Obituaries

Peggy Lou Parrish, 68, of Tyronza passed away Sept. 27, 2023, at her home. She was born April 4, 1955 in Tyronza to Warren and Wava Howell Pierce. She was a retired CNA and of the Pentecostal faith. Ms. Parrish was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Anthony Parrish; five brothers, Bucky Pierce, Eddie Pierce, Ricky Pierce, Jimmy Pierce and Donald James; one sister, Martha Allred...

Lewis Leon Wilson, 81, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at his home. Leon was born in Mountain Home to John and Ola Diffey Wilson. He worked in the printing department at Bush Canning Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Wilson; son, Michael Wilson; brothers, Sherman and W.M. Wilson; and sisters, Eula Mae Long and Ullis Ray Wilson...

Mary Ann Langley, 87, passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home after a short time with cancer. Mary Ann was born in Dyersburg, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Harry Franklin Grimes, Sr. and Dollie Mae (Ulm) Grimes. Her parents moved to Blytheville where Mary lived most of her life...

Nina Mae Grice Woods, 82, passed away Sept. 25, 2023, in Little Rock. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Nina was born July 8, 1941, to the late Johnny Grice and the late Lillie Walker in Denwood. She was the wife of the late Eddie Lee Woods and the mother of five children...

Peggy Ann Leigott, 72, of Gosnell, passed away Sept. 21, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a cashier at Wal-Mart. Ms. Leigott was born Aug. 30, 1951, in Alliance, Neb., to Donald and Ruth Hartzler Southwick. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Southwick, and her husband, Gregory Leigott...

Kimberly Denise Baker, 58, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Sept. 23, 2023, at her home. She was a retired data processor with AT&T and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Baker was born Aug. 11, 1965, in Osceola to Hollen and Blanche Travis Jefferson, Sr. She was preceded in death by her father, Hollen Jefferson, Sr., and one sister, Joyce Evelyn Wright...

Candice Lynn Wortham-Jorn, 44, of Monette, passed from this life Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at her home. Born in Osceola and raised in Manila, she was a 1998 graduate of Manila High School and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her children and grandchildren. ...

Robert Wesley Thomas, 71, of Blytheville, passed from this life Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at his home. Born in Manila to the late Roy Thomas and Margaret Christian, he was a longtime Blytheville resident and a 1970 graduate of Blytheville High School. Robert was an employee of Entergy Power Company for 25 years until his retirement is 2006. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and grilling. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Harvey Fitzgerald Anderson Jr., 59, of Blytheville, passed away Sept. 19, 2023, at Regional Medical Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born to Harvey Anderson Sr. and Oneal Jordan in Bassett on April 14, 1964. He was a truck driver and of the Jehovah Witness faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Anderson Sr. and Oneal Jordan, and one brother, Reginald Anderson...

Carol Jean Bradshaw Shaneyfelt, 93, died Sept. 17, 2023, following a slow health decline. She died surrounded by her family members at her home, 411 Parson Brown Way, Longwood, Fla. A memorial service will be held at Sanlando United Methodist Church of Longwood, Fla., on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. with reception following in the fellowship hall. Donations can be made in her memory to Sanlando United Methodist Church of Longwood, Fla...

Cole Lucius went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Osceola. Cole was a genuine Christian leader who was a member of Keiser First Baptist Church. He was a volunteer firefighter in Wilson, a part-time Wilson police officer for many years, and the terminal operations manager at TMS in Osceola. ...

Evonne Callicott, 73, of Osceola, passed from this life Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. She was born Jan. 22, 1950, to the late A.C. Henderson and Pauline Johnson in Osceola. Evonne was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Evonne was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Callicott; the father who raised her, Johnny Moore Sr.; and one son, Kenneth Callicott...

Era Guinette Sims, 74, of Monette, passed peacefully from this life Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. The daughter of the late Andrew and Virgie Williams Anthony, Guinette was born over two months premature, so her battle to live began at birth. ...

