Ethel B. Ross

Ethel B. Ross, 82, of Osceola passed away Feb. 3, 2023, at her home. She was retired from EOC and a member of St. John Full Gospel in Osceola. Ms. Ross was born Aug. 27, 1940, in Nodena to Willie Thomas and Eddie Bell Oliver Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Emmanuel Morris; three sisters, Ada Thomas, Jessie Burks and Eddie Louise Williams.

She is survived by two sons, Aaron Hopewell of Luxora and Ken Rutherford of Osceola; three daughters, Deborah Riley (Ray) of Osceola, Wanda Riley (Donnie) of Bassett and Angela Hopewell of Jonesboro; one brother, Albert Morris of Osceola; two sisters, Joann Sauls (Emanuel) of Kansas City, Kan., and Martha Musgrave (John) of Blytheville; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola. The funeral will be Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem MB Church in Osceola with Rev. Patrick Jackson officiating. Burial will be at Whiteside Cemetery in Osceola. Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola is in charge of the arrangements.