Obituaries

Larry Paul "Friday Joe" Garrison, 73, of Paragould, former longtime Jonesboro resident, the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Ann Beaver Garrison, passed from this life Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born and raised in Leachville, he was a 1964 graduate of Leachville High School and had been an Arkansas State Trooper for 28 years, retiring in 2003. During his time with the state police, he served on the Drug Task Force for several years. "Friday Joe", as he was known, was fond of classic cars and trucks, old western movies, spending time with friends at Burger King and McDonalds and was of the Baptist faith. ...

Dennis Ray Newcomb, 73, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was a self employed business owner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Welton Newcomb and Elizabeth Newcomb Keathly, and grandson, Jared Shaneyfelt...

J.A. Thorp, 79, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. J.A. was born in Blytheville to Ernest and Lucy Abbott Rogers. He was a construction worker and of the Baptist faith. J.A. served his country with honor in the United States Army. J.A. enjoyed fishing, cooking, and attending family barbecues...

Donna Dicicco, of Blytheville, died Thursday, March 26, 2020, in Wilmington, N.C. Burial will be private. A memorial service for Donna will be scheduled at a later date, and will be announced when arrangements have been completed. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com...

Bill Crowell, 82, of Manila, passed from this life Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Leachville, he was the son of the late Russ and Ruby Sheffer Crowell and was a 1955 graduate of Leachville High School. ...

Steve Patrick Troup of Gosnell was born Jan. 17, 1968, in Blytheville to Jerry Troup and the late Linda Knight. He worked for Troup’s Tree Service and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Troup passed away March 18, 2020, at his home in Gosnell at the age of 52. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Knight...

Dr. Gerald Scott Husted, 69, beloved son, brother, uncle and great-uncle passed away March 20, 2020, at the home he shared with his sister and brother-in-law in Malvern. His family was by his side. Scott was born Jan. 5, 1951 in Arkadelphia, to Harleth and Peggy Husted. Scott always knew he wanted to be a doctor, and he attended UAMS where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Fraternity for academic achievement.  He retired from Great River Medical Center as Chief Pathologist in 2010.. ...

James Jerome Agent, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1938 in Neshoba County, Miss., to the late Harvey and Inez Agent. James lived in Blytheville for a number of years prior to moving to Jonesboro in 1991, where he attended St. Paul United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Sarah Agent, and siblings, Betty Adams, Frances Stewart, Jerry Agent, and Pat Agent...

Beverly Boatman, 52, of Blytheville passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. She was born Jan. 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn., and was the daughter of Arby and Lenton Grayson Boatman. Beverly was a graduate of Blytheville High School and was a member of Greater Jeremiah Spiritual Church...

Charles Baugus, 90, of Wilson, died March 20, 2020, at his home. He was a retired factory worker, a Korean War Army veteran and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Baugus was born March 9, 1930, in Manila, to Charlie and Ethel McCoy Baugus. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Josephine Baugus; one daughter, Eva Faulkenberry; three brothers, William Henry Baugus, Leonard Baugus and Bill Baugus; four sisters, Ruby George, Goldie Dehart, Rosie Dehart and Martha Tipton; three grandchildren, Scotty Faulkenberry, Tina Chancery and Shayne Chancery.. ...

Jesse Henderson, 65, of Blytheville passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home. Jesse was born in Armorel to Elijah and Dellier Green Henderson on Nov. 3, 1955. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church as a child...

Effie Sanders, 83, of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Gosnell Therapy and Living Center. Effie was born in Yarbro to Lee and Mable Johnson Lambert. She attended Gosnell Baptist Church and was a lifelong area resident. Effie loved books and enjoyed reading...

Leroy Gifford of Blytheville was born Sept. 17, 1937, in Tomato to the late Luther Gifford and the late Bessie Altom Gifford. He was the owner of Gifford Moving Service, had retired from Bush Canning Company after 44 years as the maintenance supervisor, was a lifetime resident of Mississippi County and was a member of Ruddle Road Church of God in Blytheville. ...

