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Peggy Ann Haynes
May 19, 2025
Peggy Ann Haynes, 77, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Peggy was born December 30, 1947 in North Carolina to the late Mack Clinton and Annie Mae Jordan Bond.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mack and Annie Mae Bond; daughter, Anita Diane Haynes;...
Emilia "Emmy" V. Lambert
May 19, 2025
Emilia V. "Emmy" Lambert, 80, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born June 15, 1944 in Ibaquẻ, Colombia to the late Agustin Vảron and Emma Gutierrez.  Emmy was very active in her community, she volunteered for numerous civic organizations including serving as a Pink Lady at...
Jewel D Bishop
May 18, 2025
Jewel D. Bishop of Memphis, TN passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 92. Daughter of Joe and Ola Murray Hall on May 14, 1933, in Pocahontas.
She was a housewife and a proud loving and devoted mother of eight boys and one girl. Â She loved the Lord with all her heart.
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Eddie Jewel Smith
May 18, 2025
Eddie Jewel Smith, 77, of Pocahontas departed this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Eddie was born on March 24, 1948, in McCrory, Arkansas, to the late Tommy Smith and Ruby Skinner Smith. After graduating from high school, Eddie enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country for...
Freda Martin
May 17, 2025
Freda Martin, 84, passed away Saturday May 17, 2025 at St. Bernard's Hospice Care.
She was born July 12, 1941 to the late Lacy and Virgie Dillin. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Freda was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking,...
Judith Hendrix
May 16, 2025
Bono- Judith Ann Hendrix, 78, passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 3, 1947 to the late Raymond Charles and Lorena Wilson Pyle in Jonesboro, AR.
Judith lived a life filled with love, adventure, and generosity. She found joy in line dancing, camping, hunting, and fishing, always embracing the...
Ray Coleman Snodgrass
May 15, 2025
Ray Coleman Snodgrass, 95, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis.
Ray was born May 15, 1930 in Pocahontas to the late Joseph William and Nola Anther Coleman Snodgrass. Â Ray proudly served in the United States Air Force where he played semi-pro basketball. Â He operated an electronics business in...
Ginger Janice Pierce
May 15, 2025
Mrs. Ginger J. Pierce of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday night, May 15, 2025, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 83.
She was born February 28, 1942, in Greenfield, AR, the daughter of the late Louie Rodgers and Beatrice Thomas Rodgers.
Ginger married James Pierce October 31, 1960 and they...
Pamela Ann Fair
May 15, 2025
Pamela Ann Fair, 69, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center.
She was born on April 30, 1956 in Pocahontas, AR to Junior and Peggy Rickman Smith. Â Pam was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Â She was a 1974 graduate of Pocahontas...
Jenetta Faye Smith
May 13, 2025
Jenetta Faye Smith, 82, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Jenetta was born on October 24, 1942, in Corning, Arkansas, to the late Alfred Larry Head and Juanita Shipley Head. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a beacon of unwavering faith, Jenetta lived a life rooted in service and...
Nancy Mae Knotts
May 11, 2025
Nancy Mae Lemmons Knotts, 90, of Pocahontas passed from this life on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Randolph County Nursing Home, surrounded by her girls. Nancy was born on February 9, 1935, in Lesterville, Arkansas to the late Vernon M. and Uva James Lemmons. On July 3, 1954, Nancy married the love of her life, James Arvil Knotts. They...
Freddy George Watts
May 10, 2025
Freddy George Watts, 82, of Pocahontas, passed away on May 10, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, surrounded by his loved ones.
Freddy was one of twelve children and he was born on June 2, 1941, in Sanford, Maine, to the late Lawrence and Allegra (Robinson) Watts. A lifelong farmer, Freddy had a deep love...
Lisa Kay Jarrett
May 9, 2025
Lisa Kay Jarrett of Harrisburg departed this life on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House at the age of 56.
She was born March 6, 1969, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Ronald Jarrett and Kay Jarrett Faulkner.
Lisa was a 1987 graduate of Harrisburg High School. Â Following...
Mark Pollard
May 9, 2025
Mark Pollard, 64, of Caraway, Arkansas, passed away on May 9, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1960, to the late Ernest and Helen Pollard.
Mark was a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and uncle who touched the lives of many with his kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family. He is survived...
Wilhelmina "Wilma" Ann Wren
May 9, 2025
Wilhelmina "Wilma" Ann (Thielemier) Wren, 88, of Engelberg, Arkansas, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Born in Engelberg on August 10, 1936, she was the youngest of 12 children of the late William and Katie Ungerank Thielemier.
A pillar of the Engelberg community near Pocahontas, Wilma was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and...
Phyllis J Voss
May 9, 2025
Voss, Phyllis J. "Phyl" (nee Hill)Â departed this life on Friday, May 9, 2025, in St. Louis, MO.
She was preceded by her loving husband of 55 years, Robert Voss.
She is survived by her children, Steven (Jennifer) Voss and Michael Voss. Dear grandmother of Drew (Hannah) Voss, Jordan (Jason) Barker, Emily Voss, Tyler Voss...
Shirley Ann Redding
May 9, 2025
Caraway – Mrs. Shirley Ann Redding, 81, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Caraway on November 22, 1943, to the late Paul Brown and Beatrice "Happy" Blake. Â She lived most of her life in Caraway and was a homemaker and was retired from Walmart after 38 years as a stock...
Manutor Leon
May 8, 2025
Manutor Leon, 43, of Pocahontas departed this life on May 8, 2025, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Manutor was born in Majuro, Marshall Islands to Tita Leon and Likoj Obet on October 17, 1981. Manutor Leon was a Pastor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, several siblings and son, Clando Anitok...
Stephen Wayne Hillis
May 5, 2025
Mr. Stephen "Wayne" Hillis, of Trumann, departed this life Monday May 5, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 77.
He was born September 10, 1947, in Weona, AR, the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Hillis and Arlow Sanders Hillis.
Wayne was a retired machinist, having worked at Bray Gas...
Betty Jean Taylor
May 5, 2025
Leachville- Betty Jean Wright Taylor, age 95, was born on May 24, 1929, in Leachville, Arkansas, to the late Robert Ed and Hazel Moore Wright. She peacefully passed away on May 5, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of C.A (Kickie) Taylor for 40 years, having married in 1946. Betty is survived by her daughter Regina (Robin)...
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