Obituaries

Charles “Chuck” Owen Williams, 83, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Charles was born in Stanton, Tenn., to Eddie and Carrie Campbell Williams. He was retired from Agrico and Terra Chemicals and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. ...

Floyd H. Weems, Jr., 80, of Trumann passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at NEA Baptist Hospital, Jonesboro. He was born July 3, 1940, in Jonesboro to Floyd H. and Lou Donal Matthews Weems. He was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church in Trumann, proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959–1961, was a member of the Shriners for 30 plus years, an expert machinist and enjoyed fishing and bowling, which he won many trophies...

Richard L. “Skeeter” Waters departed this life Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the family residence in Trumann at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 2 days. He was born Sunday, March 10, 1935, in Trumann and has been a lifetime resident there. He was a retired truck driver for Coca Cola and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Dycus; two brothers, Ray Waters, an infant brother; and his parents, Samuel and Nannie Polk Waters...

Keith Razer, 64, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Keith was born in Hermondale, Mo., to John and Claudyne O’Kane Razer. He was retired from Nucor Yamato Steel where he worked as a furnace operator. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed doing yard work and fishing when he was able. Keith loved his family and adored his grandchildren...

Kathy Darlene Hammons Brewer of Bay departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 61 years, 11 months and 17 days. She was born Saturday, July 19, 1958, in Flint, Mich., to the late Willie and Ruby Richardson Hammons and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Kathy was a homemaker and of the Assembly of God faith. She was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and her parents...

Opal Elizabeth Doyle, 88, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Opal was born in Osceola to Charlie and Louise Nelson Cain. She was retired from the Mississippi County Circuit Court Clerk’s office and later worked for Terry Abstract Company. ...

Donald Ray Trenthem of Trumann departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at the family residence at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 10 days. He was born Friday, Aug. 25, 1933, in Memphis, Tenn., and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. Donald was an Army veteran of the Korean War. ...

Robert Wyatt Boxley, 58, departed this life July 6, 2020, in Jonesboro. He was born Jan. 6, 1962 to John Edward, Sr., and Ruby Jean Cooley Boxley. Robert was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree and worked as a farm manager for Ritter Ag. ...

Penni Maurine Quinn, of Carrollton, Texas, peacefully passed from this life to her permanent home on June 12, 2020, at Carrollton Regional Medical Center at the age of 60. Penni was born in Fort Huachuca, Ariz. Although an avid Razorback fan, she moved across many states before settling for work at Wesco Distribution in Irving, Texas, where she remained employed the last 10 years. There she shared her passion for reading, watching Hollywood classics, and crafting culinary masterpieces...

Bobbie Sue Roach Fleeman, 87, of Manila, widow of Mackey James Fleeman, passed from this life Friday, July 10, 2020, at the Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home. Born in Hornersville, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Walter Owen "W.O." and Mary Nelle Noonan Roach and had been a lifelong Manila resident before making her home in Flippin to live with her daughter and son-in-law. Bobbie was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Manila. She loved cooking for her family and was known in the community for her fried pies. She enjoyed working in her yard and adored her kitty cats and grand-puppies. Her pride and joy was having been the owner/operator of the former Village Pizza in Manila from the early '90s until 2000. A tribute to her loving nature was the fact that she played a major role in helping raise her three younger sisters since her father was a commercial fisherman in Ft. ...

Prentis Edward "PJ" Sanders, Jr., 39, of Marie died July 9, 2020, at his home. He was a factory worker, of the Pentecostal faith and he attended Lighthouse Assembly of God in Dyess. PJ was born June 1, 1981 in Osceola to Prentis Edward and Marilyn England Sanders, Sr...

Mary Elizabeth Wallace, 91, of West Carrollton, Ohio, formerly of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 12, 1929, in Como, Miss., the daughter of T.B. and Annie Mae (Montgomery) Wilhelm. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 60 years, Bearl Dew Wallace, and by two nephews, Keith Owens and Jimmy King...

