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Winsley Henry, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/05/23)
Winsley Henry, Jr. of Osceola, formerly of Blytheville, was born Jan. 5, 1958, in Blytheville to Winsley Henry, Sr. and Shirley Rose Johnson Henry. He attended Blytheville High School and served his country in the United States Army. Winsley was a skilled self-employed carpenter who enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends. He was a member of New Mt. Pleasant Christian Worship Center under the pastorage of Bishop Gregory Brown...
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Todd Ellis Blake
(Obituary ~ 09/05/23)
Todd Ellis Blake, 59, of Osceola, passed away Aug. 27, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General in Jackson, Tenn. He was born Aug. 7, 1964, in LaPort, Ind., to Jim Blake and Patricia Porter Lackey. He was a forklift driver at a cotton gin and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Blake was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Blake and Patricia Lackey; two brothers, Tim Blake and Chris Blake...
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“Relay For Life”
(Local News ~ 09/05/23)
Don't miss a moment of memories and celebration at the 2023 Mississippi County Relay for Life event. The evening will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. This year’s annual event will be held at the fairgrounds at Walker Park in Blytheville. Survivor registration will begin at 5 p.m...
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Blytheville residents inducted into Black Hall of Fame
(Local News ~ 09/05/23)
Little Rock - On Tuesday, the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (ABHOF) announced its 2023 class that will be formally inducted during the 29th annual ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Robinson Center Music Hall. Of the inductees being honored - two are from Blytheville. ...
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Franklins to celebrate anniversary
(Local News ~ 09/05/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier John and Gladys Franklin of Marked Tree will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Monday, Sept. 11. Gladys was raised in the Alto Community and John was raised in the Red Oak Community. They married in 1958 and agree the years have passed fast...
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– Honorary Survivor Juanita Taylor – “Never give up and get a second opinion”
(Local News ~ 09/05/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Juanita Taylor of Blytheville is one of the 2023 Honorary Survivors for the Relay for Life. Taylor has lived most of her life in Mississippi County. Her parents moved the family to Arkansas from Mississippi when she was four years old. She was one of nine siblings...
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– Honorary Survivor Michael Hatch – Cancer survivor “is very thankful”
(Local News ~ 09/05/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Michael Hatch of Gosnell has been selected as one of the 2023 Honorary Survivors for the Mississippi County Relay for Life. The Relay is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 8, at Walker Park fairgrounds. Hatch was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008. He and his wife, Connie, are originally from Jacksonville, Fla., but worked their way to Gosnell via the United States Air Force...
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– Sophia Harris-Allen – Survivor passes advice on to younger ladies
(Local News ~ 09/05/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Sophia Harris-Allen is one of three honorary survivors for the 2023 Mississippi County Relay For Life. Allen is a preschool teacher at the Blytheville public schools. She has been back in the classroom for five years. She has a total of 16 years experience. Due to her cancer, she was off work and on disability for a couple of years. She was glad to be able to return to work...
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