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Shirley Elaine Littleton (7/23/24)Shirley Elaine Littleton, 61, died Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her home. Born May 6, 1963, in Osceola, Ark., she was a 1981 graduate of Osceola High School and went on to work at the Arkansas Highways and Transportation Department. She was an active member of Living Word Cathedral Church of God in Christ serving as president of the usher board under the pastorage of superintendent A.L Thomas. She worked 33 years at the highway department before she decided to resign due to health issues...
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Glenda Fay Turner (7/23/24)Glenda Fay Turner, 74, died Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Osceola, Ark. She was raised in Livingston, Texas, at the age of 17 she returned to Osceola and married the love of her life Freddy Turner. They shared over 37 years of marriage together until he passed in 2003. ...
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Karen Young Billings (7/23/24)Karen Young Billings, 88, of Memphis, Tenn., died Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born Feb. 9, 1936, in Osceola, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Welby and Mae Love Young; her husband, Paul Barrett Billings, Sr,; and two sons, B. Welby Alexander Billings and Bradford Billings...
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Charles Curtis Betts (7/23/24)Charles Curtis Betts, 54, formerly of Blytheville, Ark., died Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Medical City Hospital in Denton, Texas. Born Jan. 22, 1970, in Blytheville, Ark., he was of the Christian faith and worked as the Safety and Health Director for Nucor in Frisco, Texas...
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Alan Ring (7/17/24)Alan Ring, 71, of Paragould, Ark., formerly of Osceola, died Friday, July 12, 2024. Born Aug. 18, 1952, he was retired from American Greetings where he worked as security guard for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren as well as all of his nieces and nephews...
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Nancy Jean Smith (7/17/24)Nancy Jean Smith, 82, of Osceola, Ark., died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Marked Tree, Ark. Born Feb. 17, 1942, in Nodena, Ark., she made some lifelong friends during her tenure of nearly 20 years at Union Carbide/Viskase as a Lab Tech, where she also served on The Safety Brigade. ...
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William Joe “JoJo” Richardson (7/17/24)William Joe “JoJo” Richardson, 42, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Jonesboro, Ark. Born Feb. 22, 1982, in Osceola, Ark., he was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated employee at Nucor-Yamato Steel in Blytheville, Ark. He was a man of faith and was an active member of the Baptist community...
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Betty Mae Dodd (7/17/24)Betty Mae Dodd, 90, died Monday, July 8, 2024, in Jonesboro, Ark. Born Dec. 29, 1933, in Trumann, Ark., she was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure in her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bessie Johnson; her husband, Norman Floyd Dodd; three daughters, Tonya Dodd, Crystal Dodd, and Vivian Dodd; one brother, Robert Lee Johnson; and four sisters, Marie Jacob, Lorene Williams, Elsie Baker, and Dorothy Goforth...
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James Sykes Jr. (7/9/24)James Sykes Jr., 51, of Luxora, Ark., died Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born Dec. 20, 1972, in Osceola, Ark., he worked for Walmart, where his co-workers loved him, and customers asked for him by name. He was a graduate of Rivercrest High School and was of the Baptist faith...
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Sharon Denise Houston (7/9/24)Sharon Denise Houston, 56, of Joiner, Ark., died Thursday, July 4, 2024. Born on July 23, 1967, in Dixie, La. to the late James Ray Houston and Florence Houston, she was a devout member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Joiner. She was deeply involved in her church community and found great solace and joy in her faith...
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Charles Davis (7/9/24)Charles Davis, 70, of Osceola, Ark., died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at at Harris HealthCare in Osceola. Born June 23, 1954, in Osceola, he was known for his barbecue, which earned him the nickname "Q" among his friends and family. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age...
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Barbara Joyce Whittle Bray (7/9/24)Barbara Joyce Whittle Bray, 93, of Blytheville, Ark., died Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born in Yarbro to George Cleveland Whittle and Mary Phebe Yarbro Whittle. At the time of her birth, Bobbie, as she was affectionately known, had 10 older brothers and sisters and three more sisters followed. ...
