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11/13/2025

Herbert Charles Buehrer, 87, of Blytheville passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Herbert Buehrer, a native of Rosebud, Missouri, was born to Hugo and Marguerite Buehrer. He served his country with honor in the United States Air Force until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Buehrer; his children, Steven Buehrer and Joyce Johnson; and his brothers, George, Clarence and Ed Buehrer.

Herbert is survived by his daughter, Danita Buehrer of Blytheville; sisters, Elnora Kroff and Delores Silch, both of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Jeffrey Edwards, Nathan Fagan, Caala Lewis, Chris Buehrer and Jonathan Buehrer; and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Dillon.

Memorial services will be posted at a later date in his hometown of Rosebud, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

11/12/2025

Rhonda Mae Dickson, 64, of Blytheville, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born to Johnny, Sr. and Myrtle Higgins, she retired from Tenaris as a receiving clerk. She was a Gosnell School alumni who loved sports, both as a player and as a fan. She excelled in basketball and softball and carried her love of sports into adulthood as an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She attended Trinity Baptist Church. Nothing was more important to her than being a NANA. As their number one cheerleader, it brought her such joy to watch her grandchildren play sports. In her quieter moments, she found enjoyment in her favorite TV shows, such as Heartland, Reba, Sons of Anarchy and Little House on the Prairie. Rhonda also enjoyed bowling and going to live concerts. She looked forward to and enjoyed her Sunday night dinners with her husband, Donna and Rod.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her father; her grandparents, Mildred and Joshua Fason; her mother and father-in-law, Mary and Leonard Dickson; and her brother, Johnny Higgins, Jr.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Randall Dickson; mother, Myrtle Higgins; children, Randall Dickson, Jr. and his wife Jamie of Armorel, Ronnie Dickson of Blytheville, and Robin Dever and her husband Jeremy of Armorel; grandchildren, Easton Dickson, Raegan Johnson, Weston Dever, Emery Dever and Jace Dickson; brother-in-law, David Dickson of Gosnell; sisters, Sheila Still and her husband Shane, and Donna Higgins and Rod Lambert, both of Gosnell; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Welch and Nate Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

11/08/2025

Darlene Kay Rigney, lovingly known to everyone as Mammaw, went home to be with Jesus on November 6, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was 80 years old and a resident of Gosnell Health and Rehab Nursing Home during the last year of her life.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Darlene was the daughter of Dale Roberts and Gladys Kittrell. She was preceded in death by her father Dale Roberts; stepfather and mother Walter and Gladys Kittrell; brother Kyle Kitt Kittrell; and her precious great-grandson, Oliver Curtis O’Neal.

On October 31, 1960, Darlene married the love of her life, Reverend L.V. Rigney, and together they shared 65 wonderful years of marriage. For more than six decades, she faithfully served as a pastor’s wife—loving, supporting, and encouraging others with grace, strength, and a joyful spirit that made everyone feel at home.

She is survived by her husband, Reverend L.V. Rigney of Blytheville; one son, Danny Rigney and his wife Karyn of Blytheville; and two daughters, Vonda Belford and her husband Curt of Blytheville and Lynn Edge and her husband Kyle of Blytheville.

She was the proud Mammaw of six grandchildren: Bryan Belford and his wife Adria of Blytheville; Blake Belford and his wife Jaclyn of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; Adam Rigney and his wife Katherine of Brookland, Arkansas; Tyler Edge and his wife Beth of Blytheville; Kristen O'Neal and her husband Travis of Brookland, Arkansas; and Abby Rodgers and her husband Caleb of Blytheville. She also leaves behind 14 great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

Darlene is also survived by her loving siblings: Dixie Dinschel and her husband Wayne of Cape Coral, Florida; Kathy Galloway and her husband Buddy of Locust Grove, Virginia; Kim Henderson and her husband Michael of Moss Point, Mississippi; and Walter Kittrell and his wife Tammy of Columbus, Nebraska.

Since 1979, Darlene was a devoted member of Pathway Church of God in Blytheville, where she sang, served, and encouraged countless people through her faith and kindness. She loved nothing more than gathering her family for big home-cooked meals, singing Southern Gospel songs, crocheting, and spending time fishing with her loved ones. Her kitchen table was more than a place to eat—it was a place where laughter, love, and memories were shared for generations.

