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Barry Anderson
(Obituary ~ 02/21/23)
Barry Anderson of Jonesboro was born Jan. 14, 1958, to Sylvester Anderson and Sadie Pettis Anderson in Steele, Mo. He transitioned from his earthly life on Feb. 16, 2023, in Jonesboro at the age of 65. He was preceded in death by his parents. Barry is survived by his wife, Alfreda Anderson; three daughters, Stacie Anderson, Sarena Whitherspoon and Stephanie Blackburn Anderson, all of Jonesboro; two sons, Eric Anderson of West Memphis and Terrence Blackburn Anderson of Marion; one sister, Queen Ester Thomas of Jonesboro; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.. ...
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Linda Faye Oliver
(Obituary ~ 02/21/23)
Linda Faye Oliver of Osceola was born Aug. 12, 1954, in Nodena, the daughter of Freeman Henry and Naomi Grice. Linda was a graduate of Rivercrest High School Class of 1973 and was employed with the Osceola School District working with children as a substitute teacher. ...
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Mary Katherine Dyer O’Neal
(Obituary ~ 02/21/23)
Mary Katherine Dyer O’Neal passed from this life Feb. 17, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born in Blytheville to Marion Dyer and Esther McWilliams Dyer. Katherine graduated from Armorel High School and was a charter member and graduate of Mississippi County Community College where she was a member of the National Honor Society. ...
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Allen Glenn Taylor
(Obituary ~ 02/21/23)
Allen Glenn Taylor, 84, of Tyronza, passed away Feb. 17, 2023, at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was a diesel mechanic and a member of Milam Chapel Pentecostal Church of God. Mr. Taylor was born March 3, 1938, in Lepanto to William Thomas and Johnnie Tolbert Taylor, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and three sisters...
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Clarence Henry Black
(Obituary ~ 02/21/23)
Clarence Henry Black, 68, of Osceola, passed away Feb. 19, 2023, at his home. He was a transporter, a U.S. Marine and a member of Bethlehem MB Church in Osceola. He was a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Mr. Black was born May 11, 1954, in Earle, to Oliver Smith and Mariah Black. He was preceded in death by his parents...
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William Edward "Pete" Wilson
(Obituary ~ 02/21/23)
William Edward "Pete" Wilson, 68, of Wilson, passed away Feb. 17, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Wilson was born May 20, 1954, in Blytheville to William Thomas and Mary Ada Grimes Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William Russell Wilson; three brothers, Gregory Don Wilson, Ricky Lee Wilson and Eugene Davis; two sisters, Vanessa Gayle Wilson and Ester Spencer...
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James Henry Ward
(Obituary ~ 02/21/23)
James Henry Ward, 75, of Osceola, passed away Feb. 20, 2023, at his home. He was a self-employed tax accountant, owned his own business for 35 years, retired factory worker and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Ward was born Nov. 2, 1947, in Luxora to Floyd and Virgie Sailors Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Floyd Ward...
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Dr. Shane Speights to headline February Chamber Luncheon
(Local News ~ 02/21/23)
The Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Chamber Luncheon Monday, Feb. 27. The luncheon will be held at 12 p.m. at the Holiday inn, 1121 East Main Street, Blytheville. The featured speaker will be Dr. Shane Speights, dean of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University...
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– School Board – Filing deadline begins
(Local News ~ 02/21/23)
The filing period for school board races in Mississippi County opened Wednesday, Feb. 22, at noon and closes Wednesday, March 1 at noon. Races on the North end of the county include, Armorel School District - Zone 5, Blytheville School District- Zones 4 and 5, Gosnell School District- Zone 7 and Manila School District- Position 3...
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Proclamation on A Day to Recognize Home Schooling in Arkansas
(Local News ~ 02/21/23)
WHEREAS: The State of Arkansas officially recognized home schooling as a form of nonpublic education with the passage of Act 40 of 1985; WHEREAS: There were 30,205 home schooled students in the state during the 2021-2022 school year; WHEREAS: It is the right and responsibility of every family in Arkansas to direct the education of their children;...
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