Obituaries

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Bobby Joe Johnston, of Trumann, departed this life Monday, June 16, 2025, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 74.

He was born September 03, 1950, in Trumann, AR, the son of the late Joe Warren Johnston and Ester Louise Henry Johnston.

Bobby was a car salesman and...

Jun 16, 2025

Margaret Ann Pendergrass, 80, of Corning, peacefully departed this life on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Margaret was born on September 20, 1944, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to the late Willie Porter Matthews and Velma Rose Dame Matthews. A devoted member of the First Baptist Church, Margaret exemplified faith and perseverance...

Jun 15, 2025

Novella Parker, age 92, passed away on June 15, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family in Pocahontas Arkansas.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, sitting on her porch drinking coffee, being outdoors, playing cards, and reading her Bible.

She was born October 14, 1932 in Parma, Missouri to the late...

Jun 14, 2025

Donnie Ray Bagwell, 76, of Maynard passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born March 16, 1949 in Port Lavaca, Texas to Ray and Clara Belle Bagwell.  He was the youngest of his siblings.

After a short stent in the Air Force, Donnie began working on the river...

Jun 14, 2025

Wiley Thomas "W.T." Hawkins, 93, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at StoneBridge of Pocahontas.

W.T. was born February 4, 1932 in Corning to the late Edd and Mazie (Hulvey) Hawkins.  He was also welcomed by an older brother, J.D. Hawkins.  At the age of 8, he and his family moved back to the Water...

Jun 11, 2025

Rogers, AR- Wikarjehan Chand Haydar, 85, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 of natural causes. Born in India, she immigrated to the United States in the mid 1960s with her late husband, Dr. Mohammed Afak Haydar. They first lived in Illinois and later moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas, the town she loved  and called home.

Chand was...

Jun 11, 2025

Frances Barbara Jansen Baltz

June 1, 1927- June 11, 2025

After a life well lived, Frances Barbara Jansen Baltz of Pocahontas passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 98.

She was born in Pocahontas on June 1, 1927, to the late Martin and Josephine Ungerank Jansen.

She...

Jun 11, 2025

Sandra Chappel, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 83.

Born Sandra Sullivan on December 5, 1941 in Trumann, she spent most of her years growing up in Walcott, before moving to Jonesboro. She was an avid reader, enjoying novels of all kinds but put them away...

Jun 10, 2025

Gladen "Bubba" Wilson Dockens Jr., 81, of Imboden departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro.

Gladen was born in the Jackson County Hospital in Mississippi on March 14, 1944, to the late Gladen Wilson Dockens Sr., and Inez Gibson Dockens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladen...

Jun 9, 2025

Deborah C. "Debbie" Crawford, 69, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Debbie was born February 12, 1956 in Walnut Ridge to the late Charles and Dorothy Blackshear Tribble.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Ricky Tribble, Larry Tribble, Steven...

Jun 8, 2025

Verna Mae Poole, 84, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born on September 20, 1940, in Dalton, Arkansas, Verna was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie and Notra McCandless Brooks. She later made Pocahontas her home. Verna was known for her dedication and...

Jun 7, 2025

Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Cheney Phillips departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the age of 53..

She was born June 21 1971 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles Wesley Cheney Sr. and Edna Elizabeth Jackson Cheney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Phillips and...

Jun 7, 2025

Timothy Allen Quarterman, 58, of Pocahontas departed this life on June 7, 2025, at Unity Health in Searcy.

Timothy was born in Omaha, NE., to Nathaniel and Leeta Calton Quarterman on July 22, 1966. Tim loved talking to God and his faith. He also had a love for fishing, reading and computers. His greatest love of all...

Jun 5, 2025

Mr. R.A. Page of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 88.

He was born March 4, 1937 in Togo, AR, the son of the late Amos Page and Ruby Jewell Page.

R.A. joined the Air Force right out of high...

Jun 5, 2025

Joseph James Swik, 95, of Maynard departed this life on June 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born in Milwaukee, WI., to the late Joseph Michael Swik and Sadie Harrod Swik on June 23, 1929. He attended Gesu Grade School in Milwaukee until his family moved to Union Grove WI in 1941 where he...

Jun 3, 2025

Peggy Smith, age 90, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana after an unexpected illness.

She was born on September 09, 1934, in Water Valley, Arkansas, to the late Jed Rickman and Birdie Mae Davis Rickman. Peggy married Junior Smith on February 19, 1953, and together they raised...

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Butch Lemke of Hot Springs, AR, departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Heth, AR, at the age of 55.

He was born on January 18, 1970, in West Memphis, AR, the son of Roy Lester Lemke and Martha Diane Luker Lemke.

Butch spent most of his life working hard and helping...

Jun 3, 2025

Minnie Lee Beasley, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home.  She was born on April 21, 1935 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Clarence Raymond (C.R.) and Birdie Mae Dalton-Standefer.  Minnie retired several times after working in offices of several local businesses including Jonesboro Cable T.V., Cleo C. White & Associates, and lastly as Case Manager...

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Randy Junior Hively of Cherry Valley, departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home at the age of 70.

He was born July 2, 1954 in Whitehall, AR, the son of the late Junior Hively and Evelyn Adams Hively.

Randy farmed all his life and worked for Thomas Hess Farms for...

Jun 2, 2025

Chester Eugene Burgett of High Ridge, Missouri, was born on October 30, 1942, in Maynard, Arkansas, to John and Dula Burgett and entered into rest on Monday, June 2, 2025, in House Springs, Missouri, at the age of 82.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Sue (Shocklee), his parents, John and...