Stories from Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Sharyn Joyce Denney, 76, of Paragould, widow of Raymond Earl Denney, Jr., passed from this life Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at her home. Born in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late John Rueben and Hartred Jewell Cox Jackson and was raised in southeast Missouri. ...

Marshall Frazier was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, to Lester and Mary Spears Frazier. Marshall was a graduate of Wilson Trade School class of 1963. Marshall served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and retired from Viskase in Osceola. ...

Harry Higgs, 75, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced once complete. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ted York, 85, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. He was born Nov. 12, 1936, in Blytheville to Theodore and Myrtle York. Ted enjoyed deer hunting in Texas and vacationing in Florida and Branson. He was a farmer and manager of Matthews Land Company at Bucoda. Ted was passionate about serving others and being active in the community. This was shown by his work on the National Cotton Council, the board at the Children’s Homes, Inc., and the Senath/Hornersville School Board. ...

Hossie Woods was born July 2, 1961, to Jessie Woods and Rosie Lee Foster Woods, in Osceola. He departed this life on Nov. 16, 2021, in Johnson Creek, Wis., at the age of 60. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Connie Woods. Hossie leaves to cherish his loving memories one son, Antonio Woods of Dallas, Texas; seven sisters, Etta Patterson of Greensboro, N.C., Evelyn Woods, Alice Woods, Faye Woods, Dorothy Woods, Jessie Mae Woods and Jeralean Simmons, all of Tunica Miss.; and two brothers, Douglas Woods of Blytheville and Eugene Woods of Tunica Miss.; six grandchildren; and he also leaves a host of other family members and friends.. ...

Connie Woods was born June 29, 1962, to Frank Young and Mary Logan, in Osceola. She departed this life Nov. 16, 2021, in Johnson Creek, Wis., at the age of 59. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Hossie Woods. Connie leaves to cherish her loving memories five sisters, Charlotte Jefferson and Denise Frazier, both of Atlanta, Ga., Sarah Beare, Diana James and Charlene McNeil, all of Osceola; two brothers, Rodney Holmes of Osceola and Tommy Holmes of Homestead, Fla., one goddaughter, Brianna Logan; and she also leaves a host of other family members and friends.. ...

Sabrina Lynn Benson was born April 4, 1979, to Michael Talley Sr. and Sherry Echols Thomas in Blytheville. She departed this life Nov. 21, in Jonesboro at the age of 42. She was preceded in death by grandfather, Rev. Lawrence Echols Sr. Sabrina leaves to cherish her loving memories two daughters, Ja’Nequa Benson of Jonesboro and Asya Benson of Blytheville; one son, Jalyn Benson of Blytheville; her parents, Sherry Thomas and Johnny Thomas Sr., and her biological father, Michael Talley Sr.; her grandmothers, Willie Mae Echols and Beatrice Talley, all of Blytheville; three sisters, LaKeya Talley, Princess Talley and Duchess Parnell, all of Detroit, Mich.; five brothers, Duke Talley and Prince Talley both of Flint, Mich., Michael Tally Jr. ...

Carolyn Jean Denkins James, 63, of Osceola passed away Nov. 19, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a retired cook and a member of Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church in Osceola. Ms. James was born May 23, 1958, in Osceola to Dallas Jones and Alberta Denkins. ...

Christopher Lee Chandler, 40, of Jonesboro passed away Nov. 23, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a factory worker at Nicepak and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Chandler was born Dec. 21, 1980, in Mississippi County to Robert Lee and Mary Lee Sample Chandler. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Darren Lee Wilburn...

Earnestine Perry, 79, of Wilson passed away Nov. 26, 2021, at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member and usher of Wilson Chapel M.B. Church in Wilson. Ms. Perry was born Dec. 14, 1941, in Wilson to Hollis Young Sr. and Mary Ella Anderson Young. ...

Leachville Christmas Parade was held on Monday, Nov. 29, with floats, motorcycles, classic/antique vehicles, fire trucks, police vehicles, and more. Paula Bowen, chairman for the parade, expressed her appreciation to everyone for participating and coming out to be part of the 2021 parade...

Vickie Wynette Whitfield, 38, of Luxora passed away Nov. 27, 2021, at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center in Osceola. She was a factory worker at Tenaris and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Whitfield was born Dec. 20, 1982, in Blytheville to William and Vickie Buchanan Arnold of Luxora...