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...
Jorene Harrell
Mar 24, 2026
Jonesboro- Jorene Harrell, 99, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 24, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1926, in Gilbert, to Sparlin and Oma Ramsey Delk.
She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Her home was always a place of welcome, warmth, and good food, and she cherished every moment spent with her family.
Jorene is survived by her...
Susan Darlene Johnson
Mar 24, 2026
Pocahontas-Susan Darlene Johnson, known to all who loved her simply as Darlene, passed away peacefully in her home on March 24, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1964, to Darrell and Sue Johnson.
Darlene built a career in real estate and property management, but it was the garden that truly held her heart. She found deep joy in tending to...
Tony Leo Hawkins
Mar 24, 2026
Tony Leo Hawkins passed away March 24, 2026, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 59 years of age.
He was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on December 2,1966, to the late Billy Gerald Hawkins, and Pat Woodsmall Hawkins. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Billy Jay Hawkins (Lynn) of Monette, and Royce Gerald...
Eddie James Pace
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Eddie James Pace of Harrisburg departed this life Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg at the age of 83.
He was born March 22, 1943, in Paragould, AR, the son of the late James Pace and Bessie Hanna Pace.
Eddie married Donna Koutnik on October 14, 1963, and they enjoyed 62 years together. He was...
Gordon McGhee
Mar 23, 2026
Gordon McGhee, 87, passed from this life on March 23, 2026. Born on October 24, 1938, he lived a long, full, and joy-filled life centered around the people and places he loved most.
Gordon loved his family deeply, and his grandchildren were truly his pride and joy. Nothing made him happier than spending time with them, cheering them on, and watching...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Wren
Mar 23, 2026
Robert Eugene Wren departed this life on March 23, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born to Dan Wren and Catherine Throesch Wren in Engelberg, AR. He worked at Baltz Equipment Co. for over 60 years. For the last four years he worked at WT Equipment selling farming implements. He also farmed along with his son and brother....
Patricia Ann (Bigger) Bell
Mar 21, 2026
Patricia Ann (Bigger) Bell, 90, passed from life peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Patricia was born at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Turner and Beatrice (Loftis) Bigger on September 12, 1935.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Patricia was a long-time elementary school teacher. First at Brookland Elementary School...
Joyce Faye Phillips
Mar 18, 2026
Jonesboro- Joyce Faye Phillips, 85, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026. She was born November 3 1940 in Jonesboro to the late Bennie and Lucille Lewis.
Joyce grew up on a family farm in Otwell. Being the eldest of six children, she spent her early years perfecting what she loved most, cooking, baking, and caring for others. She...
Allen Gale Young
Mar 17, 2026
Jonesboro- My dad, Allen Young, formally of Bay Village, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026. He was born in Bismark, Missouri, on May 20, 1935, to Anthony and Lottie Smith Young.
Dad lived his 90 years with a steady faith, a strong work ethic, and a deep love for God, his family, and his friends.
Just three...
John Perry Hubbard
Mar 16, 2026
John Perry Hubbard of Harrisburg departed this life on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Advanced Care Hospital of White County, in Searcy, at the age of 73.
He was born April 13, 1952, in Harrisburg, the son of the late Marvin Abner Hubbard and Mary Lynn Dillon Hubbard.
John was lifelong resident of Harrisburg. He married Lonnene Whitlatch on May 25,...
Bobby Gene Dean
Mar 15, 2026
Bobby Gene Dean, 85, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home.
He was born May 7, 1940, in Randolph County to the late Zaniel and Martha (Burgess) Dean.
Bobby worked as a tool and die maker and retired from Tenneco Automotive after 40 years of dedicated service.
On December 3, 1960, Bobby was united in marriage to Virgie Constance...
