Obituaries

Brenda Joyce (Speer) Mills Brenda Joyce (Speer) Mills, 80, of Rector, Ark., passed away peacefully with her children by her side. The day was sunny and beautiful, as she was ushered into heaven to be with her Savior Jesus Christ and join her husband onAugust 20, 2023.

Katie Betty Sue Billings, 81, of Corning, Ark.,, passed away August 12, 2023, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born on July 27, 1942, in Corning, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Lewis and Genevieve (White) Barker.

Euvila Winberry Euvila Winberry, 93, of Piggott, Ark., passed away August 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by family in Piggott. She was born on May 3, 1930, in Piggott, and was the daughter of Robert Jefferson and Sarah (Adami) Seal.

David Harrell David Harrell, 68, of Piggott, Ark., passed away August 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by family in Piggott. He was born on January 1, 1955, in Kennett, Mo., and was the son of the late Paul and Jean (Turner) Harrell.

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Ada May Ray Ada May Ray, 89 of Rector, passed from this life on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 13, 1934 in Chicago, Ill., to the late Humberto and Palma Matteazzi Vitterolli.

Louise Dees Scott Crow Louise Dees Scott Crow, 92, of Piggott, Ark., passed away July 22, 2023, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott, surrounded by family. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Clay County, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Ebert and Mary Annie (Causey) Dees.

Shirley Kay (Brawner) Knuckles We are sad to announce the passing of Shirley Kay (Brawner) Knuckles, 86. Shirley passed peacefully from this life to the next July 17, 2023, at Jamestown Nursing and Rehab, in Rogers, Ark.

Peggy Lucille McElmeel Peggy Lucille McElmeel passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 76 years in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born August 8, 1944 in Piggott, Ark.

Molly Helen Goforth Kircher, 80, of Bald Knob, passed from this life on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born September 29, 1942 in Memphis, Tenn., and spent her formative years in Piggott, Ark.