Stories from Monday, December 21, 2020

Carrie Ellis, 72, of Piggott, Ark., passed away December 19, 2020, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. She was born on February 13, 1948, in Flint, Mich., and was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Goodman. Carrie was united in marriage to James Lynn Ellis on June 4, 1973...

Pat Dowdy, 72, of Paragould, Ark., passed from this life on December 19, 2020, at the NEA Hospital, Jonesboro, Ark. She was born in the Rector, Ark., area to Norene (Eaton) Barlow. Her Uncle Hollis Eaton lovingly helped raise Pat. Pat was involved with many activities and enjoyed life to the fullest. ...

Patricia Gail Long, 67, of Rector, Ark., passed away on December 19, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark. Patricia was born to the late J.G. and Lola Dooley. She attended the Marmaduke First General Baptist Church, and was a retiree from Rector Sportswear...

Ronald Strong, 81, of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on December 16, 2020. He was the owner of a concrete business until he became a long time Lift Installer, serving in the occupation for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Moria Strong; and a brother, Clifford Ray Strong...