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Evelyn Robinson
(Obituary ~ 10/31/23)
Evelyn Robinson was born Nov. 16, 1958, in Blytheville to Charlie and Mary Brookshire Robinson. She departed from this life Oct. 25, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro surrounded by family and friends who love her dearly. Evelyn was a graduate of South Pemiscot High School and student at Mississippi County Community College. ...
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Troy Edward Crawford
(Obituary ~ 10/31/23)
Troy Edward Crawford of Blytheville passed away Oct. 22, 2023. He was born to Dorothy Crawford and the late Bobby G. Walker on June 6, 1981. Mr. Crawford was a supervisor for home health and was a member of Open Door House of Praise in Blytheville. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby G. Walker; maternal grandparents, Lemon Crawford and Hattie Crawford; paternal grandparents, Ned Walker Sr. and Jessie Mae Walker; and one sister, Jacquline Henderson...
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Willie James Davis, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/31/23)
Willie James Davis, Sr. was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Money, Miss., to James Willie Davis and Vennie Carpenter Davis. He served his country in the United States Army, retiring honorably as a master sergeant in 1986. Willie James was a faithful member of Mt. ...
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Laverne Denise Starks
(Obituary ~ 10/31/23)
Laverne Denise Starks was born May 26, 1977, to Willie Ray Turner Sr. and Mary Ann Mitchell Gorman in Hayti, Mo. She departed this life Oct. 27, 2023, in Steele, Mo., at the age of 46. Laverne is survived by two daughters, Tanisea Starks and Tamiya Starks, both of Steele, Mo.; seven sisters, Marlane Turner of San Antonio, Texas, Terri Dority and Jackquiline Amos Kirby, both of Jones, Ark., Juanita Eison of Dyersburg, Tenn., Lou Ella Powell of Quincy, Ill., Gloria Turner of Lansing, Mich., and Jackquelyn King of Fort Wayne, Ill.; three brothers, Jimmy Cunningham of Bellflower, Calif., Timmy Cunningham and Willie Ray Turner Jr., both of Caruthersville, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and friends.. ...
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Patricia “Black Pat” Lumpkins
(Obituary ~ 10/31/23)
Patricia “Black Pat” Lumpkins was born Aug. 2, 1964, to Marie Webb and John Lumpkins in Blytheville. She departed this life Oct. 21, 2023, at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville at the age of 59. She was preceded in death by her parents and 11 siblings. Patricia graduated from McClain High School in 1982...
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Meritorious Service Award - Five Blytheville officers save man’s life
(Local News ~ 10/31/23)
On Sept. 30, 2023, officers with the Blytheville Police Department responded to the area of Clearlake Apartments in reference to a male subject being shot. Officers arrived on scene and discovered Calvin Redmon (30, Blytheville) with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers begin to render medical aide until Pafford arrived on scene...
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Ephlin to lead CID team
(Local News ~ 10/31/23)
The Blytheville Police Department recently announced the promotion of Bobby Ephlin, of Osceola, to the rank of lieutenant. He will now lead the Criminal Investigation team. Lt. Ephlin holds more than 20 years of law enforcement experience and has been a mentor to numerous new officers over the years...
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