Stories from Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Monica Renae Humble, 58, of Osceola, passed away June 2, 2023, at Springs of Avalon in West Memphis. She was born July 14, 1964, in Osceola, to Douglas and Annie Hunter Humble. Monica was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Annie Humble, and one sister, Vonda Bledson...

Vernell Crain born was born Jan. 11, 1928, in Marie, to the late Allen Rhodes and Sarah Thompson Rhodes. She passed away May 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is cherished in memory by her five daughters, Annie Mashell, Betty Wells, Shirley Wright, Valerie Brown, all of Blytheville, and Mary Ramsey of Leesville, La.; five sons, Robert Crain, J.C. ...

Robert Elliott, Jr., 89, of Osceola, passed away June 2, 2023, at Harris Healthcare in Osceola. He was a retired factory worker and a member of St. John Full Gospel Church in Osceola. He was born Oct. 20, 1933, in Osceola to Robert “Bob” and Gustavia J. Neely Elliott, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Gustavia Elliott, Sr.; his wife, Blanchie Elliott; two brothers, John B. Houston and Eddie D. Houston; two sisters, Augustus Thompson and Louise Elliott...

John Riley “Tutsom” Campbell, 88 of Marked Tree went to his Heavenly Home on June 4, 2023, at Three Rivers Nursing Center and Rehabilitation. He was born Jan. 27, 1935, in Iuka, Miss. to Barney Buford “Bill” and Gertrude Hannon Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his children, Joan Campbell; granddaughter, Tina Campbell; brothers, James, Billy, Pancho, Donald Ray Campbell and Carlton Rose; and sister, Katheryn Cox...

A dog attack left one woman in a serious medical condition on June 3 in the 900 block of Ruddle Road in Blytheville. The victim was transferred to Memphis for medical care following the attack. Police Chief Ross Thompson stated that while no charges have yet been brought upon the owner, the investigation is ongoing. He stated that the department is working with veterinarian professionals to compile as much information as possible...

The city of Blytheville will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Ritz Civic Center on June 27. Citizens may submit questions for city officials via email, hand written requests or over the phone. Mayor Melisa Logan, the city council, city attorneys and department heads are expected to be in attendance...

By MARCUS McCLAIN Town Courier Blytheville’s state workforce center is one of nine scheduled to be officially closed by the end of June. Offices in Arkadelphia, Batesville, Benton, Camden, Helena, Magnolia, Mountain Home and Rogers will be closed as well due to the number of customers served and the proximity to other centers according to ADWS communications director Zoë Calkins...