Stories from Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Franklin Linsey Borden, Sr., 86, of Osceola passed away Feb. 20, 2023, at Harris Healthcare. He was a retired police officer, a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Borden was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Tuscumbia, Ala., to William and Betty Borden. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol Ann Borden; and one son, Franklin Borden, Jr...

Brodrick Breon Brown, 31, of Blytheville, passed away Feb. 26, 2023. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. Brodrick was born Dec. 30, 1991, in Osceola to Aaron Allen and Shauntell Brown. He is survived by his parents; five brothers, Quantarious Thomspon of Osceola, Ga’Kei Valley of Jonesboro, Latravious Brown and Steven Fascon, Jr. ...

Jimmy Lee Greenberry, 79, of Blytheville, was born Feb. 14, 1944, to Isiah Greenberry and Louise McDonald Greenberry. Jimmy was a graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He retired from Borg-Warner...

Johnathan Wayne Mitchell was born Oct. 21, 1973, in Armorel to Mary W. Johnson and James Anderson. He gained his wings on Feb. 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, James Anderson. Johnathan confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. He later became a member of New Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Alvin Clay, now being pastored by Pastor Clark Philips. ...

William F. Reese was born Dec. 14, 1944, to Abner Houston Reese Sr. and Pernolia Cottrell Reese in Blytheville. He transitioned from his earthly life on March 4, 2023, at his residence in Blytheville at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother; Abner Houston Reese Jr...

Charles Edward Watkins, Sr. of Luxora passed away March 3, 2023, at his home. He was in construction work, of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Watkins was born June 22, 1946, in Luxora to James Walter and Thelma Gillis Watkins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Earnest B. Watkins and John H. Watkins; three sisters, Rose Watkins and two infants; one granddaughter, Heather Franklin; and one great-grandson Dustin Beatty, Jr...

Booker T. Windmon, Sr., 87, of Osceola passed away March 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock. He was a farmer, member of Greater Macedonia MB Church in Wilson and deacon for 35 plus years. Mr. Windmon was born April 24, 1935, in Carson Lake to Hughie and Bettie Windmon. ...

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier Saturday’s semifinal against Farmington was one that will be talked about for years to come. The two teams shared a combined record of 68-1, and were both unbeaten against in-state competition. The anticipation was stretched beyond the Arena with a line wrapped around the building, and the display on the court more than lived up to the hype...