Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

Jonesboro-Sharon Ann McKee, 77, passed on from this life on March 11, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 7, 1947 to the late Jesse and Alice Irene Adams.

Sharon worked for Sears for several years and loved flower gardening, reading, and playing with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Larry...

Mar 10, 2025

Marjorie Jane Todd, 81, of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home.

She was born December 23, 1943, in Bremerton, WA to the late Harry and Evelyn Holden Hill.  She was married to Doug Todd on February 2, 1967.  Marjorie was a devoted homemaker who had a deep love for art.  In her later...

Mar 10, 2025

Emma "Sue" Collins, 85, of the Noland community passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at her home.

Sue was born September 22, 1939 in Randolph County to the late Hasting and Flora Stevens English.  She was a faithful member of the Noland Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hasting and...

Mar 9, 2025

Marcita Lou Bennett, 66, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born on February 7, 1959, to Marvin Phillips and Billie Welch Phillips, Marcita dedicated her life to her family and her community. She earned a bachelor's degree and then received her master's degree as well in education...

Mar 9, 2025

Mrs. Lucille Chandler Smith of Harrisburg left to be in her loving savior's arms  Sunday, March 9, 2025, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 89. Her loving family was by her side.

She was born June 28, 1935 in Tyronza, the daughter of the late Charles Edward "Ed"  Chandler and Florence Smith...

Mar 7, 2025

Esther Lavoy Sellers, 78, of Maynard passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.

She was born April 15, 1946 in Concord, CA to the late Zane and Gladys Denham Crabtree.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Zane and Gladys Crabtree; son, Michael Wade Sellers; and sister, Lynette Vinzant....

Mar 7, 2025

Larry Lee Jones, 76, of Smithville passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge.

He was born June 27, 1948 in Lawrence County to the late Orvel and Agnes Collins Jones.  He devoted many years to working as a farmer and a mechanic.

Larry was preceded in death by...

Mar 7, 2025

Mrs. Lucy Eberhard of Harrisburg departed this life on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 91.

She was born on January 11, 1934, in Arkansas, the daughter of the late Solemn and Julie Clark.

Lucy married Bill David Eberhard on September 21, 1953, and they enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2025

Mary Louise Welliver, 79, of Maynard departed this life on March 6, 2025, at Regional One in Memphis.

She was born on December 20, 1945, to the late W.G. and Viola Snell Conner in Maynard, Arkansas. She was an Executive Secretary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dick Welliver; four brothers and...

Mar 6, 2025

Lauren Elizabeth Brewer, 8 months, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Lauren was born July 12, 2024 in Jonesboro to Sarah Brewer and the late David Rutledge.  She was a happy baby who was loved by all who met her.

She was preceded in death by her father, David Rutledge; grandfather, Bobby Brewer;...

Mar 5, 2025

Paula Rena Cole, born on January 24, 1974, departed this life on March 5, 2025, at St. Bernard's Medical Center at the age of 51 years, 1 month, and 9 days.

Paula had a deep love for God and found great joy in attending church.  She was a devoted member of Walk by Faith Ministries in Trumann.  ...

Mar 5, 2025

Kimberly Louise Haynes, 59, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at her home.

She was born December 14, 1965 in Pocahontas to the late John Henry and Rita Barnett Jones.  She was an LPN and formerly worked for Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and...

Mar 4, 2025

Marson L. Zedekaih, 56, of Pocahontas departed this life on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Advanced Care Unity Hospital of White County.

Marson was born on April 6, 1968, to Nelson Zedekaih and Marion (Emil) Zedekaih in Majuro, Marshall Islands. He was a member of the King Chapel Church.

He is survived by his loving...

Mar 2, 2025

Caitlin Marie Bradford (33) of Pocahontas AR lost her battle with cancer on Sunday March 2, 2025, in Hospice care in Jonesboro AR. Her Mom, Dad, and brother were with her during her last living moments.

Caitlin was born in Grove OK on October 23, 1991, to Julie Rice and Jason Bradford. She later moved to Pocahontas...

Mar 2, 2025

Deacon Wayne Spradlin, son of Chase and Claudia Hulme Spradlin of Pocahontas, was born into heaven on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Deacon is survived by his parents, Chase and Claudia Spradlin; maternal grandfather, David Hulme of Gallatin, TN; paternal grandparents, Toby and Christi Spradlin of Pocahontas; great grandparents, Jim and...

Mar 2, 2025

Lake City- Barbara A. Sutterfield, 86, passed from this life on March 2, 2025 in Lake City. She was born on January 14, 1939 to Austin and Effie Qualls.

She spent most of her life in Jonesboro as a homemaker and caretaker for others. She was of the Baptist faith.

Barbara was preceded in death...

Mar 1, 2025

Jonesboro-Sharon Kay Stevenson 79, passed from this life at NEA Baptist Hospital on Saturday March 1, 2025.

She was born in Decatur IL on February 10, 1946, to the late William and Vera Carlisle Varner.

She worked at Safeway and was a great wife. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sharon was...

Mar 1, 2025

Mrs. Phoebe Mae Mills, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Saturday morning, March 1, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 97.

She was born September 3, 1927 in Payette, Idaho, the daughter of the late John Orr and Minnie Hyatt Orr.

Phoebe graduated high school in...

Feb 28, 2025

Joanna Lee Cart Freeman, age 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on February 28, 2025 Born on November 21, 1939, in Caruthersville, MO, to the late Frances Marie Wright and Raymond Eugene Cart, Joanna grew up in Jonesboro, where she attended school until moving to Weiner in 1953. She graduated from Weiner High School in 1957.

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Feb 27, 2025

Jonesboro - Anita Carol Covington (McFarlin), 86, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born March 30, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Winston and Helen McFarlin. She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1956. Anita is remembered by many Jonesboro residents for her retail business "Anita's Specialty Shop"....