Obituaries

Apr 12, 2025

Monette-Sarah Jane Heise, 84, passed from this life on April 12, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on August 17, 1940, in Lake City to the late Jeff and Lula May Simpkins.

Her career began at the Craighead County Tax Collectors office and ended in Little Rock with the Office of Professional Programs where...

Apr 11, 2025

Monette - Wesley Erwin Williams, aged 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025. Born on March 19, 1934, to the late James Hardy and Ethel Baker Williams in Lake City, Wesley lived a life full of love, service, and dedication.

Wesley was a proud retired U.S. Army veteran, serving for over 20 years with two...

Apr 10, 2025

Monette - Johnny Wayne Houchin, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born on June 15, 1944, to the late Paul and Freda Laverne (Vernie) Roe Houchin in Caraway, Johnny lived a life full of love and dedication.

Johnny was a devoted family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He found joy...

Apr 9, 2025

Helen Marie Gunter Mitchell, 88, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on September 20, 1936, in Alton, Missouri, to John and Minnie Grissom Gunter. A devoted member of the Imboden Church of Christ, Helen led a life rich in faith, love, and kindness....

Apr 9, 2025

William Eugene "Gene" Kincade, 68, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home.

Gene was born on May 16, 1956, to Perneica Ann Morgan Hightower and the late Glen Ray "Buck" Kincade. He was proud to have served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. A dedicated...

Apr 6, 2025

Jonesboro- Dr. John Sanford, 97, passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Springs of Jonesboro. He was born January 11, 1928 to the late R.S and Elizabeth Waddell Sanford of Searcy.

Dr. Sanford practiced dentistry in Jonesboro for 52 years during which time he formed many enduring friendships. One of his fondest pastimes was visiting with...

Apr 6, 2025

Jonesboro- Lindell Leon Stevens, 82, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025.

He was born February 23, 1943 in Pine Bluff to the late Lindell and Ola Stevens. He was a graduate of Apostolic Bible Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota, and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He was a devoted husband to his beloved Barbara Ann, with whom he...

Apr 4, 2025

Alice Mondy, 68, departed this life on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home in Cherokee Village.

Alice was born on August 27, 1956, in Imboden Arkansas to June Wineland Mondy and C. Edward Mondy. She was the 4th child and was the favorite (because she always told us so). Alice was a great person and a...

Apr 3, 2025

Jonesboro- Sandra Kaye Wixson Kellems, 77, departed this life on Thursday April 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 11, 1948 to Roy and Anna Wixson of Fisher.

She is survived by her husband of forty years, Randal Kellems; daughter Kristina Joy Hull and her husband Joshua; along with many special...

Apr 2, 2025

Violet Rose Gray, 5 day old daughter of Colton and Kelsea Keeling Gray passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.

She was born March 28, 2025 at UAMS in Little Rock weighing 6 lbs and 14.4 ozs.

Violet was preceded in death by her great grandfathers, Robert Phillips and...

Apr 1, 2025

Jonesboro- Michael D. Pankey, 78, passed on from this life on Tuesday April 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1946 to the late Ralph O. and Loretta Pankey.

Mr. Pankey worked at TEC Electric for fifty years. He was drill sergeant in the US Marines, and a jokester that had a nickname...

Mar 31, 2025

Juanita (Niswonger) Hackworth, 97, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Randolph County Nursing Home.

She was born, October 9, 1927 in Walnut Ridge to the late Maniel and Eusa Bates Niswonger.  She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years.  She was also a longtime...

Mar 31, 2025

Maxine Barr, 79, of Maynard passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at her home.

She was born January 22, 1946 in Walnut Ridge to the late William Claude and Flora Evelyn Cooper Harris.  Maxine was a private duty licensed practical nurse and was a Christian.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Claude...

Mar 29, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Haymes, 74, of Maynard passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy.

He was born February 12, 1951 in Beebe to the late Arthur and Sally Sims Haymes.  Tony served in the national guard, was a cattle farmer, a member of the Mount Pleasant Masonic Lodge #99, was the Mayor...

Mar 29, 2025

Wilma Lene Burrows, 84, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born on a riverboat at Pocahontas, AR on October 22, 1940.  She was the daughter of the late Waples and Rheita Crosby Verkler.  Wilma was retired from Pro Group and a member of Gravesville Community Church....

Mar 26, 2025

Robert R. "Bob" Levesque, 85, of Corydon, formerly of Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home near Corydon, Indiana.  He was born June 26, 1939, in Nashua, New Hampshire, to the late Henry and Emma Gagney Levesque.  He was a retired plant manager in the Injection Molding industry, was a former flight instructor, was a member of...

Mar 26, 2025

Brooksie Bynum Culver, 92, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born on May 10, 1932, to the late A.B. Culver and Grace Brooks Culver, Brooks lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. Brooks served his country in the United States...

Mar 25, 2025

Hilton Booth Hurdle, 77, of Weiner, Arkansas, passed away on March 25, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1948, and grew up in Trumann, Arkansas. Hilton was a proud graduate of Trumann High School, where he became a standout athlete, earning All-State recognition in both basketball and football. His love for sports continued...

Mar 25, 2025

Larry Wayne Godwin, 70, of Biggers, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Larry was born on June 8, 1954, to William Edward Godwin and Euviolet Colleen Venson Godwin in Pocahontas, Arkansas. A lifelong resident of Biggers, Larry's presence in the community was cherished by all who knew him.

He...

Mar 25, 2025

Ralph J. Jones, 68, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his home.

Born on August 29, 1956, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Edgar Jones and Gladys Fuller Jones, Ralph grew up with a deep sense of family and community that he carried with him throughout his life.  Ralph was a proud 20-year...