Stories from Monday, November 7, 2022

Roxanne Johnson Coalter, 88, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at her home. Roxanne was born to Raymond Smith and Louella Hearn Johnson. Roxanne was a lifelong resident of Blytheville and a 1952 graduate of Blytheville High School. She loved her Lord and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She enjoyed most of all her life being involved in her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's activities...

John K. Gerlach, Jr., known as Bud or Buddy, peacefully entered the pearly gates on Oct. 25, 2022. He grew up in Tunica Miss., love the Tunica cut-off, was a veteran of the Korean War and attended Mississippi State University (KA). He was a genuine southern gentleman! He was a fierce, diehard BULLDOG fan and loved the Kentucky Derby. ...

Robert Jeffrey (Jeff) Payne, 65, of Bentonville formerly of Payneway, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 15, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center. He was born in Memphis, Tenn., on Nov. 4, 1956, to William Robert Payne Jr. and Mary Jane (Eller) Payne...

Frederick James Seitz, 81, died Oct. 26, 2022, at Gosnell Health and Rehab. He was born March 21, 1941, in Dyess to James and Ruth Seitz. Frederick had a contagious smile that lit up the room. He never met a stranger and never forgot a face. He joined the United States Navy in May of 1959 and served on many tours of sea duty during his honorable 20 year career as an aviation mechanic. ...

Ruby Irene Turney, 93, of Manila, passed from this life Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Manila and raised in the Blackwater community, she was the daughter of the late James and Molly McGhee McClish. Ruby was a 1947 graduate of Blytheville High School and later attended Austin Community College in Austin, Texas, where she earned an associate's degree in real estate finance. ...

Peggy Sue Brooks, 83, of Manila, passed from this life Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the Manila Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Marvin "Bud" and Eugenia Shaver Bibbs and had lived most of her life in Manila. She attended Manila High School and was the widow of Donnie Brooks. ...

Sandra K. Meadows, 72, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Manila, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Alleta Butler Priest and was a 1968 graduate of Manila High School. ...

Betty Ann Wells, 84, of Hope, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Born May 15, 1938, in Trenton, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Opal Williams Hudson. Betty was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She had been employed as a beautician and was the owner of Betty's Framing for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending time and visiting with her family and friends...

Charles R. Smallwood, 85, of Blytheville, passed away peacefully in his residence on Oct. 31, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Blytheville on Oct. 23, 1937, to Roscoe Theron Smallwood and Bessie Mae Cobb Smallwood. He graduated from Blytheville High and attended Arkansas State University where he received his associate degree...

Donald Elmer Prevallet, 88, of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Heritage Square Nursing Home. He was born March 16, 1934, in St. Louis, Mo., to Elmer H. and Norma A (Muench) Prevallet. Donald grew up in Perryville, Mo., and graduated from Perryville High School in 1952. He attended Valparaiso University and graduated from Valparaiso Law School in 1958. Donald and Martha (Parker) Prevallet were married April 18, 1959, at St. James Lutheran Church in Grosse Pointe, Mich...

Charles Wade Bradford, 82, of Paragould, passed from this life Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at his home. Born in Blue Mountain, Miss., he was the son of the late John Wade and Laura Howard Bradford. He had been a resident of Paragould since 1977 and had been an employee of Kroger in Paragould as the meat market manager for 37 years, retiring in 2001. ...

David James Darkins, Sr., 94, of Osceola, passed away Nov. 2, 2022, at his home. He retired from American Greetings after 26 years. Mr. Darkins was born April 22, 1928, in Osceola to Watkins Darkins and Essie Mae Frazier Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dazell Darkins; and one daughter, Patricia Ann Darkins...

Romia Jackson, 77, of Joiner, passed away Oct. 30, 2022, at his home. He was a retired heavy machine operator, welder and a member of Macedonia MB Church in Wilson. Mr. Jackson was born Oct. 7, 1945, in Turrell to George and Odelia Dixon Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, George Jackson; six brothers and four sisters...