Bennie Nichols was born Nov. 14, 1924, in Desoto County, Miss., to son of Sullivan and Rosetta Nichols. He accepted Christ in 1954 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Simpson. He later united with Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend P.J. James...

Jerry Elvin Crawford, 85, of Osceola died July 4, 2020, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was a retired American Greeting employee and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Crawford was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Kennett, Mo., to Archie and Lillie Mungle Crawford. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ethel Crawford; four brothers, Gerald, Rick, Bill and Jim Crawford; two sisters, Juanita Hendrix and Betsy Grigsby; and one granddaughter, Jane Ann McAnally...

Daniel Huffman Caldwell of Blytheville peacefully departed this life on July 6, 2020, surrounded by family at the age of 90. Born and raised in Blytheville to the late Chester Abbott and Ruth Hughes Caldwell, Dan graduated from Blytheville High School and Duke University, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. ...

Gussie Lee Brooks, 69, of Earle died June 30, 2020, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. She was a retired school bus driver and a member of Galilee MB Church in Crawfordsville. Mrs. Brooks was born Jan. 9, 1951, in Jeanette to Gus and Addie B. Nance Pierce, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, three sisters, Rosie Lee Holmes, Ethel White and Addie B. Rucks...

Robert D. Vornes Sr. of Osceola was born Dec. 18, 1958, in Wilson to the late George Vornes Sr. and Eddie Bea Gordon Vornes. He departed this life on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his father, George Vornes Sr., and one brother, Nathaniel Vornes...

Joyce Adams of Blytheville was born Aug. 1, 1965, in Osceola to Ruthie Adams and the late Robert Adams. Joyce departed her life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Blytheville, AR at the age of 54.She was preceded in death by her father Robert Adams; her grandparents, John Quincy, Mary Adams, Ada Mason and Willie Sanford...

Junior Hill was born Jan. 7, 1936, in Number 9, to the late Robert Hill and the late Easter Vanhook Hill. He was a factory worker and a member of Bethlehem Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Blytheville. Mr. Hill passed away on June 28, 2020, at his home in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hill; his mother, Easter Vanhook Hill; one daughter, Easter Hill; four brothers and two sisters...

Donna Denise Boyd of Blytheville was born Jan. 16, 1965, in Blytheville to Loisstine Jefferson Donaldson and the late Jefferson Donaldson. She was homemaker and a member of New ST. Luke M.B. Church in Blytheville and was the former president of the Praise Team. Mrs. Boyd passed away on June 28, 2020, in Richmond, Texas, at the age of 55. She was preceded in death by her father, Jefferson Donaldson, and her son, Lafayette Fox...

Doris “Jenny Girl” Boston was born July 14, 1957 in Blytheville to Mazella Thomas Smith and Augusta Strawther. Doris graduated from the Blytheville School District in 1976. In 1997 Doris met and married Charles Boston. She later moved to Chicago where she was employed by Comet messenger services for several years. In 2012 Doris moved to Louisville, Ky. Upon moving to Louisville she would also join House of Prayer Ministry where she was a faithful member...

Virginia M. Bailey of Blytheville was born Aug. 20, 1990, in Blytheville to LeRoy Fields and Priscilla Bailey Williams. She departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Blytheville at the age of 29. Virginia leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Priscilla Bailey Williams; her father, Franklin Williams Sr.; three daughters, Dasia Davis, Vinique Clark and Taraji Speed; three sons, Jayshun Brown, De’Auntre Davis and Darnell Wilson Jr., all of Blytheville; one sister, Veronica Bailey of Kenosha, Wis.; three brothers; Franklin Williams Jr., Fredderick Williams and Lamar Williams; her grandmother, Lula Bailey, all of Blytheville; and a host of other family members and friends.. ...

Bertha Mae Alexander of Blytheville was born Jan. 15, 1939, in Arkadelphia to the late Charlie Perry and the late Bertie Spearman Perry. She was a homemaker and seamstress and was a member of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Alexander passed away on June 30, 2020, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 81. ...

