Obituaries

Paul Douglas Jenkins, 53, of Blytheville passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Paul was born Aug. 13, 1965 in Blytheville and was the son of Charles and Alma Lee White Jenkins. He was employed by JMS Processing, Inc. and was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church...

Lee Amos Mathis of Blytheville was born Dec. 9, 1951 in Blytheville to the late Harvey Mathis II and the late Alberta Grant Mathis. He was a carpenter and a United States Army veteran. Mr. Mathis passed away on April 15, 2019, at the Heritage Square Nursing Center in Blytheville at the age of 67...

Eddie “ Shack” Williams, Jr. of Newbern, Tenn., was born Dec. 26, 1948, to the late Eddie Williams, Sr. and the late Jessie Mae Williams. He was a truck driver and a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville. Mr. Williams passed away on April 13, 2019, at Jackson Madison Co. Hospital in Jackson, Tenn., at the age of 70...

Mr. Marvin Gene Crawford, 66, of Blytheville, passed from this life on Monday, April 15, 2019, at his home. Marvin was one of 11 children born to John and Sadie Cato Crawford in Rives, Mo. He was a graduate of Arkansas State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Technology. ...

Ruth Emogene Eldried, 91, of Leachville, widow of J.T. Eldried, passed from this life Monday, April 15, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Sulphur Rock, she was the daughter of the late George and Myrtle Reddell Keller and had been a Leachville resident since 1937. She was retired from the former Brown Shoe Company and was a longtime member of the People of Praise United Pentecostal Church in Leachville. Emogene enjoyed canning, gardening and babysitting...

Katie M. Anderson was born Aug. 31, 1943, in Hope to Jerry and Ionna Dail. She departed this life on Sunday April 14, 2019, at her home in Blytheville. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jerline Lofton and Lillie Mae Garland; son, Joseph Anderson Jr.; and daughter, Annette Anderson...

Joy Colston, 81, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at River Oaks Care Center in Steele, Mo. Joy was born in Blytheville to Robert C. and Prentice Wheeler Coleman. She was a homemaker and a member of Main and 13th Church of Christ and the Parkside Ladies Extension Club. Joy loved music, singing, sewing and reading...

Billy J. Dorsett was born February 20, 1942, to George Dorsett and Rosie Lee Dorsett in Osceola. Billy departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Great Rivers Medical Center in Blytheville at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Luttice Mae Boyd, 88, of Memphis, Tenn., passed away April 8, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Memphis. She was born December 7, 1930, in Luxora, to John and Bessie Mae Lewis. Ms. Boyd attended George Washington Carver School in Luxora, worked with Hillary Clinton with the Head Start Program, she became a chef through the teachings of the owner of Giovani's in Detroit, Mich., and upon returning to Arkansas was trained to be a butcher...

Javion Dewayne Anderson, 17, of Osceola passed away April 13, 2019, at SMC Medical Center in Osceola. He was a student at Osceola High School in Osceola. Javion was born Jan. 3, 2002 in Blytheville to James Anderson and Shonna Welch. He was preceded in death by his father, James Anderson; his grandparents, Ruthy Welch, W.L. Anderson and Margaret Daniels Anderson...

Ruthy Pearl Welch passed away April 9, 2019, at her home in Osceola at the age of 68. She was a retired teacher's aide and a member of New Jefferson Memorial in Keiser. Mrs. Welch was born Feb, 15, 1951, in Driver to Thomas Jeff Beecham and Pearlie Mae Clark Beecham...

Marzues Scott was born Nov. 24, 1983, to Mary Scott and LeTroy Hatchett Sr., in Blytheville. Marzues departed this life on Sunday, April 07, 2019, at the age of 35 in Blytheville. He was preceded in death by his father LeTroy Hatcher Sr. and his brother Derrick Fowler. He was a graduate 2002 of Blytheville High School and attended University of Pine Bluff. Marzues furthered his career as a Marine, with the United States Marine Corps. He received a honorable discharge...

Roger Dewayne Hood, Sr., 53, of Lepanto, passed away April 13, 2019, at SMC Medical Center in Osceola. He was born July 27, 1965, in Memphis, Tenn., to James and Doris Campbell Hood. Mr. Hood was a correctional officer, Army National Guard and of the Baptist faith...

