Stories from Wednesday, August 31, 2016

FESTUS - Mrs. Gertrude Stevens, 74, of Festus, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at her residence in Festus. Mrs. Stevens was born on September 30, 1941 in Marked Tree, Ark. to the late Charles Edward Madden and Hazel Juanita NeeVannatter Madden. She worked as co-owner with her husband in their own business, Stevens Heating and Air-Conditioning for 44 years. She enjoyed reading, doing yard work and planting flowers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Horine...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Opal Lee Brown of Trumann departed this life Saturday, August 27, 2016 at North Delta Hospice in Southaven, Miss., at the age of 92. She was born Thursday, February 7, 1924 in Trumann and had lived most of her life in the Trumann and Jonesboro area. Mrs. Brown was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Brown, Sr; one son, Don Brown; three sisters; two brothers and her parents, Ira and Robbie Lee Cockrum...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Carolyn Sue Carr, 75, of Trumann departed this life Monday, August 29, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Carr was born in Trumann, Ark., and lived most of her lifetime in the Trumann and Marion area. She was a housewife and a member of Melton Ave. Church of Christ in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill J. Carr; one son, David Wayne Carr; one brother, Kenneth Edward Broadaway; and her parents, Franklin Edward and Fern Owen Caldwell Broadaway...