Stories from Thursday, September 2, 2021

Leon Hogue, 71, of Memphis, Tenn., passed away Aug. 29, 2021, at Baptist Memorial in Memphis. He was a retired director of Calvary Street Ministry Half Way House in Memphis, a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Nash was born Feb. 27, 1950, in Tyronza to Frank Hogue and Malinda Lewis (Leroy) Nash. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Hogue; his parents, Leroy and Malinda Nash; and his wife, Carolyn...

Leon Anthony Rand of Blytheville was born Aug. 30, 1982, in Memphis, Tenn., to Tommy Burns and Cheri Rand. He was a clothes designer and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Rand passed away on Aug. 29, 2021, at his home in Blytheville at the age of 38. He is survived by his father, Tommy Burns of Marked Tree; his mother, Cheri Rand of Marked Tree; his wife, Rachel Walker Rand of Blytheville; two sons, Marley Rand and Mase Rand, both of Blytheville; and two sisters, Latonya Rand Clay and Myrtle Rand, both of Marked Tree.. ...