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Willie Lee Birks
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Willie Lee Birks was born March 26, 1941, in Haynes to the late Leroy Swanigan and the late Mae Willie Tolbert Swanigan. He was a factory worker and was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. Mr. Birks passed away on May 1, 2019, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville at the age of 78...
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Bethany Lyn Hamon
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Bethany Lyn Hamon, 46, of Bay passed away May 2, 2019, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born Feb. 13, 1973, in Osceola to Jessie Adams and Lela Johnson Relph. Mrs. Hamon was a cosmetologist and a member of Holy City C.O.G.I.C. in Memphis, Tenn...
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Darrell Dewayne Gaskin
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Darrell Dewayne Gaskin of Gosnell was born Sept. 6, 1955 in Champaign, Ill., to the late Thomas Gaskin and the late Lula Mae Carrie Gaskin. He was a CNA and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gaskin passed away on April 30, 2019, at his home in Gosnell at the age of 63...
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Michael Eugene Ellis
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Michael Eugene Ellis, 59, of Marked Tree, formerly of Blytheville, departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Jonesboro. He was born in Blytheville on April 30, 1960. He was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed fishing, going to the dog track and casino, he was an avid Razorback fan, he loved butter pecan ice cream and spending time with his family...
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Harvey Grant Emmert
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Harvey Grant Emmert, 72, of Holland, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at River Oaks Nursing Center in Steele, Mo. Harvey was born in Indianapolis, Ind., to Milfred and Florence Emmert. He graduated from Blytheville High School in 1964. Playing offensive and defensive tackle for the Chickasaws, he was known as “Big Em.” Harvey was a member of Yarbro Baptist Church. He worked in numerous factories and retired from Gilster-Mary Lee in Wilson in 2012...
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Patty Bartholomew Gosa
(Obituary ~ 05/07/19)
Patty Bartholomew Gosa, 87, passed away April 30, 2019 at Woodland Village in Cullman, Ala. Born in Blytheville on Jan. 24, 1932, she was raised by her step-father, E.A. “Alf” Moore, and her mother, Mary Corene Moore. Patty was a farmer’s wife, helping with farms in Dell, Portageville, Mo., and Greenwood, Miss. She was an avid golfer and bridge player. Patty had her pilot’s license and would often fly to the Blytheville Airport and visit relatives...
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Mayfest, Butts on Broadway both rain or shine events
(Local News ~ 05/07/19)
For the third consecutive year, Butts on Broadway will be held in conjunction with Blytheville’s Mayfest celebration. Both Butts on Broadway and Mayfest will be held this weekend rain or shine. Currently, the BBQ competition has eight teams signed up, however, more teams will be welcomed and allowed to enter until the cooking starts on Friday night. Entry fees are $100 for “Pro Butt”, $100 for “Pro Rib”, $150 for “Pro Butt and Rib”, and $25 for the amateur only chicken category...
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