Stories from Monday, November 27, 2023

Tonya L. Seals was born Nov. 27, 1971, to the late John Seals and Morine Harris in Osceola. Tonya departed this life Nov. 21, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren. Tonya leaves to cherish her precious memories two daughters, Brittanica Seals and Britney Seals, both of Jonesboro; four sisters, Jennifer Seals of Jonesboro, Tawanna Johnson, Antoinette Harris and Latonya Mosley, all of Osceola; four brothers, Edward Orr of Jonesboro, Antwann Harris and Anthony Harris, both of Osceola, and Carlos Seals of West Memphis; one grandchild, Treasure Lewis of Jonesboro; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.. ...

Robert Lucas Jr. was born Dec. 29, 1951, to the late Robert Lucas Sr. and Viola Lucas, in Luxora. He departed this life Nov. 20, 2023, at the age of 71 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert is survived by his wife, Lillie Lucas of Blytheville; two daughters, Rainy Cadenhead of Kansas City, Mo., and Tanesa Chew of Jonesboro; five sons, Jerry Chew of Blytheville, Timothy Chew of San Antonio, Texas, Robert Lucas III, Gennuso Jones of Osceola and Virgil Thomas of Blythewood, S.C.; four sisters, Estella Henderson, Linda Blair and Danette Davis, all of Blytheville, and Patricia Jones of Gosnell; five brothers, Herbert Lucas, Henry Lucas, Bishop Vancell Lucas, Andrew Steve Lucas and Darren Lucas all of Blytheville, 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.. ...

LaSonya PaShun Barnes Mitchell was born to Billy D. Williams and Gloria Dean Barnes on Nov. 21, 1967, in Gary, Ind. She was raised in Blytheville, where she attended the Blytheville High School, graduating in 1986, and was employed at MCAEOC Head Start as a bus monitor...

Barbara J. Pierce, 86, of Manila, the widow of Joe Dean Pierce, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the Monette Manor Nursing Center. Born in Manila, she was the daughter of the late W.E. and Cora Leah Jackson Ballard and was a 1956 graduate of Manila High School. ...

After a lengthy battle, Gayla L. Honeycutt slipped the ties that bound her to this mortal plain and stepped peacefully into that good night on Nov. 26, 2023. She faced her illness with the same courage, bravery, and dignity she displayed throughout her life. ...

Anthony Q. Lawson, a.k.a. “Leggs Diamond,” 57, of Blytheville, departed from this life Nov. 18, 2023, at Great River Medical Center. He was born Nov. 23, 1965, in Blytheville, to the late Syelechia Lawson and Mrs. Betty J. Williams Lawson Kelly. Anthony had a love for his friends and a special love for his mother in his own way. He loved his mobility scooter and loved to ride day and night. To him his scooter was his personal vehicle...