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Lloyd R. Wright (7/26/24)Lloyd R. Wright, of Gosnell, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 90. Lloyd was born to Harry and Mary Helen Lincoln Wright in York, Neb. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952 and was stationed at Blytheville Air Force Base. ...
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Marvin D. Brown (7/26/24)Marvin D. Brown, 86, of the Carmi community near Leachville, passed peacefully from this life Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in the Big Lake Township near Manila to the late W.G. and Nola Mangrum Brown, he was a 1955 graduate of Leachville High School and later attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. ...
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Bobby Lee Camburn (7/24/24)Bobby Lee Camburn, 67, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. Bobby was born to Robert and Marie Brasfield Camburn in Armorel. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after working at the Blytheville Post Office over 22 years. ...
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Shirley Elaine Littleton (7/23/24)Shirley Elaine Littleton was born in Osceola May 5,1963, to the late Ben and Lula Gary-Mosley. Shirley was a 1981 graduate of Osceola High School and went on to work at the Arkansas Highways and Transportation Department. Shirley was an active member of Living Word Cathedral Church of God in Christ serving as president of the usher board under the pastorage of superintendent A.L Thomas. Shirley worked 33 years at the highway department before she decided to resign due to health issues...
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Bobbie Jean Threlkeld (7/23/24)Bobbie Jean Threlkeld, 92, of Jonesboro, former longtime Manila resident, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born in McCrory, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Elmer and Flora Nolley Threlkeld and had lived most of her life in Manila. ...
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Lonnie Lee (7/23/24)Lonnie Lee, 85, of Manila, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Lonnie was born in Manila to Arthur and Ader Balentine Lee. He was a member of Blackwater Church of God and a lifelong resident of Manila. He was employed with Mississippi County Road Department until his retirement. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and was a C.B. enthusiast...
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Clyde Edwon Douglas (7/22/24)Clyde Edwon Douglas, 77, of Lake City, passed from this life Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home. Born in Adona, Ark., he was the son of the late John and Nona Caudell Douglas and was raised in Caraway. He was a 1966 graduate of Caraway Central High School and later joined the U.S. ...
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Victor Jerome Cornish (7/22/24)Victor Jerome Cornish, 78, of Manila, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Victor was born Aug. 14, 1945, at St. Bernards to the late Claude and Anita Cox Cornish. He was of the Baptist faith. Victor served his country proudly in the United States Air Force from 1962 until 1966. ...
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Charles Curtis Betts (7/19/24)Charles Curtis Betts, 54, formerly of Blytheville, sadly passed away July 12, 2024, at the Medical City Hospital in Denton, Texas. He was born Jan. 22, 1970, to the late Robert Lee Betts and the late Carrie Brown in Blytheville. Charles was of the Christian faith and worked as the safety and health director for Nucor in Frisco, Texas, and was the husband of Yolanda Betts...
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Brylee Elizabeth Crews (7/19/24)Brylee Elizabeth Crews, 16, of Manila, passed from this life Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home. Born in Blytheville, Brylee was a lifelong Manila resident and had just completed her sophomore year at Manila High School. She enjoyed singing, especially in the Manila High School Choir, shopping for clothes and shoes, and getting her nails done. ...
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Gerald Dee Ganus (7/19/24)Mr. Gerald Dee Ganus of Cooter, Mo., passed peacefully from this life and entered into the arms of Jesus at 7:51 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home in Cooter at the age of 84. He was born in Etowah to the late Marcus Dee Ganus and Cleo Marie Russell Ganus. ...
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Frieda Park Caldwell (7/18/24)Frieda Park Caldwell, 90, formerly of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Frieda was a loving, intelligent woman who enjoyed her independence and cared for her family. Daughter. Sister. Wife. Mother. Grandmother. Teacher. Counselor. ...
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James MC Hamm (7/18/24)James MC Hamm, 58, of Blytheville, passed away July 15, 2024, in North Little Rock. Born Feb. 18, 1966, in Manila, he was the son of the late James Hamm and Sandra Maynor. James was of Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his loving wife, Danielle Hamm; daughters, Kelly Hamm of Grove, Okla., and Breanna Hires of Blytheville; brother, Danny (Maryland) Hamm of Blytheville; and sister, Tammy (Stacy) Mask...
