Stories from Friday, September 9, 2022

According to Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson, “At approximately 2:30 p.m. the Blytheville Police Department responded to a call of gunshots fired in the 600 block of East Walnut. During the response, officers discovered two people had been shot.”...

Curtis Ray Seymore, 80, of Jonesboro passed away Sept. 4, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, surrounded by his loving family. Curt was born in the Cothern community outside of Lake City on Nov. 2, 1941, to Melvin and Lorene Seymore. In addition to his parents, Curt was preceded in death by his in-laws, Frank Sr. and Nettie Oldham; brothers-in-law, Frank Oldham, Jr. and Mark Oldham; and his beloved dog Winky...

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Tucker, 69, of Dell, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at her home. Kathy was born in Chicago, Ill., to Billy Joe and Dorothy Roehrig Bradford and was a homemaker. She enjoyed being outdoors and working in her garden. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mary Beth Weidman, 85, of Rogers passed away Sept. 6, 2022, in Bentonville. She was born May 13, 1937, in Pottsville to Leonard and Hazle Hoffsteter Daniels. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 65 years James “Jim” Robert Weidman; children, Jami Weidman, Chris Weidman, Andy (Renee) Weidman; brothers, Bruce E. Daniels, Bill R. Daniels; two grandchildren, Ashlynn and Andrew...

Jerry Maupin, 62, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at his home. Jerry was born in Blytheville to Richard and Mary Lou Riddle Maupin. He was retired from Nucor Yamato Steel as well as Blytheville Police Department. Jerry enjoyed watching reality television shows and Nascar racing. Jerry had a passion for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a dedicated fan and especially loved Razorback football...

Emma J. DeGraffenreid was born May 31, 1947, to Lillie V. (Echols) Yarbrough and George McKelvey in Turrell, Ark. In 1960, her family moved to Blytheville, Ark., where she attended Richard B. Harrison High School. In high school, she participated in choir and Future Teachers of America. She graduated in the Class of 1965 with honors...

By Nan Snider Monette First Baptist Church, at 912 West Drew Avenue, will be presenting the live drama “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames” for three performances Sunday-Tuesday, Sept.18-20. “This drama is life changing,” Monette pastor Dr. Stan Ballard said. “During my ministry, I have been a part of this presentation twelve times. I have seen the message presented in this drama change the lives of many people who came to see it.”...

By STEVE KNOX - Osceola Times With the political season upon us, political signs have been popping up in yards, fields and on buildings all across Mississippi County. Candidates have been knocking on doors, canvasing neighborhoods, attending festivals, etc. Those candidates, more than likely are handing out cards or flyers espousing their reasons for being “the” right person for office...