Stories from Monday, June 15, 2020

Patricia Irene Clanton of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 4 days. She was born Saturday, July 6, 1935, in and lived most of her life in Trumann. ...

Deretta Shepard, 52, of Manila, died June 10, 2020, at UAMS in Little Rock. She was a homemaker. Deretta was born April 25, 1968, in Kennett, Mo., to Raymond Robinson and Kathern Owens Smith. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Robinson...

John Eric Hawkins, 34, of Monette, passed from this life Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Howard Funeral Service of Manila. Online guest register at www.howardfuneralservice.com...

Sylvester Joe Williams, a former resident of Blytheville, passed away May 11, 2020, in Aurora, Colo. Mr. Williams attended Harrison High School in Blytheville. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served several years in the 70s. He enjoyed cooking and joking to make people laugh. Joe, as we lovely call him, will be missed by all who knew and loved him. ...