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Eleese B. Wilborn (7/16/24)Eleese B. Wilborn was born March 17, 1948, in Turrell, to Kent Jenkins and Lillie Riley Bailey. She departed this life on July 7, 2024, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her parents. Eleese leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Willie Wilborn; one daughter, Candice Wilborn, both of Blytheville; two sons, Julius Jones (Tanzania Jones) of Marion and Andre Smith (Sonya Smith) of Duncanville, Texas; two sisters, Margaret Jenkins of Turrell and Evelyn Boswell Clarence of Kansas City, Mo.; three brothers, OD Bailey, Frank Bailey, both of Blytheville, and JW Watkins of Jonesboro; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a host of other family member and friends.. ...
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Johnny Rankin Jr. (7/16/24)Johnny Rankin Jr., 80, of Mountain Home, sadly left us on Sunday, July 15, 2024, in Fayetteville. He was a loyal conservative Republican, served in the Army National Guard for six years, worked in the construction trade as a tile installer for over 30 years, and was a loyal member of BPOE Elks for over 28 years. In his free time, he enjoyed boating on the area lakes, watching NASCAR, working in his yard and growing tomatoes...
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German Hopkins (7/16/24)German Hopkins born was Jan. 25, 2023, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, to Tawanda Palmore and Gerald Hopkins Jr. Baby German went home with his heavenly father on July 6, 2024, at the tender age of 17 months, at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Verlene Stancle and John Palmore, and his paternal grandmother, Fannie Smith...
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William Joe “JoJo” Richardson (7/16/24)William Joe “JoJo” Richardson, 42, passed away July 4, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born Feb. 22, 1982, in Osceola, JoJo was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated employee at Nucor-Yamato Steel in Blytheville. JoJo is survived by a loving family, including his father, William Joe Martin of Arlington, Texas; his mother, Lillian Richardson of Osceola; his sons, JaQuavion Richardson of Nashville, Tenn., and Braton Rucker of Osceola; and his daughters, Jamiyah Richardson of Nashville, Tenn., Jayla Richardson, Chalyse Richardson and Sa’Dia Flie, all of Osceola, and Armani Facon of Wilson. ...
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Pauline Lois Meacham (7/15/24)Pauline Lois Meacham, 91, of Manila, the widow of Charles Robert Meacham, passed from this life Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Manila to the late Orval and Ola Rollins Bozarth, she was a lifelong Manila area resident and a longtime member of the Blackwater Baptist Church. ...
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Elsie Witt (7/15/24)Elsie Witt, 96, passed away July 10, 2024, in Tyronza. Born Feb. 1, 1928, to William Frank Smith and Maudie Smith, Elsie lived a life marked by devotion to her family and community. Elsie is survived by her loving daughters, Annie Chapman and Peggy Eldridge, both of Tyronza; and her sister, Helen Turner of Payneway. ...
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Ronnie Metcalf (7/15/24)Ronnie Metcalf, 86, of Leachville passed from this life Saturday, July 13, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro after a two-year battle with lung cancer. He was born Aug. 8, 1937, to the late Gene Charles and Nola Weeks Metcalf in Bay City, Ill. ...
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Melba June Barnes (7/12/24)Melba June Barnes, 72, of Paragould passed from this life Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home. Daughter of the late Thomas and Lorene Baxley Bryan, she was born in Monette and raised in Leachville, where she was a 1971 graduate of Leachville High School. ...
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Melva Faye Holt (7/12/24)Melva Faye Holt, 87, of Leachville, passed from this life Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Daughter of the late Carless and Johnnie Jordan Ingram, she was born in Joiner and spent much of her life in Manila. Melva was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six sisters, two brothers, one son and two great-grandchildren...
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Thelma Sue Lee (7/12/24)Thelma Sue Lee, 83, of Manila, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Thelma was born in Manila to Thomas Vernon and Susie Kirby Martin. She was a retired factory worker and a lifelong resident of Manila. She had a knack for working with her hands, often cross-stitching, sewing and quilting. Thelma was also a great cook and made the most delicious red velvet cake. She is loved by many nieces and nephews...
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Lee Edward Cater (7/11/24)Lee Edward Cater, 83, of Manila, passed from this life Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home. A lifelong resident of Manila, he was son of the late W.H. and Ruby Kendrix Cater and a 1959 graduate of Manila High School. Lee was a self-employed trucker and a member of Westside Baptist Church in Manila. ...
