Obituary – Rev. Margaret “Sue” Kelly
Rev. Margaret “Sue” Kelly, 79, of Belleville, IL, born August 18, 1944, in Natchitoches, LA, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at her home. Sue had a gift for pastoral duties whether it was programs for children, adults, or the elderly, and she had been ordained a deacon in 1998. She had a talent […]
Celebrating members: Magnolia First UMC
Members of Magnolia First United Methodist Church were honored recently during the Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. Deborah Nipper received the Citizen of the Year Award; Gary Herron received the Educator of the Year Award; and Valerie Sanders, representing the Stewpot Ministry, received the Nonprofit of the Year Award. Rev. Kenny Lee of Magnolia FUMC said, “My role […]
Celebrating members: Sara Cooke, NLR FUMC
First UMC North Little Rock member, Sara Cooke joined First United Methodist Church North Little Rock in 1993. She is active in the Chancel Choir, handbells, and is the secretary for United Women in Faith. She is a retired teacher who taught drama and speech in the Pulaski County Special School District for more than […]