Obituaries

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...

Mar 24, 2025

Cordia Marie Wildrick, 73, of Imboden went to her eternal home on Monday, March 24, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Cordia was born September 18, 1951 in the Opposition community to Emmett and Florence Loane Clements.  Cordia married the first love of her life, Travis Wildrick, in 1970....

Mar 24, 2025

Barbara Anne Dunn, 86, of Pocahontas passed from this life on Monday, March 24, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Barbara was born June 11, 1938 in Newport, AR to the late Howard Lewis and Merle Kimbrough Cole.  On January 23, 1959, Barbara married Mike Dunn.  Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated...

Mar 23, 2025

Monette - Jerry "Chub" Qualls, 84, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born April 2, 1941, to the late Thomas Joseph "Colonel" and Ovella Hamilton Qualls.

Jerry was the fifth of eight children and lived in Evening Shade until the age of four when he moved to Black...

Mar 22, 2025

Mr. David Leroy Drake, Sr., of Harrisburg, departed this life on Saturday March 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro, at the age of 90.

He was born October 22, 1934 in CA, the son of the late Leo David Drake and Mabel Daniel Drake.

David joined the U.S. Army right out of high...

Mar 19, 2025

Carolyn Sue Harper, 72, of Jonesboro, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on March 19th, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born March 22, 1952 in Pocahontas, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Eugene Harper and Nancy Lucille Harper, sister Bonnie Rickman, and brother...

Mar 18, 2025

Black Rock- Herman Wayne Jones, 80, passed on from this life on March 18, 2025 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born on December 13, 1944 to the late Raymond and Virginia Jones.

Herman retired from Hytrol as a machine operator. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his free time, and he loved his family.

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Mar 18, 2025

Jerry Clyde Sullivan, 81, from Pocahontas, AR, passed away on March 18, 2025, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Born on March 14, 1944, in Maynard, Arkansas, Jerry dedicated his life to hard work and family. Following in his father's footsteps, he built a successful career in the sawmill industry as the owner and operator...

Mar 17, 2025

James Harvey Late, 59, of Maynard, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on October 29, 1965, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Harvey James Late and Betty Lois (Bland) Late, Jim grew up in a family that instilled in him a strong sense of...

Mar 17, 2025

Monette- Harold Bowden, 91, passed on from this life on March 17, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born on July 14, 1933 to the late Jake and Edna Mae Bowden.

Harold was a retired radar specialist with the U.S Army.  He was a member of the American Legion in Monette #136 and Hardy #366.  After...

Mar 16, 2025

Jonesboro- Maudie Buhler Deloach, 88, passed on from this life on March 16, 2025 from NEA Baptist. She was born on November 6, 1936 to the late Fred Coats and Lois Stockman.

Mrs. Deloach was one of the first real estate brokers in Arkansas and an appraiser. She worked doing FHA appraisals.  She loved all things beautiful,...

Mar 16, 2025

Paragould- Jackie Morris, 61, of Paragould passed from this life on March 16, 2025. He was born August 22, 1963 to Bobby and Bonnie Morris.

Jackie was a full-time farmer. He loved racing, motorcycles, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grand babies.

He leaves behind his girlfriend Michelle Jones of the home; daughters Jasmine...

Mar 15, 2025

Diana Lynn Junkersfeld Macias, 60, of Pocahontas, AR went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family, on March 15, 2025, at St. Bernard's Medical Center following complications from her illness.

She was born October 29, 1964, in Pocahontas, AR, daughter of Jerry Allen and Hannelore (Nagel) Junkersfeld.  Diana graduated from St. Paul High School and...

Mar 15, 2025

Jonesboro- Susan Sanders, 67 passed on from this life on March 15, 2025 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 11,1957 to the late Norman and Sylvia Cooper.

Susan graduated from Parkin High in 1975 and went on to get her nursing degree from EACC. She became a labor and delivery nurse. She worked...