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Betty Mae Dodd (7/10/24)Betty Mae Dodd, 90, passed away July 8, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born Dec. 29, 1933, in Trumann, she was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure in her family. Betty is survived by a son, Norman Dodd (Jean) of Trumann; daughters, Carol Greer of Harrisburg and Sherry Wilson (Clarence Williams) of Harrisburg; a brother, J.W. ...
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Jerald Walter Underwood (7/10/24)Jerald Walter Underwood, lovingly known as “Spud,” passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024, at the age of 82, at his home in Blytheville, after a brief battle with cancer. Spud was born on May 29, 1942, in Tomato, to Claud and Lillie Scott Underwood. ...
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James Eldon Wilson (7/10/24)James Eldon Wilson, 72, of Monette, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home. Born and raised in Osceola to Woodrow Sr. and Mary Magdelene Wilson, he was one of seven children. Buster loved to tinker with things, all in effort to fix them, but rarely did that ever happen. ...
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Editor’s Corner: It takes a village (7/10/24)One of my most treasured possessions is a rock in my flower bed. It reads, “Grow where God plants you.” As the youngest of 10, I was blessed enough to have been raised by parents who believed you should work hard, show compassion and give back. I have attempted to live my life by this philosophy...
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Robert Lee Mosley (7/9/24)Robert Lee Mosley, 66, passed away July 8, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born Dec. 27, 1957, in Osceola, he was a cherished member of the community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Mosley Sr. and Lula Mae Gary-Mosley, as well as his siblings, Ben Mosley Jr., Herbert Mosley, Earline Jacobs and Joyce Brown...
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Lewis Lee Miles (7/9/24)Lewis Lee Miles, 70, passed away June 25, 2024, at the UK Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. He was born Sept. 2, 1953, to the late Jessie Miles and the late Louise Arnold in Blytheville. Lewis worked as a city bus driver and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Jessie Miles and Louise Arnold, Lewis was preceded in death by one sister, Deloris Miles...
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Barbara June Scott (7/9/24)Barbara June Scott, born July 30, 1955, in Little River, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. at the age of 68. Barbara retired from Walmart, where she diligently served as the men’s clothing department manager, earning respect and admiration from her colleagues and customers alike...
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Barbara Joyce Whittle Bray (7/9/24)Barbara Joyce Whittle Bray was born in Yarbro to George Cleveland Whittle and Mary Phebe Yarbro Whittle. At the time of her birth, Bobbie, as she was affectionately known, had 10 older brothers and sisters - Grover, JC, Gene, Cecil, Jack, Eula Mae, Lela, Mary Lou, Celia and Betty. Three more sisters followed - Joann, Linda and Wanda. Bobbie, as the sole surviving member of her family, passed away of natural causes at the age of 93, at home in Blytheville, on the Fourth of July...
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James Robert “Jimmy” Adkisson (7/9/24)James Robert “Jimmy” Adkisson, 78, of the Hickman Community, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Jimmy was born in Blytheville to Jack and Opal Henson Adkisson. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas where he earned his degree in accounting. ...
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Sharon Denise Houston (7/9/24)Sharon Denise Houston, 56, of Joiner, passed away July 4, 2024. Born July 23, 1967, in Dixie, La., Sharon was the cherished daughter of the late James Ray Houston and Florence Houston. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael Charles Houston...
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Charles Davis (7/8/24)Charles Davis, 70, of Osceola, was called home to be with our heavenly father on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Harris HealthCare in Osceola. Charles was born June 23, 1954, to the late Joseph and Hattie Davis in Osceola. Charles was known for his barbecue, which earned him the nickname “Q” among his friends and family. Charles accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age...
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James Sykes Jr. (7/8/24)James Sykes Jr., 51, of Luxora, passed from this life Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home. James was born Dec. 20, in Osceola to James Sykes Sr. and Willella Taylor-Sykes. At the time of his passing, James worked for Wal-Mart, where his co-workers loved him, and customers asked for him by name. He was a graduate of Rivercrest High School. James was of the Baptist faith...
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William A. McKinney Sr. (7/8/24)William A. McKinney Sr. of Burdette was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Mississippi County to Samuel L. McKinney and Ruby L. Simmons McKinney. William was of the Baptist faith and was a member of New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday school superintendent, and usher under the pastorage of Reverend Leroy Nash. He worked hard to provide for his family, retiring from the Blytheville Canning Factory...
