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🌱 Jacksonville family and friends remember the life of Virginia J. Davis
Jacksonville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Jacksonville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Jacksonville family and friends remember the life of Virginia J. Davis
- Jacksonville funeral home handling arrangements for Jerry “JP” Don Palmer
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virginia J. Davis, age 78 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — Jacksonville readers are notified of the passing of 78-year-old Virginia J. Davis, whose cremation is being handled by A Natural State Funeral Service on West Main Street in town. The obituary remembers her generosity, love of family gatherings, and devotion to helping others, and lists her many surviving relatives who will cherish her memory. 
• Jerry 'JP' Don Palmer, age 70 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — Cremation arrangements for Jerry “JP” Don Palmer, a 70-year-old Greenbrier resident who passed away August 2, are being handled by A Natural State Funeral Service on West Main Street in Jacksonville. The obituary recalls his lifelong carpentry work, love of music, and surviving family, with a celebration of life to be announced later.
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They are around 12 weeks old. They have been dewormed and have had their 1st set of shots (records included). Tabby/white is male and the black… (Nextdoor Macon Maddox) - Does anyone know where I could go to find some cheap maternity clothes?
I'll be needing some before too much longer but maternity clothes are expensive. I am no snob to used clothes so even that would be great. Any help… (Nextdoor Centennial/Peters Rd)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales - Part Time in Jacksonville. Apply here.
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville here.
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- Tony David Ply, age 77 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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