Stories from Monday, December 28, 2020

Patsy Ann Bullock of Trumann passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 2 days. She was born Friday, April 20, 1945, in and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. Over the years Patsy worked at Salant & Salant, Trumann Public Schools, banking, Poinsett County Clerk Office and she retired as City Clerk/Treasurer of Trumann after 12 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Trumann. ...

Linda Ruth Williams, 68, of Cardwell, Mo., widow of Charles Henry Williams, passed from this life Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at her home. Born in Marked Tree, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Virginia Watson McCarty and had lived most of her life in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. ...

Robert Ruiz, 68, a lifelong resident of Tyronza, departed this earth Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at St. Bernards. He was born March 30, 1952 to Fortunato and Donna Ruiz. Robert’s daughter and grandkids were his pride and joy - he loved to see them happy and that was very evident in his life. Robert never failed to make it to almost every single ballgame and school event, he loved taking the kids on adventures when they were younger, and even helped in teaching all three how to drive...

Michael LeRoy Mullinix, 73, of Manila, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at his home. He was born April 21, 1947, in Harrisburg, Ill. He served his country in the United States Army Special Forces, National Guard, and Army Reserves Advisor, and received a Purple Heart and other medals, Austin Park Ranger, Police Career: Deputy Sheriff – Howell County Sheriff Department in West Plains, Mo., Manila Police Department, Leachville Police Department – Chief of Police...

Virginia Lynn Woodall, 64, of Leachville, passed from this life Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Manila, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth Henderson Woodall and had been a lifelong area resident. ...

Wanda E. Carroll, 86, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at her home. She was born Dec. 21, 1934, in Black Oak to the late Jim Bob and Lela B. Carroll. She received her B.S. degree from UCA and a master’s in physical education from ASU. Wanda taught and coached for 49 years. ...

Rhonda Hodges Ministries, an outreach empowerment ministry for women, held its first "Warm For the Winter" hats and gloves drive. The event was held at the RHM office (537 North 10th street) in the MR&J PLAZA, formerly known as 10th Street plaza, on Dec. 10, from 3:30-6 p.m...