Stories from Monday, September 30, 2019

Bertha Whitehead, 88, of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at Gosnell Therapy and Living Center. Born to Will and Lettie Smith Baugus, Bertha was a retired factory worker and of the Church of God faith. She loved to walk and spent several hours each day walking and enjoying nature. After retirement, Bertha was dedicated to watching church programs on television and reading religious books...

Emily Dawn Loftin McDonald, 37, of the Red Onion community near Cardwell, formerly of Leachville, passed from this life Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at her home. Born in Jonesboro and raised in Leachville, she was a 2000 graduate of Blytheville High School and graduated from Arkansas State University in 2004, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Emily had a devout love for all animals, especially her dogs, and was a member of Cockrum Church of Christ...