Bill Haney, 79, of Hot Springs and formerly of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home. Bill was born in Blytheville to P.T. and Demetra (Dee) Haney. Bill was a renowned entertainer, known for doing his Elvis impersonation along with Jerry Lee Lewis style piano. He played rock and roll shows from coast to coast, including a show in Las Vegas...

Marshall Colan Green, 78, of Blytheville passed away at home on Tuesday, March 17. He was born in Hickory Ridge on Jan. 27, 1942, to Marshall Henry Green and Cathryn Eilene Kelly Green. His family relocated to Armorel when he was a child. He graduated from Armorel High School. He lived in the Blytheville/Armorel area for approximately 66 years...

Nathan Campbell, Jr., 96, of Luxora, died March 14, 2020, at SMC Regional Medical Center in Osceola. He was a Navy veteran, retired farmer and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Campbell was born May 18, 1923, in Armorel to Nathan and Lucy White. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clara Mae Campbell; three sons, Baron Campbell, Alvin Mallard and Nathan Campbell III; two daughters, Deborah Whiteside and Bernice Campbell Smith; four sisters, Beverly Richardson, Lottie White, Lucille White and Pecolia Diggs.. ...

Shari Jean Bennett, 54, of Paragould, passed from this life Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her home. Born in Modesto, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Larry Wade and had been a Paragould resident since 1997. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Timothy Bennett of the home; three sons, Nathaniel Bennett, Robert Bennett and Matthew Bennett, all of Paragould; two daughters, Gabrielle Bennett and Alicia Bennett, both of Paragould; her mother, Jean Wade of Modesto, Calif.; her sister, Dena Ayres, of Modesto, Calif. ...

Valerie Ann Lewis Palmore of Blytheville was born June 25, 1971, in Blytheville to Joe Lewis, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Twilley Lewis. She worked as a tax pro for H&R Block, in HR at Fruit of The Loom and as an insurance agent for Wilson Funeral Home. ...

Louisia Boyce was born Aug. 2, 1941, to James Smothers and Lemmie Smothers in Luxora. She departed this life on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Boyce leaves to cherish his memories seven daughters, Rosetta Miller and Sandra Pugh, both of West Memphis, Pauline Jones of Birmingham, Ala., Margaret Bird of Atlanta, Ga., Loretta Rubin of Osceola, Diane Diggs and Melissa Winford, both of Luxora; five sons, James Thomas of Conway, Odell Hood of Key Largo, Fla., Mark Thomas of Luxora, Isaac Thomas and Kevin Thomas, both of Osceola; 52 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great- grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends.. ...

Keylan Kalez Cuble was born Feb. 20, 2003, to Santell Rogers and Steven Cuble Jr. in Little Rock. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Blytheville at the age of 17. Keylan leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Santell Rogers of Blytheville; his father, Steven Cuble Jr. ...

Nathan Campbell, Jr., 96, of Luxora, died March 14, 2020, at SMC Regional Medical Center in Osceola. He was a Navy veteran, retired farmer and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Campbell was born May 18, 1923, in Armorel to Nathan and Lucy White. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clara Mae Campbell; three sons, Baron Campbell, Alvin Mallard and Nathan Campbell III; two daughters, Deborah Whiteside and Bernice Campbell Smith; four sisters, Beverly Richardson, Lottie White, Lucille White and Pecolia Diggs.. ...

Shirley Smith Mouton, 64, of Blytheville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her home. She was born Nov. 23, 1955 in Reeds, Mo., and was the daughter of J.P. and Mary Rogers Smith. Shirley was of the Baptist faith and was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an usher and sang in the choir. She was a dedicated employee at MCAEOC Head Start working at the Robert Wiley Head Start Center in the infant-toddler classroom...

April McKinney, 36, of Blytheville passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. She was born Jan. 2, 1984, in Blytheville to Victor McKinney and Rose Smith. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. April was graduate of Blytheville High School...

James Odell Lloyd, 83, of Memphis, Tenn., passed away on March 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, William Elbert Lloyd, his mother, Bertha Lou Lloyd, and his daughter, Rachael Ann Lloyd. He is survived by his daughter, Lea Ann Nichols (Kelly); his brothers, Talmage Lloyd (Joyce), and Gerald Lloyd (Nancy); and his grandchildren, Nicole Nichols, Lawson Nichols, Evan Nichols, and Synclaire Nichols...

