Stories from Wednesday, October 5, 2016

TRUMANN - Mr. Ottie Gene Qualls of Trumann departed this life Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the family residence in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 86. Mr. Qualls was born Saturday, May 17, 1930 in Savannah, Tenn., and lived most of his life in Trumann. He was a retired farmer and of the Baptist faith. ...

HICKORY FLAT, MISS - Ms. Melissa Gail Stidham, 58, formerly of Tyronza, departed this life Saturday, October 1, 2016. Ms. Stidham was born December 11, 1957 in Memphis, Tenn. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Ms. Stidham is survived by one daughter, Tabitha Taylor of Memphis, Tenn.; one son, Robert Taylor of Memphis, Tenn., one step-son, Joseph "Joey" Moses of Clarksdale, Tenn.; one sister, Dallas Calvillo of Byhalia, Miss.; two brothers, Phillip Timbs of Marked Tree and Anthony Ward of Southaven, Miss.; one step-brother, Kelly Ward of Dallas, Tex.; and one grandchild, Patience Taylor of Memphis, Tenn. ...