Stories from Monday, March 9, 2020

Peggy Jane (Polston) Reifsnyder, 80, of Sinking Spring, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Reading Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1940, in Strawberry, she was the daughter of the late Ozzie and Nola (Kirk) Polston. Peggy grew up in rural Lawrence County and was of the Baptist faith. ...

Brenda Jeanette Wheeler, 71, of Monette, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1949, in Rivervale to the late Benjamin and Lula Shasteen. Brenda was a certified nurse’s assistant and was of the Assembly of God faith. She loved to watch t.v. and spend time with her grandkids and to read her Bible...

Clarence Aldridge “Uncle Junior” of Blytheville passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Gosnell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 91. He was born July 8, 1928, in Luxora to Clarence and Hattie Burte Aldridge. “Uncle Junior” known fondly to his family and friends enjoyed softball, basketball, shooting pool, playing cards and dominoes, fast cars and living the American dream. ...

According to Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook, the Sheriff’s office received a call on Monday about a possible skeleton human remains located on South County Road 243, east of Dyess. On arrival at the scene, deputies confirmed the remains to be human. The remains were found in a field off South County Road 243, approximately  2 ½ miles south of State Highway 14...

It has been one month since Michele Bell has been home. Outpourings of interest from media outlets and members of the public in the days after her disappearance have since trickled to a halt. ... Michele Bell, 36, of Caruthersville, Missouri, was last seen Dec. 9 at Interstate 55 southbound Exit 34 near her parked, maroon Chevrolet HHR...