Stories from Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Isiah Reed, a centenarian born on the 28th of July, 1923, in the small town of Burdette, completed his earthly journey on the 21st of March, 2024, in the city of Jonesboro. His life, marked by the love and respect of his family and community, spanned a full century of cherished memories...

Carol Evon Day, 64, departed this life on March 19, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born on April 11, 1959, in Blytheville, she was a cherished pillar of her community and a beacon of love for her family. Carol’s memory will be forever treasured by her beloved daughters, Tamera Day of Mobile, Ala., Tara Day of Jonesboro and Taylor Day of Little Rock. ...

Gregory Ray Evans, 55, of Blytheville, sadly passed away at his residence on March 20, 2024. Mr. Evans was born April 6, 1968, to the late Eddie B. Evans and the late Hattie Mae Woodard in Osceola. He worked as a factory worker and was of the Baptist faith...

Emma Geraldine Davenport, 86, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed from this life Monday, March 25, 2024, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in St. Augustine. Born in Blytheville, she was the daughter of the late John R and Bertha Sexton Harper. She was raised in Kennett, Mo., and was a 1955 graduate of Kennett High School. ...

Mr. J.B. Kuykendall Sr. was born in Augusta on Dec. 2, 1939, to the late Willie and Rosie Kuykendall. J.B was baptized at an early age. Upon becoming an adult J.B. moved to Blytheville. In 1961 J.B would marry the love of his life Mary Hinton. J.B. and Mary were married 40 years. J.B. worked on the farm for many years until he moved on to work for the city of Blytheville until he retired. J.B. loved spending time with his family and friends, playing cards and dominoes...

By JOSEPH FONDREN NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE— The Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce held their monthly luncheon Monday afternoon at the Holiday Inn Banquet Room where 65 community members were in attendance to hear Manila Mayor Tracey Reinhart speak...

Pastor Holly Jo Engle and First Christian Church recently made a donation to the Mississippi County Union Mission of paper goods they collected during Lent.

The Blytheville Lions Club recently received a lesson on how to fly a drone. Above is a courtesy photo of Jaxon Burns showing Tom Wiktorek just how a drone works.

Darla Atchley, 53, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born to Carle and Joyce Floyd Russell, Darla was the district court clerk in Blytheville. Darla was a workaholic and was very dedicated to her job. ...

Thursday, March 28: –Music at the Main Street Museum in Manila, 7-8 p.m. Joe Chipman will be the featured singer as the season opens for the monthly shows. Local talent will be featured each month on the last Thursday through October. There is no charge and the public is invited to attend...

Wellspring Church, 600 N. Division St., Blytheville will hold The Big Hunt March 30. The hunt will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be laser tag, face painting, egg hunt, prizes, hot dogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy, and inflatables. Everything is free...

Pathway Church in Blytheville will hold its annual Community Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30. The egg hunt will be held from 12-3 p.m. at the Blytheville Sports Complex, 2401 Friday Spur. There will be food, live music, activities and the hunt.

Inspired by traditional “Stations of the Cross” meditation exhibits, there is a new exhibit of original artworks displayed at Blytheville First United Methodist Church. Created by artist Angela Trotter in consultation with the Rev. Zachary Roberts, The set of 12 original works will lead the viewer on a journey of meditation and contemplation following Jesus from praying in the Garden of Gethsemane to his Resurrection. ...

A Silver Alert has been canceled for a missing Harrisburg woman. The body of Marsha Williams was located around 1 p.m. Tuesday in a body of water off of Highway 163, according to a press release from Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder. Sheriff Molder stated Williams body has been sent to the Medical Examiner at the Arkansas Crime Lab and no foul play is suspected...

Rev. Carl Richard Edge, 84 of Lake City, former Manila resident, passed from this life Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home. Born in Booneville, Miss., and raised in Manila, he was the son of the late William R. and Alpha Mae England Edge and had been a resident of Lake City since 1999. ...