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Barbara June Scott (7/9/24)Barbara June Scott, 68, died Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Born July 30, 1955, in Little River, Ark., she retired from Walmart, where she diligently served as the Men's Clothing Department Manager, earning respect and admiration from her colleagues and customers alike...
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Annie Mae Williams (7/9/24)Annie Mae Williams, 88, of Osceola, Ark., died Thursday, July 4, 2024. Born Nov. 25, 1935, in Osceola, she was a cherished member of the community throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Annie Williams; two sons, Lawrence Williams and Eric Williams; and four brothers, Earl Williams, Fred Williams, Jr., Tommie Williams, and Willie James Williams...
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Billie “Joyce” Senter (7/5/24)Billie “Joyce” Senter, 86, of Osceola, Ark., died July 4, 2024. She was a longtime member of Keiser First Baptist Church. She loved Jesus, her church, her family and friends, and the community. She enjoyed sharing with people about her faith and family- especially her grandchildren. ...
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Dr. William Jackson Alexander III (7/2/24)Dr. William Jackson Alexander III, 75, affectionately known as “Doc” died Saturday, June 29, 2204, in Rogers, Ark., after a long battle with vascular dementia. Born June 9, 1949, in Wilson, Ark., he graduated from Wilson High School, class of 1967, and went on to pursue his passion for sciences at The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Zoology in 1971. ...
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Lucinda Smith (7/2/24)Lucinda Smith, 85, of Blytheville, Ark., died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Born Nov. 16, 1938, in Weir, Miss., and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sanford and Olie Cunningham; her husband, Robert Smith; one brother, Curtis Cunningham; and one sister, Velma Cunningham...
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Helen Bufford (7/2/24)Helen Bufford, 68, died Friday, June 21, 2024, she accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Cleveland Cain. She served as an usher. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Crawford; one brother, Larry Bufford; three aunts; and three uncles...
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LaWanda D. Davis (7/2/24)LaWanda D. Davis, 48, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at University of Chicago in Chicago, Ill. She was born July 26, 1975, in Memphis, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvester Davis. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Davis, of Luxora, Ark.; two sisters, Angela Davis Smith, of Luxora, and Sherry Lincoln, of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Demetrius Jefferson, of Gosnell, Ark.; and a host of other family member and friends...
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Yvonne “Von” Weathers (7/1/24)Yvonne “Von” Weathers, 82, of Keiser, Ark., died Friday, June 28, 2024. Born Aug. 22, 1941, in Osceola. Ark., she worked at Osceola Shoe Factory, was a supervisor at Eli Walker and co-owned Tip Top Fashion in Keiser. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family, flowers, camping, cooking and baking, so much so, she opened and ran her own business called ‘Von’s Cakes’. She was a founding co-pastor of Keiser Chapel Church...
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Debra Atkinson (6/25/24)Debra Atkinson, 66, of Blytheville, Ark., died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville. Born Aug. 15, 1957, in Blytheville, she worked in the cafeteria for the Blytheville School District. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Thelma Atkinson...
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Helen Marie Brown (6/25/24)Helen Marie Brown, 65, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Conway Regional Health Center in Conway, Ark. She was born Jan. 19, 1959, in Osceola, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Brown Sr. and Lucille Wiley Brown. She is survived by one daughter, Taryn Reed, of Osceola; three sons, Terrio Lewis, Sr., Bernard Reed and Dylan Brown, all of Osceola; two sisters, Judy Brown and Leola Robinson, both of Osceola; two brothers, Tony Brown, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Eddie Brown, Sr., of Townsville, Ind.; six grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.. ...
