Stories from Friday, March 3, 2017

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. -- Police took a theft report (14-foot trailer) at Dawson Welding on East Sawyer. -- Officers took a report of a counterfeit $20 bill at Flash Market on East Main. -- Officers investigated a burglary in the 100 block of East Cleveland. Furniture was reported missing...

Mr. Jimmie Lee Wilkins, 81, of Marked Tree, passed away on February 28, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Elrod Wilkins of Marked Tree; one daughter Brandi (Bobby) Simmons of Marked Tree and one granddaughter, Keeleigh Dyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odessa Cassbelle Price and James Augustus Wilkins and his son Ronnie Wilkins...

Mr. Jimmy Harold Boyer, Sr., 55, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Jimmy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Harold and Hazel (Temple) Boyer. He was the kennel manager at Bed and Biscuit Boarding. He loved his dogs and gardening. He enjoyed big Sunday morning breakfasts with his friends Rick and Connie Ash. Jimmy also enjoyed fishing and sitting by the fire at night...

The Blytheville Chickasaws led, 7-5, over the Piggott Mohawks heading into the top of the seventh inning, Thursday. But the Mohawks erupted for a 1- run inning to pull ahead of the Chicks, 18-7, going into their half of the last inning at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex...

Mr. J. P. "Punney" Real, Jr., 71, of Lepanto, died February 25, 2017 at Springgate Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Memphis. Survivors include his wife Pearlie Real of the home; mother, Louise Real; sons, Milton Real, Robert Real, and Toriano Newsome; daughter, Amelia Taylorl; stepchildren, Wynette Gaines, Selina Gilmore, Korey Gilmore and Carla Reel; sisters, Juanita Braxton, Delores Marshall, Barbara Martin, Sandra Crenshaw, Sheila Tate, Janice Dawson, Annette Davis-Mitchell, Annie Real, Brenda Jackson, Ellense Ayers and Mary King; brothers, Willie Real, Richard Real, Eugene Real, Billy Real, Jerry Real, Freddie Real, Messers Charles Earl Ayers, Edward Ayers, Anthony Johnson and Kendall Ayers; fourteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.. ...