Roger D. Hale, 76, of Steele, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at his home. Roger was born in Jackson, Tenn., to Bonnie and Zola Connor Hale. He was retired from Borg Warner and was a member of Tyler Church of God. Roger was an avid vegetable gardener, growing a bountiful garden every year. He loved to cook and loved his pets. Roger was a family man and loved spending time with his family...

Larry Robert Broughman, Sr., 61, of Luxora, died March 16, 2020, at SMC Medical Center in Osceola. He was a retired farmer and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Broughman was born Jan. 27, 1959, in Osceola to Doctor "Doc" Dabe and Myrtle Loraine Balls Broughman. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Doc Broughman and James Broughman; and one sister, Melinda Kelly...

Anna Belle White Bracey, 87, of Blytheville, passed away in Little Rock on March 14, 2020. Born in Tyronza to Carl and Ethel Watson White, Anna Belle spent her childhood in Marion. Mrs. Bracey graduated from Marion High School and graduated from the University of Arkansas, where she served as president of her sorority, Delta, Delta Delta. ...

CB Jolley of Memphis, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the age of 66, at his home in Memphis. He grew up in Blytheville, married his high school sweetheart, Deby, and they lived in Memphis for over 40 years. CB was born in Blytheville on May 10, 1953, to Luther Malcolm Jolley and Ruby "Joe" Levern Capwell Jolley. ...

Bill Haney, 79, of Hot Springs and formerly of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced with complete. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne Lewis, 99, of Blytheville, passed from this life Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Gosnell Therapy and Living Center. Wayne was born to William and Hertha Lewis in Marmaduke. He was an insurance salesman, and after retirement was the election coordinator for the Mississippi County Election Commission for many years. Wayne served his country with honor in the United States Army Air Force in the South Pacific during World War II, and was involved in the Air Force Community Council...

Jack Adkisson, 96, of the Forty & Eight/Hickman Community, passed peacefully from this life Monday, March 9, 2020, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Jack was born to R.L. “Luby” Adkisson and Imogene Perry Adkisson. His parents settled here in the early 1900s, and Jack was a lifelong area resident and a retired farmer. In his more active years, Jack enjoyed fishing, traveling, tinkering with old cars and visiting with his farming friends on the turn row...

Joe David Erwin, 68, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at his home. Joe was born in Blytheville to Carl and Cherr’e Heathcock Erwin. He retired from Nucor Yamato Steel after 27 years of service and was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Before working at Nucor, Joe worked for S.J. Cohen Construction company and helped build Nucor. Joe couldn’t sit still. He loved to work and tinker with things. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and singing karaoke...

Ms. Willie Pearl Payne was born April 29, 1947, to the late E.B. Young Sr. and Mable Young in Victoria, Miss. Ms. Payne departed this life on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age 72. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Prentice Timothy Day, 44, of Blytheville, died March 7, 2020, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. He was a mechanic and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Day was born March 7, 1976, in Osceola to Sammy and Elaine Franks Day. He was preceded in death by his father Sammy Day, one brother Ronald Viens, one sister Tina Anderson...

Orion Ameer Brown was stillborn on March 5, 2020, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, to Robert Brown and Tiffany King. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Brown, Sr., Martha Murphy and Donald King, Sr. He is survived by his parents, Robert Brown and Tiffany King of Blytheville; his godmother, Lindsey Miller of Gosnell; his great-uncle and aunt, Lorenzo and Faith Reeves of Osceola; his uncle, Donald King, Jr. ...

Christopher Lynn Palmer, 37, of Manila, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at his home. Christopher was born in Memphis, Tenn., to Johnny Ray Palmer and Charlotte Ann Boyd Cravens. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and riding his four-wheeler. Family and friends were most important to him and he enjoyed singing with his mother, hanging out with friends. He loved his nieces and nephews like they were his own. Christopher had a big heart and would do anything for anyone...

