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Archie R. Cooper, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/14/21)
Archie R. Cooper, Jr. was born June 10, 1947, in Turrell to Archie R. and Aubra Burns Cooper. Archie was a 1963 graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School where he played drums in the marching band. Following graduating, Archie attended Philander Smith College in Little Rock and served his country in the United States Army. ...
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Virgie Lee Pulluaim
(Obituary ~ 09/14/21)
Virgie Lee Pulluaim, 92, of Lepanto passed away Sept. 3, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and attended Hope Worship Center. Ms. Pulluaim was born Sept. 22, 1928, in Tyronza to James Willie and Ruby Outlaw Freddrick. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruby "Rosetta" Freddrick, and her husband, Haze Wesson Pulluaim...
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Robert Elmer Buckner, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/14/21)
Robert Elmer Buckner, Jr., 70, of Payneway passed away Aug. 31, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a retired police officer, U.S. Army-Vietnam Era-veteran, attended Church of Christ and was a Mason. Mr. Buckner was born Oct. 23, 1950, in Sunset to Robert and Octavia McBride Buckner, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Cecil Buckner...
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Joe Charles Perry Jr.
(Obituary ~ 09/14/21)
Joe Charles Perry Jr. of Osceola was born Feb. 7, 1974, in Blytheville to Joe Charles Perry Sr. and Gloria Clark Perry. He departed this life on Sept. 8, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents. Joe Charles leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Pamela Perry of Osceola; one daughter, Re’Annae Perry of Osceola; one son, Juwon Perry of Chicago, Ill.; one grandson, Ivan Washington of Osceola; six brothers; seven sisters and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws.. ...
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Derrico Deshawn Davis
(Obituary ~ 09/14/21)
Derrico Deshawn Davis, "GuttaCity", 32, of North Little Rock, passed away Sept. 5, 2021, at SMC Medical Center in Osceola. He was a maintenance worker. Mr. Davis was born Sept. 26, 1988, in Blytheville to Robert Doss and Marie Chandler Doss. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Doss, and one daughter, 7/9/2012...
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Vanessia Ann Smith
(Obituary ~ 09/14/21)
Vanessia Ann Smith of Blytheville was born May 14, 1963, in Columbus, Miss., to the late Earnestine Petty. She worked in housekeeping for a factory and was a member of Greater First Baptist in Steele, Mo. Mrs. Smith passed away Sept. 8, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 58. She was preceded in death by her mother, Earnestine Petty; brother, Roosevelt Petty; and sister, Shirley Finch...
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Homer Webb
(Obituary ~ 09/14/21)
Homer Webb, lifelong resident of Burdette, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at the age of 96. Homer was born in Burdette to John and Lucy Newberry Webb. He was a retired farmer and also retired from the Burdette Water Company. Homer was working the cotton field when the United States Navy came to draft him during World War II. ...
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Helen Denise White
(Obituary ~ 09/14/21)
Helen Denise White was born May 18, 1963, in Barfield to the late William and Sylvia Lawson. She confessed a hope in Christ at the age of 10 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Barfield, under the leadership of Rev. W.J. Johnson. Helen was a 1981 graduate of Blytheville High School. While attending Mississippi County Community College, she obtained her Associates Degree in Education. She was employed at the Blytheville Public School District, before retiring after 12 years...
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CCY begins Operation Warm in MissCo
(Local News ~ 09/14/21)
The City and County Youth program is jump-starting Operation Warm in Mississippi County with a $2,500 donation to the Mississippi County Union Mission. Operation Warm seeks to keep children in need warm throughout the winter and is calling on local businesses and organizations to assist in the effort. The Mission will be accepting donations for the initiative until Nov.1 and will purchase the winter clothing from Walmart...
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