Centenarians Celebrated in Searcy
By: Adam Rodriguez, KARK 4 News
Updated: September 25, 2011
Searcy celebrated two centuries of excellence Thursday.
It all happened at the Searcy Healthcare Center where Mayor David Morris recognized not one, but two centenarians.
Kathryn Yarnell just turned 100 and Ollie Spade is 101!
The women have received declarations from President Obama, Governor Beebe and Mayor Morris who also presented each with a key to the city.
In his proclamations, Morris recognized the lives of two women who have seen "18 presidents, two world wars, the invention of the radio, television, motion pictures and so much more."
It all happened at the Searcy Healthcare Center where Mayor David Morris recognized not one, but two centenarians.
Kathryn Yarnell just turned 100 and Ollie Spade is 101!
The women have received declarations from President Obama, Governor Beebe and Mayor Morris who also presented each with a key to the city.
In his proclamations, Morris recognized the lives of two women who have seen "18 presidents, two world wars, the invention of the radio, television, motion pictures and so much more."
