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Anita Mae Simpson
Nov 1, 2025
Anitia Mae Brown Simpson, 81, of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away November 1, 2025, at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
Anitia was born September 29, 1943, to James and Wynnette Brown of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. She worked at TRW Cinch in Pocahontas until retirement.
She was preceded in death by her...
Kay Lynn Fletcher Parrish
Nov 1, 2025
Kay Lynn Fletcher Parrish, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Kay Lynn was born on June 12, 1957, in Caraway, Arkansas, and was raised in Black Oak. She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Fletcher; mother, Mary Bunch Fletcher; four brothers, William Bunch, Ray Bunch, Lowell (Sonny)...
Charles Franklin Johnston
Nov 1, 2025
Charles Franklin "Terry" Johnston, 66, of Pocahontas, departed this life on November 1, 2025, at his home in Pocahontas.
He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Carl Johnston and Pauline Tyler Johnston on May 21, 1959. He worked for Pocahontas Aluminum as a setup man.
He was preceded in death by his parents....
Patricia Jones Mcferrin
Oct 31, 2025
Patricia Jones McFerrin, of Jonesboro, died October 31, 2025 , at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. She requested no funeral service. A private burial was held on November 3, 2025 at the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pat was born on March 20,1942, in St. Louis, MO, to Mitchell and Edith Jones. She was preceded in death...
Rickey Sanders Giles
Oct 28, 2025
Rickey Sanders Giles, 76, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born September 30, 1949, in Manila, Arkansas, to the late Ralph and Elsie Johnson Giles.
Rick graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1968. He started working as a highliner...
Jerry V. Wells
Oct 28, 2025
Jerry V. Wells, 84, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 11, 1940, to Buell and Edna Pearl Wells in Ravenden. He graduated from Williford High School in 1958 and was the owner of Wells Realty for most of his employed life. Some of...
Brenda Marie Manning
Oct 28, 2025
Brenda Marie Manning, 65, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on October 28, 2025. Born on April 13, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, to Dale Edward and Deloris Elaine Scheffers Runberg, Brenda lived a life marked by hard work and deep love.
Brenda was the former owner of the Sale Barn Café in Pocahontas, where her warm meals and...
Delores Ann Johnson
Oct 27, 2025
Delores Ann Johnson, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. Born in Forrest City, on January 29, 1952, to the late Lue R and Gladys Vernia Banks Frames, Delores lived a life marked by devotion to her faith, her family, and her calling as a nurse.
She began her nursing journey by earning her...
Christopher "Chris" Anselm Coleman
Oct 27, 2025
Christopher (Chris) Anselm Coleman passed away Monday, October 27,2025, to join his mother and daddy in heaven. Born November 2, 1963, and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was a loyal supporter of the Nettleton Raiders and the Arkansas State University Indians/Red Wolves.
As a person born with developmental disabilities, Chris never let that limit his participation in...
Reva "Louise" Davis
Oct 25, 2025
Reva "Louise" Davis, 95, of Pocahontas, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1930, in Pocahontas, the daughter of Soula and Flora Barnett McNabb. Louise married Leo C. Davis in Pocahontas on April 19, 1947.
Louise is survived by her three sons, Kenny (Linda) of Rushville,...
Charlotte Mae Fendley
Oct 22, 2025
Charlotte Mae Fendley, of Cherry Valley, departed this life Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne, at the age of 81.
She was born August 12, 1944, in Parkin, Arkansas, to the late Dolph and Almetha Nash Crouch.
Charlotte worked at factories for a short time after high school, she was a...
Jimmy Rogers Bradley
Oct 22, 2025
Jimmy Rogers Bradley, 96, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Hospital on October 22, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1929, in Charlotte Arkansas, to the late Pearl and Monroe Bradley.
On August 3, 1957, he married the love of his life, the late Mary Katherine Shawver, and together they shared 67 wonderful...
Ashley Dawn Stallings
Oct 21, 2025
Ashley Dawn Stallings, 33, of Ash Flat was found deceased in her home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
She was born February 1, 1992 in Jonesboro to Jason Stallings and Susan Meeks Houltzhouser. She was a loving and devoted mother who enjoyed taking her boys fishing. She was of the Church of Christ belief.
Ashley...
Ashley Melisa Ruiz Espinoza
Oct 21, 2025
Nuestra Princesa Ashley Melisa Ruiz Espinoza fue a estar con el Señor el 21 de octubre de 2025 en Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Ashley nació el 19 de mayo de 2016 de Jorge Ruiz y Luisa Espinoza en Managua, Nicaragua.
Le sobreviven sus padres, una hermana y muchos otros familiares y amigos.
Our Princess...
Frances "Mae" Meeks
Oct 21, 2025
Frances "Mae" Meeks, 89, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.
She was born December 29, 1935 in Bristow Township of Randolph County to the late John Burley "Burl" and Frances Damouth Gullett. Mae was retired from Cinch and a member of WestRidge Church of Christ.
Mae was...
Mary Louise Beck
Oct 19, 2025
Mary Louise Beck, 91, of Salem, Missouri, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home.
Mary was born on September 28, 1934, in Ensign, Kansas, to the late Robert Atkins and Nellie (Wilson) Atkins. She worked as anadministrative assistant for the telephone company and was a devoted member of the Church of God...
Ann Marie Davis Mcqueen
Oct 18, 2025
Ann Marie Davis McQueen, 55, of Maynard passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025.
She was born October 25, 1969, in Menominee, Michigan to Billy Van and Susan Jane Husbeck Davis. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Van Davis; and by two nieces,...
Shirley Ann Medlin
Oct 18, 2025
Lake City- Shirley Ann Medlin, 81, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2025. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 7, 1944,to Charles Ray and Dorothy Erlene Hays Anderson, Shirley lived a life marked by devotion, to her family, her faith, and her community.
She dedicated 34 years of compassionate service to Lakeside Nursing Home, where...
Matthew Blayne Hubble
Oct 17, 2025
Matthew Blayne Hubble, 37, of Brookland, Arkansas, passed away on October 17th 2025 doing what he loved. Born on April 17, 1988, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Matthew lived a life full of energy, laughter, and devotion to the people and passions that meant the most to him.
Matthew worked as an electrician at Steve's Electric in Paragould, where...
Charles Don Smith
Oct 16, 2025
Mr. Charles Smith, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home, at the age of 78.
He was born October 12, 1947, in Trumann, Arkansas, the son of the late Alvin and Eloise Burrows Smith.
Charles began working very early in life and worked mainly in the construction field. He...
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