A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., at Pathway Church of God in Blytheville, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Pathway Church of God. A graveside service will follow on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Chicora, Mississippi.

Darlene’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Gosnell Health and Rehab and to all who have shown love and support.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites friends to honor Darlene’s legacy by making a monetary donation to Pathway Church, the church she so dearly loved and faithfully served for over 45 years.

Her faith was unwavering, her love was endless, and her laughter will echo in our hearts forever.

As 2 Timothy 4:7 reminds us, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

11/01/2025

James N. Perkins, 96, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home.

Born in Blytheville to Henry and Ruby Lee Perkins, James was a longtime resident of the Dell community. He was a devout Christian man, leading the singing occasionally at both New Liberty Baptist Church and Cole Ridge Baptist Church. After serving his country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean War, James worked as a Computer Operator for Ark-Mo Power Company, now Entergy, before retiring. He then pursued his passion for hobbies by opening Happy’s Hobby Hut. The store was named after his nickname “Happy” which he received because he always had a smile on his face. When he wasn't at the store, James loved fishing, hunting, and camping with his family and friends. He was passionate about model airplanes and photography. A true jack-of-all-trades, James could repair almost anything and passed these valuable skills on to his children, grandchildren, and son’s-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

James was survived by his wife, Martha Wixson Perkins; children, Stanley Perkins and his wife Lynn of Holt Summitt, Missouri, Phyllis Healey and her husband Mike of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Paula Pankey and her husband Billy of Mountain View, Arkansas and Daniel Perkins of Cabot, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at New Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Gonzales officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at New Liberty Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Baptist Children’s Home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

10/29/2025

Rex Alan Stabbs, 53, of Bullard, Texas, passed away at UT Health in Tyler, Texas on October 14, 2025.

Rex was born to Billy and Iris Jo Gaines Stabbs in Blytheville. Rex was a proud 1990 graduate of Blytheville High School. He found success in sales but eventually shifted his focus to his true passion for art, doing flatting and coloring for Marvel.

Rex moved to Texas in 2004. It was there that Rex's commitment to his Catholic faith deepened. He became a Catechist for both children and adults, and a dedicated 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, even serving as Grand Knight. His faith was a guiding light, expressed through his service as an Instituted Acolyte and his strong calling to the Diaconate, which he was pursuing shortly before his death.

For anyone who knew Rex, it's impossible to talk about him without mentioning his incredible sense of humor. He had this resilient, positive spirit that was contagious, even as he faced declining health. His passion for life, his faith, and his loved ones never wavered.

More than any title or role, Rex was a devoted husband to Yvette for 19 years, a beloved brother and uncle, and a dedicated dog-dad. He was a friend to countless people, and we will all miss his laughter, his courage, and his positive outlook on life.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents.

In addition to his wife, Rex leaves behind his sister, Dana Ham and her husband, Michael; nephews, Colton Ham and Garrett Ham; and his dogs, Pepper, Cooper and Krissy.

Graveside services will be Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Dogwood Mausoleum with Rev. Francis Madanu officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Cobb Funeral Home.

10/27/2025

Humberto “Danny” Valdez, 80, of Blytheville passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Topeka, Kansas, to Frank Valdez and Carmen Guerrero, Danny dedicated his life to serving others. After serving his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, he returned home and continued his path of service, first as a civil service employee and later as a steelworker. Danny's commitment to his community was also evident through his active membership in the American Legion, D.A.V., and the Knights of Columbus, as well as his faith at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a man who believed in the power of connection, famously never meeting a stranger, and was always ready to lend a helping hand to someone in need.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Chela Cervantes.

