Obituaries from March 2017

Alexis Cheyanne Ashley, 8, of Luxora passed away on February 22, 2017 in Blytheville. She is survived by her parents, Tony Ashley and Debra Speakman Ashley both of Luxora; two sisters, Brandi Kay Ashley of Luxora and Destiny Speakman of Pine Bluff and her grandparents, Shelia Ashley of Luxora, Rickey Ashley of Luxora and Donna Speakman of Lost Cane...

Mr. Allan Kyle Wilbanks, 25, of Manila, passed away on February 28, 2017. He was a member of the Church of The Lord Jesus Christ in Carroll's Corner. Mr. Wilbanks is survived by his wife, Lindsey Wilbanks of Manila; one son, Luke Allan Paul Wilbanks of Manila; three daughters, Elayna Kylle Wilbanks, Caralynn Reese Wilbanks and Kylee Blair Wilbanks all of Manila; one brother, Stephen Mark Wilbanks of Osceola; one sister, Rachel Kay (Allen) Gates of Osceola and grandparents, Alvin and Dorothy Wilbanks and Tommy and Fay Wilbanks, all of Osceola.. ...

Mr. Jimmie Lee Wilkins, 81, of Marked Tree, passed away on February 28, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Elrod Wilkins of Marked Tree; one daughter Brandi (Bobby) Simmons of Marked Tree and one granddaughter, Keeleigh Dyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odessa Cassbelle Price and James Augustus Wilkins and his son Ronnie Wilkins...

Mr. Jimmy Harold Boyer, Sr., 55, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Jimmy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Harold and Hazel (Temple) Boyer. He was the kennel manager at Bed and Biscuit Boarding. He loved his dogs and gardening. He enjoyed big Sunday morning breakfasts with his friends Rick and Connie Ash. Jimmy also enjoyed fishing and sitting by the fire at night...

Mr. J. P. "Punney" Real, Jr., 71, of Lepanto, died February 25, 2017 at Springgate Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Memphis. Survivors include his wife Pearlie Real of the home; mother, Louise Real; sons, Milton Real, Robert Real, and Toriano Newsome; daughter, Amelia Taylorl; stepchildren, Wynette Gaines, Selina Gilmore, Korey Gilmore and Carla Reel; sisters, Juanita Braxton, Delores Marshall, Barbara Martin, Sandra Crenshaw, Sheila Tate, Janice Dawson, Annette Davis-Mitchell, Annie Real, Brenda Jackson, Ellense Ayers and Mary King; brothers, Willie Real, Richard Real, Eugene Real, Billy Real, Jerry Real, Freddie Real, Messers Charles Earl Ayers, Edward Ayers, Anthony Johnson and Kendall Ayers; fourteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.. ...

Ms. Aurora Gloria Plunkett, 74, of Tyronza, passed away on March 3, 2017. She was a homemaker and a member of Barton Chapel. She is survived by her companion, Donald Preston of Tyronza; Three sons, Wayne Plunkett of Trumann, Daniel R. Plunkett of Marked Tree and James R. Plunkett of Bay;...

Mrs. Olene Smith, 75, of Sardis, Mississippi, formerly of Lepanto, passed away on March 3, 2017. She is survived by five daughters, Sandra Darlene Stevens of Sardis, Miss., Phyllis Ann Isbell of Etowah, Patricia Diane Brown of Osceola, Vickie Lynn Tittle of Lepanto, and Peggy Sue Darty of Osceola;...

Mr. Carl D. Jones, 78, of Aurora, Illinois, formerly of Manila, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was born August 8, 1938, the son of the late Lealus and Evalee Jones. Carl served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Aurora Metals after many years of service...

Jimmy Dale Watson, 40, of Manila, passed from this life Saturday, March 4, 2017, at his home. Born at Osceola he attended Osceola High School and was a member of First Baptist Church. He had lived in Oklahoma and later the Joplin, Mo., areas working in the maintenance department for Walmart Distribution Centers and had been a Manila resident the past three years...