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Darlene Woodson Tucker (7/8/24)Darlene Woodson Tucker was born April 16, 1961, in Osceola, the daughter of Roosevelt Woodson and Mary Ruff Woodson. Darlene was a graduate of the Arkansas School of the Deaf in Little Rock and former employee of Walmart. Darlene had a sweet personality and a loving spirit that enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, playing video games and fishing. She attended First Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville...
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Margaret Wroten McWaters Stovall (7/3/24)Margaret Wroten McWaters Stovall, 79, former longtime resident of Blytheville, died July 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. Born in Blytheville to the late Baneeta Langston Wroten and the late Cecil Wroten, she was a 1962 graduate of Blytheville High School and a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. ...
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Margaret Crystal Snow McCommon (7/3/24)Margaret Crystal Snow McCommon, a beloved member of the Blytheville and Hazen communities, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and faith, at the age of 64. Born in Blytheville, Crystal lived a life full of love, dedication and service. Crystal was a passionate member of ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha), where she found immense joy in helping the children of St. ...
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Dr. Willean Beatrice Jones (7/2/24)Dr. Willean Beatrice Jones was born Oct. 28, 1972, in Osceola to L.B. and Rosemary Coleman. Dr. Jones accepted Christ into her life at an early age and was baptized at the True Light Baptist Church in Blytheville under the leadership of the late Reverend Horace Howard. ...
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Lucinda Smith (7/2/24)Lucinda Smith, 85, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born Nov. 16, 1938, to the late Sanford Cunningham and the late Olie Starling in Weir, Miss. Lucinda was the widow of the late Robert Smith and was of the Pentecostal faith...
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Kiara Cheyanne Rena Bennett (7/1/24)Kiara Cheyanne Rena Bennett, 19, passed away June 23, 2024, in Osceola. Born June 2, 2005, in West Memphis, Kiara grew up in a loving family that cherished her vibrant spirit. Her kind nature and bright smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her...
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Major General (Ret) James P. Smothermon, USAF (7/1/24)Major General (Ret) James P. Smothermon, USAF, passed away peacefully at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz., on June 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, the former Sandra Lee Long. Both were born and raised in Blytheville. Pat dedicated over 34 years serving his country in the United States Air Force. ...
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Helen Bufford (7/1/24)Helen Bufford is the daughter of the late Vera Jean Bufford and Eugene Ware. She was born May 28, 1956, in Turrell. On Friday June 21, 2024, Helen completed her earthly assignment and transitioned to her home made by God eternal in the heavens. Helen accepted Christ at an early age and united with The Pilgrim Rest MB Church under the leadership of Rev. ...
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LaWanda D. Davis (7/1/24)LaWanda D. Davis was born July 26, 1975, to Sylvester Davis and Dorothy Davis in Memphis, Tenn. She departed this life June 21, 2024, at University of Chicago in Chicago, Ill., at the age of 48. She was preceded in death by her father. LaWanda leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Dorothy Davis of Luxora; two sisters, Angela Davis Smith of Luxora and Sherry Lincoln of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Demetrius Jefferson of Gosnell; and a host of other family member and friends...
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Daniel Jay Donovan (7/1/24)Daniel Jay Donovan, 87, of Manila, passed from this life Saturday, June 29, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born and raised in Austin, Minn., he was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and the son of the late Willard and Rose Lane Donovan. ...
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Yvonne “Von” Weathers (7/1/24)Yvonne “Von” Weathers, 82, of Keiser went to her Heavenly Home Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born Aug. 22, 1941, in Osceola to Samuel and Mattie Smith. Von worked at Osceola Shoe Factory, was a supervisor at Eli Walker and co-owned Tip Top Fashion in Keiser. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family, flowers, camping, cooking and baking, so much so, she opened and ran her own business called ‘Von’s Cakes’. She was a founding co-pastor of Keiser Chapel Church...
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Jeffrey Todd McCain (6/28/24)Jeffrey Todd McCain, 51, of Manila, passed from this life Thursday, June 27, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Killeen, Texas, he was the son of Robert Lee McCain and Mary Lou Watkins. He was raised in Jonesboro where he attended Nettleton and Valley View Schools. Jeffrey was the owner and operator of McCain Lawn Service, and he was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Monette...
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