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Rev. Carl Richard Edge (3/26/24)Rev. Carl Richard Edge, 84 of Lake City, former Manila resident, passed from this life Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home. Born in Booneville, Miss., and raised in Manila, he was the son of the late William R. and Alpha Mae England Edge and had been a resident of Lake City since 1999. ...
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Darla Atchley (3/26/24)Darla Atchley, 53, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born to Carle and Joyce Floyd Russell, Darla was the district court clerk in Blytheville. Darla was a workaholic and was very dedicated to her job. ...
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J.B. Kuykendall Sr. (3/26/24)Mr. J.B. Kuykendall Sr. was born in Augusta on Dec. 2, 1939, to the late Willie and Rosie Kuykendall. J.B was baptized at an early age. Upon becoming an adult J.B. moved to Blytheville. In 1961 J.B would marry the love of his life Mary Hinton. J.B. and Mary were married 40 years. J.B. worked on the farm for many years until he moved on to work for the city of Blytheville until he retired. J.B. loved spending time with his family and friends, playing cards and dominoes...
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Emma Geraldine Davenport (3/26/24)Emma Geraldine Davenport, 86, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed from this life Monday, March 25, 2024, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in St. Augustine. Born in Blytheville, she was the daughter of the late John R and Bertha Sexton Harper. She was raised in Kennett, Mo., and was a 1955 graduate of Kennett High School. ...
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Gregory Ray Evans (3/26/24)Gregory Ray Evans, 55, of Blytheville, sadly passed away at his residence on March 20, 2024. Mr. Evans was born April 6, 1968, to the late Eddie B. Evans and the late Hattie Mae Woodard in Osceola. He worked as a factory worker and was of the Baptist faith...
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Carol Evon Day (3/26/24)Carol Evon Day, 64, departed this life on March 19, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born on April 11, 1959, in Blytheville, she was a cherished pillar of her community and a beacon of love for her family. Carol’s memory will be forever treasured by her beloved daughters, Tamera Day of Mobile, Ala., Tara Day of Jonesboro and Taylor Day of Little Rock. ...
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Isiah Reed (3/26/24)Isiah Reed, a centenarian born on the 28th of July, 1923, in the small town of Burdette, completed his earthly journey on the 21st of March, 2024, in the city of Jonesboro. His life, marked by the love and respect of his family and community, spanned a full century of cherished memories...
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Joe Allen Easley (3/25/24)It is with heavy hearts, the family of Joe Allen Easley announces his passing on March 20, 2024, at the age of 84, at Flo & Phi Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born Sept. 4, 1939, to Jessie and Sally Easley in Burdette, Joe dedicated 47 years of service as a manufacturing manager at American Greetings Corp in Osceola, from which he retired. Joe’s life was marked by his enduring kindness and the love he shared with those around him...
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Connie Hannaford (3/25/24)Connie Hannaford, 65, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home. Born to Lewis and Earlene Baker Ingram, Connie was the co-owner of Main Street Flooring in Blytheville. Connie was a member of the Lone Oak Baptist Church, which she spent a lot of time volunteering for special events, and she taught Sunday School. ...
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Juanita Brown (3/25/24)Juanita Brown, 66, of Gosnell, departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2024. Juanita was born in Hermondale, Mo., on March 10, 1958. She was one of six children of the Clarence and Rosie Johnson. Juanita professed a faith in Christ and joined Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. ...
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Larry Lynn Hueter (3/25/24)Larry Lynn Hueter, 81, of Leachville, passed from this life Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. Born in Leachville to the late Eldon and Margie Scott Hueter, he was raised in Leachville and was a 1960 graduate of Leachville High School. ...
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Linda Darlene Chalk (3/22/24)Linda Darlene Chalk was born June 5, 1958, to the late Lawrence and Mattie Peeks. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1976. She worked in the industrial industry in Osceola for many years. After leaving the industrial industry, Linda worked for the Seminole Village Housing as the property manager until she decided to relocate to Jonesboro. ...
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Susan Arlene Robinson (3/19/24)Susan Arlene Robinson, 70, of Leachville, widow of Guy Junior Robinson, passed from this life Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dott Reel Watson and was raised in Holcomb, Mo. ...
