Obituaries

May 3, 2025

Doyle¨Sonny" Craig, 85, of Pocahontas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home. Sonny is now in his Heavenly Home in the loving arms of Jesus. Sonny was born on May 4, 1939, in Bay, Arkansas to the late Alexander and Elizabeth Craig.

Sonny married the love of his life,...

May 3, 2025

Donald Paul Huckeby

June 26, 1933~May 3, 2025

Donald Paul Huckeby passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on May 3, 2025, at the age of 91. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 am at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout...

May 2, 2025

Carolyn A. Gearhart, born on March 27, 1940, to the late Jon and Gladys Knotts Anderson in Attica, AR, passed away on May 2, 2025. Carolyn dedicated many years of her life to working in retail sales and attended First Baptist Church.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Jeff Gearhart, and daughter-in-law, Sandy Gearhart. Her brother Bob...

May 2, 2025

Genetta Stella Brown, 84, of Hillsboro, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 12:57 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at Hillsboro Health in Hillsboro, Illinois, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on January 2, 1941, in Biggers, Arkansas, to Cevera Earl and Mabel Elizabeth (Haley) Bradley. Genetta spent her youth in Arkansas and attended Biggers-Reyno...

May 1, 2025

Russell Goad, age 73, and a resident of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away from this life on May 1, 2025, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born to the late Oland and Irma Lee Coffman Goad on September 28, 1951, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. A graduate of Jonesboro High School, Russell then attended and...

May 1, 2025

Dylan Zacary Wells, 30, of Imboden passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Black Rock.

Dylan was born August 16, 1994 in Jonesboro to Jimmy Wells and Crystal Clements.  He was employed by Jonesboro Tool and Die and a member of Birdell Church of Christ.

Dylan was a loving and devoted family man to his...

Apr 30, 2025

Martha Helen Lindsey Reynolds went to be with Jesus on April 30,2025, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.

She was born in Tupelo, MS on September 12, 1936, the daughter of Audie and Minnie Pearl Lindsey.

She moved to Harrisburg in her early years and married Max Don Reynolds in 1958. They enjoyed 56...

Apr 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Miller, age 78, of Imboden, peacefully departed this life on April 29, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 5, 1946, in Freeport, Illinois, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Bloom) Perrin. After earning her degree in accounting, she dedicated 30 years of...

Apr 29, 2025

Joyce Ann Burks, 66, born on May 23, 1958, passed away on April 29, 2025. She was the daughter of Melvard Leon and Marjorie Lucille Thompson Dooley. Joyce dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for others. Joyce loved her family, children and grandchildren beyond measure. Family came first to Joyce and made the best of Life despite her...

Apr 27, 2025

Our dad, Papa, brother, Uncle Doc, and friend, James Darrell "Doc" Alphin, of Attica, Arkansas, crossed his earthly finish line, as God waved his final checkered flag on Sunday, April 27, at his home in Attica, surrounded by family. He was 77 years old. Darrell, more commonly known as "Doc", was born on September 16, 1947, in Attica, AR,...

Apr 26, 2025

Carol Sue Brown, 80, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Saturday April 26th at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She was born on April 19, 1945.  In 1962, she married the love of her life, Willie Ray Brown, and devoted herself to raising their family. Carol was a homemaker...

Apr 25, 2025

Elton L. Fielden ("Yat" if you're from Engelberg), 92, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Randolph Home where he was in his second year reigning as King.

He was born June 27, 1932 south of The Settlement near the Birdell community to the late William Herschel "Hutch" and Betty Reo Hufstedler Fielden.

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Apr 23, 2025

Jerry Mitchell Priddy, 60, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on June 28, 1964, in Litchfield, Illinois, Jerry was the son of Walter Priddy and Alice Kistner Priddy. A devoted and hardworking man, Jerry dedicated 29 years of his life to ESNA, where he was...

Apr 22, 2025

Betty Jean Stanton Winebaugh, 93, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her home on April 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Jack, Alabama, on November 13, 1931, Betty was the daughter of the late James Henry and Ila Lee Leighton Stanton....

Apr 22, 2025

Trumann- Shirley Howle Minga, 82,departed this life on April 22, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1942 to the late William Sylvester and Edna Mae Howle Minga.

Mr. Minga spent most of his life as a carpenter in the construction industry. He served in the US Navy and resided in Brookland and Jonesboro for most of...

Apr 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, and Nana, Rose Ann Davis, who left us peacefully on April 20, 2025, at the age of 62.

Rose was a woman of strength, warmth, sass, and boundless love. She was a devoted mother, a proud and caring nana, and a cherished...

Apr 15, 2025

Dennis Cooper, 71, of Carthage, TX, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born June 18, 1953, in Pocahontas, AR, a son of the late Ray and Joyce Cooper.

He worked most of his life on the pipelines in Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Joyce Cooper of Pocahontas, AR; his...

Apr 14, 2025

Bay- Melvin Mink, 86, passed away April 14, 2025. He was born in Bay on March 24, 1939 to Alton and Ruby (Davis) Mink.

Melvin graduated from Bay High School in May of 1958. He married Joyce Norwood September 5, 1958. Melvin spent several years in the National Guard, had various jobs but was most known for...

Apr 14, 2025

Patsy Ann Toney Pickett was born July 19, 1936 in Dalton, Arkansas to Ralph Marvin and Lillie Mae Baker Toney.  She departed this life on April 14, 2025 at St. Bernard's Hospital In Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She graduated valedictorian of her class in 1954 at Dalton High School in Dalton, Arkansas.  She began working in Pocahontas at the...

Apr 12, 2025

Sidney Mize, 77, departed this life Saturday April 12, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.  Sid was born December 3, 1947 in Harrisburg, AR, living his early life on a farm in rural Poinsett county.  In his teen years he moved to rural Jonesboro where he helped his mother in their country store and learned carpentry from...