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Days of the past in Marion County

Looking at a blast from the past; many Marion County residents may remember a fire in 1984 that destroyed a downtown restaurant in Yellville. The Mountain Echo is scheduling a different memory for Marion County Residents each week. Some of these glimpses into our past will be theme based depending what is going on that week. Please, let us know if there is something in particular that you want to remember or pass down to the next generation.

Wanda Maddocks of Diamond City

Wanda Jayne Maddocks, 87, of Diamond City, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, at her home, with her family by her side on August 19, 2025.Wanda was born in San Angelo, Texas, on February 7, 1938, the daughter of Aubrey and Etta (Blaylock) Lacky.

Shirley Pohlsander

Shirley Mae (Haws) Pohlsander, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on August 17, 2025. She was born August 16, 1937 in Coalville, Utah, the daughter of Ervin Lavon Haws and Julia (Clawson) Haws.

Weekend Weather

Football Friday- Cooler and partly cloudy conditions with the high temperature near 85 degrees and a low around 62 degrees. Panther temperature around 79 degrees at kickoff.