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Thomas N. Black
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
Thomas N. Black was born Aug. 28, 1996, in Blytheville to Thomas J. Black and Kimberly Palmore. He departed this life Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 25. He was preceded in death by his parents. Thomas leaves to cherish her loving memories his grandmother, Lester Franklin of Blytheville; his daughter, Ta’Miyah Black; his fiance, Mykelle Shannon, both of Osceola; one sister, Jasmine Jones of Kennett, Mo.; one brother, Raphael Blankenship Sr. ...
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Verla L. Harris-Brown
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
Verla L. Harris-Brown, 96, formerly of Luxora, passed away Dec. 9, 2021, in Decatur, Ga. She was a homemaker and joined Beulah MB Church in Decatur. MS. Brown was born Sept. 9, 1925, in Atwell to Louis and Elnora Johnson Simpson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alton Harris, Sr., two sons, two daughters, one brother and four sisters...
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Ronald W. Jones
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
On Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, Ronald W. Jones, “Jonesie”, loving father to his only child and friend to many, passed away at the age of 76. Ronald was born in Blytheville to Lealous and Evalee Jones. He was known as a man with few words, but those few words were filled with quick wit. By all regards, he was a simple man, who enjoyed his family, friends and a good time much more than the things money could buy...
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Diana Key
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
Diana Key, 75, of Manila, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Diana was born in Burdette to Homer and Ethel Young Patterson. She was retired from Manila School District and was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Manila. ...
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Donnie Earl Yarbrough Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
Donnie Earl Yarbrough Jr., 30, of Jonesboro, formerly of Blytheville, departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born March 7, 1991 in Blytheville, the son of Donnie E. Yarbrough Sr. and Carolyn Blankenship Yarbrough...
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William “Willie” Pate
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
William “Willie” Pate, 69 of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at his home. Willie was born in Blytheville to William Earl and Arvell Gipson Pate. He was a retired carpenter and ran the City Fish Market for 25 years. Willie served his country with honor in the United States Army. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman...
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Virginia West
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
Virginia West, 93, of Steele, Mo., passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced when complete. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- Blake Bullard (Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
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Jessie Ray Dorsey
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
Jessie Ray Dorsey was born Dec. 6, 1957, in Earle to the late Robert Dorsey and the late Viola Dorsey. He passed away on Dec. 24, 2021, at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dorsey; his mother, Viola Dorsey; his wife, Florence Dorsey; three brothers, Robert Dorsey, Bordy Dorsey and B.B. Owens; and two sisters, Betty Owens and Milinda Franklin...
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Carol L. Harris
(Obituary ~ 12/28/21)
Carol L. Harris, 80, of Blytheville passed away at Great River Medical Center Dec. 23, 2021. She was born Dec. 31, 1940, in Blytheville to Marvin and Mildred Bratcher Wicker. She owned Carol’s Kitchen in Blytheville for many years. Carol enjoyed drawing, cleaning her house, going for rides, and visiting with family and friends...
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FEMA assistance available for tornado victims
(Local News ~ 12/28/21)
Arkansas homeowners and renters affected by the recent tornadoes and severe storms that occurred Dec. 10-11, 2021, who live in counties that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance, may apply for help from FEMA. The designated counties are: Craighead, Jackson, Mississippi, Poinsett and Woodruff. ...
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Federal disaster declared
(Local News ~ 12/28/21)
State Senator Dave Wallace (R-Leachville) confirmed Leachville, Monette and Trumann have been declared federal disaster areas which will benefit residents that suffered damage from the tornadoes on Dec. 10. “I am not sure of what all will be available to the victims of the tornado but low interest loans should be one thing that can help,” Sen. Wallace said. “I believe assistance may be available for the uninsured or under-insured residents that suffered damage or lost their homes.”...
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