Stories from Tuesday, March 28, 2023

James Allen “Poot” Faulkner, 72, of Luxora, passed away March 25, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a retired City of Osceola maintenance employee. Mr. Faulkner was born Feb. 10, 1951, in Osceola to William Lloyd and Ray Faulkenberry Faulkner. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Floyd Shepperson; two brothers, Keny Faulkner and Danny Faulkner...

Dorothy Whiteside, 69, passed away March 22, 2023, in Chicago, Ill. She was born Nov. 10, 1953, in Blytheville, to the late Orzell “Odell” and Virginia Whiteside. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eddie Colburn Sr.; brothers, Charles Whiteside and Odell Whiteside Jr.; and sisters, Bernice Whiteside, Deborah Whiteside and Louatrice Whiteside...

Sharon Leslie Harrington, 64, of Gosnell passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Sept. 15, 1958, to J.W. Greer and Roy Eileen Carwyle. The family moved to Blytheville when Sharon was in the third grade and she resided there ever since. She was a Blytheville high school graduate...

Gary Lynn Cook Jr., 41, of Trumann, native of Blytheville, was welcomed to eternal life Monday, March 20, 2023, in Little Rock by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gary was born April 9, 1981, to Gary Lynn Cook Sr. and Judy Jean Cullins in Osceola. Gary attended Blytheville High School and graduated with the class of 1999. ...

Geraldine Stephens Bryce, 74, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her home. Geraldine was born in Blytheville to Bill and Georgia Hall Stephens and worked as an LPN. She enjoyed Saturday runs to Jonesboro and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson...

Lawrence Johnson, 65, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away March 20, 2023, at Harris Methodist in Fort Worth. He was a retired factory worker, member of Mt. Pilgrim MB Church in Milwaukee, Wis., and the National Guard. Mr. Johnson was born Dec. 1, 1957, in Lepanto to Joe and Aletha Reed Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents...

By STEVE KNOX - Osceola Times The Armorel School Board of Directors has voted to adopt a four-day a week calendar for the 2023-2024 school term. The decision to adopt the new calendar is one the district spent a great deal of time considering. “We have spent time with administrators and representatives of the Buffalo Island and Rivercrest School Districts,” said Armorel Superintendent Tiffany Morgan...

Louatrice “Jenny” Whiteside, 61, passed away March 22, 2023, in Gosnell. She was born Oct. 25, 1961, in Blytheville, to the late Orzell “Odell” and Virginia Whiteside. Louatrice was a beloved sister and aunt who touched the hearts of many. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; Charles Whiteside and Odell Whiteside Jr.; and sisters; Bernice Whiteside, Deborah Whiteside and Dorothy Colburn (Whiteside). At the time of her passing, she was employed at JMS in Blytheville...