Ricky Turanza Matthews

Ricky Turanza Matthews 40, of Brinkley passed away March 1, he was born August 12, 1975 in Marianna AR to Alex and Mattie Matthews. Ricky was raised in the Seven Day Adventist Church. Preceded in death by his mother; Mattie Lee Matthews, two brothers, Alex B. Matthews and Darren Matthews. He leaves to mourn his passing, one brother, Timothy Matthews, three sisters, Tywona Matthews, Shanette (Gary) Garner and Lynette Saxton a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Saturday March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center with visitation one hour prior to the service. Entrusted to: Colonial Southern Services, 216 Court Street, Carlisle, Ark. 870-552-1238. "Excellent Service is a Southern Tradition."