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Anna Mae Nichols

Anna Mae Nichols

Dec 7, 2025

Pocahontas - Anna Mae Nichols, 67, of Warm Springs, departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Anna was born on March 31, 1958, in Oregon to Ted Roosa and Sarah Roosa. Anna helped with the human society and loved helping animals. She also loved going on her little adventures. She was a very...

Don C Page

Don C Page

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Don Carlos Page of Harrisburg departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 79.

He was born December 14, 1945 in Cherry Valley, AR the son of the late Rufus Amos Page and Ruby Jewell Walls Page.

Don was a retired U.S. Army veteran having served two...

Russell William Holmes

Russell William Holmes

Dec 6, 2025

Jonesboro- 06/29/1959 – 12/06/2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Russell William Holmes, devout Christian, a devoted father, cherished husband, loving grandfather, amazing brother-in-law and steadfast friend. He is a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. Born in Oklahoma City, OK., Russell lived a life defined by kindness, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to...

George Earl Garrison

George Earl Garrison

Dec 6, 2025

Mr. George Earl Garrison of Harrisburg departed this life Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville, at the age of 81.

He was born February 22, 1944, in Portageville, MO, the son of the late Ruben Kennard Garrison and Oretha Lawrence Garrison.

George was a farmer his entire life. He worked for over 38 years for Walls...

Tiffany Jo Skeet

Tiffany Jo Skeet

Dec 6, 2025

Pocahontas - Tiffany Jo Skeet, 47, of Pocahontas entered her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in West Memphis.

Tiffany was born on August 26, 1978, to Michael Ray Pratt and Kerry Michelle Blackwell Reyes in Pocahontas.

Tiffany worked for Randolph County Nursing Home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She will be remembered for her strength and...

Kimberly Elaine Anderson

Kimberly Elaine Anderson

Dec 5, 2025

Jonesboro–Kimberly Elaine Anderson, 59, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1966, in South Haven, Michigan, to the late John and Irene Sharp Markovich.

Kimberly’s life was filled with love for her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She cherished time spent in her kitchen cooking, tending to her garden where she planted...

Patsy Ann Berger

Patsy Ann Berger

Dec 4, 2025

Patsy Ann Hall Berger, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in Tennessee on December 4, 2025. Born on November 24, 1927, in Jonesboro, Patsy lived a life full of joy, creativity, and unwavering faith.

A proud alumni of Jonesboro High School, Patsy was crowned Miss JHS and served as head cheerleader in 1946.After high school she married...

Scotty Ray Goodman

Scotty Ray Goodman

Dec 2, 2025

Pocahontas - Scotty Ray Goodman, 44, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock.

Scotty was born on March 28, 1981, to Kenneth Ray Goodman and Ruth Hand Goodman in Pocahontas. He was an over-the-road truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ray Goodman.

He is survived by his mother,...

Harmon Ray Seawel

Harmon Ray Seawel

Nov 30, 2025

Pocahontas - Harmon Ray Seawel, 82, of Maynard, Arkansas, passed away Sunday November 30, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro surrounded by his family. Born May 5, 1943, on the family farm at Brakebill, he was the son of Quimby Seawel and Vival Condict Seawel, whose deep love and character shaped his life from the beginning.

A lifelong...

Grover Fred Baker

Grover Fred Baker

Nov 27, 2025

Grover Fred Baker, passed away on November 27, 2025, he was born June 23, 1950 in Parkin, and was raised in Northeast Arkansas. He is a US Army veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was loved and will be missed by many.

Preceding him in death was his mother and farther, Lecey and Fred Baker, his sister, Bessie (J.T.) Taylor, of...

Mickey "Chuck" Lee Boelk

Mickey "Chuck" Lee Boelk

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Chuck Boelk of Harrisburg departed this life on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 62.

He was born April 7, 1963 in Freeport, IL, the son of Meryl Boelk and Katherine Boelk.

Chuck was a jack of all trades. Through the years he was a cheesemaker, a cattle farmer, a crawfish...

Marvene Louise Carter Lance

Marvene Louise Carter Lance

Nov 25, 2025

Pocahontas - Marvene Louise (Carter) Lance, 94, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Randolph County Nursing Home.

Marvene was born April 05, 1931, in O’Kean to the late James Cledith Carter and Margie Ford Carter. She was a schoolteacher for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Morris Dean Lance; daughter, Holly...

Bessie Margaret Benson

Bessie Margaret Benson

Nov 25, 2025

Pocahontas - Bessie Margaret Benson, 95, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Randolph County Nursing Home.

Bessie was born on March 22, 1930, to the late Otis Lee Harmon and Mae Merritt Harmon in St. Louis, MO. She was a woman of strong Christian faith, a firm believer in God whose life was a reflection of...

Roy Maddox Shepherd

Roy Maddox Shepherd

Nov 22, 2025

Roy Maddox Shepherd of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away November 22, 2025. Born October 3, 1946, his parents were Roger David Shepherd and Virginia Lee Maddox Shepherd. 

Roy graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1964 and enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received an honorable medical discharge and returned home where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in...

Ronnie Gerald Dunavin

Ronnie Gerald Dunavin

Nov 22, 2025

Monette- Ronnie Gerald Dunavin was born on July 8, 1948, in Leachville. He was the seventh and youngest child of Jeff Davis Dunavin and Tressie Ladd Dunavin, a family of tenant farmers and cotton pickers. He grew up in Childress before moving to Monette when he was in high school -- to the house where his parents, his older sister and...

Karen Carlew Burris

Karen Carlew Burris

Nov 22, 2025

Karen Carlew Burris, 68, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Karen was born in Key West, Florida to the late William Dale Carlew Sr. and Janette Chandler Davis on October 22, 1957. She earned two master’s degrees and was a school counselor.

Karen was an avid sports fan her whole life. She...

Danny Earl Casady

Danny Earl Casady

Nov 21, 2025

Pocahontas - Danny Earl Casady, 77, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center.

He was born July 19, 1948, in Kirksville, MO, to the late Gail William and Geneva Maxine Hawkins Casady. Danny served in the US Navy where he refueled jets. He then worked for 29 years as a supervisor at Skil...

Billy "Bill" Ralph Wade

Billy "Bill" Ralph Wade

Nov 21, 2025

Pocahontas - Billy “Bill” Ralph Wade, 77 of Pocahontas departed this life on November 21, 2025, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.

He was born on December 5, 1947, to the late Walter Wade and Darlene Collins Wade in DeVall’s Bluff, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Darlene Wade; son, Michael David Wade; siblings, Raymond...

Barbara Ann Duncan

Barbara Ann Duncan

Nov 20, 2025

Our Mom and Nana, Barbara Ann Duncan, 89, a beautiful lady, full of devotion for Jesus Christ and undying love for her family passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 20,2025. Barbara was born on September 26, 1936 to Albert and Louise Witt and lived her whole life not far from her home place where she was raised. On...

Michael Chad Lindsey

Michael Chad Lindsey

Nov 20, 2025

Harrisburg - Mr. Chad Lindsey of Harrisburg departed this life on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home, at the age of 44.

He was born January 10, 1981, in Wynne, the son of the late William Clifford Lindsey and Betty Jo Loughary Lindsey.

Chad was a 2000 Graduate of Harrisburg High School and remained a die hard Hornet fan throughout his...

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