Allen Dwight Bennett
Apr 21, 2026
Allen Dwight Bennett, 78, of Pocahontas departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Dardanelle Nursing Home.
He was born on July 1, 1947, to the late JD Bennett and Qulah Louise Reed Bennett in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He obtained a bachelor’s degree and became a teacher and coach for the Pocahontas...
Anna Veralee Lewis
Apr 20, 2026
Vera Lewis, 91, of Dalton, AR, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
Born Anna Veralee Johnson on April 11, 1935, in Clay County, AR, she was the daughter of Homer Johnson and Christeen Allen Johnson. She was married to Larry Lewis on August 20, 1987.
Vera was known within her...
Ison Frank "Butch" Randolph
Apr 19, 2026
Frank (Butch) Randolph, Jr., age 83, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 28, 1943, in Whitfield, Mississippi, to the late Saretha Helton Randolph and Frank Randolph, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ara Lynne Cook; John Helton Randolph; James A. Brackeen; and his...
Jimmy Dale Bibb, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Jimmy Dale Bibb, Jr, 64, of Marmaduke passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Little Rock.
He was born March 5, 1962 in Yakima, WA to the late Jimmy Dale Sr and Glenda Ruth Riggs Bibb. He served in the Marine Corps, and worked as a backhoe operator for B&P of Southaven, MS.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy...
Thomas Franklin Schmidt
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Thomas Franklin "Paw" Schmidt, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on August 4, 1944, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Tom lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and a remarkable career in aviation.
Tom graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School in Pocahontas, Arkansas, before enlisting in the United States Air Force in...
Alton Edward Malin
Apr 13, 2026
Alton Edward Malin, 78, of Imboden departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2026, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Alton was born on February 28, 1948, to William Edward Malin and Pearl Levada (Lee) Malin in Wynne, Arkansas. William was a farmer and enjoyed the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Levada Malin; sons, Everett (Bo)...
Carol Lea McGuirt
Apr 12, 2026
Carol Lea McGuirt, 80, of Stokes passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
She was born February 6, 1946 in Randolph County to the late Harold Lewis and Nola Harris Johnston. Carol was married to Don McGuirt on December 20, 1969. Their marriage was marked 56 years of love and devotion.
Carol earned...
Treva Lucille Throesch
Apr 10, 2026
Treva Lucille Throesch, 88, of Engelberg was called home on Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1937, to the late John Herman & Zita (Weisenbach) Walker. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She lived for her family & church. She enjoyed all forms of crafts, sewing, gardening and being outdoors....
Reba Jean Haynes
Apr 10, 2026
Reba Jean Haynes was born June 30, 1948 to Albert and Gladys Nettles of Monette and was a graduate of Monette High School. She worked at Singer furniture company in Trumann and C.L. Swanson Co. and later she was co-owner of Jack’s Coney shop, Haynes Rentals, and B.J. Mini Storage.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Haynes, two daughters, Tammy...
Leeann Kilpatrick
Apr 9, 2026
Lee Ann Kilpatrick, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Willis Melton and Olean Blackwell Edmonds. Lee Ann lived a life centered around caring for others.
She was a devoted homemaker and later worked as a Registered Nurse, serving with several health care agencies as a...
Earlene Smith
Apr 9, 2026
Earlene Smith, 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus on April 9, 2026. While her family and loved ones mourn her passing, the angels are rejoicing and welcoming her home.
She was born on April 4, 1946, to Wright and Mildred Smith, and raised in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Earlene was a fun, loving, young of heart, bright light to...
Rebecca Jane Flynn
Apr 9, 2026
Jonesboro- Rebecca Jane Flynn, 74, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was born on July 13, 1951, in Monette, to the late George Carl Flynn and Margaret Louise McCarty.
Rebecca was a homemaker for many years, a role she cherished, especially as her family grew. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she rarely missed an opportunity to...
Dr. George Randall "Randy" Guntharp, D.O.
Apr 8, 2026
Longtime Pocahontas physician, Dr. George Randall “Randy” Guntharp, D.O., 70, of Jonesboro, formerly of Pocahontas, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Randy was born on September 20, 1955, in Pocahontas to the late George Albert and Bobbie Lea Rogers Guntharp. He graduated with his Doctorate degree as a Doctor of...
Paul Whittingham
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Paul Whittingham, a lifetime resident of Harrisburg, departed this life on Wednesday Morning, April 8, 2026, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 95.
He was born on September 27, 1930, in Bay, Arkansas, the son of the late William Oscar Whittingham and Julie Curton Whittingham.
Paul was one of ten children, and all his siblings preceded...
Becky Lynn Bowers
Apr 6, 2026
Becky Neighbors Bowers passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Becky was born on March 21, 1962, in Newport, Arkansas, to the late Johnny H. Neighbors Sr. and Willie C. Massey Neighbors. A graduate of Newport High School, she was of the Baptist faith. Becky found great joy in camping, traveling, and working with her hands through crafts...
Wilda Nadine Tyler
Apr 5, 2026
Wilda Nadine Tyler made her transition from this life Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home in Stone Bridge, Pocahontas, Arkansas. She was born June 3, 1932, in the Stokes Community, Randolph County, Arkansas to Reginal Mayhew and Lura Ann (Reeves) Tyler.
Nadine grew up in the Stokes Community. She was a member of the church of Christ at Stokes, having...
Brenda Dacus
Apr 5, 2026
Brenda Dacus of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday April 5, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born on July 31, 1941 in Conway to Dale and Mildred Ingram.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Fred, of 62 years; three children, Stan (Amy) Dacus, Leslie (John) Gay, and Laura Dacus Daniels; ten grandchildren, Alec (Erin) Dacus, Riley (Rebecca)...
Elwanda Long Norwood
Apr 4, 2026
Elwanda Long Norwood, 84, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. Born November 3, 1941, she lived a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Roberts and Katherine “Kathy” Gartman; her son, Franklin “Buddy” Barnett Jr.; her grandchildren, Candace, Heather, Alex (Courtney), Franklin, Kristin, Whitney, Jennifer, and Laci...
Anna Louise Dawson
Mar 27, 2026
Anna Louise Dawson, 91, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 27, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Claude and Anita Cox Cornish on March 20, 1935 in Monette, Arkansas on her family’s cotton farm and was the oldest of 8 siblings. At just 15 years old, she married the love...
Nathan Joseph Pugh
Mar 25, 2026
Nathan Joseph Pugh, 52 of Paragould passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born in Columbus, GA on November 7, 1973, to Gary Pugh and the late Libby Pugh.
Nathan was a 1993 graduate of Pocahontas High School during that time he was part of a team that won the State Golf Championship. In 1996 he graduated from Arkansas...
