Obituaries

Bessie Paulette Francis, 80, born September 16, 1942 of Maynard, Arkansas passed away on December 15, 2022 at 4:43 p.m. Bessie was known and loved by many.

Burley Andrew Tyler, 90, of Pocahontas passed away December 12, 2022 at his home. Burley was born November 11, 1932 in Walnut Ridge to the late Burley Ray Tyler and Mazie Patterson Tyler.

Le Roy Crutcher 93, of Pocahontas passed away on December 11, 2022, at StoneBridge. Le Roy was born on January 7, 1929, in Reyno to Johnny Crutcher and Ruth Irene Crutcher. Le Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather.

Afu Blue Manutea , 49, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his parent’s home in Springdale. He was born June 10, 1972, in the Marshall Islands to Osage and Batlattan (Mink) Manutea.

Jimmy David Atkins, 73 of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home. Jimmy was born on October 26, 1949, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Robert and Nellie Wilson Atkins.

Michael Dewayne Davis, 49, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away on November 14, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1973 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Charles and Etta Shocklee Davis. Michael enjoyed arrowhead hunting, looking for unusual rocks, playing and working on guitars, eating out and trying new restaurants, collecting guns, and spending time with his family. The family would like to give a special thanks to all of the nurses at Legacy Hospice.

Lucy Leah Hulvey, 83, left this earthly life Monday morning, November 28, 2022 at Alpine Fireside Nursing Home in Rockford, Illinois. Lucy was born March 29, 1939 to James Denton and Lucile Celeste Hulvey in Pocahontas, AR. Lucy graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1956, then moved to Rockford, Illinois. She spent the majority of her work life working for Illinois Bell/ AT&T.