Haley Morgan Andrew, 21, of Osceola passed away April 14, 2019, in Wilson. She was a student, attending ASU Midsouth. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Johnny Andrew and Juanita Williams. She is survived by her parents, Gary and Melissa Roe Andrew of Blytheville; one brother, Jonathan (Emily) Andrew of Manila; one niece, Della Andrew of Manila; grandparents, Terry and Joyce Ballard of Carson Lake, Roy and Margie Roe of Searcy, Carol Andrew of Carson Lake; and a host of relatives and many friends.. ...

Shannon Ashley Weeden, 33, of Blytheville passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her home. Shannon was born Feb. 20, 1986, in Blytheville and was the daughter of Richard Moore, Sr. and Harriet Weeden. She was a 2004 graduate of Blytheville High School. Following graduation, she attended flight attendant school as well as the University of Arkansas Conway and worked as a substitute teacher in the Blytheville School District...

Vivian Lavona Riddick, 83, of Manila, passed from this life Friday, April 12, 2019, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in the Weona Community and raised near Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Willie “WL” and Marie Mallet Moss and had been a Manila resident since 1995. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cross-stitching, sewing and watching cooking shows; but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Jerry Don Cleghorn, 79, of Hark Heights, Texas, formerly of Monette, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Baylor Medical Center in Temple, Texas. He was born March 17, 1940, in Lake City to Howard and Edith Peete Cleghorn. Jerry served his country proudly in the United States Army. Jerry worked as a butcher for Amor Meat Packing Company and Randall’s Grocery for 39 years...

Bertha Winter, 77, of Gosnell passed away Sunday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tomato to Thomas and Lena Belle Holt on March 14, 1942. She was a member of Ruddle Road Church of God. Her hobbies included fishing, yardwork, and sewing...

Gladys M. Kirby was born Jan. 23, 1935, (celebrated on Christmas Eve) in Abbeville, Miss., to the late Eula Logan and Beverly Flemons. She passed away on April 8, 2019, at Heritage Square Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Blytheville. Mrs. Kirby was a member of Pleasant Ridge M.B. ...

Charles Gelbert Little, 87, of Steele, Mo., passed from this life, Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Charles was born in Steele to James and Nettie Harrington Little. He was a retired farmer and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. ...

Corneathea “C’ee Gorgeous’s” Robinson of Blytheville was born June 22, 1995, to Corey Johnson and Janiece Robinson in Memphis, Tenn. Corneathea departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2019, in West Memphis at the age of 23. Corneathea leaves to cherish her loving memories her parents, Janiece Robinson and Corey Johnson; one daughter, Na’Laysia Robinson; one son, Korshawn Robinson, all of Blytheville; three sisters, Fanjhina Johnson of West Memphis, Diamond Dority and Sharmyrea Johnson, both of Blytheville; three brothers, her twin, Corveuan Robinson and Jaquan Robinson, both of Blytheville, and Corey Johnson of West Memphis. ...

Charisse Parnell of Blytheville was born Sept. 3, 1986, to John Parnell and Jessie Cooney, in Blytheville. Charisse departed this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 32. She leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Miya Parnell of Marked Tree; her mother, Jessie Cooney of Jonesboro; her father, John Parnell of Blytheville, one sister, Jennifer Cole of Memphis, Tenn.; three brothers, Daryl Little of Houston, Texas, Carl Parnell and Ronnie Sanes, both of Blytheville; her grandmother, Minnie Brown of Jonesboro. ...

Carl Emanuel Martin, 76, of Brookland passed away April 6, 2019, at his home. He was a retired mechanic and a member of Caraway First Baptist Church.  He is survived by two sons, Kenny (Christie) Martin of Brookland and Greg (Lee Ann) McAnally of Marked Tree; three brothers, Veon and Paul Martin of Caraway, and Bobby Martin of Leachville; one sister, Mildred (Jim) Sellars of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Brandon McCullar of Holcomb, Mo., Austen (Megan) Martin of Bald Knob, Blake Martin, Jacob Elam and Marie Claire Elam, of Brookland; five nieces and five nephews.. ...

