Stories from Wednesday, February 26, 2014

JONESBORO - Mrs. Ada Lou Cole, 72, of Jonesboro died Feb. 12, 2014 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Jonesboro and had lived most of her lifetime in the Jonesboro area before moving to Horseshoe Bend in August. Mrs. Cole was a cook for Couch's Bar-B-Q and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Dawn Norwood and her parents, Albert and Louise Patillo Witt...

ST. PETERSBURG -- Betty Jo Nash Woodruff, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Feb. 14, 2014 by her loving daughter's side following a long battle with COPD. Mrs. Woodruff was born in Lepanto to Annie Lee and Ralph Nash. She is survived by her husband Wilford Woodruff, daughter Linda Dennis of St. Petersburg, Fla., one brother Bobby Nash, and a very special dog, Wiley. She was a woman of faith with a huge love for her family and friends...

TRUMANN - Mr. Jerry Caughron, 66, of Trumann passed away Feb. 13, 2014 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Caughron was born in Keiser August 18, 1947. He was a licensed master electrician and he served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 20 years. ...

TURRELL - Harriel I. Teague, 70, of Turrell, died Feb.13, 2014, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was a farmer and member of Tyronza First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Dorothy Teague. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Teague of the home; sons, Jimmy and Steve; daughters, Heather, Tammy, Cindy Kay, and Christy; brother Bob; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...

TRUMANN - Mr. Steven Howle Minga, 37, of Trumann died February 15, 2014 at Arkansas Health Center in Benton. He was born in Paragould, and lived most of his lifetime in the Jonesboro and Trumann area. He was a sales clerk and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Minga was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Ann Story Minga...

TRUMANN - Mr. Ronald Dye, 67, of Trumann died Feb. 22, 2014 at NEA Memorial Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in Bunney, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a supervisor at Columbia Forrest and a member of the Maple Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Dye was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Shirley Mae Dye; five brothers, three sisters and his parents Earl Vernon and Mildred Venita Craig Dye...

TRUMANN - Mr. Stanley Mitchell Mattix, 62, of Trumann died Feb. 20, 2014 at his home in Trumann. He was born in Fordyce (Dallas County) and was a veteran of the National Guard and was of the Baptist faith. After graduation from Trumann High School he went to Electronics School in Louisville, Ky. ...

TRUMANN - Mr. Rudy Alford Ray, Sr., 65, of Trumann died Feb. 5, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Knobel, Ark. and had lived in Trumann since 1965 and was formerly of Corning. Mr. Ray was a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr., and Imogene Barnett Ray...

TRUMANN -- Mrs. Ruby J. Gosa, 84, died Feb. 9, 2014 at her home in Trumann. She was born in Pleasanton, Miss., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Gosa was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitt Gosa; two sons, Ronnie Gosa and Charles Gosa; two sisters; and her parents, V.D. and Jaskie Wright Brewer...

LEPANTO - Wanda Marcell (Parker) Tucker passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 at home in Lepanto. Wanda was born September 21, 1934 in Lepanto, Arkansas, to James Thomas and Martha Alice (Cradic) Parker. She was the sister of Thelma Parker Foster (Mack), Peggy M.L. ...

TRUMANN - Mr. Clyde Robertson Jr., 90 of Trumann passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. He was born in Trumann on Sept. 19, 1923 to Clyde David Robertson and Tinie Ames Robertson. He lived his entire life in Trumann...

This idea is going to seem a little hypocritical since I made fun of Tom Cotton's mother endorsing him, but bear with me. The smartest thing Mark Pryor could do to get reelected in November is to get his dad out on the campaign trail with him. He doesn't have to endorse his son, or even make a speech; he just needs to be seen with him...