Stories from Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Trumann (5-5, 3-4) used a big fourth quarter to build a 34-7 lead before Cave City scored two late touchdowns against reserves to make the final score 34-21 Wildcats. Trumann will get the fourth seed in the conference and host Heber Springs in the opening round of the Class 4A state football playoffs...

Ms. April Dawn Parnell of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Jonesboro at the age of 45 years, 5 months and 27 days. April was born Thursday, May 1, 1975 in Tyronza and lived most of her life in Trumann. She was preceded in death by one sister, Deborah Joyce Spray Wilson; one brother, Dewey Buffington; one niece Tabitha Marrs and one nephew, Todd Miller...

Harrisburg (5-3, 4-2) played two football games last week, losing to Piggott 28-12 in a make-up game last Monday and beating Palestine-Wheatley 26-14 this past Friday in their regular season finale. The Hornets will claim the fourth seed in the 3A-3 conference and travel to Jessieville on November 20 for a first round Class 4A state playoff game. ...

A commodity distribution for Poinsett County is scheduled for Wednesday November 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until noon or until food supplies are gone. The Distribution will be a Drive Through. The distribution will take place at three locations: Marked Tree Fire Station at 102 Liberty, Trumann Sports Complex at 16179 Pecan Grove Rd, and Weiner City Hall at 123 W. 2nd...

Mr. Edward Carl “E.C.” O’Brien of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 68 years and 10 days. He was born Saturday, October 25, 1952 in Harrisburg and lived in the Trumann area most of his life. ...

Mrs. Eva Sue Owens of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Granbury, Texas at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 11 days. She was born Tuesday, December 24, 1935 in Trumann and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Sue was a bank teller for 37 years retiring from Bank of Trumann and was a member of First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Aubrey Owens; two sisters, three brothers and her parents, Walter and Maggie Barton Heath...

Geraldine Lynn Crews departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Jonesboro at the age of 62 years and 11 months. She was born Tuesday, December 3, 1957 in Harrisburg and lived in Jonesboro and was formerly of Trumann. She was a teacher’s aid and was a member of Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gracie Baine Allred...

Jagger Brannen bags first deer.

Mr. John Thomas Miller of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the family residence at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was born Thursday, April 15, 1943 in Paragould and lived in Trumann for the past three years. ...

Joseph “Joe” Earl Ussery, 76, of Trumann was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with his daughter at his side. He was born September 4, 1944 in Conway to the late Joseph Chester and Fanny Belle Gentry Ussery. Joe was a retired supervisor at Baldwin Piano and Organ where he worked for 45 years. He was a fun and loving husband, Daddy and Poppa Joe. He was an involved member of Central Baptist Church and a faithful man of God...

Mrs. Phyllis Pearl Wilkins of Trumann departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the family residence at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 20 days. She was born Sunday, May 14, 1950 in Leachville and moved to Trumann four years ago and was formerly of St. Louis, Mo. Phyllis was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Assembly of God Church. She was preceded by one brother, Neal Cook and her parents, Howard and Olive Pennington Keith...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Ruby Hardin on November 5, 2020. She was our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose lives she touched. She left us while sleeping peacefully. Mrs. Hardin was born on June 25, 1932 in Rigley, Tenn. ...

Trumann will need a run-off election to decide two seats for the Trumann City Council. The election is set for December 1. In Ward 3 Position 1, Incumbent Matthew Miller led challenger Peggy Greenwell 141-137 after election night on November 3. When provisional ballots were counted this past week, the two candidates were tied 142-142 in unofficial results. ...