Lela Faye Whittingham
May 26, 2026
Mrs. Lela Faye Whittingham of Harrisburg departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 93.
She was born March 27, 1933, in Balch, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Roy Guthrie and Alta Sutherland Guthrie.
Lela Faye was part of a farming family her entire life. She told stories of...
Mary Louise Glass
May 24, 2026
Mary Varga Glass, 84, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, while peacefully sleeping at her residence in the Cottages at Walnut Ridge.
She was born to Frank and Elva McFarlin Varga in St. Louis, MO. on September 11, 1941.
She married Bob Glass, Sr., on January 21, 1958, in Memphis, TN. After marriage the couple lived in St. Louis, MO. until moving...
Nola Petty
May 22, 2026
Nola Petty, 88, of Paragould, passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born on May 30, 1937, in Fairy, Oklahoma, to the late Ed Reed and Naomi Probst Scovel. Nola lived a life marked by kindness, connection, and a deep devotion to the people she loved.
For more than 40 years she ran an in-home daycare where she provided care...
Bobby Joe Brooks
May 22, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and great love that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, father, pepaw, veteran, and friend whose life was defined by faith, family, patriotism, and the great outdoors. Bobby Joe Brooks passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved most, leaving behind a legacy of strength, honor, and...
Gayle Maria Costner
May 22, 2026
Gayle Maria Costner of Jonesboro, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home, at the age of 70.
She was born August 9, 1955, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Sam Costner and Barbara Coons Costner.
Gayle was a 1973 graduate of Harrisburg High School where she loved being a Hornet Cheerleader. She was also named Miss...
Mildred Virginia Weston
May 17, 2026
Mildred Virginia Oden Weston, 101, of Jonesboro, went to her heavenly reward on May 17, 2026. She was born June 14, 1924, in Lake City to Vernon and Gertha Oden. Mildred lived a long, faith‑filled life and was a devoted member of Shiloh Church for many years.
She married the love of her life, Boyce Weston, and together they built a...
Peggy Pauline High
May 13, 2026
Peggy Pauline High, 72, of Pocahontas entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Peggy was born on March 22, 1954, in Pocahontas to the late Estes and Fern Woodard. She was a proud high school graduate who dedicated many years of caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant....
Sandra Kay Oaks
May 12, 2026
Sandra Kay Oaks, 60, of Pocahontas entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Sandra was born in Pocahontas on November 30, 1965, to the late Bill and Drucilla Oaks. She had a vibrant personality and never met a stranger. Sandra loved wrestling, watching her favorite tv show Ridiculousness, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crafts, socializing with others...
Marvin Arthur Fry
May 8, 2026
Marvin Arthur Fry, 76, passed peacefully from this life at his home in Lake City on Friday, May 8, 2026 with his family holding his hands. Marvin was born in Black Oak on November 11, 1949 to Jesse and Vergie Fry.
Marvin graduated from Monette High School in 1967. After proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army and returning from...
Nellie Mae Lyle
May 7, 2026
Birtha Nellie Mae (Dean) Lyle, “Nel Mae, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at her home at the age of 88.
Born on August 4, 1937, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Zaniel Franklin Dean and Martha Artie (Burgess) Dean. Nellie grew up in the rural Pocahontas area before moving to Bloomington, Illinois, where she met the love of...
John Robert Taylor
May 6, 2026
Mr. John Robert Taylor, Sr. of Advance, MO, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Advance Assisted Living in Advance, Mo, at the age of 89.
He was born September 24, 1936 in Hickory Ridge, AR, the son of the late Robert and Alma Caudle Taylor.
John retired in 1975 from the U.S. Army, where he achieved a...
Marjory Sue Swann
May 6, 2026
Marjory Sue Swann, 80, departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.
Marjory was born on April 3, 1946, to Alfred F. Holland and Violet F. Pender Holland. She was a member of Great Harvest Church and loved the Lord. She had a love for cats, especially her calico cat Callie. She was always...
Sheila Gail Quarterman
May 5, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Sheila Gail (Rainwater) Quarterman announces her passing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in a tragic accident taking her way too soon.
She was born May 29, 1967 in Rochelle, Illinois to Amzier and Linda Gail (Barnett) Rainwater. Sheila was an outgoing, fun loving, and extremely caring soul. She was dedicated to her...
Mary Kaye Miller
May 5, 2026
Mary Kaye Miller, 77, of Pocahontas, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Pocahontas Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mary was born on December 20, 1948, in Little Rock, AR to the late Joseph and Emilie Harp. She proudly served her country in the United States Air Force, a reflection of her strength, dedication, and love of service.
Mary was preceded in...
Herma Jean Gipson
May 4, 2026
Jonesboro- Herma Jean Lewallen Gipson was born, in the family home in Mobley Community, Independence County, Arkansas, on May 11, 1931, to Herman Dewey Lewallen and Edna Elizabeth Liles Lewallen.
She was a precocious child. Her father had built a one room schoolhouse on the family land, Atna School. The schoolteacher lived with the family and found an eager and apt...
Mary Jane (Frankie) Gray
May 3, 2026
Mary Jane (Frankie) Gray died May 3, 2026. Born July 1, 1935 in Neeleyville, Missouri to Frank and Dora Zadnick. She grew up in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was a 1955 graduate of William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri and a 1957 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She was a member...
Larry O'Neal Williams
May 3, 2026
Jonesboro- - Larry O’Neal Williams, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away May 3, 2026 at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Larry was born March 11, 1937, in Jonesboro to Preston Earl and Sybil Louise Leary Williams. He was the only son of nine children. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army for six years and was retired from General Electric. Larry was...
Curtis "Leonard" Vandergriff
Apr 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith, Curtis Leonard Vandergriff, who passed away at the age of 79.
Curtis Leonard Vandergriff was born on October 8, 1946, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Curtis and Faye White Vandergriff. He was a proud graduate of Dalton High School, and he excelled...
Rendell Lee Wallis
Apr 29, 2026
Rendell Lee Wallis, 73, of Pocahontas entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born June 1,1952 in Walnut Ridge, AR, to the late Rudy and Mary Ellen (Shelton) Wallis.
Rendell was known by all for his love of horses, his infectious laughter, and never being without his cowboy hat. He cherished his family time with his...
Diana Lynn Glass Fahr
Apr 27, 2026
Diana Lynn Glass Fahr, 74, of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2026, after a 20-year long battle with COPD.
She was born on August 8, 1951 to the late James and Sylvia Glass of Fisher.
She worked at Addison Shoe Factory for several years until her health wouldn’t allow her to anymore.
She loved looking at pictures of her grandkids,...
