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Shirley Jefferson
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Shirley Jefferson was born Jan. 11, 1956, to Rev. Joshua Speights and Eular Lee Lumpkin-Speights. She confessed to Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Paul growing up under the leadership of PJ James. She later became a member of New Jerusalem under the leadership of Bishop Brian Olden. ...
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Marcia Brianne Thomas
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Ms. Marcia Brianne Thomas was born in Blytheville on April 29, 1977, to Doris Jean Benson White and Charles Williams, Sr. On Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, Marcia transitioned to her heavenly home to reunite with some of her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents, Doris Jean Benson White and Charles Williams, Sr.; brother, Jeffrey Benson; sister, Lourisa Jefferson; two grandchildren, Chance and Chase Bell; two aunts, Robbie Soward Conley and Zetta Williams; and three uncles, Sam Williams, Cecil Williams and Reverend Jacquin Benson, Sr.. ...
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Martha “Miss Martha” Cole
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Martha “Miss Martha” Cole, 77, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 in Jonesboro. Martha was a retired LPN, working 28 years at Great River Hospital. Miss Martha was a faithful member of Ruddle Road Church of God. She attended church when her health allowed her. ...
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Johnnie Loyd Johnson Sr.
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Johnnie Loyd Johnson Sr., 66, of Manila, passed away Feb. 8, 2024. He was born June 6, 1957, in Manila to William and Edna Johnson. Johnnie was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Freedia Johnson, of the home; son, Johnnie Johnson Jr., of Manila; brother, Harold Johnson, of Carroll’s Corner; sister, Gearldean Hicks, of Orrick, Mo.; two granddaughters, Chloe and Kaitlon Johnson; and great-grandson, David Shepperson III...
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Hunter Don Faulkner
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Hunter Don Faulkner, 24, of Jonesboro, departed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Jonesboro. He was born to Mitchell Faulkner and Jamie Clark on Aug. 15, 1999, in Memphis, Tenn. Hunter spent his entire life in Jonesboro and was a member of Central Baptist Church. ...
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Thomas Dowdy
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Thomas Dowdy, Colonel, D.D.S. U.S. Army Ret., 89, formerly of Blytheville, died Feb. 4 ,2024 in Vancouver, Wash. Col. Dowdy was a 1952 graduate of Blytheville High School and a graduate of the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry. He was a 31-year Army veteran. After retirement from the army, he received a degree in sculpture and presented the Ft. Riley Kansas museum with a life-size bust of Gen. MacArthur that he made...
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Travis Markess Young
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Travis Markess Young, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, in Blytheville. He was born Dec. 15, 1990, in Memphis, Tenn., to Cleven Young Sr. and Carolyn Henderson. Travis will be remembered for his kind heart and infectious smile that could light up any room. His passing has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who knew him best...
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Jacqueline Larrine Shuburte
(Obituary ~ 02/13/24)
Jacqueline Larrine Shuburte, 69, of Gilmore, passed away Feb. 12, 2024. She was born Dec. 18, 1954, in Lepanto. Jaqueline was a beloved sister, cherished aunt and a dear friend to many. She is survived by her three brothers, David Price and Jimmy Price, both of Lepanto, and Jeff Price of Deckerville. ...
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CID investigating Monday night shooting on the SAU TECH CAMPUS
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
Camden, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a shooting at the Southern Arkansas University Tech Campus in Camden that occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, February 12th, 2024. SAU Tech Police and the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office responded to the shooting at the Highland Dormitory and requested ASP's CID to investigate. ...
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2024 Special Olympics Arkansas Polar Plunge
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
By JOSEPH FONDREN NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE— The 2024 Special Olympics Arkansas Polar Plunge, sponsored by Area 13 Special Olympics, was warmer Saturday afternoon than in years past. More than 20 participants were happy to take the plunge into the cold water of the outdoor pool at the Hampton Inn to raise approximately $5,800. ...
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Health Dept. returns home
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
The Blytheville Health Department will return to its regular address at 1299 North 10th Street, Blytheville, AR, on Thursday Feb. 29. The Health Department has been temporarily housed in the hospital while the facility was being renovated. The Blytheville health department will be closed for the move from Friday, Feb. 23 through Wednesday, Feb. 28...
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Carter sentenced to 15 years
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
By SANDRA BRAND NEA Town Courier Editor Shyheim Carter, 29, of Blytheville, who pled guilty Jan. 23 of second degree murder charges in connection with the death of 26-year-old Jamion Sims has been sentenced. Carter was sentenced on Feb. 5 to 180 months imposed in ADC and 120 months suspended imposition of sentence by Circuit Judge Kimberly Bibb...
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– Eddie M. Perdue– Survivor says the struggle is real
(Local News ~ 02/13/24)
By SANDRA BRAND NEA Town Courier Editor One of the first 15 African-American students to attend Blytheville High School in 1969, Eddie M. Perdue did not know, at the time, that she was setting a precedent. Her sister, Dorothy Jean Williams, was by her side, making the transition from Harrison High School just a little easier. ...
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