Stories from Monday, March 23, 2020

Jesse Henderson, 65, of Blytheville passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home. Jesse was born in Armorel to Elijah and Dellier Green Henderson on Nov. 3, 1955. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church as a child...

Charles Baugus, 90, of Wilson, died March 20, 2020, at his home. He was a retired factory worker, a Korean War Army veteran and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Baugus was born March 9, 1930, in Manila, to Charlie and Ethel McCoy Baugus. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Josephine Baugus; one daughter, Eva Faulkenberry; three brothers, William Henry Baugus, Leonard Baugus and Bill Baugus; four sisters, Ruby George, Goldie Dehart, Rosie Dehart and Martha Tipton; three grandchildren, Scotty Faulkenberry, Tina Chancery and Shayne Chancery.. ...

Beverly Boatman, 52, of Blytheville passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. She was born Jan. 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn., and was the daughter of Arby and Lenton Grayson Boatman. Beverly was a graduate of Blytheville High School and was a member of Greater Jeremiah Spiritual Church...

James Jerome Agent, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1938 in Neshoba County, Miss., to the late Harvey and Inez Agent. James lived in Blytheville for a number of years prior to moving to Jonesboro in 1991, where he attended St. Paul United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Sarah Agent, and siblings, Betty Adams, Frances Stewart, Jerry Agent, and Pat Agent...

Dr. Gerald Scott Husted, 69, beloved son, brother, uncle and great-uncle passed away March 20, 2020, at the home he shared with his sister and brother-in-law in Malvern. His family was by his side. Scott was born Jan. 5, 1951 in Arkadelphia, to Harleth and Peggy Husted. Scott always knew he wanted to be a doctor, and he attended UAMS where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Fraternity for academic achievement.  He retired from Great River Medical Center as Chief Pathologist in 2010.. ...

Steve Patrick Troup of Gosnell was born Jan. 17, 1968, in Blytheville to Jerry Troup and the late Linda Knight. He worked for Troup’s Tree Service and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Troup passed away March 18, 2020, at his home in Gosnell at the age of 52. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Knight...