Mildred Virginia Weston
May 17, 2026
Mildred Virginia Oden Weston, 101, of Jonesboro, went to her heavenly reward on May 17, 2026. She was born June 14, 1924, in Lake City to Vernon and Gertha Oden. Mildred lived a long, faith‑filled life and was a devoted member of Shiloh Church for many years.
She married the love of her life, Boyce Weston, and together they built a...
Peggy Pauline High
May 13, 2026
Peggy Pauline High, 72, of Pocahontas entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Peggy was born on March 22, 1954, in Pocahontas to the late Estes and Fern Woodard. She was a proud high school graduate who dedicated many years of caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant....
Sandra Kay Oaks
May 12, 2026
Sandra Kay Oaks, 60, of Pocahontas entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Sandra was born in Pocahontas on November 30, 1965, to the late Bill and Drucilla Oaks. She had a vibrant personality and never met a stranger. Sandra loved wrestling, watching her favorite tv show Ridiculousness, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crafts, socializing with others...
Marvin Arthur Fry
May 8, 2026
Marvin Arthur Fry, 76, passed peacefully from this life at his home in Lake City on Friday, May 8, 2026 with his family holding his hands. Marvin was born in Black Oak on November 11, 1949 to Jesse and Vergie Fry.
Marvin graduated from Monette High School in 1967. After proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army and returning from...
Nellie Mae Lyle
May 7, 2026
Birtha Nellie Mae (Dean) Lyle, “Nel Mae, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at her home at the age of 88.
Born on August 4, 1937, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Zaniel Franklin Dean and Martha Artie (Burgess) Dean. Nellie grew up in the rural Pocahontas area before moving to Bloomington, Illinois, where she met the love of...
John Robert Taylor
May 6, 2026
Mr. John Robert Taylor, Sr. of Advance, MO, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Advance Assisted Living in Advance, Mo, at the age of 89.
He was born September 24, 1936 in Hickory Ridge, AR, the son of the late Robert and Alma Caudle Taylor.
John retired in 1975 from the U.S. Army, where he achieved a...
Marjory Sue Swann
May 6, 2026
Marjory Sue Swann, 80, departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.
Marjory was born on April 3, 1946, to Alfred F. Holland and Violet F. Pender Holland. She was a member of Great Harvest Church and loved the Lord. She had a love for cats, especially her calico cat Callie. She was always...
Sheila Gail Quarterman
May 5, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Sheila Gail (Rainwater) Quarterman announces her passing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in a tragic accident taking her way too soon.
She was born May 29, 1967 in Rochelle, Illinois to Amzier and Linda Gail (Barnett) Rainwater. Sheila was an outgoing, fun loving, and extremely caring soul. She was dedicated to her...
Mary Kaye Miller
May 5, 2026
Mary Kaye Miller, 77, of Pocahontas, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Pocahontas Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mary was born on December 20, 1948, in Little Rock, AR to the late Joseph and Emilie Harp. She proudly served her country in the United States Air Force, a reflection of her strength, dedication, and love of service.
Mary was preceded in...
Herma Jean Gipson
May 4, 2026
Jonesboro- Herma Jean Lewallen Gipson was born, in the family home in Mobley Community, Independence County, Arkansas, on May 11, 1931, to Herman Dewey Lewallen and Edna Elizabeth Liles Lewallen.
She was a precocious child. Her father had built a one room schoolhouse on the family land, Atna School. The schoolteacher lived with the family and found an eager and apt...
Mary Jane (Frankie) Gray
May 3, 2026
Mary Jane (Frankie) Gray died May 3, 2026. Born July 1, 1935 in Neeleyville, Missouri to Frank and Dora Zadnick. She grew up in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was a 1955 graduate of William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri and a 1957 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She was a member...
Larry O'Neal Williams
May 3, 2026
Jonesboro- - Larry O’Neal Williams, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away May 3, 2026 at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Larry was born March 11, 1937, in Jonesboro to Preston Earl and Sybil Louise Leary Williams. He was the only son of nine children. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army for six years and was retired from General Electric. Larry was...
Curtis "Leonard" Vandergriff
Apr 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith, Curtis Leonard Vandergriff, who passed away at the age of 79.
Curtis Leonard Vandergriff was born on October 8, 1946, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Curtis and Faye White Vandergriff. He was a proud graduate of Dalton High School, and he excelled...
Rendell Lee Wallis
Apr 29, 2026
Rendell Lee Wallis, 73, of Pocahontas entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born June 1,1952 in Walnut Ridge, AR, to the late Rudy and Mary Ellen (Shelton) Wallis.
Rendell was known by all for his love of horses, his infectious laughter, and never being without his cowboy hat. He cherished his family time with his...
Diana Lynn Glass Fahr
Apr 27, 2026
Diana Lynn Glass Fahr, 74, of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2026, after a 20-year long battle with COPD.
She was born on August 8, 1951 to the late James and Sylvia Glass of Fisher.
She worked at Addison Shoe Factory for several years until her health wouldn’t allow her to anymore.
She loved looking at pictures of her grandkids,...
Lena Fay Winn
Apr 27, 2026
Lena Fay Winn, 77, of Bay, passed away on April 27, 2026. She was born on July 4, 1948, in Jonesboro, to Junious R. and Marjorie Smith Lee. Lena lived a life marked by quiet strength, loyalty, and a deep love for the people and animals who surrounded her.
Lena was a longtime member of Viva Drive Church of Christ, where...
Richard Ray "Dickie" Tucker
Apr 24, 2026
Richard Ray “Dickie” Tucker, 78, of Paragould, passed away on April 24, 2026, at the Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. He was born on October 30, 1947, in Milford, Michigan, to the late Raymond Hampton and Sarah Hazel Stearn Tucker. Dickie lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone who knew him.
A devoted...
James Dee Oxborrow
Apr 24, 2026
James Dee Oxborrow, a longtime resident of Ravenden Springs and previously Coalinga, California, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 peacefully at home on the ranch at the age of 85.
Jim was the middle son born to Walter and Helen Oxborrow on October 18, 1940 in Ely, Nevada. From the time he was born, his kind demeanor and constant smile was...
Lavellas Mildred Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Formerly of Jonesboro, AR and recently of Chesapeake, VA, Levellas Mildred Smith (Wymer), 99, passed away peacefully on April 23rd, 2026, after a brief illness.
Levellas was born August 31st, 1926, in Balch, AR, the 6th of 7 children to Raney Roscoe Wymer and Lucy Susan Wymer (Dennis).
She married Raymond Lee Smith on January 11, 1948. They were married until Raymond’s...
Peggy Jane Reed
Apr 23, 2026
Peggy Jane Reed, 87, of Jonesboro, formerly of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
Peggy was born September 12, 1938 in Pocahontas to the late John Henry and Alma Mae Dorman McFatridge. Peggy held the honor of being crowned the second Miss Randolph County and she competed in the Miss...
