Stories from Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Geraldine “Jerri” Crosskno Gann, 91, of Marmaduke, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Blytheville to Samuel and Sally Crosskno. Jerri retired from Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould after 25 years of service as a nurse and was a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church. Her greatest joys in life were spending time with her family and serving the Lord...

Anthony Stokes was born Dec. 21, 1968, to Ruby Campbell in Luxora. He departed this life on Aug. 12, 2022, at the age of 53 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Anthony leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Demetria Stokes of Blytheville; one daughter, Shaquitta Blankenship of Jonesboro, one son, Stephon Blankenship, both of Jonesboro; his mother, Ruby Campbell; mother-in-law, Nancy Steele, father-in-law, Raymond Junerick, all of Blytheville; one brother, Earnest Campbell of Osceola; and a host other family members and friends.. ...

Mary Jane Alexander, 52, of Osceola passed away Aug. 21, 2022, at SMC Medical Center in Osceola. She was employed at Frito-Lay in Jonesboro and a member of Bethlehem MB Church in Osceola. Mary was born Aug. 19, 1970, in Osceola to Eugene Branch, Sr. and Berthtiall Yankaway. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Branch, Sr.; one son, James Johnson; her daughter, Shunta Johnson; her brother, Eugene Branch, Jr.; and one sister, Stacey Branch...

Leroy L. Robinson was born Sept. 27, 1963, to Walter Robinson Sr. and Fannie Lee Irvin Robinson in Turrell, AR. He departed this life on Aug. 12, 2022, at his home in Blytheville at the age of 58. He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memories seven sisters, Dianna Watkins and Deloris Watkins, both of Blytheville, Estella Robinson, Melissa Walker, Joyce Ann Thompson, all of Fort Wayne, Ind., Ora Mae Robinson and Idella Ward, both of West Memphis; two brothers, Lester Watkins of Blytheville and Walter Robinson of Lima, Ohio. ...

Georgia Mae Hampton was born in Hughes on Aug. 23, 1936, to Jessie and Rona V. Wilson. She was added to the Church of Christ family at Southside under the leadership of Brother Ben T. Adams and remained a faithful member until her death. On Oct. 26, 1951, Georgia and Arthur James Hampton were united in marriage at Twin Bridges. Later the family moved to Blytheville. She was employed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, she loved the family and enjoyed taking care of Ron, Jr. and Ferrell...

Joe Allen Porchia, 62, of Osceola, passed away Aug. 20, 2022, at his home. He was a paraprofessional for the Osceola School District and a U.S. Army (Desert Storm) veteran. Mr. Porchia was born May 23, 1960, in Camden to Lonnie Joe and Dorothy Weaver Porchia. He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Porchia...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Bishop Randy Crenshaw has been spreading the Stop the Violence message throughout Blytheville for 12 years. Anti-bullying is part of the overall program and Bishop Crenshaw took that message to Blytheville Elementary School last week...