Stories from Tuesday, December 20, 2022

L.Q. Hardin, 79, of Tyronza, passed away Dec. 17, 2022, at his home. He was a retired carpenter. Mr. Hardin was born May 5, 1943, in Weona, to Hazel Hardin and Loretta Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Merrill Dubose; one son, Michael Hardin; two brothers, Denver Hardin and Charles Hardin...

Anna Bell Simpson, 89, of the Blackwater community, widow of Mr. J.B. Simpson, passed from this life early Monday morning, Dec. 19, 2022, at her home. Born in Manila, she was the daughter of the late Willie Willard and Pearl Gifford Cheatham and had been a lifelong area resident. ...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier The Christmas spirit is alive and well in the hearts of Idell and Bernice Jenkins, longtime Blytheville residents. Idell is a retired Blytheville middle school principal and Bernice is a retired bookkeeper for the Blytheville School District...