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Denise Clayton
(Obituary ~ 03/01/24)
Denise Clayton, 72, of Caraway, passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Aurora, Ill., she was raised by her grandparents, the late Horace and Elizabeth Rigsby. After receiving her GED in 1985, she continued her education receiving an associate’s degree from Southwestern Michigan College. ...
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Irma Lee Green
(Obituary ~ 03/01/24)
Irma Lee Green, 73, of Gosnell, passed away Feb. 26, 2024, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born Aug. 31, 1950, in Blytheville, to the late James “Jim” Davis and Amanda (Kincaid) Davis. Irma was a dedicated employee who retired from Blueprinting at Milwaukee Tool in Blytheville. Her hard work and commitment left a lasting impact on those around her...
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James Hembrey
(Obituary ~ 03/01/24)
James Hembrey, 87 of Paragould, former longtime Leachville resident, passed from this life Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Monette Manor. The son of the late J.F. and Edna Taylor Hembrey, he was born in Sulphur Rock and was raised in Arbyrd, Mo. He was a 1955 graduate of Arbyrd High School and later served in the United States Army. ...
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Billie Gean Staggs
(Obituary ~ 03/01/24)
Billie Gean Staggs, 91, of Manila, widow of Mr. Erbie Staggs, passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born and raised in Manila, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Ethel Palmer Murphy and was a lifelong Manila resident. ...
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Bobby Gene Baugher
(Obituary ~ 03/01/24)
Bobby Gene Baugher, 85, peacefully passed away on Feb. 22, 2024, at his home in Lantana, Texas. He was born on Sept. 14, 1938, in Manila. Gene, as he was affectionately known, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 63 years, Sara Baugher, and is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Genine Baugher and Jennifer Kidwell, along with her husband Kevin; his cherished grandchildren, Rielly Bailey (and her husband Micheal), McKenzie Kidwell, and Dawson Kidwell; his dear sister-in-law Bernell Baugher; and his brother, Kenny Baugher, with his wife Donna.. ...
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Armorel Tigers open season with a win
(High School Sports ~ 03/01/24)
By JOSEPH FONDREN NEA Town Courier Contributor Armorel Tigers 16, Piggott Mohawks 2 ARMOREL— The Armorel Tigers opened their 2024 baseball season Tuesday afternoon with not only the first victory of the season but also the first high school victory for first year head coach Corbin Seib with a 16-2 victory...
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Monette Council overviews upcoming projects
(Local News ~ 03/01/24)
By NAN SNIDER Special to the NEA Town Courier Monette City Council met Monday and gave an overview of plans for upcoming city projects. “Tomorrow the city will close on the bond sale to pay for construction of new fire department, community center and ballpark improvements,” Mayor Bob Blankenship said. ...
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Manila HOSA to host blood drive
(Local News ~ 03/01/24)
Manila HOSA organization will host a blood drive at the Manila High School volleyball gymnasium, 600 Olympia Ave., in Manila, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7. The theme is Hope begins with you and the students encourage everyone to come and donate blood. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: MANILAHS to schedule an appointment...
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Barry Ball
(Obituary ~ 03/01/24)
John Barry Ball, 82, of Blytheville, passed away Feb. 29, 2024. Born in 1942, he was a life-long resident of Blytheville and a graduate of Blytheville High School where he was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. He was raised on a cotton farm south of the city, served in the U.S. Army and returned home to farm in Mississippi County for 25 years. He decided to switch careers and moved into sales for Ford Motor Company until his retirement...
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