Stories from Friday, June 15, 2018

Keith E. Densmore of Blytheville was born June 12, 1999 to Shaveal Williams and Ricky Thompson in West Memphis. Keith departed this life on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the age of 18, in Turrell. Keith attended Blytheville High School. He worked at Sonic Drive Inn...

Martha Ann Tarpley passed from this life to her eternal home in heaven June 14, 2018. Martha Ann was born on April 24, 1928, in the community of Yarbro, to Starling and Kate Bunch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Bailey Tarpley; a daughter, Martha Kate Griffin; four brothers, Norman, Clyde, Starling, and Russell; and one sister Mary Alice Bunch Akin Wisdom...

Michael Shayne Chancery, 41, Osceola died June 11, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a tire repairman at Firestone. Michael was born September 13, 1976 in Memphis to Bobby and Debbie Baugus Chancery. He was preceded in death by his father Bobby Chancery, his sister Tina Chancery Jones and grandmother Josie Baugus. ...

Linda Williams, 70 of Manila died June 10, 2018 at her home. She was a retired factory worker. Linda was born October 4, 1947 in Rivervale, Ark. to Laveeta Potter. She was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by three daughters LaDonna Tipps of Searcy, Tina Crowley of Fayetteville, and Glenda Michelle Gunn of Georgia, three brothers Carey Potter of San Diego, Gary Potter of Illinois and Joe Potter of Florida, two sisters Freda Potter of Fresno, Cal. ...

Randy VanDyke, 61, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. This was sudden and a complete shock to those who love him. He leaves his wife Debbie Dunkin VanDyke of the home; their only child Kami VanDyke of Blytheville; and 2 grandsons that he loved more than anything or anyone on the face of this earth! Randall “Jack” VanDyke, 16 and Lucas Alexander VanDyke, 10!...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police took a terroristic threatening report in the 3400 block of Debra Lane. — Police arrested Marquette Maxwell, 20, on charges of criminal mischief, failure to appear, fleeing and harassment in the 1200 block of Julia...

During Monday’s monthly school board meeting, Nabholz Construction representatives updated the Armorel School Board on plans for a new elementary building. Adam Seiter, Nabholz Construction representative, and Gary Hoyt, Nabholz Construction Project Manager, noted they have already met with architect Lad Gary...