Jessie Ray Rameriz, 51, of Warner Robins, Ga., formerly of Manila, passed from this life Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Warner Robins. Born in Osceola and raised in Manila, he had lived most of his life in Warner Robins. Jessie loved children and music, especially Elvis Presley...

David Coleman of Blytheville was born March 1, 1947 in Edmondson to the late Arthur Coleman, Sr. and the late Tommie Lee Wells Coleman. He was a system analyst controller with over 15 years of education, a U.S. Army veteran and was the pastor of Gospel Tabernacle of Blytheville. Mr. Coleman passed away on April 1, 2019, at his home in Blytheville at the age of 72...

Sharon Selby McCarty, 78, of Mountain Grove, Mo., former longtime Leachville resident, passed from this life Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove. Born in the Silverdale Community, she was the daughter of the late S.C. ...

Jackie Coleman, 53, of Blytheville passed away April 2, 2019, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a retired factory worker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Coleman was born Dec. 19, 1965, in Memphis, Tenn., to Thomas and Mary Lou Lewis Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Thomas Kennedy; and one sister, Shirley Smith...

Judy Louise Harvey, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Cherokee Village on Monday, March 11, 2019. She was born Jan. 30, 1941, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was an Air Force wife and dedicated mother. She will forever be known to family and friends as a bowling mom, coach, manager, teammate and motivator. She truly loved bringing people together at the lanes...

Luther S. "Steve" Lindley, 66, of Manila, formerly of Lake City, passed from this life Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Pocahontas, he was the son of the late Jim Bob and Rosie Dildine Lindley and had been a Manila resident since 2017. ...

Honoring the Life of Leah Amanda Walker Leah Amanda Webb-Gardner-Walker, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. “Amanda” was born in Macon, Miss., on March 25, 1928, to her parents, the late Enoch and Amanda (Mandie) Webb. She was the last survivor of 18 children of the Webb Family. She attended local schools in Macon. In May, 1944 she was married to Thomas Gardner. They were blessed with seven children, five sons and two daughters...

Morene Fincher, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home in Caraway. She was born Dec. 14, 1928, in Black Oak to the late Olin and Sarah Logan Cook. Mrs. Morene was a homemaker and a member of the Caraway First Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister and grandmother...

Malikk Holliman, 20, of Blytheville died Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Blytheville. He was born Dec. 29, 1998 in Memphis, Tenn., to Jessica Holliman and Kevin Vail. Malikk is survived by his mother, Jessica Holliman of Blytheville; his father Kevin Vail, of Osceola; brothers, Timothy Johnson, Kadarius Holliman, Mason Holliman, and Ol’Tariyas Holliman, all of Blytheville; one sister, Destiny Frazier of Jonesboro; maternal grandmother, Sandra Clark of Blytheville; paternal grandfather, Larry Thomas of Wilson; godsister, Tia Thomas Blair of Blytheville; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.. ...

Terry Terence Taylor of Blytheville was born Oct. 11, 1965 in Osceola to the late Walter Lee Taylor, Sr. and the late Dorothy Lorene Potts Taylor. He was a factory worker and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Taylor passed away March 20, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 53. ...

Laura Smith of Blytheville was born Sept. 16, 1913, in Mississippi to the late Johnny Love and the late Hester Love. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Smith passed away on March 30, 2019, at Heritage Square Nursing Center in Blytheville at the age of 105...

Harold Junior McWilliams, 74, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home. Harold was born in Cotton Valley, La., to A.G. and Thakla Hunter McWilliams and was a retired millwright. He served his country with honor in the United States Army. Harold loved his family, fishing and walking...

Kenny May, 61, of Osceola, passed away March 29, 2019, in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Aug. 8, 1957 in Manila to Calvin and Betty May. He worked at American Greetings and was a member of Little River Baptist Church in Lost Cane. He is survived by his stepsons, Jerry (Michelle) Brawley of Trumann and Chris (Brandi) Brawley of Southaven, Miss.; stepdaughters, Tracey (Gerald) Hallett of Manila and Jenny (Charles) Watkins of Luxora; grandchildren, Deonna Towery, Dylan Brawley, C.J. ...

