Stories from Monday, June 3, 2024

District Elder Johny C. Morris, 87, formerly of Blytheville, sadly passed away on May 28, 2024, in Jonesboro. He was born Dec. 5, 1936, to the late Earsel Morris and Geraldine Bates in Huffman. After Johny retired from the United States Air Force, his calling to help people continued as both the founder and pastor of the Apostolic Temple of Jesus Christ until his retirement...

Mary Lou Herron, 56, of Blytheville passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home. Born to Doyle and Mary Linda Stigall Sipes, she was the owner of Mary Lou’s Tax and Bookkeeping. Mary Lou enjoyed going to the hills, deer hunting and working in her flower beds. She liked to read, write, and she was known to make a list for everything. During the summer months, she worked hard to keep her pool up and ready for her grandchildren. Mary Lou was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother...

Debbie Jo Doty, 67, of Jonesboro, passed away, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Jonesboro. She was born in Harrisburg on Dec. 13, 1956, daughter of William “Leon” and Dorothy Jean (Lindsey) Sharp. Debbie was united in marriage to Mark Doty on June 8, 1990, in Jonesboro. During her working years, Debbie worked as a physician’s assistant until her retirement. Debbie loved to shop and spend time with her grandkids. She loved her family and her dog, Jack. Debbie was of the Baptist faith...

Sallye Jo Russell of Blytheville passed away May 29, 2024, at NEA Jonesboro. She was born in Camden on Sept. 19, 1944, to her parents, Joe Farmer and Geraldine Freeman. Sallye was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Blytheville, where she served on the Decoration Committee and the Bereavement Committee...