Obituaries

Phillip Mason Hutcherson, 83, of Santa Anna, Calif., passed away Jan. 11, 2022, at Harris Health Care in Osceola. He was a retired printer. Mr. Hutherson was born July 12, 1938. in Beggs, Okla., to Millard Hayes and Leah Graham Hutherson. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Kathy Gayle Ridge, 56, of Marked Tree passed away Dec. 16, 2021, at her residence. She was born Jan. 11, 1965 in Osceola to Lucille Byrd. Ms. Ridge was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by one brother, Ronnie Kirkpatrick of Marked Tree; four sisters, Diane Robinson of Colorado, Patricia Kirkpatrick of Lepanto, Sandra Hamm of Marked Tree and Pam Byrd of Bassett...

Dr. William Hanson Hammonds passed away Jan. 13, 2022, at home in Gulf Breeze, Fla. A native of Christian County, Ky., he was born May 6, 1932, in Crofton, Ky. A standout varsity basketball player at Crofton High School, Bill turned down a college scholarship to enlist in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. ...

Vivian Maxine Evans was born to Lewis Austin Martin and Pearl Margaret (Neely) Martin in Quaker, Mo. She was the eighth of nine children. She grew up on the banks of Cub Creek in a hard-working farm family. In June, 1952, she married the love of her life, Edward L. ...

Luella Brown was the eighth child of 14 born on Oct. 12, 1954, in Earle to the late Robert Dorsey, Sr. and the late Viola Dorsey. Luella passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at the blessed age of 67. She attended Blytheville High School and graduated in 1973. ...

Ufelia B. Alvarado of Manila was born Jan. 15, 1954, in Munford, Texas, to the late Bacilo Alvarado and the late Paula Betancourt Alvarado. She was a teacher’s aide at the migrant head start in Blytheville and was of the Catholic and Baptist faith. Ms. ...

Shirley Nadeen Sorrell, 81, of Harrison, former Manila area resident, passed from this life Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Born in Etowah to the late Rufus and Bernice Jackson Bradberry, she had lived most of her life in the Manila area and had worked in several area shoe factories. She was a longtime member of the Etowah Pentecostal Church of God and enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with her grandchildren...

Adonerus Euron Johnson Sr. was born Oct. 27, 1978, to Genoris Crawford and Addie Johnson in Blytheville. He departed this life Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, Ind., at the age of 43. He was preceded in death by his mother...

Shabria Janae’ Furlow, 23, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Blytheville, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in St. Louis. She was born on Sept. 28, 1998, in Blytheville, the daughter of Shaunda Brown and Billy Furlow. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Immanuel M.B. ...

Rex Allan Clark, 65, of Bonham, Texas, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Born in Dowagiac, Mich., he was the son of the late Richard Lee and Bonnie Giller Clark and was a 1974 graduate of Dowagiac High School. Following high school he served in the U.S. Army before making a lifelong career as a law enforcement officer. ...

Kevin Wade Saddler, 58, of Tyronza departed this life Jan. 13, 2022, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Sept. 18, 1963, to Johnny Charles and Eva Gail Barrier Saddler in West Memphis. Kevin worked as the plant manager for American Paper Optics. He loved to fish and participate in anything outdoors...

Mary Allyce Qualls Knight, 63, of Dell, passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Mary was born in Blytheville on Sept. 4, 1958, to Yancey and Zeleuda Qualls. She was a graduate of Blytheville High School Class of 1976. Mary was a wonderful and caring person who genuinely loved and cherished her family. She enjoyed comedy, scary movies, snowy days, all things cat related, and eating Mexican food with her family...

Toney Anthony Gladney, 61, of Osceola passed away Jan. 9, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was a construction worker and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gladney was born Dec. 3, 1960, in Osceola to Mack and Bobbie Miller Gladney. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Lillian Olena Miller, 89, of Leachville, widow of Bond Lee Miller, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at the Manila Nursing Center. Born in Black Oak, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Dorothy Moss Finch and had been a longtime Leachville resident. ...

Willie James Danley, 80, of Osceola passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at St. Bernards Hospice in Jonesboro. Born Dec. 12, 1941, in Luxora, he was a resident of CHC Harris Healthcare in Osceola. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo Danley, Sr. and Elander Danley; four brothers, Louis Danley, John Danley, Moses Danley and Alfred Danley; and three sisters, Mordie Canada, Lula Mae Ross and Mildred Cunningham...

James Alvie Collins, 60, of Marked Tree passed away Jan. 7, 2022, at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree. He was a farm worker and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Collins was born June 1, 1961, in Memphis, Tenn., to James Cleo and Mae Alice Miller Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Hershell Collins; three sisters, Geraldine Collins, Joyce Chriswell and Mary Whilhoite...

James Harold Brooks Sr., known to many as “Harold”, was born Nov. 2, 1965, to Benjamin Brooks and Maybeen Martin. He departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 56. He is survived by his mother, Maybeen Martin of Blytheville; three sons, James Harold Brooks Jr. ...

