Stories from Monday, July 2, 2018

Eugene Taylor Turnbow, age 94 of Blytheville, former longtime Leachville resident, passed peacefully from this life Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. Born in Smithville, he was the son of the late Taylor and Blanche Stewart Turnbow and was raised in Leachville. ...

Eugene Taylor Turnbow, 94, of Blytheville, former longtime Leachville resident, passed peacefully from this life Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. Born in Smithville, he was the son of the late Taylor and Blanche Stewart Turnbow and was raised in Leachville. ...

Kathleen Ann Garner, 68, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her home. Kathleen was born in Deluth, Minnesota to James and Genevieve Carl. She worked at Nucor-Hickman in inside sales and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Kathleen was an excellent wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

David Daniel Bryeans, 75, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home. David was born in Gosnell to Wiener and Pauline Bryeans. He was the owner and operator of Bryeans BBQ and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. David was a lifelong resident of Blytheville. He loved to cook, and was an avid hunter and fisherman...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police took a criminal trespassing report in the 5300 block of Westminster Avenue. — Police took a theft report (license plate) in the 900 block of Rollison. — Police took a theft report (credit card and gun) at Great River Medical Center parking lot...

The first “Pedestrian Day” was held Saturday at Walker Park. The Blytheville Police Department was on hand in support of "Pedestrian Day" in the park. Officers directed vehicle traffic from the park that day so walkers, joggers or bicyclist could enjoy the park without the worry of cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds or any other motorized vehicle. ...

The Hope Church Generation Now will be holding a community event starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Williams Park. There will be music, food, and community involvement. All are welcome to participate in the event. Hope Church pastor Tim Rogers will be hosting the community enrichment and empowerment event to help bring forth a community of neighbors instead of strangers. ...

Ella Wilkins Lewis Sanders of Blytheville was born April 24, 1929 in Noxubee County, MS to the late Glover Wilkins Lewis and the late Mary Ella Lewis. She was a retired cook and a member of New St. Paul M. B. Church in Blytheville. Ms. Sanders passed away on June 30, 2018 at her home in Blytheville, at the age of 89. ...

John Pressley Stokes, Jr. of Earle was born November 17, 1955 in California, to John Stokes, Sr. of Earle, and the late Rosa Naoma Stokes. He was a truck driver and of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Stokes passed away on July 2, 2018 at his home in Earle at the age of 62. ...

J.B. Lollar, 96, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. J.B. was born in Birmingham, Alabama to W.T. and Ethel Lollar and was a retired farmer. He served his country with honor in the United States Army during World War II. J.B. enjoyed the outdoors and loved to go camping, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed playing checkers with his buddies and cooking. J.B. loved playing his guitar and singing...

Sterling Ray, Jr.,38, left this walk of life on June 30,2018. He was born in Chicago on December 20,1979 to Sterling Ray Sr and Cassandra(Ray)Benham. He enjoyed being a father, cooking, watching football, playing games with his son and working. He is survived by his son Jackson Ray of Jonesboro, his mother Cassandra (Ellis)Benham of Jonesboro, one sister Sabana Ray, one brother Michael Ray both of Jonesboro. ...

The annual CATPC fireworks display will be held at dusk Wednesday at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex.