Fire claims family’s home, possessions

By: Susan Lindsey - Texarkana Gazette

Staff Photo by Susan Lindsey The Berry family sifts through the ashes of what was once their home with friends Monday morning. A Friday afternoon fire destroyed their home of 15 years. An account has been set up at Red River Credit Union for donations.

In the few minutes it took to answer the phone Friday afternoon, a fire ignited that claimed a Washington, Ark., family’s home of 15 years.

After they married in February 1994, Randy and Sharon Berry, along with their two children, moved into their house on County Road 309 in Washington. ...

Published: 01/13/2009