Melvin Jean James

Melvin Jean James, 83, widow of J.R. "Bobby" James, died Thursday. Survivors are daughters, Linda Jones of Humphrey and Trisha Gunnell of Stuttgart; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home with visitation at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Lone Tree Cemetery. www.turpin-co.com.