He is survived by his sons, Chris Valdez and his wife Kelly of Loganville, Georgia and Del Valdez and his wife Tabitha of Brookland, Arkansas; his daughter, Yvette Petit of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Ava Valdez, Mia Valdez, Makayla Valdez, Janie Petit, Timothy Walsh and Jacob Petit; brothers, Michael Valdez, Mark Valdez and Mario Valdez; sisters, Anita Ray, Marissa Valdez, Yolanda Carrion, Malena Martinez, and Leticia Sosa; and the mother of his children, Louise Odom Valdez.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Madanu officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m., at Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Danny’s honor to The Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

10/27/2025

Sara Hardy Austin, 82, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A lifelong resident of Blytheville, Sara, daughter of A.A. and Frances Hardy, built a life centered on family, faith, and community. After graduating from Blytheville High School in 1960, she dedicated herself to her faith at First Baptist Church and her community through active memberships in the Lady Bug Garden Club, Chapter N PEO, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed being at home with her hands in the soil, nurturing her beloved home garden and planting flowers. A devoted family woman, Sara found endless joy in watching her grandchildren's sporting events, and she loved the adventures of traveling and the simple pleasure of a good day of shopping. Her long and loyal career as a legal secretary, serving Graham Partlow and John Mayes for 43 years, was a testament to her steadfast character.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dudley Hardy.

She was survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Fred Austin; sons, Vance Austin and his wife Lisa, and Jason Austin and his wife Dana, both of Blytheville; brother, Bill Hardy and his wife, Clorita of Blytheville; sisters-in-law, Mary Hardy of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Aloma Reed and her husband Vernie of Crawfordsville, Arkansas; and grandchildren, Abby Austin, Hayes Austin, Allie Austin and Aspen Austin.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Don Edmiston officiating. Entombment will be private. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Sara’s honor to First Baptist Church Bereavement or Flower Fund, 715 W. Walnut St, Blytheville, Arkansas 72315. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

10/22/2025

Johnny “Gene” Higgins, Jr., 65, of Blytheville, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Gene was born to Johnny Higgins, Sr. and Myrtle Fason Higgins in Blytheville.

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10/17/2025

Sherrie Ann Boyett, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 84 in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on January 26, 1941, in Manila, Arkansas, Sherrie's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and generous heart.

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10/17/2025

Sherrie Ann Boyett, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 84 in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on January 26, 1941, in Manila, Arkansas, Sherrie's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and generous heart.

Sherrie spent her formative years in the warm embrace of Manila before where she would eventually meet and marry the love of her life, Otto Stephen Boyett. Together, they built a family founded on the principles of love, respect, and joy. Sherrie's legacy lives on through her devoted sons, Otto Keith Boyett (Renee), Stephen Perry Boyett (Shelly) and her cherished grandchildren, Wyatt Boyett, Tucker Boyett (Miranda Henderson), Noah Boyett (Josie Fagundes), Rylee Boyett, Erin Boyett, and Camryn Boyett, who will all remember her as a guiding light and source of endless support.

Sherrie is proceeded in death by her parents, A.J. and Iletha Lewis of Lost Cain, Arkansas, her brother, Wade Lewis of Morrilton, Arkansas and her sister, Joan Gammell of West Plains, Missouri. She is survived by her brothers Steve Lewis of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Gary Lewis of Morrilton, Arkansas.

Professionally, Sherrie excelled as an Executive Secretary, a role in which her wisdom and organizational talents shone brightly. Her colleagues revered her not only for her impeccable work ethic but also for her compassionate nature and ability to make everyone feel valued.

Sherrie's passion extended beyond her professional life into her community, where she was actively involved in her church, East Lake Presbyterian in The Villages, Florida. With a voice as gentle as her demeanor, Sherrie enjoyed singing in the choir, touching the hearts of all who heard her. Her love for music was only matched by her love for her family, especially her grandchildren, with whom she spent countless cherished hours.

An avid gardener, Sherrie had an affinity for flowers, nurturing them with the same tenderness she bestowed upon her family and friends. Sewing was another of Sherrie's talents, through which she crafted not only garments and gifts but also woven memories that her family will hold dear.

Those who knew Sherrie will remember her for the loving, wise, and kind soul she was. Her presence was a comfort, her advice sought after, and her laughter a melody that resonated in the hearts of many. Sherrie's impact on the world was profound, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

As we bid farewell to Sherrie Ann Boyett, let us take solace in the knowledge that her spirit continues to guide us. Her life's story is a beautiful tapestry of devotion, grace, and unwavering love of her savior, Jesus Christ —a story that will be recounted with fondness and admiration by those who were fortunate enough to be a part of it. Sherrie's memory will forever bloom in the gardens she loved so dearly and in the melodies sung in the church where she found so much joy.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Little River Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Knowlton officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Little River Baptist Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

10/16/2025