Colma Lee Grissom
Feb 19, 2026
Colma Lee Grissom, 80, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center.
She was born July 2, 1945 in Pocahontas to the late Colman and Thurma Lee Bly Decker. Colma Lee was a longtime employee of Brown Shoe Company and ProGroup, she enjoyed bowling, had many friends, and lived each day to the fullest.
She...
Betty Jane Hufstedler
Feb 18, 2026
Betty Jane Hufstedler, 84, of Pocahontas, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family in her home.
Betty was born in Biggers, AR to the late William “Bill” Barnes and Beulah I. Jackson Barnes on January 1, 1942.
Betty loved spending time on Norfork Lake and Current River with family and friends. Betty was...
Sandra Faye Cornish
Feb 16, 2026
Services for Sandra Cornish will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, located at AR-139, Monette, AR 72447.Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM, with Bob Blankenship officiating, graveside services to follow at the Monette Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Please...
Teresa "Joyce" Cox
Feb 15, 2026
Teresa “Joyce” Cox, 77 of Ravenden Springs, peacefully entered her heavenly home Sunday, February 15, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born on January 12, 1949, in Osceola to the late Harold Cook and Lillian Nichols Cook. She was a faithful member of the Ravenden Springs Church of Christ and also attended the...
Carol June Pingleton
Feb 14, 2026
Carol June Pingleton, 63, of Pocahontas departed this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Carol was born on October 15, 1962, to the late Larry McFarlin and Reba Hall Morgan in Craighead County Arkansas. She enjoyed riding horses and trail rides.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry McFarlin and Reba Hall Morgan...
William "Bill" Lester Sweetwood Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
William “Bill” Lester Sweetwood Jr., 82, of Maynard departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Campbell Healthcare and Senior Living in Campbell, MO.
Bill was born on April 5, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL. to the late William Lester Sweetwood Sr. and Juanita Mae Nipper. He retired from the Navy and was a member of Smith’s Chapel Church...
Austin Flint Barr III
Feb 11, 2026
Austin Barr III passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born to Austin Barr Jr. and Thelma Foust Barr, and his life was deeply rooted in the bonds of family and the generations that came before and after him.
He is survived by his sister, Linda Barr of Myrtle Beach; his daughter, Elizabeth McDougal (Dempsey), and grandchildren...
Ira Eugene "Gino" Spurlock
Feb 10, 2026
Ira Eugene "Gino" Spurlock, age 66, of Lake City, AR passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026. Born on May 12, 1959, Gino was a lifelong resident of Northeast Arkansas, graduating Lake City High School in 1977.
After a short stint in the oil fields of west Texas, he returned to Arkansas, settling in Blytheville, where he spent the majority of...
Rebecca Stephens
Feb 9, 2026
Rebecca Stephens, 52, of Black Rock, departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Rebecca was born on July 29, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John Blackwell and Patsy Blackwell. She had a deep love for her grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Patsy Blackwell; her brother, David...
William "Bill" Lloyd Cates
Feb 9, 2026
William “Bill” Lloyd Cates, 81, of Dalton passed from this life on February 9th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 11, 1944, in Blytheville, AR to the late Lloyd and Grace Cates. Bill was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who was known for his kind personality and was always...
Phyllis Ann Hanson
Feb 8, 2026
Phyllis Ann Hanson, 86, of Maynard was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Phyllis was born to James Lorenzo Cornum and Marjorie Ann Orr on October 21, 1939, in Arizona. She was a member of Pocahontas First Free Will Baptist Church. She loved growing flowers and doing crafts but most of...
Barbara Stout
Feb 8, 2026
Barbara Stout, 77, of Pocahontas, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Barbara was born on January 31, 1949, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She graduated from Pocahontas High School and later became a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she enjoyed helping others achieve some normalcy in their lives. She loved...
Jerald George Ferrero
Feb 5, 2026
Jerald George Ferrero, 89, of Biggers passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at his home.
He was born April 7, 1936 in Braidwood, Wisconsin to the late Alexander and Myrtle Berger Ferrero. Jerald devoted many years to serving as a bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority. He loved to eat out at restaurants and to travel with his wife. He...
Bonnie Jaunita Blevins
Feb 3, 2026
Bonnie Jaunita Blevins, 87 of Maynard, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the Springs of Jonesboro Nursing Home.
She was born on November 9, 1938, in the Black River Bottoms near O’Kean, Arkansas to Thomas T. and Minerva E. (James) Simington. She graduated from Ravenden Springs High School in 1957 and married Harold Blevins on September 14th of that year.
She...
Tony Pringle
Feb 3, 2026
Tony Pringle, 87, of Success passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 17, 1938, in the Palatka community to the late Earnest and Tallese Cobb Pringle. Tony was a farmer and also worked for Riceland Foods for fifteen years. Tony loved God first and his family second. He had a zest for...
Bobbie Lou Gann
Feb 2, 2026
Bobbie Lou Gann passed away on February 2, 2026. Born on November 5, 1951 in Jonesboro; and lived there for her whole life, gaining a family of four as an adult as well. She was known to be a very family-oriented wife and mom whose focus was on family life and being the best parent when raising her kids.
Preceding her...
Patrick Allen Bader
Feb 2, 2026
Monette- Patrick Allen Bader, 77, was fully healed and went home to his Savior on February 2, 2026. Pat passed from this earth to Heaven peacefully, with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born on January 13, 1949, in Mauston, Wisconsin, to the late Matthew and Marcella Walther Bader.
Pat loved the Lord and was a member of...
Donna Lee Smith
Feb 2, 2026
Donna Lee Smith, 83, of Pocahontas departed this life on Tuesday, February 2, 2026, in Pocahontas.
Donna was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Lee Litherland and Beatrice Brand on July 13, 1942. She was a member of Westridge Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her...
Edward Lee Barker
Feb 1, 2026
Edward Lee Barker, 86, of Maynard, departed this life on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Edward was born on April 26, 1939, in Poplar Bluff, MO., to the late Marion Barker and Stella Harris Barker. Edward was an entrepreneur and owned a sawmill and woodworking shop. He was of Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Eddens Barker; parents,...
Judith Ann DeClerk Osborn
Jan 31, 2026
Jonesboro- Judith Ann DeClerk Osborn, 84, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born in Pocahontas on September 7, 1941, to the late Aloysius Carl and Helen DeClerk.
Judy is survived by her children, Stefanie (JB) Martindale of Conway, Jennifer (Tom) Neely of Frisco, TX, Angela Osborn of Wynne, Perry (Ginny) Osborn of Tallahassee, FL, Emily (Stan) Kortan of Jonesboro,...
