Stories from Thursday, February 21, 2019

Mrs. Amber Nichole Smithson McClaughlin, 38, of Trumann, Ark., departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born in Jonesboro, Ark., and was a life-time resident of Trumann, Ark. Amber was a Wildcat cheerleader from 8th to 12th grade and was an All-American cheerleader for 2 years. ...

Harvey Paul Watson, born August 2, 1926 in Abbeyville, MS, ended his journey on earth Sunday morning, February 17, 2019, surrounded by loved ones and his beloved dog, who never left his side. A Christian man, one of strong conviction and faith, Harvey Paul Watson was born in Abbeyville, Mississippi on August 2, 1926 and married the love of his life Mary Lou Woods in 1926 and together raised nine children. ...

Leona Mae Gray, 70, or Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born on June 14, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Don and Ora Mae Pierce Brewer. She enjoyed reading western books, working puzzles, and watching TV, especially westerns...

Mr. Donald R. Huff, 64, of Marked Tree, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born in Blytheville, December 24, 1954 to the late Willard and Idell Huff. Donald worked forty years at American Greeting prior to his retirement. ...

Mrs. Barbara Gail Knight of Trumann departed this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 22 days. Mrs. Knight was born Saturday, September 14, 1957 to the late Hubert and Madlyn Crews Batten in Trumann and a lifetime resident of Lunsford. ...

Mrs. Vera L. Looney departed this life Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Ridgecrest Health an Rehab in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 97 years, 3 months and 19 days. She was born Friday, October 28, 1921 in Childress, AR to the late Walter and Banta Medsker Forbis and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. ...

Mr. Sammy E. Settlemire, Sr., of Trumann departed this life on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 12 days. He was born Tuesday, October 31, 1950 in Anderson Tully to the late Sam Settlemire and Helen Adams Settlemire Tucker and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann, and of the Baptist faith. ...

Rev. Leonard E. Harp of Trumann departed this life on Monday, February 11, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 1 day. He was born in Benton, IL and moved to Trumann in 1986 and was formerly of Illinois. ...

EPC hung with Earle the first quarter before the Lady Bulldogs opened up a 27 point halftime lead on their way to a 64-24 win over the Lady Warriors in semi-finals action of the 2A-6 district tournament last Thursday in Marked Tree. Earle got on the board first with a jumper before Tileyah Ward hit two free throws for EPC and Emili Mangrum scored inside for the Lady Warriors to make it 4-2 EPC. ...

Freshman Itavious Nebitt scored a basket with 14 seconds left to give Marked Tree a 61-60 lead as the Indians added two late free throws to take a 63-60 win over rival EPC in the semi-finals of the 2A-6 district tournament last Thursday in Marked Tree...

For the second time in eight days, Trumann had no answer for the Hoxie Lady Mustangs as the Lady Wildcats lost 58-28 this past Friday in the 3A-3 girls’ district tournament championship game in Manila. Hoxie took the early 2-0 lead before Caroline Morgan scored a basket inside for the Lady Wildcats to tie the game. ...

Marked Tree used a 22-12 third quarter to break open a close game on their way to a 57-47 win over Earle in the finals of the 2A-6 senior boys’ district tournament this past Friday at Marked Tree. The title was the fourth district title in a row for the Indians...