Tommie Jean Stephenson of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Quail Run Nursing & Rehab in Trumann at the age of 66 years, 2 months and 4 days. She was born Tuesday, April 27, 1954, in and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Tommie owned H&R Block for many years in Trumann and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Stephenson; two brothers, Bobby Smith and Randell Crouch; and her parents, Gilbert Smith and Tommie Cockrum Smith Crouch...

Tommy Franklin Stracener, Jr., 46, of Marion departed this life Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was born July 21, 1973, to Tommy Franklin Stracener, Sr. and Martha Jo Hauptman Stracener. Tommy was a Christian and was known as “The Preacher.” He led several people to the Lord. He loved music and spending time with his nieces and nephews...

Nancy Lee Bratton Wilson of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 84 years, 1 month and 14 days. She was born Monday, May 18, 1936 in Florence, Ala., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. ...

Lisa Ann Price of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 48 years, 3 months and 15 days. She was born Friday, March 17, 1972, in Jonesboro and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a housewife and a member of Grace Point Church of God. She was preceded in death by three sons, Brad Kemper, Chad Kemper and Tyler Kemper, and her parents, Paul and Shirley Ealey Price...

Oscar Lee Lane, Sr. of Blytheville was born Aug. 15, 1965 in Blytheville to the late Morgan Lane, Jr. and the late Willie B. Rogers. He was a mechanic and a member of St. Matthews M.B. Church in Blytheville. Mr. Lane passed away June 27, 2020, at his home in Blytheville at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father, Morgan Lane, Jr.; his mother, Willie B. Lane; three brothers, Eric DeWayne Lane, Quincy Lane and Jerome Lane; and two sisters, Joann Bill and Lessie Coleman...

Evelyn Diane Wheeler, of Blytheville, was born July 10, 1954, to Gene Tramble, Sr. and Mildred Tramble of Blytheville. Evelyn attended Harrison High School. She attended Mississippi County Community College and received an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies in 1992...

Terry Glenn Minyard, 67, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home. Terry was born in Blytheville to R.D. and Joyce Hudson Minyard and was a graduate of Blytheville High School. He was retired from UPS and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Terry loved playing his guitar and fishing...

Jeremy Jack Walter, 32, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, while visiting New Jersey. Born and raised in Arkansas, Jeremy was a lifelong resident of the state. After receiving his GED from Youth Challenge in Little Rock, he worked at JRS, a subcontractor for Stracener Brothers Construction in Blytheville. ...

Bobby Gene Damon, 89, of Imboden, passed away at his home on June 27, 2020. Born at 221 West Kentucky St. in Blytheville, on May 18, 1931, to Harry Earl and Annie Laurie (Freeman) Damon, Bob was an avid outdoorsman, an ardent devotee to the social and political sciences, a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a Master Mason. But most importantly, he was a loving father and grandfather...

Kathey Anne Presley, 66, passed away Monday morning at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Blytheville on Dec. 27, 1953, to Martin Edward Pankey, Sr. and Billie Ruth Austin Pankey. She attended Blytheville High School for most of her high school years, but she graduated from Dell High School...

Randall Jacob Sipes was born to Eugene Deb Sipes and Ollie Mae (Tate) Sipes in Corcoran, Calif., on May 27, 1951. He passed away at the age of 69 on June 25, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Jake was drafted in the U.S. Army and served from 1971 to 1991. He worked at Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express from 1992 to 2001...

Frank Joel Ray was born Sept. 11, 1949 in Blytheville, to Abraham and Carrie Gallespie Ray. Frank was a graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School and attended Arkansas AM&N University in Pine Bluff. Frank served his country as a member of the United States Army and worked at Terra Chemical Company...

Juanita Elizabeth Welch, 95, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born April 3, 1925, in Monette to the late Bud and Fannie Huddleton. She had been a grade school teacher. Mrs. Welch had moved to Detroit for 42 years and came back to Monette in 1991. She enjoyed dressing nice and jewelry. She was a member of the Monette First Baptist Church...

