Yellville man falls to death

YELLVILLE — A 911 call was received by Marion County authorities at 7:41 a.m. on Friday morning.
The call stated a man was badly injured after a fall from the roof of a home on Marion County Road 5040.
When deputy sheriffs arrived at the residence, they found Steven Loy Davenport, 68-years old, in the yard.

First responders from Yellville and Ralph-Caney arrived on the scene and a Baxter Health ambulance was dispatched to the home.
Davenport was pronounced dead at the scene by Marion County Coroner’s office.
The investigation is still on-going according to Marion County sheriff Gregg Alexander.