Anthony Dean Smith
Aug 14, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Dean Smith passed from this life on August 14, 2026, at St. Bernard Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1956 in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Claude and Wilma Dunaway Smith. Tony was a farmer and a veteran. He liked to fish, go camping and spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching movies, eating M&Ms and...
Phyllis Ann Throesch-Smith
Aug 12, 2026
Phyllis Ann Throesch Smith, 60, of Paragould, passed away from this life on August 12, 2026, at the Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, Arkansas. Born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on June 29, 1966, to the late Joe and Janell Throesch, Phyllis lived a life marked by devotion, compassion, and quiet strength.
Phyllis was a licensed practical nurse and spent many years...
Shirley A Yancey-Shannon
Aug 12, 2026
Shirley Yancey-Shannon of Harrisburg departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at her home at the age of 77.
She was born December 6, 1948, to the late Clarence and Virginia Banks Yancey, in Harrisburg, Arkansas.
Shirley worked for the Dept. of Human Services for over 30 years. She loved her family, friends, sisters-in-law, her special friend, Alli Heeb and especially...
Donald Ray Shocklee
Aug 11, 2026
Donald Ray Shocklee, 72, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Donald was born on October 17, 1953, in Pocahontas to the late Earl James Shocklee and Gladys Marie Roach Shocklee.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice Lea Rowe Shocklee, with whom he is now reunited; his parents, Earl...
Jimmy Menard
Aug 10, 2026
James Charles “Jimmy” Menard, 86, of Imboden passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at Randolph Home.
He was born January 19, 1940 in East Saint Louis, Illinois to the late Aubrey Preston and Ruth Nell Wells Menard. He was united in marriage to Wanda Harris on December 22, 1962. Jimmy worked for the Brown Shoe Company until the factory closed. He...
Claude "Lynn" Barnes
Aug 10, 2026
Monette- Claude “Lynn” Barnes, 67, passed from this life on August 10, 2026. Born April 9, 1959, in Leachville, Lynn was the son of Landerith “Pete” and Kitty Sue Lancaster Barnes.
Lynn was a devoted husband, father, son, and friend. A hardworking man who spent his life providing for his family, he lived with a deep love for the Lord and...
Thomas "Tommy" Michael French
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Michael French passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on August 10th, 2026. Tommy was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Ralph and Elizabeth French on February 1, 1947. On September 8th, 1967 he was united in marriage to Rita Collins to which two sons were born. Tommy continued to carry on his family’s farming legacy. Tommy...
Mary Alice Cannady
Aug 9, 2026
Mary Alice Cannady, 83, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Jonesboro and Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away, Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born in Grubbs, Arkansas on November 4, 1942, daughter of Julius Alexander Coleman and Elsie Edith (Sullins) Coleman. Mary was united in marriage to Kenneth Roland Cannady on December 15, 1962, in Jonesboro, Arkansas,...
Michael Eugene Partain
Aug 9, 2026
In loving memory of Michael Eugene Partain
Michael Eugene Partain age 51, passed from this life on August 9, 2026, at his home in Truman, Arkansas.
He was born in Brinkley, Arkansas, where his passion for helping and serving others began. He loved to listen to the stories his grandfather told, as well as learning and seeking understanding from the older generation....
Evelyn Lorraine Green
Aug 8, 2026
Evelyn Lorraine Green, 81, of Pocahontas departed this life on August 8, 2026, in Walnut Ridge.
She was born in Rochelle, IL. to the late Clarence and Nellie Peters on July 4, 1945.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven R. Jueal; parents, Clarence and Nellie Peters. Daughters, Virginia St. Charles and Nicole Jueal; son-in-law, Randy C. Frier. She is...
Joyce Holst
Aug 8, 2026
Lake City- Joyce Austin Holst,81, passed away on August 9,2026, She was born on September 2, 1944 to the late Loyd and Annie Marie Harrison Austin in McCrory. She resided in Star City in her early years where she attended Star City Elementary School and finished her schooling at Star City Senior High School.
Joyce married and moved to Pine Bluff...
Velmar Notra Richmond
Aug 8, 2026
Velmar Notra Singleton Richmond was born on September 22, 1939 to the late Daniel and Edna Mae (Dixon) Singleton of Jacksonville, Florida. After graduating from high school, Velmar attended college at Philander Smith College in Little Rock at the age of 16. In February of 1960 she married her husband of 35 years, Mossie J. Richmond, Jr. of Wynne. They...
Rhonda Jean Bricker
Aug 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rhonda Jean Bricker
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rhonda Jean Bricker, age 61, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, on August 8, 2026.
Rhonda was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was the people she loved. She had a kind heart, a gentle spirit, and a creative soul. An avid quilter...
Peggy Henderson
Aug 7, 2026
Jonesboro- Peggy Sue Henderson, 92, went to be with her heavenly father on August 7, 2026 at St. Bernards Village.
She was born on February 24, 1934 in Jonesboro to the late Floyd and Elizabeth Jenkins.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Marvin Henderson and one brother, Joe Paul Jenkins.
Peggy is survived by three daughters, Leta...
Joel Earl Grissom
Aug 7, 2026
Joel Earl Grissom, 66, of Pocahontas, passed away on August 7, 2026, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was born on November 3, 1959, to Bill Grissom and the late Rema Earlene Ray.
Joel is preceded in death by his mother, Rema Earlene Ray; and his grandparents, Earl and Rema Marie Rose.
He is survived by his son, David, and his wife, Jessica Grissom;...
Barry Wayne Tucker
Aug 6, 2026
Barry Wayne Tucker departed this life on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at his home.
He was born in Osceola, Arkansas to Thomas and Brenda Smart Tucker. Barry was a disabled tree climber, cutter for several years. He loved his family and Jesus.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Robert Marion Smith
Aug 6, 2026
Mr. Robert Smith, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 66.
He was born on November 17, 1959, the son of the late Edward and Gladys Whitehead Smith, in Harrisburg, Arkansas.
Robert was a mechanic for many years; he was a devout Christian man and devoted to his family. He will...
Jack Richard Dail
Aug 6, 2026
Jack Richard Dail, 84, of Ravenden, entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.
Jack was born on November 7, 1941, to Richard and Imal Dail, in Ravenden. From an early age, he developed the strong work ethic, kindness, and values that would define his life. He grew into...
Joe Cullum
Aug 6, 2026
Jonesboro- Joe Cullum, 72, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital.
Joe was born December 4, 1953 in Jonesboro, AR, to the late Gail and Polly Birmingham Cullum. He was a graduate of Monette High School, Class of 1972 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Arkansas State University in 1976.
He served his community as...
Greathel Turner
Aug 5, 2026
Greathel Turner, 96, of Jonesboro passed into Glory to see her Savior face-to-face on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. A life-long Christ-follower, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, she leaves a generations-long legacy behind.
She was born on April 30, 1930 in Cash, Arkansas to Edward and Cora Hamilton. She grew up and started a family of her own in nearby Bay,...