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Donald Hugh Hook (6/25/24)Donald Hugh Hook, 70, died Sunday, June 23, 2024. Born July 26, 1953, in Memphis, Tenn., he graduated from Osceola High School in 1971, and obtained his BS degree in banking and finance from the University of Arkansas in 1975. He graduated from the School of Banking of the South at LSU, Baton Rouge, in 1979. ...
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Hubert Lowell Wilkey (6/24/24)Hubert Lowell Wilkey, 83, died Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Jonesboro, Ark. Born Nov. 19, 1940, in Osceola, Ark., he spent much of his life in the same state he loved. He dedicated many years to his work as a maintenance man, a career that allowed him to touch the lives of many with his hands-on skills and diligent work ethic. ...
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Mildred “Millie” Paine Wilson (6/24/24)Mildred “Millie” Paine Wilson, 95, died Friday, June 21, 2024, in Paragould, Ark. Born March 7, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo., she was a member of the community and an active member of Wilson's Cooperative Club. She enjoyed traveling with her friends and family. ...
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Jerb Darin Cagle (6/21/24)Jerb Darin Cagle, 60, of Luxora, Ark., died Thursday, June 20, 2024. Born Nov. 9, 1963, in Osceola, Ark., he was a Cancer Survivor for the past eight years, retired from working as an industrial electrician, a gun collector, coin collector and record collector. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends...
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Gregory Rose (6/21/24)Gregory Rose, 54, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born March 4, 1970, Osceola, Ark. He was preceded in death by his father, Hazel Rose; and one nephew, Detorian Quinton Beal. He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Beal Knighten, of Osceola; his wife, Jessica Rose, of Blytheville, Ark.; one son, Josiah Rose, of Osceola; two daughters, Brianna and Britney Rose, both of Manila, Ark.; four brothers, William Beal, of Jonesboro, James Rose and Rodney Rose, both of Osceola, and John Curtis Beal, of Milwaukee, Wisc.; and three sisters, Frankie Vaughn, Carolyn Tucker, and Paula Beal, all of Osceola.. ...
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Joseph Michael Rogers (6/20/24)Joseph Michael Rogers, 37, of Osceola, Ark., died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Luxora, Ark. He was born July 22, 1986, in Blytheville, Ark. He was survived by his father, Joe Rogers, of Osceola; his mother, Darlene Rogers, of Osceola; one son, Joseph David Rogers; one sister, Amanda Rogers; and his three nephews, Eli, Benjamin, and Dakota Welch, all of Osceola...
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Willie Stallings (6/13/24)Willie Stallings, 75, of Osceola, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 with his family by his side. Willie was born Aug. 17, 1948 in Osceola, to Willie and Evelyn Stallings. Willie attended Bethany Baptist Church in Manila, Ark. He was an avid car enthusiast, and enjoyed attending classic car shows with his sons. He had a wealth of knowledge on classic cars and enjoyed discussing them with his family and friends. ...
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Rubin Samuel Irvin (6/11/24)Rubin Samuel Irvin, 90, of Osceola, Ark., died Monday, June 10, 2024. Born Jan. 6, 1934, in Parkin, Ark., he served in the United States Navy for over 20 years, retiring as a Chief. He was a proud member of the Fleet Reserve - US Navy. Rubin worshipped at the Assembly of God in Osceola...
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Shirley Lavone Harshman (6/11/24)Shirley Lavone Harshman, 83, of Osceola, Ark., died Friday, June 7, 2024, surrounded by family at her home. Born in O'Donnell Bend, Ark., to Thomas "Pete" Groves and Orie McClain-Groves. Shirley was a beloved member of her community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. ...
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Dorothy Belle Walter (6/11/24)Dorothy Belle Walter, 63, died Friday, May 24, 2024, at Harris Healthcare in Osceola, Ark. Born April 21, 1961, in Joiner, Ark. She was preceded in death by her father, J.W. Yerbey; mother, Virgie Mitchell; one son, Jeremy Walter; one daughter, Jaime Walter, and one sister, Joyce Smithey...