Elsie Irene Donner, 97, of Manila, passed from this life Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born in Steele, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Annie Garrison Sammons and had been a Manila resident since the early 1940s. ...

Mrs. Betty Pharo, 90, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Betty was born in Osceola to David and Susan (Muir) Moore. She was a retired teacher and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. ...

Mr. Donald Thomas, 60, of Blytheville passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Creekside Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Donald was born in Lepanto to James and Myrtle (Taylor) Thomas. He had worked as a machinist and home builder. He enjoyed sports and jet boat racing...

Tavarius Speed, Jr., was born and passed away on March 3, 2017 in Blytheville. He is survived by his parents, Tavarius Speed, Sr. of Osceola and Teasha Alexander of Luxora; One brother, Antonio Meadows of Luxora; Two sisters, Sakiyah Meadows and Gloria Banks of Luxora;...

Mrs. Shirley Jean Scroggins, 78, of Memphis, passed away on March 4, 2017. She was retired from the Forrest Fire Fighting Crew, of the Baptist faith, and was a resident of Arkansas, California and Tennessee. She is survived by her step mother Alice Sampley of West Memphis;...

Mr. Stephen Lee Mitchell, 48, of Joiner, passed away on February 27, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his parents, Johnny L. Brown and Johnnie M. Johnson Brown both of Joiner; Wife, Jan Elizabeth Mitchell of Indianapolis, Ind.;...

Ms. Lourisa Denise Jefferson, 42 of Blytheville transitioned into the presence of the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2017 surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born February 6, 1975 in Osceola, Lourisa was the daughter of Ernest Jefferson and Doris Benson. ...

Mrs. Charline Lacer Haile, 79, of Steele, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Charline was born in Cooter, Missouri to Charles and Rudy (Bomar) Lacer. She was retired from Acco and was a member of Huffman Church of God...

Mr. Eddie Lee Howell, 58 passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 in Blytheville. He was born on July 10, 1959 to David and Elizabeth "Mike" Howell in Dell. Mr. Howell was member of the National Guard and was a mechanic by trade. He is preceded in death by his parents David and Elizabeth Howell and his wife, Evon Goodman...

Mr. Monroe Love, 58, of Earle, Arkansas passed away on March 3, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Willie M. love of Marked Tree; Two daughters, Cherelle Love of Marked Tree and Christy Ramey of Port Hueneme, Calif.;...

Mrs. Linda Faye Carthon, 60, of Osceola, passed away on March 4, 2017 in Jonesboro. She was a teacher at EOC Headstart and a member of the Naked Truth Training and Empowerment Center in Gosnell. She is survived by her parents, Walter Johnson, Sr. and Evelyn Williams Johnson both of Osceola, AR;...

Mr. Prince Phillip Carter was born July 2, 1964 in Osceola, Arkansas to the parentage of Albert Carter, Jr. and Mary Carter Jones Pittman. He was educated in the Blytheville School System and was a former employee of R.D. Hughes AG. He was a U.S. Amy veteran and served in Desert Storm. He received many awards and medals while in the military. He united with the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ under the leadership of Bishop John Blair...

Mr. Douglas Dewayne Warhurst, 53, of Bassett, passed away on March 6, 2017 in Osceola. He was a worker with the Steel Mill and was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. He is survived by his father and step-mother Billy Warhurst, Sr. and Brenda Warhurst of Osceola;...

Mr. Christopher James Herron, 54, of Luxora, passed away on March 3, 2017 in Osceola. He was of the Pentecostal faith and was a retired farmer. He is survived his wife, Mamie Herron of Luxora; Two daughters, Olivia (David) Dees and Silvia Herron both of Luxora;...

Mrs. Mary Charline Boles Holifield, age 91 of Paragould and formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Green Acres Nursing home in Paragould. Born to Charley and Martha Caldwell Boles in Osceola, Arkansas, she was a homemaker and a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church. ...