Lettie Wandick of Osceola was born Dec. 13, 1966, in to the late J.D. Wandick and Roxie Moore. Lettie departed her life on Monday, June 29, 2020, at South Mississippi County Hospital, in Osceola at the age of 53. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Junior Hill was born Jan. 7, 1936, in NO. 9, to the late Robert Hill and the late Easter Banhook Hill. He was a factory worker and a member of Bethlehem Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Blytheville. Mr. Hill passed away June 28, 2020, at his home in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Hill, his mother Easter Banhook Hill, one daughter Easter Hill, four brothers and two sisters...

Loyd “Popaton” Dunnam, 92, of Jonesboro and formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Loyd was a retired employee of Blytheville Propane and a member of the Living Word Church in Jonesboro. Prior to leaving Blytheville, he was a faithful member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church for many years. Loyd was also a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country with honor during the Korean War...

Dennis Wayne Davis, 46, of El Dorado, died June 23, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock. He was a carpenter and of the non-denominational faith. He was born October 5, 1973, in Marked Tree to Earnest and Martha Plunkett Davis. He was preceded in death by his father Earnest Davis and one sister Debbie Davis...

Mary Ruth Murphy Bachuss, 66, of Hornersville, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Mary was born in Osceola to David and Pinkey Louise Page Murphy. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Mary loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Ashley Danielle Huffins, 39, of Trumann, died June 27, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Huffins was born July 29, 1980, in Jonesboro, to Michael and Sheila Stricklin Simpson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Simpson, and her grandparents, Pete and Faye Simpson and Harry and Sue Stricklin...

Martavis Cortez Colley was born Aug. 27, 1989, in Blytheville to Shirley Johnson and the late Curtis Colley. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Colley passed away June 23, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 30. He was preceded in death by his father Curtis Colley. ...

Danny Nathan Phillips, 74, of Hudson, Fla., former Leachville and Cardwell, Mo., resident, passed from this life Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, Fla. Born in Leachville, he was the son of the late Leonard and Roina Zumwalt Phillips and was a 1964 graduate of Leachville High School. ...

Ruth Jane Easter, 87, of Wesley Mountain Drive, Blairsville, Ga., went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Trumann, daughter of the late John Lacy Conrad and the late Ruth Mae Tate. Jane thoroughly enjoyed crocheting and quilting; she made many dresses that she sent overseas to those in need. ...

Patsy Elaine Loyd, 58, of Trumann died Friday, June 26, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro, was a homemaker, had lived in Trumann her lifetime and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Lottie Carpenter Russell, five brothers, Johnny Russell, Ray Russell, David Russell, Eugene Russell and Charlie Russell, and one sister, Beatrice Russell...

Jessie Tomlin McCurdy of Middletown, Pa., passed on June 23, 2020, at the age of 98. She is a daughter in a family of 10 borne by Lucian and Pearl Tomlin of Arkansas, predeceased by Rene, her husband for 67 years; mother of eight children, Yolande, Anne Marie, Paul, Suzanne, Guy, Brigitte, John and Sarah; grandmother of 21; great-grandmother of 45...

Lisa Ann Adams Lloyd, 59, of Memphis, Tenn., passed away at her home on June 19, 2020. Lisa is survived by her husband, Terry Franklin Lloyd; three children, Ashleigh Taylor Bentley (Arron), Jonathan Davis Lloyd, Grace Ann Lloyd; and her grandson, Jack Bentley. She is also survived by two sisters, Vicki McClung and Beth Taylor of Trumann...

Christopher Robin Jones, Sr. of Trumann departed this life Friday, June 19, 2020, at the family residence at the age of 44 years, 11 months and 4 days. He was born Tuesday, July 15, 1975, in Jonesboro and lived his lifetime in Trumann. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Ann Jones...

James R. Wallace of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the age of 93 at his family residence. He was born Oct. 8, 1926 in Trumann and lived in Houston, Texas, before moving back to Trumann in 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired as corporate manager for Firestone after 33 years of service. ...