Stories from Monday, June 13, 2022

Gearldine Murphy, 83, of Blytheville passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Manila Nursing Center. She was born in Little River to William and Violet Stepps on Nov. 6, 1938. Gearldine retired from American Greetings and was a member of Clearlake Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in the yard and doing crossword puzzles...

Mary Jean Trapp, 60, of Marked Tree departed this life Friday, June 10, 2022, in Jonesboro. She was born April 20, 1962, in Tyronza to Herbert and Bertha Dickerson May. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Tony Trapp; and several brothers and sisters...

Martha Ruth Andrews, 83, of Alton, Ill., passed away June 7, 2022, at River Crossing of Alton Nursing Home in Alton. She was a housewife and of the Christian faith. Mrs. Andrews was born Nov. 2, 1938, in Corinth, Miss., to Elmer and Minnie Cobb Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Andrews; two sons, Larry F. Andrews and Bobby Wayne Andrews; two brothers, William Davis and JR Davis; and two sisters, Bee Green and Jennie Davis...

Charles Edward Knight, 38, of Gosnell passed away June 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born Aug. 2, 1984, in Pontiac, Mich., to Charles Knight Jr. and Donna Rhone. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his two brothers, Isiah Burrow of Michigan and Sean Knight of Gosnell...

Janet Lou Lamb passed from this life June 3, 2022, at the age of 72. She was a 1969 graduate of Manila High School. At the time of her passing she resided at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary “Pill” Lamb and Roy Lee Lamb, Sr.; one brother, Roy Lee Lamb, Jr.; and one sister, Shirley Britt...

Tannar Scott Miles of Keiser departed this life Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Etowah at the age of 37. He was born Nov. 23, 1984, in Jonesboro. Tannar devoted his love and life to his always and forever Tina and chosen son Jacob on June 16, 2009. His proudest moment soon followed with the birth of his son Jaggar. Never was there a more loving, devoted, hard working man. His love for his family and friends is endless. He is happiness and joy to every person that was lucky enough to have known him...