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;...
Robert Marion Smith
Aug 6, 2026
Mr. Robert Smith, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Thursday, August 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.
Robert was a mechanic for many years; he was a devout Christian man and devoted to his family. He will be missed by his...
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
Joe Cullum passed away on August 6, 2026. A full obituary will be posted shortly.
Services will be Saturday, August 15, 2026 starting at 2 pm at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will precede the service starting at 1.
Thomas "Dickie" Flanigan
Aug 3, 2026
Thomas Dickie Flanigan, 79, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at his home.
He was born October 13, 1946, in Pocahontas to the late Dewrell and Vera Mae Hibbard Flanigan. Dickie served in the Army for 3 years in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He later became a member of the American Legion and was a Life Member of...
Max Rufus Long
Aug 3, 2026
Max Rufus Long, 90, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center.
He was born October 16, 1935 in the Ingram Community to the late Rayburn and Vada Pulliam Long. On May 30, 1954 Max married the love of his life, Wanda Stone Long. Max worked as a banker for the Bank of Pocahontas...
Teresa Marie Benton
Aug 2, 2026
Teresa Marie Benton, 63, of Maynard departed this life on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Teresa was born on December 25, 1962, in Wabash, Indiana to the late Raymond Hall and Veda L. Wisdom. She was of Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and Veda Hall; daughter, Jennifer Smith; son, Terry Hall; siblings,...
Barbara Aileen Duff
Jul 31, 2026
Barbara Aileen Duff, 81, passed away on July 31, 2026. Born on February 19, 1945, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Ray and Verna Ward, Barbara lived a full and purposeful life defined by faith, determination, and a deep devotion to her family.
She spent her childhood in Pocahontas before building a life that carried her across the country. Barbara lived for 23...
Geneva May Taylor
Jul 31, 2026
Geneva May Taylor, 95, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.
She was born December 6, 1930 in the Elm Store community to the late Roy and Elva Copus Wrenfrow. Geneva was a dedicated homemaker and farmer. She was well-known for raising hogs and her hog calling abilities. She was an accomplished quilter, master...
Daryl "Stoney" Luepkes
Jul 30, 2026
Daryl (Stoney) Luepkes, 80, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab Center in Pocahontas, AR.
Born on November 19, 1945, in Belvidere, Illinois, to the late Harry and Florence Luepkes.
Stoney loved racing cars, playing music, racing motorcycles, working on cars, going for long motorcycle rides with Karen and their friends and helping people out.
Daryl lived...
Margaret "Margie" Theresa Baltz
Jul 30, 2026
Margaret “Margie” Theresa Sorg Baltz, 83, of Pocahontas, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Margie devoted her life to caring for others. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, nursing instructor, and home health caregiver, always finding fulfillment in helping those around her. Above all, she cherished caring for her grandchildren...
Ross Neill McQueen
Jul 29, 2026
Ross Neill McQueen, 61, of Maynard passed away at his home on July 29, 2026.
He was born on February 27, 1965, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Ross N. McQueen II and Christa E. Witt. He served the country in the United States Marine Corp between 1983 – 1991.
Ross was preceded in death by his parents, Ross McQueen II and Christa McQueen;...
Susan Seawel
Jul 27, 2026
Mary Susan Chester Seawel, 76, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Just moments before her passing, family gathered around her bedside in prayer and song, entrusting her to her Savior and to the joyful reunion with her beloved husband and parents.
On August 4, 1949, Susan...
Marie Catherine Peters
Jul 27, 2026
Marie Catherine Peters, 98, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 27, 2026.
She was born on August 15, 1927, in Running Lake, Arkansas to the late William A. Zosso and Malissa E Johnson Zosso. She worked for Brown Shoe for many years. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church.
She was preceded in...
Joyce Ann Hogan
Jul 25, 2026
Joyce Ann Sharp Rouse Hogan
Joyce Ann Sharp Rouse Hogan was born on a Saturday afternoon July 8, 1939 to Linnie Pearl Shepard and Joe Sidney Sharp in Enville, Tenn. and went to be at peace on a Saturday morning July 25, 2026 in Trumann, Ark.
Joyce led an adventurous full life. As a young child she and her siblings ran the...
Aaron Frank Jansen
Jul 24, 2026
Aaron Frank Jansen of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away on July 24, 2026.
He was born on February 18, 1988, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Ronnie Jansen and Karen Jansen.
There are some journeys that God only understands. At just 22 years old Aaron lost his central vision. It was a burden he did not choose, yet he carried it with courage, determination and...
Julia Ann Todd
Jul 23, 2026
Julia Ann Todd, 67, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center.
She was born on a military base in Texas on January 11, 1959 to the late James Monroe and Saundra Jean Wenzel Powell.
Julia was preceded in death by her parents James and Saundra Powell; and by her sister, Juella Ellis.
She is survived...
Calvin Ludwig Miller
Jul 23, 2026
Calvin Ludwig Miller of Harrisburg departed this life on Thursday July 23, 2026, at his home, at the age of 62.
He was born January 31, 1964, to William Clyde Miller and Mary Lee LaCombe Miller, in Landsteug, Germany. Calvin was a licensed pilot and a card dealer for 20 years at the casino. He loved fishing and enjoyed the outdoors.
In...
Carl Eugene Bailey
Jul 21, 2026
Carl Eugene Bailey, 71, of Williford, departed this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Carl was born on June 17, 1955, in Pocahontas to the late Manley B. Bailey and Imogene Brown Bailey. Following his high school graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1975 until 1987. Throughout his...
Mary Ann Long
Jul 19, 2026
After a life of serving others in her capacity as mother, grandmother and nurse, Mary Ann James Long has answered the call to her eternal home.She passed away peacefully on July 19th, surrounded by her loving family.She was very proud of her achievements in nursing. As a RN she served for many years in varying areas including director of nursing,...
