Rita L. Morrow, 63, of McCrory, passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her home.  She was born in Earle, the daughter of William Lee and Verna Mae Tarkington Stevenson. She was a 1977 graduate of Parkin High School and attended EACC for a few courses. She enjoyed going to yard sales, reading, fishing and just running around with friends. Rita enjoyed life to its fullest and was certainly a one-of-a-kind person. She leaves many fond memories and will be missed by her loving...

Don Childers of Wynne passed away, Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born on August 10, 1950 in Wynne to Robert Veto and Agnes “Pauline” Banton Childers. Don was drafted in the Army after high school and served from 1970 until 1971 in the Vietnam war. He made friends while there, but one he remained in touch with for many years. After returning home he enjoyed being in car and RV sales in several different locations. Don also was a very good residential...

Anthony Richard Hicks passed away on January 23, 2023 in Jonesboro. Anthony who we lovingly referred to as “Duck” was born on June 22, 1983.  Anthony worked as an over the road truck driver for Holbrook Mitchell Trucking for several years, he enjoyed streaming HBO max listening to Upchurch and Jelly Roll and he liked chocolate milk, Dr. Pepper, and Mt. Dew. He wasn’t a good cook but was an amazing eater. “Duck” would spend days at the creek with his...

Gregory Allen McNew, 61, a resident of Harrisburg, departed this life, Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Jonesboro.  He was born, July 9, 1961, in Newport, the son of Billy Ira and Pearlie O Dean Duffle McNew. He married Miss Donna Jarrett on June 19, 1982. Greg went to school to become a Riverboat Captain, after becoming licensed, he worked for Sea Corp for over 30 years running the riverboats. He enjoyed his work, fishing, riding the grandchildren on his 4-wheeler, cooking out with...

Mrs. Angella Holleman, 76, a resident of Hickory Ridge, departed this life, Friday, January 13, 2023, in Jonesboro. She was born in Newport on January 5, 1947, the daughter of Andy and Gladys Garland Hodge. She married Mr. Jimmie Holleman on August 3, 1964. Angella worked for Earle Industries for several years, helped on the farm and with the mowing of Lewis Cemetery. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and playing video games with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a...

Elsie Marie Rivers, 85. A resident of Wynne, departed this life, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at RiverRidge Rehab. She was born, September 30, 1937, in Marseilles, Illinois, the daughter of Myrtle Smith.  She graduated from High school and enjoyed winning at card games, watching westerns and was a huge sports fan of the Razorbacks, Packers and Steelers. Myrtle was a simple woman who loved spending time with her family and her dogs. Her greatest joy in life was being with her...

Myra Geraldine Hughes passed away on Monday, December 19th in Nashville, TN at the age of 73. She was born on March 8, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois to Paul James Petersen and Loretta June “Carnduff” Petersen. Myra was close to her sister Jackie, and enjoyed playing tri-dominos and various other games with her. Myra’s nickname was “Muggie” which most all her friend called her. Muggie enjoyed singing and dancing to all the old-time country music, traveling,...

Donnie Lewis Day of Forrest City passed away Friday, December 16th in McCrory at the age of 67. He was born December 18, 1954 in Forrest City to Lewis Fred and Jenny Louise “Quinn” Day. Mr. Day was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed being outside in the fresh air fishing & camping, and loved riding freight trains. He was preceded in death by his parents. Donnie is survived by one brother: Tony Day, and one sister: Denice Banks both of Forrest City. Cross County Funeral...

Marcus Tine Smith, 61, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Monday, December 12, 2022, at his home. He was born in Tyronza, the son of late Alvie Preston Smith and Lyda Gertrude Standfield Smith. Mark was a 1979 graduate of Parkin High School and worked for the Gene Thompson Farms for many years as a farm hand. He enjoyed fishing, having a good time and loved being with his family. He wore his heart on his sleeve and is no longer suffering from a broken heart. He will be missed by all...

Ricky Darrell Richardson, 60, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Friday, December 9, 2022, at home with family surrounding him. He was born, June 8, 1962, in Batesville, the son of William Barkley Richardson and Wilma Marie Sides Richardson. After high school, Ricky served in the US Army in Amberg, Germany from 1979 until 1983. He worked for Producer Rice Mills as a superintendent for many years before retiring recently. He enjoyed tinkering with old automobiles, especially his 1981...