Mr. Randy Jay Isbell, 60, of Cartersville, Georgia, formerly of Luxora, passed away on March 6, 2017 in Cartersville, Georgia. He was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard, a retired factory worker, Cass High School Booster Club President, competed in Jack Daniels Invitational World Cook Off – 2015, was the creator of Steel Kookin BBQ Sauce and Catering and was the winner of numerous awards for BBQ sauce and pulled pork...

Mr. Harold Lewis, 64, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his home. Harold was born to Harold, Sr. and Juanita Lewis in Blytheville. He retired from Nucor after 25 years of service and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Harold was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting deer and ducks, fishing, gardening, and spending time at his place in Greers Ferry. ...

James William Adkerson, 74, of Paragould, formerly of Kennett, Mo., passed from this life Friday, March 3, 2017, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Cardwell, Mo., to the late Edwin and Velma Mae Long Adkerson he was raised in Arbyrd and was a 1960 graduate of Arbyrd High School. ...

Tommy Lynn Melton, 57, of Leachville died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Osceola, he was the son of the late Chester and Helen Green Melton and had lived most of his life in Leachville. ...

Funeral services for 33-year-old Shannon Renee Palmer of Keiser will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila. Born in Big Spring, Texas, she was the daughter of Randy Lee and Ruby Mae Stone Hinklin and had been a lifelong area resident. ...

Mrs. Helen Geneva Wakefield, 85, of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville. Helen was born in Hiram, Missouri to Jim and Junia Barks. She was a homemaker and was a former member of First United Methodist Church. Helen was happily married to her husband Robert for 70 years. She loved and was loved by her children and grandchildren...

Mrs. Gail Daniels, 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee and formerly of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Gail was born in Blytheville to Virgil and Odie (Crawford) Watkins. She was a very active member of Yarbro Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. ...

Mrs. Norma Marie Anderson, 74, passed away on March 9, 2017 at her home in Keiser. She was a retired restaurant owner, a member of Keiser First Baptist Church and had been a resident of Mississippi County for the past 37 years. She is survived by her son, Ken Jackson of Blytheville;...

Mr. Douglas Edward Henson of Orange Beach, Ala., died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the age of 61. He was born in Blytheville. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henson and Nell Moore Henson and daughter, Kathryn Elise Henson. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Yarberry Henson;...

Mr. Adam Zachary Neal Darty, 35, passed away on February 28, 2017 at his home in Caraway. He was a He was a cashier for a convenience store. He is survived by his mother, Linda Darty of Caraway; Brother, Mark (Ashley) Darty of Joiner; Sister Wendy (Bud) Darty of Caraway;...

Mr. Donald Guyn Holland, 64, of Osceola, passed away on March 9, 2017 in Osceola. He was a retired construction worker and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Karen Holland of Osceola; Four brothers, Ronny Lesley of Punta Gorda, Fla., Danny Holland of Milton, Fla., Bobby Holland of Osceola and Teddy Holland of Luxora;...

Donald Guyn Holland, 64, of Osceola, died March 9, 2017, in Osceola. He was born Sept. 29, 1952, in Osceola to Guyn Holland and Louise Bynum Holland . He was a retired construction worker and of the Baptist faith...

Mr. Joris Shannon of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the heavenly angels on March 11, 2017. Born August 4, 1948 in Van Buren, Arkansas and later moving to Blytheville, Arkansas where he grew up and graduated from Blytheville High School in 1968. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joris Shannon, Sr. and Lorene Shannon and a brother, Michael Shannon...

Mrs. Linda Diane Fraser, 66, passed away on March 11, 2017 at her home in Wynne. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband David Fraser, Sr. of Wynne; One son, David Kent Fraser, Jr. of Wynne; One daughter, Carla Diane Manes of West Memphis;...

Mrs. Roberta Williams of Blytheville, Arkansas was on born May 21, 1967 to Walter Allen and Mildred Daniels in Blytheville, Arkansas. Roberta, departed this life on Sunday March 12, 2017 at Great Rivers Hospital in Blytheville, Arkansas at the age of 49...

