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Bertha Mae Alexander
(Obituary ~ 07/07/20)
Bertha Mae Alexander of Blytheville was born Jan. 15, 1939, in Arkadelphia to the late Charlie Perry and the late Bertie Spearman Perry. She was a homemaker and seamstress and was a member of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Alexander passed away on June 30, 2020, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 81. ...
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Virginia M. Bailey
(Obituary ~ 07/07/20)
Virginia M. Bailey of Blytheville was born Aug. 20, 1990, in Blytheville to LeRoy Fields and Priscilla Bailey Williams. She departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Blytheville at the age of 29. Virginia leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Priscilla Bailey Williams; her father, Franklin Williams Sr.; three daughters, Dasia Davis, Vinique Clark and Taraji Speed; three sons, Jayshun Brown, De’Auntre Davis and Darnell Wilson Jr., all of Blytheville; one sister, Veronica Bailey of Kenosha, Wis.; three brothers; Franklin Williams Jr., Fredderick Williams and Lamar Williams; her grandmother, Lula Bailey, all of Blytheville; and a host of other family members and friends.. ...
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Doris “Jenny Girl” Boston
(Obituary ~ 07/07/20)
Doris “Jenny Girl” Boston was born July 14, 1957 in Blytheville to Mazella Thomas Smith and Augusta Strawther. Doris graduated from the Blytheville School District in 1976. In 1997 Doris met and married Charles Boston. She later moved to Chicago where she was employed by Comet messenger services for several years. In 2012 Doris moved to Louisville, Ky. Upon moving to Louisville she would also join House of Prayer Ministry where she was a faithful member...
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Donna Denise Boyd
(Obituary ~ 07/07/20)
Donna Denise Boyd of Blytheville was born Jan. 16, 1965, in Blytheville to Loisstine Jefferson Donaldson and the late Jefferson Donaldson. She was homemaker and a member of New ST. Luke M.B. Church in Blytheville and was the former president of the Praise Team. Mrs. Boyd passed away on June 28, 2020, in Richmond, Texas, at the age of 55. She was preceded in death by her father, Jefferson Donaldson, and her son, Lafayette Fox...
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Junior Hill
(Obituary ~ 07/07/20)
Junior Hill was born Jan. 7, 1936, in Number 9, to the late Robert Hill and the late Easter Vanhook Hill. He was a factory worker and a member of Bethlehem Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Blytheville. Mr. Hill passed away on June 28, 2020, at his home in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hill; his mother, Easter Vanhook Hill; one daughter, Easter Hill; four brothers and two sisters...
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Joyce Adams
(Obituary ~ 07/07/20)
Joyce Adams of Blytheville was born Aug. 1, 1965, in Osceola to Ruthie Adams and the late Robert Adams. Joyce departed her life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Blytheville, AR at the age of 54.She was preceded in death by her father Robert Adams; her grandparents, John Quincy, Mary Adams, Ada Mason and Willie Sanford...
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Robert D. Vornes Sr.
(Obituary ~ 07/07/20)
Robert D. Vornes Sr. of Osceola was born Dec. 18, 1958, in Wilson to the late George Vornes Sr. and Eddie Bea Gordon Vornes. He departed this life on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his father, George Vornes Sr., and one brother, Nathaniel Vornes...
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Sewer worker tests positive
(Local News ~ 07/07/20)
Blytheville Mayor James Sanders said Monday, during his press conference, that a wastewater department worker has tested positive for Covid-19. Thompson stated the department seems healthy but they are still reviewing how to move forward. Sanders mentioned that the Blytheville Fire Department and Public Works are 100 percent healthy...
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Manila City Hall to temporarily close
(Local News ~ 07/07/20)
Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner announced starting Tuesday, no one, except city employees, will be allowed in City Hall for the next week to 10 days. That also includes the revenue office which is located in City Hall. Manila swimming pool to remain closed...
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