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Christopher Wayne Wamble (3/19/24)Christopher Wayne Wamble lost his battle with cancer at his home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Christopher was born in Blytheville to Johnny and Brenda (Ferguson) Wamble. At the time of his death Chris was retired. He formerly worked as a hair stylist for many years, including being Loretta Lynn’s personal stylist. He has traveled the world working as a district manager for salons. He has always had a passion for design and art...
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Al Tate (3/19/24)It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Al Tate, 72, who peacefully left this world on March 11, 2024, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Al was born on July 1, 1951, in Tunica, Miss., to his loving parents, the late John Tate and Alberta White-Tate...
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Jacob Montrez King (3/19/24)Jacob Montrez King entered this life on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999. He was the third child of Deacon Eric King and Missionary Beverly King of Blytheville. Jacob’s love for Christ was developed early in life. From his youth he was a member of Tabernacle Church of God In Christ, under the leadership of his grandfather, the Late Supt. Willie G. Beal. There he accepted Christ and served faithfully as a member and drummer under current leadership...
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Trevon Charles Percival (3/19/24)Trevon Charles Percival, 35, sadly passed away on March 11, 2024, at his home in Blytheville. Trevon was born Feb. 13, 1989, to Maple and Felicia Percival in Blytheville and was of the Baptist faith. He leaves to cherish his memories with his parents, Maple Alexander and Felicia Percival of Blytheville; two brothers, Trumaine Percival and Yanick Percival; and one sister; Hadassah Percival-Enos, all of Blytheville...
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Myrtle Kathline Sartain (3/15/24)Myrtle Kathline Sartain, 94, of Osceola, peacefully passed away on March 2, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born Feb. 18, 1930, in Owens Crossroads, Ala. Myrtle was a woman of strong Baptist faith, devoted to her beliefs and values. She showed her love of music through talented guitar and organ playing. Myrtle was young at heart which made spending time with her grandchildren an absolute delight...
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Calvin Jones (3/15/24)Calvin Jones, 64, passed away Feb. 16, 2024, in Rochester, NY. He was born Jan. 3, 1960, in Marked Tree. Calvin served his nation with pride in United States Army beginning in 1979. He was a man of Baptist faith. Calvin found joy in the simplicity of life, often seen with a fishing rod in hand, waiting patiently by the river, or in the woods on a hunt. He valued the companionship of his friends with whom he shared many of life’s moments...
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William Lee Maddox (3/15/24)William Lee Maddox, 52, of Lepanto, passed away March 11, 2024, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born July 6, 1971, in Osceola, to William and Carolyn Collins Maddox. William, a devoted father, cherished his children above all else. ...
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Louis McAdory (3/15/24)Louis McAdory, 68, of Seattle, Wash., was called home to be with the Lord on Feb. 24, 2024. He was born Dec. 25, 1955, in Sumner, Miss., to the late Bertha Green. Louis leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 40 years, Frances Joyce McAdory of Seattle, Wash. ...
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JoAnne Key Worsham (3/15/24)JoAnne Key Worsham passed away March 10, 2024, at the age of 72 in Jonesboro. She was born Oct. 9, 1951, in Little Rock. JoAnne held a bachelor’s degree in teaching was a retired teacher of over 20 years at Rivercrest School. She is survived by her two daughters, Melissa “Millie” Worsham of Keiser and Janna (Daniel) Evans of West Memphis. JoAnne is also survived by five grandchildren, Brayden (Rylee) McCall, Raegan McCall, Jaxon Smith, Matthew Johnson, Joseph Evans...
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Laverne Pauline Thomas (3/14/24)Laverne Pauline Thomas, 83, of Leachville, widow of Thelbert “Shot” Thomas, passed from this life Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home. Born in Cushman to the late Jim and Elsie Omelia Holloway Cole, she had lived most of her life in the Leachville area. ...
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Maria Magdalena Hart (3/13/24)Maria Magdalena Hart, 81, of Monette, passed away at Lakeside Nursing Center on March 11, 2024. She was born on April 15, 1942, in La Feria, Texas, to Eluterio and Braulia (Perez) Ybarra. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
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Alma Jean Moody Roehrig (3/13/24)Alma Jean Moody Roehrig, 84, of Crystal Lake, Ill., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2024. She was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Blytheville to the late Jack and Birdie Lucille Moody. Alma Jean grew up in Blytheville on a cotton field. ...