Lottie Imogene Downs, 89, of Arbyrd, Mo., widow of Arthur Downs, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at her home. Born and raised in Heber Springs, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Jessie Boyer King. Shortly after she and her late husband were married, they moved to Arizona where they lived several years before returning to this area. She had been a resident of Arbyrd the past 10 years. Imogene was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, embroidery work and cooking for her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Roger Dale Downs; one daughter, Kathy Downs; three grandchildren, Steven Derrick, Christy Downs and Michael Downs; five brothers and four sisters.. ...

Loretta Cornish Cude, 82, of Leachville, widow of Perry Cude, passed from this life Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Hornersville, Mo. Born and raised in Monette, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Opal Barnett Cornish and had attended Monette High School. ...

Gertrude S. Coulter, 94, of West Memphis, passed away Jan. 5, 2022. Ms. Coulter was born March 15, 1927 in Memphis, Tenn., to Roy Thomas Shapard, Sr. and Gertrude Plumlee Shapard. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Ashley; sons, Jimmy and David Coulter; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren...

On Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, Joan Cannon passed away at the age of 73. She was the daughter of Martha Ann and Landis V. Cannon. Joan was born in Memphis, Tenn., October 12, 1948, and grew up in Marked Tree. After graduating from Marked Tree High School, she attended Ouachita Baptist College, earning a BA in history...

Carolyn Rose Ripley Moseley, 92, of Blytheville, born Sept. 9, 1929, passed away Jan. 7, 2022. Born and raised in El Dorado, she met the love of her life Charles Elijah Moseley Jr. at the University of Arkansas. Upon her graduation with a degree in Business and as a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority, they moved to Blytheville. ...

Brenda Holt Nelson, 73, of Manila, passed away at Great River Medical Center on Jan. 4, 2022. She was born Aug. 4, 1948 in Lost Cane to James Rushing and Elsie McCallie Vermillion. Brenda enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren. She was very caring and her love for others was very well known...

Cecil Ray Chew was born Nov. 11, 1958, in Blytheville. He was the son of Bernice Murphy Chew and Eddie Chew. Cecil was employed by Blytheville Public Works for 18 years, he also worked at Red Barn and Delta Cab service. He was called Ray by friends and family and was a true friend to everyone. He enjoyed washing cars and hanging out with family and friends...

Rickie J. Cash, 71, of Paragould, formerly of Blytheville, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Rickie was born to Jake and Pauline Cash on March 23, 1950, in Kennett, Mo., and he served as a member of Central Baptist Church of Jonesboro...

Shirley Verlene Ballard, 84, of Jonesboro, departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Howard Funeral Service of Leachville. Online guest register: www.howardfuneralservice.com

Jim Wright, 66, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. Jim was born in Albany, Ga., to Jerry and Louise McDonald Frazer. He was a former crane operator at Nucor Hickman. He served his country with honor in the United States Air Force. ...

Mary Louise Williams, 74, of Manila, passed from this life Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. The daughter of the late Walter Scott and Ollie Mae Roger Williams, Mary was a lifelong resident of Manila and a 1965 graduate of Manila High School.  After working in area factories she worked several years as a door greeter at Walmart.  An avid reader, Mary also enjoyed attending church. She was a member of Soul's Harbour Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church in Manila. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Williams; brother, "Buddy" Williams; sister, Geraldine Dillard; and a beloved niece, Tammy Carter.. ...

Jerry Wayne “John” Gathright, 75, passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. John was born July 10, 1946, in Jonesboro to the late Clyde and Rella Lamb Gathright Sr. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. ...

BeLinda Jean Hamlett passed away Jan. 3, 2022, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She was born in Blytheville to B.F. and Wilma Elder on Aug. 25,1953. She was preceded in death by both parents, and her eldest brother, Bennie Elder.  She is survived by her little sister and best friend, Beverly Kemp (Charles)...

Baxter Winkles, 82, of Trumann, passed from this life Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at the Manila Nursing Center. Born and raised in Ripley, Miss., he had been a resident of Arkansas since 1955. Baxter enjoyed watching old westerns and being with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Winkles; one sister, Mary Frances Mask; one very dear cousin, Rev. Carl "Sonny" Winkles...

Maureen Hart Wilson, 95, was born in Gosnell to the late Harvey and Katie Hart. She was a lifelong resident of Gosnell and Blytheville. She passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at her home. Maureen was retired from GMAC Finance Corporation where she was a loan officer. ...

Mildred Jean Holt Williams, 84, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Gosnell Therapy and Living Center. Mildred was born in Savannah, Tenn., to James Ed and Captola Green Holt. She was retired from Kream Kastle and was of the Pentecostal faith. ...