Mr. James Lee Spears, Sr. passed away on March 3, 2017 in his home in Blytheville. He was 60 years old, born November 3, 1956 to Jeff Spears, Sr. and Ada Jefferson. He was a factory worker by trade. He was preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Spears of Blytheville;...

Mr. Joseph Martin Stigall, 43, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at his home. Joseph was born in Blytheville to Ronnie Stigall and Marta (Pankey) Brewer and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid football fan, loved to listen to music and walk...

Kathleen Bartholomew, 77, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed from this life Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. The daughter of the late Ed and Thelma Dudley McMasters, she was raised in Manila and was a 1958 graduate of Manila High School. ...

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Truvillion, 67, of Blytheville, transitioned into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born March 28, 1949 in Osceola, she was the daughter of Johnnie and Gertie Lockhart Jones. Johnnie was a graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School, retired from Blytheville School District and was of the Baptist faith...

Ms. Patricia Thomas, 76, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced when completed. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. John Richard Sutton 51, of Blytheville, passed away on March 12, 2017 at River Oaks Care Center in Steele, Missouri. He was born on July 3, 1965 to John Garland Sutton and Mary Jones. He was a retired sheet rock hanger. He was preceded in death by his father, John Sutton; one brother, Mike Sutton; and two sisters, Mary Coleman and Linda Sutton. ...

Colonel Howard Rondal “Ron” Johnson left to be with the Lord on March 8, 2017. Interment with full military honors will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on March 27, 2017 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born July 7, 1936 to the late Howard and Alma Johnson in Jonesboro. ...

Ms. Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Randolph, 78, of Osceola, passed away on March 16, 2017 in Osceola. She was a retired factory worker and a member of First Baptist Church in Osceola. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy (Ann) Randolph of Wilson and Phillip (Donna) Randolph of Folly Beach, S.C.; two daughters, Tammie (David) Vaughn of Dyess and Glenda (Robert) Hawks of Osceol; two brothers, Johnny Ragan of Osceola and Gary Ragan of Bassett; three sisters, Debbie Parks and Becky Gibson both of Marked Tree and Sue Burgess of Cashion, Okla.; seven grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren.. ...

Oklahoma -- Carlos L. Frye, Jr., beloved husband and father, passed away on March 15, 2017, at the age of 69. Carl, also known as Junior in his early life, was born on Dec. 7, 1947, in Marked Tree to Carlos L. ...

Ms. Shirley Jean Denham, 68, of Bassett, passed away March 17, 2017 in Osceola. She was a retired factory worker who worked for A.G. for 41 years, she also worked at Walmart for nine years. Ms. Denham was a 1965 graduate of Marked Tree High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Frenchman’s Bayou...

Dennis Dickey, 67, of Blytheville, passed away March 12, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born Feb. 8, 1950, in Mammoth Spring, to the late Melton and Fern Coyle Dickey. He was a member of the Senath Church of Christ, enjoyed woodworking, and spending time with his family (they were everything to him)...

Mr. Joshua Lee Anderson, 24 of Blytheville, passed away March 16, 2017. Born October 17, 1992 to Johnny Lee Anderson, Sr. and Christine Anderson in Blytheville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Services provided by Wilson Funeral Home of Blytheville...

Evangelist Earnestine Howard Andrews, 68, of Jonesboro passed away March 18, 2017 at the Phil and Flo Hospice Center in Jonesboro. Born June 16, 1948 to Charlie Howard and Elnora Scales in Blytheville, she was a caregiver by trade. Ms. Andrews was preceded in death by both of her parents and one son Danny Woodruff...

Mrs. Patsy Joyce Hollings, 71, of Lepanto, passed away March 20, 2017 in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two daughters, Jakata (Lee) Brawley of Joiner and Conchata (Jim) Brown of Blytheville; two brothers, William (Hazel) Osburn of West Ridge and Junior Osburn of Beach Grove, Ark.; and two grandchildren, Candace (Jason) Edwards of Wynne and Cortlandt Brown of Blytheville...

