Stories from Monday, September 16, 2019

Franklin Neal Green, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away September 13, 2019, at his home in Piggott. He was born on August 6, 1938, in Crockett, Ark., and was the son of Eddie Franklin and Minnie (Reagan) Green. Franklin was united in marriage to Geneva Utley and she preceded him in death on May 18, 1987. He was united in marriage to Alta Mae Ridley on Oct. 6, 1990, and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2019...

Thomas Andrew Janes, III, was born June 21, 1934, and passed away September 9, 2019, in Spring Hill, Fla. Tommy was born in Bald Knob, Ark., to Thomas Andrew Janes, II, and Rose Beatrice (Cox) Janes, and had family ties to both Rector and Piggott, Ark. Tommy grew up in Piggott with five siblings, a love of sports and an inquisitive mind...

Mikle Ray Crawford, son of the late Dorin Crawford and Flora (Barron) Crawford, was born September 29, 1967, and departed this life on September 13, 2019, at the age of 51 years, 11 months and 15 days. Mikle married Raquel Gibson on June 29, 1991. Mikle was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed life to the fullest. He had a big heart and loved helping others. Mikle was a member of Hitts Chapel Church...