Stories from Friday, June 3, 2022

Kathleen (Katy) Ward, 93, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Gosnell Therapy and Living Center. Born in Kensett, Kathleen was a retired nurse’s aide and was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed tending to the flower beds and watching the birds. She was a true lover of books, dogs, and peanut butter shakes. Kathleen never met a stranger. She always had colorful stories to share with everyone...

Edna Louise Peeples Branscum passed away peacefully at her home in Little Rock on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, just days after her 91st birthday. Edna was born and reared in Dell, but she spent most of her life in Blytheville. She married Jim Branscum in 1951 and enjoyed a beautiful marriage for 61 years. He preceded her in death in 2012...

Jerry Goff has been named the head band director for the Chickasaw Marching Band with the Blytheville School District. Goff, of Trumann, is a recent graduate of Arkansas State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in music education. He participated in The Sound of the Natural State, Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, Howler’s Pep Band, and the A-State Trumpet Ensemble while at A-State...