Norma Joyce Collins
Jul 1, 2026
Norma Joyce Collins, 79, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.
She was born July 18, 1946 in Delano, California to the late Henry and Onad Davis Duncan. She devoted her life to caring for others through her work as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and...
Mamye Lucille Poindexter
Jun 29, 2026
Mamye Lucille Poindexter, 99, of Pocahontas departed this life on Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home.
Lucille was born on August 30, 1926, in Pocahontas to the late Will and Mary Keech. She attended the Lesterville Church and First Free Will Baptist Church where she met and married her husband of 42 years, Freeman Clint Poindexter. She was a devoted...
Vida Marie Doran
Jun 28, 2026
Vida Marie Doran, 106, of Pocahontas departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Randolph County Nursing Home.
She was born on June 13, 1920, to the late Pearlie Murphy Bounds and Modena Mae Bellah at Elm Store, AR. She was of Baptist Faith. She married Lehman Lee Doran on June 20, 1938, at the age of 18 in Alton,...
Ben Owens Sr.
Jun 27, 2026
Ben Edwin Owens Sr., 92, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernards. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and healthcare leader, Owens lived a life marked by faith, vision, humility and extraordinary service.
Born in Alicia, on Dec. 2, 1933, he was shaped by the values of hard work,...
Kenneth Laverne Swan
Jun 26, 2026
Kenneth Laverne Swan, 94, was born on July 3rd, 1931, in Walnut Ridge, AR to Alvie Swan and Coreen Smith Swan. He was married to Mary Lou Haynes for almost 40 years.
He passed away in Paragould, AR on June 26th, after living in Paragould for 26 years.
He is survived by Brenda Fullen, a cousin who was like a daughter to...
Victor Van Rucker, Jr.
Jun 24, 2026
Van Victor Rucker, Jr., 63, of Biggers, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.
He was born January 19, 1963 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to the late Van Rucker Sr. and Christy Johnson Stoddard. He worked as a meat cutter.
Van was preceded in death by his parents, Van Rucker Sr and Christy Stoddard.
He is survived by...
Linda Sue Roberts
Jun 23, 2026
Linda Sue Hagood Roberts, 84, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at her home.
Linda was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Ed and Irene Pitman Hagood. She was a retired schoolteacher from Westside School District in Jonesboro. She was a member of Nettleton Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed...
Mary Beth Williams
Jun 21, 2026
Jonesboro-Mary Elizabeth Williams, 83, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Monette Manor. She was born in Jonesboro on March 19, 1943 where she was raised and attended Holy Angels Academy. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Services from Arkansas State University. On March 6, 1966 she married Cecil Alvin Williams, Sr., and the couple made...
William "Bill" Bean
Jun 20, 2026
William “Bean” Dorman Bean, 67, of Imboden departed this life on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab.
Today we remember and honor a man whose life was defined not by perfection, but by perseverance, hard work, and an unwavering love for those he held dear.
He was a man who spent his life working with his hands, solving problems,...
Daisy Senteney Matthews
Jun 20, 2026
Mrs. Daisy Senteney Matthews, of Weiner, Arkansas, was born on May 19, 1940, in in Jonesboro, AR, the daughter of the late Chester and Belva Huber Senteney.
A lifelong resident of the Weiner Community, Daisy graduated from Weiner High School in 1958 before pursuing her passion for education. She attended what is now Arkansas State University, where she earned both her...
Charles Elwood Smith
Jun 19, 2026
Charles Elwood Smith, 64, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at his home.
He was born September 6, 1961 in Mt. Gilead, Illinois to the late Albert Arnold and Wanda Sue Gillihue Smith. Charles was self-employed as a welder/fabricator.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Wanda Smith; and by two brothers, Albert Smith Jr and Michael...
Lawson Dean Cagle
Jun 19, 2026
Lawson Dean Cagle passed peacefully at home in his momma’s arms, surrounded by his devoted father and best friend, Beaj on the evening of June 19, 2026. He was born on August 12, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Lawson is survived by his loving parents, Josh and Hannah Cagle of Pocahontas; his first friend, his sister, Eleanor...
Sandra Jo Kincade
Jun 16, 2026
Sandra Jo Kincade, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She is no longer in pain, and free from the sorrows of this world. She is now living in her heavenly home full of peace, joy, and comfort.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert “Bob” Shipp and Zella Pauline “Polly” Shipp; daughter, Rhonda Kincade; and...
Rena Ann Graddy
Jun 16, 2026
Rena Ann (Rogers) Graddy, 66, of Maynard passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jonesboro.
She was born April 10, 1960, in Pocahontas to the late Robert and Erma Dean Francis Rogers. She had a Master’s Degree in Education from Arkansas State University and she was a retired teacher. She also served as a Sunday School teacher and was active in...
James Norman Cooper
Jun 16, 2026
Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant James.
James Norman Cooper was born in Weiner on May 17, 1945 to parents James “Jimmy” Celustus and Ruth Clara Ingram Cooper. He was reborn as a child of God in the waters...
Douglas M. Todd
Jun 15, 2026
Douglas M. Todd July 12, 1943 – June 15, 2026
The family of Douglas M. Todd is deeply saddened to announce his passing on June 15, 2026, at the age of 82. A resident of Pocahontas, Arkansas, Doug passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, creativity, advocacy, and love.
Born on July 12, 1943, in Hamil, Arkansas, Douglas was the son...
John Thomas Chambers III
Jun 15, 2026
John Thomas Chambers III, known to family and friends as Tom or Tommy, passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on May 20, 1951, Tom lived a life centered around family, hard work, and the things he enjoyed most.
Tom was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and went on to earn his degree from Arkansas...
Glen Sherill Hufstedler, Jr.
Jun 15, 2026
Glen Sherill Hufstedler, Jr., 53, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home.
Glen was born on May 22, 1973, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to the late Glen Sherill Hufstedler, Sr. and Dora Hufstedler.
A graduate of Pocahontas High School, Glen continued his education by attending college before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force....
Joyce Ames
Jun 14, 2026
It is with great joy that I share the news that Joyce Ames moved on to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on December 8, 1934, Joyce grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where she met her husband, David, during their school years. They were married in 1952 following her high...
Delnora Jones
Jun 13, 2026
Delnora Jones, 84, of Pocahontas entered into her heavenly home on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Randolph Nursing and Rehab in Pocahontas surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 30, 1942, to the late Emmett Otto Hinkle and Dolly Marie Cato Hinkle in Chaffee, MO.
In 1960 momma graduated at Pocahontas and before she finished school, she had...