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Kelton Donnell Bennett (3/12/24)Kelton Donnell Bennett, 29, passed away March 3, 2024, at his home in Blytheville. He was born on June 7, 1994, to Kevin Donnell Bennett Sr. and Judy Betts in Jonesboro. Kelton was a devoted father to two daughters, Kel’Liah and Kel’Lundriah Bennett, and worked as a truck driver. He was a member of the Church of Christ faith...
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Mildred L. Bruce (3/12/24)Mildred L. Bruce was born Jan. 20, 1965, to the late William Dawson and Mildred Nash Dawson in Blytheville. She departed this life on March 8, 2024, at her home in Blytheville at the age of 59. She was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Tiara Clark; one son, Tramaine Dawson; a special granddaughter, Ty’Khiya Burks; one sister, Ruby Pugh Dawson; one brother, Donald Dawson, all of Blytheville; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.. ...
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Linda Faye Alexander (3/12/24)Linda Faye Alexander, 73, of Manila, passed from this life Friday, March 8, 2024, at Monette Manor Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie William and Beatrice Faye Tyler Alexander and had been a lifelong Manila resident. Linda loved music, sewing and crochet. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepdad, Tom Meacham; brother, Danny Alexander; sister, Sandra Walker; and her special aunt, Cleatis Bollinger...
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Regina Kent Clay (3/11/24)Regina Kent Clay, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Ridgecrest Nursing Center. She was born to the late Curtis and Betty Kent on June 15, 1949, in Memphis, Tenn. Regina spent the majority of her life in Marked Tree before moving to Jonesboro three years ago...
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Joe Ann Fowler (3/11/24)Joe Ann Fowler of Blytheville was born March 2, 1953, in Blytheville to Earnest Fowler, Sr. and Addie Jenkins Fowler. Joe Ann was a graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School. She worked for many years at Borg-Warner Industries. Joe Ann was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Reverend Frederick Clay, Sr...
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Bettye Collier Nutt (3/8/24)Bettye Collier Nutt, 84, of Altoona, Ala., formerly of Blytheville, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her home. Born to Everett and Frankie Collier, Bettye was a retired school teacher for Rivercrest High School. Bettye spent most of her life in Blytheville, shaping the minds of her students. ...
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Bernice Ellis (3/8/24)Bernice Ellis, 96, of Arnold, Mo., former Manila resident and widow of John Levi Ellis, passed from this life Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Mo. Born in Manila to the late Charlie and Mary Ellen Parker Crouse she was one of 11 children. ...
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Neva Diane Shipley (3/8/24)Neva Diane Shipley, 73, from Steele Mo., passed away Wednesday evening at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Neelyville Mo., on July 3, 1950, to Hershel and Florence (Burns) Skaggs. She graduated high school and retired after 28 years of working in the Steele Water company accounting office...
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Michael George Bunch (3/8/24)Michael George Bunch, 75, of Manila, passed from this life Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. Born and raised in Manila, he was the son of the late George and Grace Hicks Bunch and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and the owner and operator of Bunch’s Cabinet Shop. ...
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Norma Sue Luster (3/5/24)Norma Sue Luster was born July 2, 1966, to Eddie Luster and Senda Lue Brown Luster, in Armorel. She departed this life on Feb. 27, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 57. She was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Shaquanna Luster, Laquetcha Luster and Monecia Moore; three sons, Cantraill Bronner, Braddrick Luster and Antonio Luster; eight sisters, Mary Ann Brown, Alice Luster, Thelma Luster, Sherry Brown, Laura Martinez, Debra Ann Smith, Janice Shepherd and Linda Tate; three brothers, James Luster, Donald Luster, all of Blytheville, and Johnny Brown of Houston, Texas; 30 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.. ...
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Raymond Lloyd “Jerry” Murphy (3/5/24)Raymond Lloyd “Jerry” Murphy, 80, of Caraway, passed from this life Saturday, March 2, 2024, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident near Rivervale. The son of the late Ed and Ethel Palmer Murphy, he was born and raised in Manila. ...
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Douglas John Charles Simmons (3/5/24)Douglas John Charles Simmons, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. The son of the late Alexander and Olga Daniluk Simmons, he was born and raised in Detroit, Mich. A 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School, he attended Wayne State University in Detroit and graduated in 1967. ...