Mrs. Paula Bentancourt Alvarado, 88 of Blytheville, passed away March 19, 2017 at her home. Born February 2, 1928 to Simon Bentancourt and Guadalupe Rangel in Edinburg, Texas. Mrs. Alvarado was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Faith. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Bacilo Alvarado Sr., one son, David Alvardo; one daughter, Guadalupe Serna and five sisters...

Mr. L.G. Charlie Turney, 81, of Manila, passed away on March 19, 2017. Born December 3, 1935 in Dover, Ark. to the late Lonnie Blain and Cleo Turney, he was an Army Veteran, a retired farmer, a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville and a Deacon at Little River Missionary Baptist Church...

Rev. Robert Davis, Jr. of Blytheville, was born on April 16, 1967, to the late Robert Davis, Sr. and Mae B. Davis in Blytheville. Robert Jr. departed this life on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, at the age of 49...

Mr. Charles Webb of Blytheville, was born on April 12, 1950, to the late Charlie Webb, Sr. and Mary Lee Harper in Blytheville. Charles departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Great Rivers Hospital in Blytheville, Arkansas at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Thomas, 76, of Blytheville, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at her home. Patricia was born in Beardstown, Texas to John “J.O.” and Lee (Buster) Skidmore, and also raised by her step-father Nim Hammond. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Pat was a member of the Eastern Star and was a past matron and patron member...

L.G. Charlie Turney, 81, of Manila, passed away March 19, 2017. Born Dec. 3, 1935 in Dover, to the late Lonnie Blain and Cleo Turney, he was an Army veteran, retired farmer, member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville and a deacon at Little River Missionary Baptist Church...

Ms. Quanita E. Thomas of Blytheville, was born on October 5, 1991, to the Elbert Earl Thomas, Sr. and Phoebe Amos in Kansas City, Mo. Quanita departed this life on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at her residence in Blytheville, at the age of 25. She leaves to cherish his memories her mother, Phoebe Amos; her father, Elbert Thomas, Sr.; a daughter, Princes Daniels; two sons, Cayden Thomas and Jayden Thomas; four sisters, Annie Thomas, Jasmine Thomas, Mary Thomas, all of Blytheville, Arkansas and Daniale Thomas of Columbus, Missouri; two brothers, Elbert Thomas, Jr., of Blytheville and Albert Thomas of Bloomington, Indiana; her grandmothers, Mary Alice Whitfield of Osceola and Lou Alice Reed, of Grand Rapid, Michigan; her grandfather, Abbie Rumph of Blytheville and a host of other family members and friends.. ...

Franklin Hamilton, 82, of Manila, passed from this life March 21, 2017, at his home. Born in Leachville, he was the son of the late Rupert Franklin and Vivian Cambell Hamilton and had been a lifelong area resident. A self-employed carpenter, he and his wife had also owned and operated the former Hamilton's Restaurant and Circle Inn of Manila. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and farming and was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Manila...

Mrs. Opal Arvine Senger, 90, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her home. Opal was born in Louisiana to Lloyd and Clara (Streeter) Ward. She was a homemaker and also worked at McAdam’s Florist for years arranging flowers. Opal was a very dedicated member of New Life Church in Cabot. She loved to garden and sew, and spent most of her time taking care of her family and anyone else who needed her help. She was always one who placed others above herself...

Ginger Marshall, 65, passed away March 21, 2017, at Monette Manor. She was born April 7, 1951, in Manila to the late Billy Jo Marshall Sr. and Alma Ruth Ishmael Marshall. Ginger worked as a waitress and for the last five years has worked for Monette Manor. ...

Ms. Paulette King, 72, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced when complete. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Sue Ivie, 73, of Manila, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Leachville, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Hamilton and Ruth Hamilton Riggs. ...

