The Obituary Section

Billy Sanders

, Arkansas

Billy Bill Gene Sanders80of Blytheville Arkansas passed away on July 72026 at NEA Baptist hospital in Jonesboro Arkansas. He was born to John and Ruby Tims Sanders on August 1 1945 in Mississippi County. Bills family worked a farm as he was growing up. He chopped and picked cotton. Its been said that he was mischievous as a young boy. Bill attended school in Burdette and Dell graduating from Dell High School in 1964. He was a track star at Dell High School and held the record for years after he graduated. He was a longtime member since 1978 of New Liberty Baptist Church where he served as Treasurer and Deacon. He was the BBQing King at New Liberty specializing in hams and butts. Bill joined and served six 6 years in the Arkansas National Guard after high school graduation. He was a lineman for the ArkansasMissouri Power Company. At…

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Jr Charles Fikes

, Arkansas

Charles Chuck Edward Fikes Jr. of Olive Branch MS passed away at his home on August 7 2026. He was born in Rome NY on January 23 1978 to Charles Charlie Edward Fikes Sr. and Carolyn Ward Fikes. He lived in Luxora Arkansas and Olive Branch Mississippi most of his life. He was employed by Nike in Memphis TN for many years. He was preceded in death by his father Charlie Fikes and his grandparents Onie Fikes Sr. and Mollie Moore Fikes. He is survived by his mother Carolyn Fikes of Olive Branch MS his sister Jennifer Foster of Knoxville TN his niece Sophia Foster three nephews Logan wife Mary Foster Elijah Foster and Isaac Foster and a host of cousins aunts uncles and friends. Funeral services will be held at Carney Funeral Home 1501 Byrum Road Blytheville AR 72315 on Thursday August 13th at 400pm. Visitation will start at…

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Carolyn Smallwood

, Arkansas

Carolyn Louise Smallwood 86 of Blytheville Arkansas passed away at home on June 30 2026. She was born in Blytheville Arkansas on June 18 1940 to Hiram Stallings and Euna Stallings. Carolyn was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter for many years. She enjoyed cooking and baking cakes for family and friends. She loved family get togethers Hardy vacations July the 4th family gatherings and traveling. Carolyn also enjoyed watching the Hallmark channel and playing cards. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles and her parents. son Randy Smallwood siblings Douglas Mary and Betty. Carolyn is survived by her son Michael Smallwood brother Jerry Stallings sister Lou Conley her grandchildren Amanda Williamson Amber Plunk Alex Smallwood Samantha Collard and Sara Gordon her great grandchildren Roscoe Gordon Richard Gordon Lilah Plunk Sklyar Helton and Eli Plunk and other family and friends that will miss her dearly. When tomorrow…

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James Warren

, Arkansas

August 6, 2026

James L. J.L. Warren 79 of Aurora Illinois passed away on August 7 2026 at Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora. J.L. was born on November 2 1946 in Manila Arkansas to James Warren and Thella Whitbey Warren. He was preceded in death by his parents. J.L. shared 61 years of marriage with his wife Sherry Stigall Warren. Together they built a family that grew to include their three children fourteen grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. He is survived by his wife Sherry his children April Byerhof of Idaho Ricky Warren of Waterman Illinois and James Warren of Sandwich Illinois and his fourteen grandchildren Shira Chris Brekk Joe Cody Belinda Mykle Juliana Elijah Mercedes Olivia Haley James and David. He also shared a special relationship with Norbert Poss who came to regard J.L. as a father. J.L. is also survived by his brother Gary Cheryl Warren and his sisters Linda Floyd Luttrull…

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Brian Langdon

, Arkansas

June 11, 2026

Brian Plowboy Jay Langdon 47of Gosnell passed away on June 12 2026. He was born in Modesto CA to Clinton and Euveda Crocker Langdon. Brian had a giving heart and would do anything for anyone. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He had a great sense of humor and always tried to make others laugh. He loved to eat and always had a cold Coke in his back pocket. Brian enjoyed playing pool riding and working on motorcycles and collecting coins and arrowheads. He loved to go to the beach and was known for always rigging and tinkering with things for hours. Brian really enjoyed duck dove and deer hunting. His best friend was his beloved dog Bobo. Brians most valuable treasure was his grandbabies. He is survived by his father Clinton Langdon son Skyler Kirstyn Langdon daughter Haley Kaleb Childress Halfbrothers Anthony Underwood and Billy…

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Amy Marr

, Arkansas

June 8, 2026

Amy Lea Marr 65 of Jonesboro formerly of Blytheville passed away on June 9 2026. She was born in Blytheville to Francis Claburne and Pauline Bell Marr on December 4 1960. Amy graduated from Blytheville High School and received her degree from University of Arkansas College of Pharmacy. She had worked for Walmart pharmacy for many years and more recently in Wilson and Mammoth Springs. Amy was a very creative person. She enjoyed making beautiful personal cards to send to friends and family. She had two fur babies that she loved. Amy was previously involved with the Bell choir though ASUL also she sing in the church choir. Amy is survived by her sister Dr. Rita Marr of Houston Texas and her nephew Clayton McCrory of Colorado many friends and customers she has worked with through various pharmacies as well as her classmates. Funeral services will be Friday June 12th…

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