Stories from Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Peggy Lee Brown was born Nov. 27, 1960, to Hubert Brown Sr. and Lucille Wiley Brown in Osceola. She departed this life on Oct. 29, 2021, at the age of 60, at her home in Osceola. She was preceded in death by her parents. Peggy leaves to cherish her loving memories her husband, Reginald Thomas of Osceola; one daughter, Shannon Dixon of Osceola; one son, Demarcus Daniels Sr. ...

Jimmy Ray Carr of Blytheville was born Feb. 29, 1956, in Bragg City, Mo., to Nora Batley Carr of Kennett, Mo., and the late Jack Carr. He was a truck driver and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Carr passed away Oct. 30, 2021, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 65. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Carr, and his son, Jonathan Little...

Marvin Lee Chipman, 74, of Bryant passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. He was born in Osceola on March 11, 1947, to J.N. and Earline Chipman. Marvin served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He co-owned Osceola Printing with his wife of many years. Marvin was a drummer who loved playing music and spending time with his family...

Erma Jean Golden of Blytheville was born Feb. 15, 1949, in Blytheville to the late William Golden and the late Hazel Golden. She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Temple. Mrs. Golden passed away Oct. 28, 2021, at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her father, William Golden; mother, Hazel Golden; husband; four brothers, Luster Farris, Roy Golden, James Golden and Leon Golden; and one sister, Marcie Thompson...

Bertha Lee Newmy of Blytheville was born July 19, 1924, in Mississippi to the late Charlie Moore and the late Ellen Lee Moore. She was a homemaker and was a member of New St. Paul M.B. Church where she was on the Motherboard. Mrs. Newmy passed away Oct. ...

The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps will be featured in Blytheville on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the First Baptist Church, located at 715 West Walnut Street. This exciting concert event begins at 7 pm. Joining Phelps for this special evening will be comedian, Mickey Bell...