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Celebrating The Life Of Michaeal James Esters Sunrise - August 24, 1956 — "Sunset" – May 21, 2026

Michael James Esters, 69 of Kansas City, MO, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on May 21, 2026, at . . .

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Jordan Rutledge is the daughter of Jennifer Rutledge of Tillar, Arkansas. Jordan is a member of Cottonwood Creek Church. During her time at Cornerstone Christian Academy, she served as Student Council Secretary, Beta Club Representative, a library aide, and a peer math tutor.
She also served as Volleyball Manager and was a member of the Spanish Club. Jordan has earned over 150 service hours and was a nominee at the Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day.
She has earned an Associate of Arts-General Education degree and a Certificate of General Studies by completing 60 college credits and is graduating with honors. Jordan will attend Arkansas Tech University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree and an accelerated Master of Arts degree in History with future plans to teach.

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Jordan Rutledge is the daughter of Jennifer Rutledge of Tillar, Arkansas. Jordan is a member of Cottonwood Creek Church. During her time at Cornerstone Christian Academy, she served as Student Council Secretary, Beta Club Representative, a library aide, and a peer math tutor.
She also served as Volleyball Manager and was a member of the Spanish Club. Jordan has earned over 150 service hours and was a nominee at the Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day.
She has earned an Associate of Arts-General Education degree and a Certificate of General Studies by completing 60 college credits and is graduating with honors. Jordan will attend Arkansas Tech University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree and an accelerated Master of Arts degree in History with future plans to teach.

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CONWAY, AR (06/01/2026)-- The University of Central Arkansas held May commencement ceremonies Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, in the Farris Center on campus, conferring approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Educati
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CONWAY, AR (06/01/2026)-- The University of Central Arkansas held May commencement ceremonies Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, in the Farris Center on campus, conferring approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Educati

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Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 88°F
Min Temp: 74°F
Feels Like: 91°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sunset: 8:15 PM

Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 74%
Visibility: 0 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
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Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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