Clarence Aldridge “Uncle Junior” of Blytheville passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Gosnell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 91. He was born July 8, 1928, in Luxora to Clarence and Hattie Burte Aldridge. “Uncle Junior” known fondly to his family and friends enjoyed softball, basketball, shooting pool, playing cards and dominoes, fast cars and living the American dream. ...

Brenda Jeanette Wheeler, 71, of Monette, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1949, in Rivervale to the late Benjamin and Lula Shasteen. Brenda was a certified nurse’s assistant and was of the Assembly of God faith. She loved to watch t.v. and spend time with her grandkids and to read her Bible...

Peggy Jane (Polston) Reifsnyder, 80, of Sinking Spring, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Reading Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1940, in Strawberry, she was the daughter of the late Ozzie and Nola (Kirk) Polston. Peggy grew up in rural Lawrence County and was of the Baptist faith. ...

Harvey Wayne Tucker, 79, of Blytheville, passed from this life Friday, March 5, 2020, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Harvey was born in Dell to Ben and Lorene (Johnson) Tucker. He was a co-owner of Tucker Automotive, where he retired as an auto mechanic. ...

Fay Dell Walsh, 85, of Manila, died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Manila to the late William Levi and Florence Fleeman Jackson she had lived in many locations around the world as her husband served in the United States Air Force. ...

Vivian Jean Roleson, 72, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at her home. Vivian was born in Flint, Mich., to John and Madalene Shaw Ott and was a retired caregiver. She enjoyed reading and playing cards, bingo and games on the computer. Vivian loved her family and enjoyed family gatherings...

William Albert McKinney Jr. was born in Burdette on July 16, 1958, to William and Charlie Ann McKinney. He passed away on Feb. 26, 2020. Billy, as he was affectionately known by his loved ones and peers, spent his childhood in Burdette, and upon his high school graduation he joined the United States Air Force. After completing his service in the Armed Forces, he lived in Michigan and Indiana. Eventually he moved back to his native home of Burdette where he resided until his death...

Jean Mae Clodfelter, 70, of Gosnell went to Heaven on Feb. 26, 2020. She was born May 27, 1949, in Fond du lac, Wis., to Earl and Hilda Dahlke. Mrs. Clodfelter enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading, baking, playing with the great-grandchildren, drinking coffee and talking with family...

Betty Jo Blocker, 83, of Jonesboro, widow of Floyd Blocker, passed from this life, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Little Rock to the late Duford and Norvell Mason Laffoon, she was raised in Leachville and was a 1955 graduate of Leachville High School. She had lived much of her life in the Elaine area and had also spent several years in Stuttgart before moving to Jonesboro two years ago. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lambrook...

Maria Ann (Angie Horton) Beach, 53 of Horseshoe Bend, passed away, Monday, March 2, 2020, in Batesville. She was born in Lakeland, Fla., on May 12, 1966, daughter of the late Jackie and Barbara (Yarbrough) Horton. Angie was united in marriage to James (Jim) Lee Beach on Feb. 12, 1988. She was a substitute teacher for the Melbourne School District for one year and the Cabot School District for 15 years. Angie attended Highland Assembly of God...

Jimmy Wells, 67, of Blytheville passed away Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born April 1, 1952, in Blytheville and was the son of Willie James and Lula Lewis Wells. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and was a member of New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church...

Dora Mae Smith, 68, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Dora was born in Joiner to Dewitt and Essie Woodard Smith and a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Dora attended Harrison High School and received her Associates Degree in Computer Science. ...

William Aubry Sandage, 59, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. William, better known as Bill or Billy Bob, was a man who in so many ways was larger than life, a man with a booming voice, a strong will and an enormous heart. He was a hard worker, a father and friend. Most of all, he was a man who appreciated the simpler things in life, and taught us to do the same...

Terry Ann (Evans) Edwards Russell, 73, of Bella Vista, formerly of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Northwest Medical Hospital, Bentonville. Terry was born in Blytheville to Joseph Byrn and Ruth Dillahunty Evans. Terry spent all her life in Blytheville until moving to Bella Vista in 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents and her previous husband Harold Edwards...