Mr. Edward Charles Fertha, age 72, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Born February 19, 1951, in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late Mr. Earnest Fertha, Jr. and the late Mrs. Mary Bright Fertha.

Survivors are, stepson Mr. Alton Sanders of Memphis, TN, stepdaughter Ms. Sherri McClain of Forrest City, brothers, Ernest III, Melvin, Michael, Leardis, Victor, all of Forrest City, Mr. Herman Smith of Fayetteville, AR, sisters, Ms. Maritta Adkins, Ms. Dorothy Fertha, Ms. Rosa Swift all of Forrest City, Ms. Dora Mull of Missouri and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Fertha is Saturday, March 11, 2023, 2:00 pm at the Larry Bryant Multi-Purpose Center. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery, Hwy 70 West. Visitation is Friday, March 10, 2023, 3:00 - 4:00 pm at CLAY FUNERAL HOME, 2522 East Broadway

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