Fire On The Smith Chapel Road

Fire destroyed a workshop on the Smith Chapel Road this afternoon.  Fire departments responding included New Edinburg and Kingsland.  No injuries were reported, but several thousand dollars in equipment were burned.

Fire On The Mt. Elba Road

The New Edinburg Fire Department responded to a house fire on the Mt. Elba Road this evening.  The current owners were burning brush outside, and embers flew under the house to set a rat's nest on fire.  Damage is light and there were no injuries.

Herald's Article On My Father

The Cleveland County Herald did an excellent article on my father's life and passing this week.  I recommend all read it.

One small mistake: the Wisconsin button in question belonged to one man whose name I can't recall at the moment.  There was exactly one officer and one sergeant from Wisconsin in the state of Arkansas at the time, and the button is from the officer's frock coat.

Eugene Boney's Birthday

My uncle Eugene Boney of Huntsville Alabama celebrates his 90th birthday today.  Happy birthday to Uncle Gene!

Funeral For James Boney

Visitation will be at Benton Funeral Home Friday evening from 6-8pm.  Services will be there on Saturday at 2pm.  Burial will be at New Edinburg Cemetery.

James L. Boney (1942-2010)

My father, James Sr., passed away this evening.  I'll post funeral arrangements here after I've made them.

Spears Country Store

After nine years of serving the community, Spears Country Store will be under new management. The new owners are Major and Connie McClellan.  Good luck to the new owners.

Clements Funeral Arrangements

Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Ruth Clements will be at Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren on Tuesday at 1:30pm.  Visitation will be there at 6-8pm Monday night.

Billie Ruth Clements

Miss Billie passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer.  Our condolences to her family.

New Edinburg Cemetery Association Meeting

The New Edinburg Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on March 8 at 7pm at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.  Anyone with an interest in the cemetery and its upkeep is invited to attend.