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Glenda Myrl Hamilton (6/11/24)Glenda Myrl Hamilton, 77, of Osceola, Ark., passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Born on Nov. 30, 1946, in Caraway to James “Buck” and Lillie Terry. Glenda worked at Osceola Shoe Factory for many years and retired from American Greetings. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and playing Bunko...
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Fred Anderson (6/11/24)Fred Anderson, 42, of Blytheville, Ark., died Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born Jan. 14, 1982, in Blytheville, he worked as a factory worker and in construction and was of the Christian faith. He is survived by his parents, Harold Walker and Virginia Spinks, both of Blytheville; two sons, Traquaris Anderson and Willvontae Westmorland, both of Blytheville; two daughters, Destiny Turner and Jada Anderson, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; four brothers, Andre Anderson, of Little Rock, Ark., Brian Walker, of Jonesboro, Ark., Byron Walker, of Harvest, Ala., and Dexter Norman, of Arlington, Texas; four sisters, Jacklyn Anderson, Aphordisia Talley, Jessica Coleman-Jones, all of Blytheville, and Jasmine Normon, of Conway, Ark.; and three grandchildren.. ...
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Tina Marie Terry (6/11/24)Tina Marie Terry, 50, of Blytheville, Ark., died Friday, June 7, 2024. Born Dec. 21, 1973, in Blytheville, she worked as a factory worker and a member of New Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville. She was preceded in death by her father, William Terry, Jr...
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James Edward Richmond (6/11/24)James Edward Richmond, 54, of Osceola, Ark., died Friday, June 7, 2024, at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center in Osceola. Born July 24, 1969, in Osceola, he was known for his dedication and service, proudly served in the Army. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Richmond, of Osceola; his father, Bobby Richmond, Sr., of Benton Harbor, Mich.; his mother, Henrietta Knighten, of Osceola; one son, James Todd Richmond, of Jonesboro, Ark.; two daughters, Stephanie Doss and Nicole Doss, both of Jonesboro; two brothers, Bobby Richmond, Jr. ...
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Memphis Rhett Thompson (6/7/24)Memphis Rhett Thompson, infant, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Born Wednesday, May 29, 2024, although his life was cut short, he made an everlasting impact on his family. He is survived by his parents, Peyton and Savannah Thompson; grandparents, Chad and Regina Winford, of Luxora, Ark., and Stephanie Thompson, of Gosnell, Ark.; great-grandparents, Mike and Regina Ramirez, of Luxora, Glen Winford, of Osceola, Ark, Sharon winford, of Lake City, Ark., Randall Thompson, of Gosnell, and Guin Marshall, of Manila, Ark.. ...
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Ann Parks (6/7/24)Ann Parks, 87, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Stone Bridge Senior Living. Born Sept. 26, 1936, in Osceola, Ark., she was the second born child to the late James Monroe and Ruthie Mae Parks. She confessed in Christ at an early age. She attended Rosenwald School in Osceola. ...
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Kimberly M. Wilson (6/5/24)Kimberly M. Wilson, 17, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Regional One in Memphis, Tenn. Born Dec. 27, 2006, in Blytheville, Ark., she was a student at Osceola High School, in Osceola, Ark. She is survived by her mother, Lakisha Morens, of Osceola, Ark.; her father, Michael Cannon, of Luxora, Ark.; three sisters, Jahlisha Irby, Kemya Irby and Jakeviunna Cannon, all of Osceola; three brothers, Javion Morens, Jarqavious Morens and Kaden Boone, all of Osceola; her grandfather, Walter Homes, Sr., of South Bend, Ind.; and a host of other family member and friends.. ...
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Arthur Dale Carter Sr. (6/5/24)Arthur Dale Carter, Sr., 78, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Little Rock, Ark. Born Oct. 19, 1945, in Stuttgart, Ark., a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp, he carried the discipline and honor from his military service into every aspect of his life. ...