Nola Brinkley, 98, of Bartlett, Tenn., former Luxora resident, passed from this life Saturday, March 25, 2017, at her home. Born in Shirley, she was the daughter of the late Stonewall "Jack" Jackson and Elizabeth Evelyn Howard Murray and was raised in the Lost Cane community near Manila. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Luxora Baptist Church...

David Willyerd, 52, of Monette, passed from this life Sunday, March 26, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Howard Funeral Service of Leachville...

Mrs. Emma Lou Fitzgerald of Blytheville was born March 24, 1919 to Hulon and Maude Mick of Promised Land, Arkansas. Emma passed away March 25, 2017 at the Gosnell Therapy and Living at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.F. Fitzgerald; her parents; four brothers, Walker, Robin, John and Jerry; and two sisters, Beatrice and Sunshine...

Mr. John "Jack" Minckler was born in Centerville, Iowa on June 11, 1948, to Roger and Lucille Gormley Minckler. In 1956, the family moved to Philipsburg, Montana. Jack always thought growing up in Montana was the greatest thing for a young boy seeking a sense of adventure in the outdoors. ...

Mr. Joshua Lee Anderson, 24 of Blytheville, passed away on March 16, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. Born October 17, 1992 to Johnny Lee Anderson Sr. and Christine Fergerson Anderson in Blytheville. He was a factory worker by trade, and a member of the Bible Way Church in Blytheville...

Mrs. Tammie Murphy of Blytheville was on born May 27, 1962 to Joe Rinkines, Sr. and Lillie Horner Mitchell. Tammie departed this life on Wednesday Mach 22, 2017 at Great Rivers Hospital in Blytheville at the age of 54. She was preceded in death by her father Joe Rinkines, Sr...

David Edwin Willyerd, 52, of Black Oak, passed from this life Sunday, March 26, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Leachville, he was the son of the late Edd Willyerd and was raised in the Buckeye community. ...

Mrs. Betty Sue Mauppins, 76, of Wilson, passed away one March 27, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was self-employed at Mauppins Grocery in Wilson and a member of Nodena Baptist Church. Mrs. Mauppins is survived by her husband, Billy Jack Mauppins, Sr. ...

Jodie Brown, 79, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017, in Monette. He was born Oct. 30, 1937, in Delfore to the late Joe and Beulah Young Brown. Jodie was a farmer and lived all of his life in the Monette area. ...

Mr. Jack Wells, II received his Wings of Freedom from this life on March 27, 2017. He died at home in Blytheville at the age of 53, surrounded by family and friends. He had battled esophageal cancer for nine months. Lil' Jack was a simple man with a loving heart. Always happy, he could light up the room with his smile, a funny story, a magic trick or an act of kindness...

Ms. Linda Potts, 63 of Black Oak, passed away on March 29, 2017 in Jonesboro. She was a retired carpenter, of the Pentecostal Faith and attended the First Assembly of God in Black Oak. Ms. Potts is survived by her mother, Ester Bell Davis Spencer of Black Oak; sons, Neil and Jonathan Potts both of Black Oak; daughter, Alexis Franklin of Black Oak; brothers, Kenny Potts of Grand Rapids Mich., Danny Potts of White Cloud, Mich., Gary (Wilma) Isbell of Jonesboro and Eddie (Debbie) Spencer of Black Oak; sisters, Sissy (Steve) Choals of Osceola, Yvette Traviss of Wyoming, Mich. ...

Mr. Donald Wayne “Bo” Brown, 64, of Heth, Arkansas and formerly of Lepanto, passed away on March 29, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a pilot car driver for S&J Pilot Car Services and was of the Church of God faith. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown of Heth, Ark.; one son, David Brown of Blytheville; two daughters, Melissa Cabler of Huntingdon, Tenn. ...

Ms. Jimmie Rea Williams passed away at her home in Blytheville, on March 28, 2017. Born on January 31, 1964 to Nathaniel Williams and Lillie Mae Heard, she was a retired home health care provider and a member of the United Spiritual Church in Blytheville...