Tiana Renee Robinson, daughter of Yolanda Robinson, was born Nov. 23, 1986. She departed this life on Sept. 6, 2023, in Osceola at the age of 36. She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Malayshaa McGowan and Kamryn Goodlow; one son, Cuero Harris Jr., all of Osceola; her mother, Yolanda Robinson; two sisters, Theresa Robinson and Tamara Robinson; four brothers, Tyshaun Robinson, Terrance Robinson, Tahija Robinson and Antwane Rolack Jr., all of Madison, Wis.; and a host of other family members and friends.. ...

Christopher Aldridge Sr. was born April 27, 1973 in Osceola, to Nathaniel Aldridge Sr. and Shirley Aldridge. He departed this life Sept. 7, 2023, in Newport at the age of 50. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Shirley Aldridge; two daughters, Chrishunda Aldridge and Armanda Aldridge; three sons, Christopher Aldridge Jr., Stephon Aldridge and Nathaniel Aldridge, all of Blytheville; seven sisters, Kathy Hayes of Gosnell, Barbara Aldridge of Phoenix, Ariz., Ruby Matthews of Colorado Springs, Colo., Rosie Aldridge of Milwaukee, Wis., Beatrice Reed, Teresa Aldridge and Charlotte Aldridge, all of Blytheville; five brothers, Johnnie Aldridge of Sikeston, Mo., Ronny Aldridge, Jimmy Aldridge, Sylvester Aldridge and Timothy Aldridge, all of Blytheville; 19 grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.. ...

Lloyd Dale Rea, 82, of Caraway, passed from this life Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, in Jonesboro. He was born Oct. 18, 1940, to Samuel and Stella (Jarvis) Rea in Caraway. Mr. Rea was a very respected member of the community as he was the former mayor of Caraway and a retired member of the Caraway Fire Department. ...

David Anthony McCain, 66, of Manila, passed from this life Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at the Manila Nursing Center. Born in Leachville to the late Edgar and Novah Wollard McCain, he was a longtime Manila resident and a 1975 graduate of Manila High School. ...

Marlene Frazer Battles, 92, of Steele, Mo., passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at River Oaks Care Center in Steele. Marlene was born in Hermondale, Mo., to Everett Andrew and Ora Reams Frazer and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and was an excellent seamstress. She loved to quilt and cook...

Rosie Mae Reed Lewis of Blytheville was born Aug. 7, 1957, in Blytheville, to the late Walter Lee Reed and the late Rosie Lee Brazil Reed. She was a homemaker and a member of the Frontline Family Outreach Ministries. Mrs. Lewis passed away Sept. 9, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice Home in Jonesboro at the age of 66. ...

Maudie Ann (Moore) Robinson, of Blytheville, passed from this life on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born to Jessie and Hallie (Matherson) Moore on Oct. 6, 1946, in Hickory Ridge. Maudie was a delight to all who knew her. ...

Marty Joe White, 63, of Manila, passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center on Sept. 9, 2023. He was born Nov. 21, 1959, to Corky White and Betty Cogwell. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, tinkering, working on anything in sight. He loved his family and would help anyone that needed it...

William “Bill” Ross Jerome, 51, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 6, 1972, he was the son of Marrietta and the late Vaugn Jerome. He attended and graduated from Blytheville High School. ...

Henry Lee Brown was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Tishomingo, Okla., to Albert Sr. and Daisy Brown. He was the first son of this union, which produced his sister and brothers, Mildred, Albert Jr. and Arthur Jr. As a child, Henry grew up quickly and filled the role of protector of his family, including his younger siblings later born to Albert, Joann and Raymond...

William Ronald “Ronnie” Coats, 78, of Marked Tree, passed away Sept. 8, 2023, in Marion. He was retired from Midsouth Manufacturing, an auctioneer and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Coats was born April 22, 1945, in Marked Tree to Milton Coats and Juanita King. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Coats, Juanita King (Joe) Callins, and his nephew, Shannon Southern...

Murelene McFarlin Walker, 60, of Monette, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Murelene fought a long battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 21, 1963, in Monette to the late Dean and Alice McFarlin. She graduated Monette High School in 1981 and graduated from Arkansas State University. ...

