Stories from Friday, June 28, 2024

Nellie Louise “Lucy” Copeland, 81, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home. Lucy was born in Blytheville to Clyde and Jessie Martin Jones. She was a devout member of Bethany Baptist Church in Gosnell. Lucy enjoyed old cars and was a member of the Cotton Classic Car Club. She could often be found working a word search, as they were her favorite puzzle...

Matthew Alan Gipson, 42, of Benton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was a loving husband to Lenee Gipson, a devoted father to Grady Don, Ella Nicole and Crew Alan, and a cherished son to Gary and Janet (Curry) Gipson of Alexander. He also leaves behind a sister, Emily, her husband, Tyler, and a large extended family...

Jeffrey Todd McCain, 51, of Manila, passed from this life Thursday, June 27, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Killeen, Texas, he was the son of Robert Lee McCain and Mary Lou Watkins. He was raised in Jonesboro where he attended Nettleton and Valley View Schools. Jeffrey was the owner and operator of McCain Lawn Service, and he was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Monette...

By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Courier Six appropriation ordinances were on the June 25 Mississippi County Quorum Court agenda with three earmarked to provide funding in exchange for jobs. Precision Field Services, Lexicon/Prospect Steel and Adams Gin each requested funds totaling more than $1 million dollars from the county’s economic development account. ...