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District Elder Johny C. Morris (6/5/24)District Elder Johny C. Morris, 87, formerly of Blytheville, Ark., died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Jonesboro, Ark., Born Dec. 5, 1936, in Huffman, Ark., after he retired from the United States Air Force, his calling to help people continued as both the Founder and Pastor of the Apostolic Temple of Jesus Christ until his retirement...
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Herbert Louie Wells (6/5/24)Herbert Louie Wells, 82, of Hope, Ark., died Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Born Dec. 29, 1941, in Drasco, Ark., he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting—especially turkey hunting adventures. He was the best steak grill master and could fry up a mean fish dinner. ...
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Andre Diggs (6/5/24)Andre Diggs, 61, died Friday, May 31, 2024, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born June 28, 1962, in Osceola, Ark. to James Diggs, Sr. and Pecolia Amos. He is survived by his wife, Diane Diggs, of Luxora, Ark.; one daughter, Crystal Sykes, of Luxora; two sons, Bradley Diggs, of Luxora, and Greg Hooks, of Osceola; two sisters, Barbara Toney, of Marietta, Ga., and Doris Johnson, of Luxora; nine brothers, James Diggs, Jr., of Keller, Texas, Charles Diggs, of Dallas, Texas, Darnell Diggs, of Bartlett, Tenn., Michael Diggs, of Charlotte, N.C., Marvellers Rubin, of Osceola, Rodney Diggs and Robert Adams, both of Luxora, Billy Diggs and Gary Diggs, both of Little Rock, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.. ...
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Gracie Lee Brown (6/5/24)Gracie Lee Brown, 95, of Osceola, Ark., died Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born Jan. 18, 1929, in Murry, Ky., she was retired from American Greetings, member of Faith Chapel in Osceola. She enjoyed ceramics, working in her flower garden, shopping but most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren...
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Frank Halpain (6/5/24)Frank Halpain, 79, of Osceola, Ark. died Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born April 13, 1945, in Blytheville, Ark., he was a farmer for many years. He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Halpain; his parents, Louis Delano and Yvone Gracie Halpain; two sons, Charles Halpain and Franklin David Halpain; two brothers, Albert Halpain and Charles Halpain; two sisters, Rosa Tumlin and Mary Sharp; and three grandchildren, Charles Halpain Jr., David Halpain, and Crystal Halpain.. ...
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Latoya Latrice Jones (5/29/24)Latoya Latrice Jones, 42, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born Jan. 9, 1982, in Osceola, Ark. She is survived by her father, Robert Lee Jones, of Blytheville, Ark.; mother, Irene Jones, of Osceola; her fiance, William Ashley, of Jonesboro; two sons, Markelle Jones and Easton Jones, both of Jonesboro; three daughters, Brandy Jones, Larienina Jones, and Alicia Jones, all of Jonesboro; three brothers, Robert Jones, Sr., Shawnton Jones (Sandra), and Michael Jones (Jasmine), all of Osceola; and five sisters, Dyna Bright (Eddie), Sidney Jones, Chaka Carbin and Carolyn Jones, all of Osceola, and Danielle Pilgrim (David), of Trumann, Ark.. ...
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Rachel Mae Thompson (5/29/24)Rachel Mae Thompson, 94, died Monday, May 20, 2024. Born Oct. 28, 1929, in Osceola, Ark. In 1943, she confessed a hope in Christ at the Little Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Donny Amos. In 1944, she became a member of the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. ...
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Willie Carl Jones (5/29/24)Willie Carl Jones, 68, of Osceola, Ark., died Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born June 8, 1955, in Osceola. He was preceded in death by his father, Porter Jones; his mother, Henriett Jones; one brother, Joe Lewis; and three sisters, Eva Spencer, Katrina Jones, and Charlotte Travis...
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LC Collins (5/29/24)LC Collins, 71, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Born May 7, 1953, in Osceola, Ark., he attended Rosenwald High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and having fun. He loved engaging in any outdoor activity. He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church...