Nell D., nee Ashby, Beard, 91, of Blytheville, born Nov. 1, 1931, at home in the Promised Land community, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. Mrs. Beard was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. She was a long-time employee at the Brown Shoe Factory as a materials handler. When the factory closed, she went to work at American Chain and Cable, also as a materials handler, until she retired in Sept. 1998...

Shelia Kay Ashley was born Feb. 10, 1966, in Osceola to William Eubanks and Velma Steele Aldridge. She was a homemaker. Ms. Ashley passed away Sept. 2, 2023, at her home in Blytheville at the age 57. She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Alexis Ashley...

Todd Ellis Blake, 59, of Osceola, passed away Aug. 27, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General in Jackson, Tenn. He was born Aug. 7, 1964, in LaPort, Ind., to Jim Blake and Patricia Porter Lackey. He was a forklift driver at a cotton gin and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Blake was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Blake and Patricia Lackey; two brothers, Tim Blake and Chris Blake...

Winsley Henry, Jr. of Osceola, formerly of Blytheville, was born Jan. 5, 1958, in Blytheville to Winsley Henry, Sr. and Shirley Rose Johnson Henry. He attended Blytheville High School and served his country in the United States Army. Winsley was a skilled self-employed carpenter who enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends. He was a member of New Mt. Pleasant Christian Worship Center under the pastorage of Bishop Gregory Brown...

Ronnie Huston Pucilowski, 68, of Pocahontas, passed away Aug. 28, 2023, at his home. He was born Nov. 21, 1954 in Indianapolis, Ind. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Pucilowski of Pocahontas; one stepson, Mark Churchwell of Pocahontas; one brother, Mark Pucilowski of California; three grandchildren, Cody Churchwell, Chelsea Churchwell and Courtney Churchwell; four great-grandchildren, Riley Ibbara, Romeo Ibbara, Jazmine Ibbara and Hayden Morales...

Sandra Lee Mullins, 64, affectionately called, “Sondra” peacefully departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. She was born to the late Leroy Mullins Sr. and Carrie Shaw Mullins on Jan. 18, 1959, in Blytheville. She was raised in Blytheville, where she attended public schools and later graduated with honors from R.B. Harrison High School. She attended Mississippi County Community College prior to entering the U.S. Army and served as a secretary and cook and received an honorable discharge...

Timothy Durrelle Logan Sr., 55, passed away Aug. 24, 2023, in Welling, Okla. He was born June 29, 1968, to the late Willie Lee Logan Sr. and the late Leneva Boyd Johnson in Osceola. Mr. Logan was of the Baptist faith and worked as a cook throughout his life...

Mary Ann Camp Henry, 83, of Jonesboro, former longtime Manila resident, passed from this life Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at her home. Born in Leachville, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Thomas Newton Lawrence and had been a longtime Manila resident before making her home in Jonesboro. Mary had worked as the assistant director of the Mississippi County Senior Citizens Center and had owned and operated Ms. ...

Tony Curtis Caldwell, Sr. 47, of Jonesboro passed away Aug. 14, 2023, at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born Nov. 14, 1975, in Osceola to Eddie and Georgia Mae Williams Caldwell, Jr. Mr. Caldwell was a construction worker, pastor, mason and member of Pilgrim Rest MB Church in Osceola. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Caldwell, Jr...

Carrie Mae Webb of Blytheville, 59, passed away Aug. 25, 2023, at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville. She was born Jan. 28, 1964, in Osceola to John D. Marshall and Mary Elizabeth Marshall. Mrs. Webb was a homemaker as well as a motivational speaker and a devoted member of the 10th Street Baptist Church in Blytheville...

Theodore R. Quinn III, 49, passed away Aug. 20, 2023, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. Theodore was born Sept. 16, 1973, to Theodore Quinn II and Debra Robinson in Osceola. Mr. Quinn was a member of the Baptist faith and worked for AutoZone. He is preceded in death by his father, Theodore Quinn II...

Michael Anthony Harris, 59, passed away Aug. 19, 2023, at his residence in Cordova, Tenn. Michael was born March 7, 1964, to Austin Harris and Annie Mae Foster in Blytheville. Mr. Harris worked as a bus driver as well as a truck driver and was devoted to his brotherhood of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity...