Robbie Williams was born June 19, 1932, in Coldwater, Miss., to the late Jessie Hudson and the late Nellie Hudson. She was a housekeeper and a member of First Baptist Church in Blytheville. Ms. Williams passed away at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Hudson and Nellie Hudson...

Bonnie White Purcell, 86, of Leachville, widow of Charlie Purcell, passed from this life Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at the University of Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born in Cardwell, Missouri to the late Elois and Ella Moser White she had been a Leachville resident for over 55 years. ...

Eric Edward Lane, 42, of Blytheville, was killed Dec. 31, 2021, at 10:30 p.m. He was born Aug. 18, 1979 in Dallas, Texas, to Billy Lane and Tina (Boozy) Craft. He is survived by his mother, Tina Craft (Tommy); brothers, Billy Lane, Jr., Johnathan Lane, Sr., Jerry Lane and Jason Rush; a sister, Lou Ann Hedger-Lane; grandmother, Jean Vivian; 10 nieces and nephews; as well as his companion of 15 years, Tina Carmichael and her three kids and two grandchildren...

Evelyn Maxine Thomas Johnson was born in the farming community of Cooter, Mo., during the Great Depression. Her parents were Marshall Henry Thomas and Ludie Blessing Thomas. She passed away at her home in Blytheville on Dec. 29, 2021. She was married to Billy Gene Johnson for over 50 years. ...

Sue Hunt, 75, of Marion, formerly of Wilson passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Ms. Hunt was born July 27, 1946 in Itawamba, Miss., to Bilbo and Rosie Robertson Bridges. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roy Hunt; three brothers Ralph Bridges, Jim Bridges and Eddie Bridges...

Alex Heard was born July 29, 1933, in Swift Town, Miss., to Clarence and Lessie Heard. He departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at his residence in Blytheville at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents. Alex served in the United States Army and was a retired deputy for Mississippi County Sheriff Department...

Theodoshia Guyton was born in Blytheville to Fannie Mae Clark Guyton and Marshall Guyton on Aug. 24, 1951. Theodoshia was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church in Gobbler, Mo., under the leadership of Reverend Larry Guyton. She was a former employee of The Duck Inn, Blytheville Nursing Center, Blytheville Air Force Base and MCAEOC. Theodoshia always had a warm and beautiful smile and loved being with her family and friends...

Brenda J. Gause was born Aug. 12, 1960, in Osceola to J.T. Gause Sr. and Thelma Brown Gause. She departed this life Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Dimondale, Mich., at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her loving memories one daughter, Quileisia Mitchell of Beachwood, Ohio; two sisters, Linda Gause Campbell of Osceola and Janice Gause of West Memphis; two brothers, J.D. ...

Uraina June Belknap, 51, of Osceola passed away Jan. 2, 2022, in Osceola. She was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. Ms. Belknap was born Jan. 12, 1970, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Don Miller and Wanell Hanks. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Joann Edwards, 85, of Osceola passed away Dec. 29, 2021 at Three River Nursing Home in Marked Tree. She was a housewife and a member of Faith Chapel in Osceola. Ms. Edwards was born Oct. 31, 1936 in Selmer, Tenn., to Dalton Tacker and Annie Ray Vinson White. ...

Johnny Earl Pate, 74, of Lepanto, departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at St. Bernards in Jonesboro. He was born Oct. 11, 1947, in Marked Tree to Earl and Rachel Morrison Pate. He served his country with honor from 1964 to 1970 in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenny Pate...

Mildred Evelyn Orr, 76, of Byhalia, Miss., formerly of Tomato, passed away Dec. 27, 2021, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born Dec. 4, 1945, in Tomato to Robert Everley and Mildred Waldrop Wagner. Ms. Orr was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Martin Daniel Orr; two brothers, Thomas Wagner and Everley Wagner; two sisters, Emma Lou Hamm and Eve Wagner...

Lillie Mae Piercy, 86, of Monette, passed from this life Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Hornsby, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Verbal Lowrance Baker and had attended Marked Tree High School. She was a homemaker until her children were grown, then she became a school bus driver for the Manila School District, serving for approximately 10 years before moving to the Augusta area and serving that district until her retirement. ...

Carol L. Harris, 80, of Blytheville passed away at Great River Medical Center Dec. 23, 2021. She was born Dec. 31, 1940, in Blytheville to Marvin and Mildred Bratcher Wicker. She owned Carol’s Kitchen in Blytheville for many years. Carol enjoyed drawing, cleaning her house, going for rides, and visiting with family and friends...

Jessie Ray Dorsey was born Dec. 6, 1957, in Earle to the late Robert Dorsey and the late Viola Dorsey. He passed away on Dec. 24, 2021, at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dorsey; his mother, Viola Dorsey; his wife, Florence Dorsey; three brothers, Robert Dorsey, Bordy Dorsey and B.B. Owens; and two sisters, Betty Owens and Milinda Franklin...

Virginia West, 93, of Steele, Mo., passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced when complete. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.