Stories from Thursday, January 19, 2017

Mr. Bruce Alan Downing, 55, of Cabot passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born February 19, 1961 in Blytheville to the late Ben and Peggy Downing. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Downing. Bruce is survived by six children: Rebecca D. Downing of Tulsa, Okla., Matthew A. Downing (Audra) of New Mexico, Thomas K. Downing of Stillwater, Okla., Melissa Garcia (Mike) of Beebe,. Patrick Clothier, Jr. of Cabot and Rebecca Martinez of Cabot;...

Mr. Sean William Pettit, 48, of Proctor, Ark. passed away on January 17, 2017 in Casa Grande, Ariz. at the age of 48. He is survived by his father Larry Allen Pettit; A special uncle Everette Wright; His wife Lisa Pettit; Son Miles Cook; Two daughters Samantha Pettit and Sarah Cook (Stevie);...

Mr. Harold F. Springer, 79, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Harold was born to Charles and Mary Esther (Hoskins) Springer in Blytheville. He was a security guard and was a lifelong resident of Blytheville. Harold loved to play guitar and sing and often played music at the Clean Fun Club. When he was younger he liked to play basketball. Harold loved to fish and play with his nieces and nephews...