Lottie Mae Hatter of Osceola was born Sept. 10, 1950, to Aaron Richardson and Susie Glasper Richardson in Wilson. Lottie departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at UTS Western Hospital in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 68. Lottie leaves to cherish her loving memories, three daughters, Inita Hatter of Dallas, Texas, Teresa McDowell of Frisco, Texas, and Christian Mitchell of Lewisville, Texas; three brothers, Anthony Holliman Sr. ...

Kathy Sue Moore Jones, 65, of Osceola, passed away March 30, 2019, at SMC Hospital in Osceola. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Ms. Jones was born Feb. 26, 1954, in Joiner to William Carl Moore and Lannie Lee Cox Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Chester Lee Jones...

Neely Mae Harris, 92, of Osceola passed away March 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. She was a homemaker, a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and on the motherboard in Osceola. Ms. Neely was born Feb. 14, 1927, in Joiner to Joe Brown and Annie Bell Durke Brown...

Richard Fowler Wright, Jr., 85, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Blytheville, passed away on March 27, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born to parents Richard Fowler Wright, Sr. and Virginia Blair Wright of Jacksonville, Fla. Richard graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and attended the University of Florida. He married Gena Gaines in 1961, who survives him...

Diane Taylor of Blytheville was born Nov. 9, 1958 to James F. and Bernetta J. Goodwin in Ashtabula, Ohio. Diane graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1976 and 1988 she graduated from Erie Business Center in Pennsylvania with a BA in Computer Science...

Fay Normalee Taylor, 89, of Caraway passed from this life Monday, March 25, 2019, at Lakeside Nursing Home in Lake City. She was born to the late Lewis and Dona Brewer on Nov. 9, 1929 in Mountain View. Fay has resided in Caraway for her entire life and was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Robert Warren “Pee Wee” White, 78, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at his home. Robert was born in Blytheville to Hollis and Helen Strickland White. He was a lifelong resident of Blytheville and of the Pentecost faith. Robert was a former employee of Railway Express and a professional gambler for most of his life...

Anthony Truman "Tony" McLean, 73, of Keiser passed away March 26, 2019, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born Sept. 24, 1945, in Dyess, to Rodrick and Lucille Bray McLean. Mr. McLean was retired from American Greetings in Osceola, member of First Baptist Church in Keiser, and a resident of Mississippi County for over 50 years. ...

Laura Louann Maynard-Duncan, 39, formerly of Blytheville, passed away peacefully in her home March 23, 2019. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. Laura was born in Blytheville on December 4, 1979, to David Maynard and Jimmie Lou Blackwell (Slayton). ...

Georgia Wanda Kuhn Register, 94, of Cordova, Tenn., former Leachville resident, passed from this life Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Born in Dewey, Okla., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Iva Ross Kuhn and was a 1943 graduate of Leachville High School. Georgia was retired from Firestone Tire Manufacturing after 29 years of service. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis...

Bruce Ivy Edwards, 61, of Osceola, died March 20, 2019. He was employed at American Greetings, HAVAC maintenance. He is survived by his wife, Bonita Edwards of Osceola; his daughter, Toccara Williams of Rockford, Ill.; a son, Bruce Edwards of Hot Springs; his mother, Bernice Riley of Jacksonville; a sister, Derice Walters of Jacksonville; five brothers, Johnny Edwards, Lester Edwards and Frank Edwards of Jacksonville, John Edwards of Osceola, and James Hines of Little Rock; and two grandchildren.. ...

Richard C. Smith, 68, of Tyronza passed away March 21, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Crittenden Hospital in West Memphis. He was a U.S. Army veteran, retired facilities manager from UT Bowld Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., and a member of First Baptist Church in Tyronza. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Nelda Smith...

Inez Haynes, born June 8, 1928, in Blytheville, died March 23, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. Inez Haynes was retired from Dillard's department store at the age of 83 after approximately 40 years of service. She was a graduate of Draghn's Business College in Memphis, Tenn., and worked for the Mississippi County Sheriff's department in Blytheville and Chambers Stove Co. in Oxford, Miss. For many years she served as a Sunday school teacher for women and children...

Billy Davis, 62, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Billy was born in Blytheville to William and Ruby Austin Davis. He worked as a brick layer and later worked for Hinson Signs before retiring. ...