Sandra Greer Mahan, 78, of Dell passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Sandra was born in Barnesville, Ga., to Willard and Nell Hooker Pate. She worked in the cafeteria at Dell Schools for many years and later worked for Wal-Mart before retiring. ...

Gary Lynn Thomas, 55, of Leachville, passed from this life Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at his home. Born in Paragould, he was a lifelong Leachville resident and a 1987 graduate of Buffalo Island Central High School. Gary worked many years for Buffalo Island Central public schools and had also worked for J.K. ...

Joyce Davidson Gee, 87, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Joyce was born in Blytheville to William and Mary Hopper Davidson. Joyce was a hairdresser for 60 years. She did hair at Hair Fashion Center and was the former owner of Classic Beauty College. She was an excellent artist and loved to paint and draw. Joyce enjoyed being outdoors working in her flower beds and bird watching. She enjoyed traveling and loved her brother, Ray...

Norma “Jean” Finley Green, 80, of Monette, entered into her heavenly rest Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Elizabeth to the late Harm and Sarah Wadkins Finley, she was raised in Norfork and Black Oak. ...

Jeanna Faye Oxford was born Dec. 5, 1955, in Blytheville to Wayne L. Oxford and Patty Graham Oxford. She passed away Aug. 22, 2023, in Manila at the age of 67. She had been employed at the Mississippi County Assessor’s Office in Blytheville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Patty Oxford; her beloved son, Neal Adam “AJ” Jarboe; and one brother, Gary Oxford...

Sylvia Gayle (Leasure) Cannon, 81, of North Little Rock, passed away on Aug. 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Cannon (Bill); son, William K. Cannon (Kendall); and her parents, Lloyd Leasure and Juanita (Trawick) Leasure of Searcy...

Hubert Lee Brown Jr. was born Dec. 27, 1950, to Hubert Brown Sr. and Lucille Wiley Brown in Osceola. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age, being baptized at Friendly Bethel Church. Hubert was an endeared father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Hubert served his country in the United States Navy for five years. He was a dedicated worker at American Greeting for 27 years and Kagome Creative Foods for 13 years...

Mary Ann (Whiteside) Mosley, 68, transitioned peacefully on Aug. 17, 2023, in Blytheville. She was born March 1, 1955, in Blytheville to the late Orzell “Odell” and Virginia Whiteside. Mary Ann was a beloved sister and aunt who touched the hearts of many. ...

Oscar Ford, Jr. was born Jan. 10, 1936, in Frenchman’s Bayou to Oscar Ford, Sr. and Lula Ferguson Ford. Oscar attended school at J.M. Speck in Frenchman’s Bayou and Woodstock Training School in Millington, Tenn. He continued his education by attending AM& N College, presently The University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff where he received a BS degree in Agricultural Education and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, receiving his MSE in Secondary Administration and Advanced Studies in Principalship. ...

Lt Col (Ret) Rudy Sells, 74, of Blytheville, entered God’s kingdom on Aug. 14, 2023. He was born on Dec. 1, 1948, to Frankie and Sylvia Sells in Livingston, Tenn. Rudy, the most loving and devoted father and grandfather, is survived by his wife, Jeanette; daughters, Suzanne and Dani; sons-in-law, Sean and Stephen; grandchildren, Mae Claire, Emma, Elle Jae, Keely, and Luke; and his loyal dog, Rocky, who followed him everywhere...

Sunday morning, Aug. 6, 2023, Kevin ‘’Pops’’ Sayre passed away at the early age of 60 years. Anyone who knew Pops knew that he loved to grill and have a ‘’cold one’’, admired American muscle cars, and enjoyed making people laugh. He occasionally loved to take a ride on a Harley Davidson, and more than anything, adored every moment he spent with his family...

Dalton Ray Southern, 72, of Blytheville, passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette, La. Born to Orbie Lee and Juanita Kinkaid Southern in Blytheville, he was a retired employee of Terra and of the Pentecostal faith. ...

Jeane Bennett, 93, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. Jeane was born Feb. 23, 1930, in Harrisburg to Eugene and Lura Casebier Williams. She was a member of Main and 13th Church of Christ. ...