Dorothy Joan Murphy
Nov 16, 2025
Hernando MS- On November 16, 2025, Dorothy Joan Murphy formally of Jonesboro, 85, peacefully went to be with her Lord in heaven surrounded by family. She was born on January 26, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN to Ken and Emma Smith. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 34 years, Dan Wayne Murphy; daughter, Lisa Stephens;...
Robert "Bob" Charles Young
Nov 15, 2025
Jonesboro- Robert (Bob) Charles Young, 94, passed way from this life on Saturday November 15,2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Belgrade, Missouri to Anthony and Lottie Young on December 23, 1930. Bob began working on the farm along with his family as sharecroppers when his family moved to Bay Village, Arkansas. He...
Louis "L.D." Abbott
Nov 13, 2025
Louis Abbott, 71, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born in Morrison, Illinois, on March 13, 1954, to the late William M. Abbott and Betty L. (Briggs) Abbott. Louis retired from Custom Pak and enjoyed a simple, fulfilled life. He loved watching cowboy...
Gary Lee Craig
Nov 13, 2025
Jonesboro-Gary Lee Craig, 72, died on Thursday November 13, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.
He was born September 1, 1953 in Trumann and had lived in Jonesboro since 1986. He was a jack of most trades; his main one being painting houses. He owned his own business since 1995 and continued to do so after retirement...
Namara Takeij
Nov 12, 2025
Namara Takeij, 58, of Pocahontas departed this life on November 12, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Namara was born on April 10, 1967, in Ebeye, Marshall Islands to the late Takeij Makto and Nelin (Tommy) Makto.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister.
He...
Helen Yvonne Bryan
Nov 11, 2025
Jonesboro- Helen Yvonne McAuliffe Bryan was born on August 1, 1936 to Richard E. and Louise Walley in Lepanto, Arkansas. She transitioned to her heavenly home surrounded by love on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Liberty Park Senior Living in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Bryan, father, Richard Walley, mother, Louise Roushall...
Wilma "Billie" Martha Declerk
Nov 9, 2025
Wilma Martha "Billie" DeClerk of Pocahontas departed this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 98. Mom was one of nine children, born and raised in Fayetteville. She graduated from St. Scholastica Academy in Fort Smith. She had 3 semesters in at U of A when she met John A. DeClerk, got married and started a...
Essie Morgan
Nov 9, 2025
Essie L. Morgan, 71 of Corning AR, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday, November 9th, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Born October 25, 1954 to the late Beauford and Frances Mcdaniel, in Georgetown SC, Essie was a woman of many talents. Essie enjoyed preparing meals for...
Melissa Marshan Johnson-Whiteley
Nov 8, 2025
Melissa Marshan Johnson- Whiteley, age 54, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday November 8th, 2025, at St Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, but only after putting up a valiant six-hour fight to stay.
Melissa was born on January 11th, 1971, in Duluth, Georgia to Roy William Johnson and Elaine Myrtle Hadaway. Melissa was raised in Georgia,...
Dana Michelle Goodrum
Nov 7, 2025
Dana Michelle Goodrum, 43, of Pocahontas, passed away November 7, 2025 at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on February 17, 1982 in Batesville, Arkansas to Janet Laposky.
Dana was known for her compassion and spent many years working as a patient care technician at Walk with Us Home Care in Pocahontas. She...
James Edward White
Nov 6, 2025
James Edward White of Harrisburg, 90, passed away on November 6, 2025 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis surrounded by his family.
He was born April 20, 1935 in Greenfield Township and helped his family clear land on Crowley's Ridge as a young man and continued to live in the same area his entire life where he...
Jerry Chastain
Nov 5, 2025
Jerry Chastain, 85, of Pocahontas departed this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Flo & Phil Hospice in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
He was born on September 23, 1940, to the late George Chastain and Pearl Smart Chastain in Pocahontas. Jerry was a carpenter and built many houses. In 1980 he began doing excavating and hauling naming his...
Paul Sailor Davis
Nov 4, 2025
Mr. Paul Sailor Davis of Harrisburg departed this life Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Jonesboro, at the age of 83.
He was born February 26, 1942 in Jonesboro, the son of the late Herman Arnold Davis and Oda Belle Denton Davis.
Paul met Effie Jones in Zion, Illinois and they married in 1962. Â They were...
Paul Edward Ferguson
Nov 4, 2025
Paul Edward Ferguson, 80, of Pocahontas departed this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his home in Pocahontas.
He was born on October 16, 1945, to the late Clarence Ferguson and Ruby Rimer Ferguson in Egypt, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother CD (Othelda) Ferguson; sisters Lois (Bob) Kisling, Lola...
Mary Evelyn Williams
Nov 2, 2025
Jonesboro- Mary Evelyn Williams of Jonesboro, Arkansas, 90, passed on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Flo and Phil Hospice House. Born in Marked Tree on February 20, 1935, to the late Ike Newton and Mary Luster Williams, Mary lived a life defined by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.
She retired from Lincoln Manufacturing...
Fern Geraldine "Jean" Nicholson
Nov 1, 2025
Fern Geraldine "Jean" Nicholson, 99, of Pocahontas departed this life on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving grandsons.
Jean was born on June 22, 1926, in Worthington, Indiana to the late William E. Cullison and Lena Scrogham Cullison. With her husband, Jim, she owned several businesses and retired as a property manager....
Anita Mae Simpson
Nov 1, 2025
Anitia Mae Brown Simpson, 81, of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away November 1, 2025, at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
Anitia was born September 29, 1943, to James and Wynnette Brown of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Â She worked at TRW Cinch in Pocahontas until retirement.
She was preceded in death by her...
Kay Lynn Fletcher Parrish
Nov 1, 2025
Kay Lynn Fletcher Parrish, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Kay Lynn was born on June 12, 1957, in Caraway, Arkansas, and was raised in Black Oak. She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Fletcher; mother, Mary Bunch Fletcher; four brothers, William Bunch, Ray Bunch, Lowell (Sonny)...
Charles Franklin Johnston
Nov 1, 2025
Charles Franklin "Terry" Johnston, 66, of Pocahontas, departed this life on November 1, 2025, at his home in Pocahontas.
He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Carl Johnston and Pauline Tyler Johnston on May 21, 1959. He worked for Pocahontas Aluminum as a setup man.
He was preceded in death by his parents....
Patricia Jones Mcferrin
Oct 31, 2025
Patricia Jones McFerrin, of Jonesboro, died October 31, 2025 , at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. She requested no funeral service. A private burial was held on November 3, 2025 at the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pat was born on March 20,1942, in St. Louis, MO, to Mitchell and Edith Jones. She was preceded in death...
