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his home in Gosnell. Otha was born to Olie and Daisy (Maddox) Kennedy on August 8, 1935. He was self-employed, working as a carpenter most of his life. Otha was preceded in death by both parents; his brother, Jimmy Lee Kennedy; and daughter, Dana Lisenby...

Party in the Park, coordinated by Mississippi County Juvenile Office officers and staff, was held on Friday, Aug. 2, at Walker Park with a large attendance, games, food, information booths and lots of school supplies for the children. Party in the Park was established four years ago when co-workers in the Juvenile Office, Richard High and Shauna Appell, were looking for ways to bridge the gap between community and law enforcement officers...