All Obituaries

Mrs. Frances Gail Shannon, 79, of Blytheville, passed away on Friday, May 12th, at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis TN.  She was born in Wilson AR on December 7, 1943, to Ernest “Bo” McCanless and Gladys (Cissell) McCanless.  Gail lived in the Blytheville area all her life.  She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. Mrs. Shannon enjoyed playing the Solitaire card game, crocheting blankets, and needlepoint.  She also enjoyed working in her...

Mr. James Angus Minyard, 92, of New Lenox, Illinois, of Blytheville, passed away, on Saturday, May 6th, in Illinois.  He was born in Dell, Arkansas on September 15, 1930, to Jim “Neal” Minyard and Mary ”Frances” Cohea.  Mr. James Minyard was a man of faith who worked hard and loved his family.  Proudly, he was a United States Army Korean War Veteran, a Shriner, and a Deacon to his church.  James enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening, cooking, and...

On April 16, 2023, Wanda R. Dye passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 86 years old.  Wanda was the proud mother of 4 children. Wanda’s greatest love was her family. She had many great stories of growing up with 13 brothers and sisters on a farm in Missouri. She was a military wife who took her role seriously while raising 4 children and keeping the house and working while her Air Force husband did a tour of duty in Vietnam and 2 short tours overseas.  She was...

Ricky Dwayne Autry, 62, of Millington, TN, passed away on Saturday evening, April 15, 2023, while visiting his sister’s home in Missouri. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. April 20, 2023, at Mt. Zion Community Church in Medina TN with his nephew, Kevin Autry officiating. Ricky was born in Memphis, TN to Guy and Wilma Hedge Autry on August 9, 1960. He was married to Sandy Pecoraro Autry. He was a graduate of Humboldt High School in Humboldt,...

Casey Lynn Horner, 53, of Blytheville passed away at his home on Friday, April 7, 2023.  He was born in Blytheville on June 13, 1969, to Howard Lynn Horner and Linda Kay Riggs Horner.  He was a lifelong resident of Blytheville.  He was a Blytheville high school graduate.  Casey worked at Maverick Tube steel mill and an auto parts store.  He loved cars and loved racing cars.  He was proud of his yellow Corvette.  He also enjoyed bass fishing on Reel foot...

Shirley Jean Miller, 87, of Scott City, Missouri, joined Jesus in heaven on March 31, 2023.  She was born in Sarepta, Mississippi, on September 27, 1935, to Buren and Winnie Parker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her younger brothers JT Parker, William Parker, and Jimmy Parker, and one son Ricky Lee Miller. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Ralph Percy Miller, daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Ted Sadler; son and daughter-in-law Ralph and...

Sharon Leslie Harrington, 64, of Gosnell passed away at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.  She was born in St. Louis MO on September 15, 1958 to J. W. Greer and Roy Eileen Carwyle.  The family moved to Blytheville when Sharon was in the third grade and she’s been here ever since.  She was a Blytheville high school graduate. She was a private person with strong opinions and always spoke her mind.  She had a great sense of humor and had a BIG hardy...

Gary Lynn Cook Jr, 41, of Trumann, Arkansas, native of Blytheville, Arkansas, was welcome to eternal life Monday, March 20, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gary was born April 9, 1981 to Gary Lynn Cook Sr. and Judy Jean Cullins in Osceola Arkansas. Gary attended Blytheville High School and graduated with the Class of 1999. In 2003, Gary enlisted into the United States Army National Guard. He attended Arkansas State University Newport where he received his...

DUE TO SEVERAL DAYS OF RAIN THE COMMITTAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN CARNEY FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL Clayton Wade Roberts, son of Dale Crafton and James Roberts, was born on April 30, 2003, in Memphis, Tennessee. He died March 20, 2023, in Memphis where he attended Christ Methodist Day School, Lausanne Collegiate School, and was a graduate of the Christian Brothers High School Class of 2021. After graduation, he attended the University of Memphis. Clayton is survived by his mother, Elizabeth...

Roberta Louise Snyder, 88, of Lake City, formerly of Blytheville, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She was born on January 4, 1935, in Crawford NE to Harold and Mary Virginia Williamson.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Her hobbies included painting, crafts, crossword puzzles, planting a garden, and singing.  Her family says she was also a good cook.  She was a Registered Nurse, so nurturing came naturally to her.  She served as an RN at Chickasawba...