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Barry Ball (3/1/24)John Barry Ball, 82, of Blytheville, passed away Feb. 29, 2024. Born in 1942, he was a life-long resident of Blytheville and a graduate of Blytheville High School where he was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. He was raised on a cotton farm south of the city, served in the U.S. Army and returned home to farm in Mississippi County for 25 years. He decided to switch careers and moved into sales for Ford Motor Company until his retirement...
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Bobby Gene Baugher (3/1/24)Bobby Gene Baugher, 85, peacefully passed away on Feb. 22, 2024, at his home in Lantana, Texas. He was born on Sept. 14, 1938, in Manila. Gene, as he was affectionately known, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 63 years, Sara Baugher, and is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Genine Baugher and Jennifer Kidwell, along with her husband Kevin; his cherished grandchildren, Rielly Bailey (and her husband Micheal), McKenzie Kidwell, and Dawson Kidwell; his dear sister-in-law Bernell Baugher; and his brother, Kenny Baugher, with his wife Donna.. ...
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Billie Gean Staggs (3/1/24)Billie Gean Staggs, 91, of Manila, widow of Mr. Erbie Staggs, passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born and raised in Manila, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Ethel Palmer Murphy and was a lifelong Manila resident. ...
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James Hembrey (3/1/24)James Hembrey, 87 of Paragould, former longtime Leachville resident, passed from this life Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Monette Manor. The son of the late J.F. and Edna Taylor Hembrey, he was born in Sulphur Rock and was raised in Arbyrd, Mo. He was a 1955 graduate of Arbyrd High School and later served in the United States Army. ...
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Irma Lee Green (3/1/24)Irma Lee Green, 73, of Gosnell, passed away Feb. 26, 2024, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born Aug. 31, 1950, in Blytheville, to the late James “Jim” Davis and Amanda (Kincaid) Davis. Irma was a dedicated employee who retired from Blueprinting at Milwaukee Tool in Blytheville. Her hard work and commitment left a lasting impact on those around her...
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Denise Clayton (3/1/24)Denise Clayton, 72, of Caraway, passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Aurora, Ill., she was raised by her grandparents, the late Horace and Elizabeth Rigsby. After receiving her GED in 1985, she continued her education receiving an associate’s degree from Southwestern Michigan College. ...
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Guy Junior Robinson (2/28/24)Guy Junior Robinson, 71, of Leachville, passed from this life Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born at Rodman’s Hospital in Leachville, he was the son of the late Muriel and Berniece Hill Robinson. He was raised in the Buckeye Community and was a lifelong area resident. ...
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Doris Ann Washington-Williams (2/27/24)Doris Ann Washington-Williams was born June 13, 1961, in Forrest City to Nathaniel Washington and Selma Roger Washington. Doris accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Blytheville. She was an ordained minister who served at the United Missionary Baptist Church in Gobler, Mo. ...
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Charles Lee “Bigfoot” Woods (2/27/24)Charles Lee “Bigfoot” Woods was born Nov. 16, 1956, to the late L.C. Woods and Catherine Chatmon, in Blytheville. Charles died Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at his home in Blytheville. He was preceded in death by his father; L.C. Woods; mother; Catherine Chatmon-Hill; and his grandmother, Estella Chatmon...
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Howard Lee McNeal (2/27/24)Howard Lee McNeal was born Dec. 27, 1946, to Fredrick D. McNeal and Maranda Askew McNeal in Rotan, AR. He departed this life Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 at his home in Osceola. He was preceded in death by his parents. Howard was a retired principal and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity...
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Versie Lee Knox Thomas (2/27/24)Versie Lee Knox Thomas was born Feb. 3, 1943, to Lillian and Johnny Knox. Versie departed this life Feb. 21, 2024, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents; three children, Joann Cole, Leola Clark and James Cole Clark; lifelong friend, J.L. Lockhart; several siblings and two grandchildren...
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Joe Lee White (2/27/24)It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Lee White on Feb. 20, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Joe was born Oct. 7, 1964, to the late, Frank Edward White and the late Willie Bea White in Osceola. He enjoyed his job as a truck driver and was a dedicated member of New Mt. Olive MB Church...
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Darrell Dewayne Flie (2/27/24)Darrell Dewayne Flie, 56, of Osceola, passed away Feb. 21, 2024, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born to Jack and Everliner Flie on Feb. 3, 1968, in Osceola. In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Flie and Robert Flie, along with his sister-in-law, Teresa Flie...
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