Obituaries

John W. Dover, 79, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 8, 2022, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark.

Larissa LaDonn Allen departed this life on September 23, 2022, at the age of 55, following a four-year-long battle with breast cancer, to enter her eternal rest. She was a devoted wife, mother, teacher, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose motto was “Choose joy” and “Be the light.” And that she did and was!

Sandra Jean Mays, 71, of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life to forever be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark. She was born on October 20, 1950, in Rector to the late Vernon and Hazel Collier Mays.

Josie Maxine Brandon, 93, of Piggott, Ark., departed this life on September 26, 2022, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Mo. She was born on November 19, 1928, to Doctor (Dock)Aden Duckworth and Zelma (Grider) Duckworth.

Marilyn Joan Evans, 84, of Piggott, Ark., passed away September 30, 2022, at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector, Ark. She was born on February 9, 1938, in Piggott, and was the daughter of Mack and Virgie (Nettles) Evans.

Dennis Delane Adams, 68 of Campbell, Mo., passed from this world on September 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born to the late Guy and Eva (Helms) Adams three miles from Graves Gin. He handpicked cotton in his younger years never realizing he would someday run the gin. He was voted in 2017 Ginner of the Year which was a great honor for him. He started out working at Holly Island Gin and learning the whole process and then eventually managing the gin. Later he ran Hayes and Graves Gin which is now Graves Gin located at Hargrave Corner. He worked in the Agriculture Business for over 40 years. Dennis loved playing golf and usually played every day since his retirement. He believed golf and ginning had similarities. If everything is humming along well, there’s no stress. But when things go south, both golf and ginning can significantly increase your level of frustration and stress.

Erna Gernert Johnson, 82, of Forrest City, Ark., passed away September 21, 2022, peacefully at her home in Forrest City. She was born in Albertshofen, Germany on March 6, 1940 during WWII where her parents raised her to fear God, live honestly, and serve others.

Bette Bumpers Mills, 89, of Piggott,Ark., passed away September 20, 2022, at her home in Piggott. She was born on April 18, 1933, in Wabash, Ark., and was the daughter of the late E.

Sammy Charles Winstead, 78, of Greenway,Ark., passed away September 16, 2022, at Campbell General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Mo. He was born on October 14, 1943, in Piggott, and was the son of Jake and Flora (Landrum) Winstead.