Obituaries

Mar 13, 2025

Jabine Kare, 62, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born Mary 19, 1962 in Majuro, Marshall Islands to the late Jimloj Kare and Beline Rilang.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 13, 2025

Ronald Blake Roberts, known by most as "Buck", passed from this earth on Thursday, March 13, 2025 aged 71 years at his home near O'Kean.

Born February 7, 1954 in Pocahontas; Buck was the oldest of three children born to James Kenneth Roberts and Norma Lou Getson.  A 1972 graduate of Delaplaine High School, Buck did a...

Mar 13, 2025

Hendri Ari Scott, a beloved child of 3 years, passed away on March 13, 2025 at his home in Weiner, Arkansas. He was born August 14, 2022.  Hendrix brought immeasurable joy to the lives of so many. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him....

Mar 12, 2025

Roseann Simmons, 72, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at her home.

She was born December 19, 1952 in Leeds, NY to the late Daley and Theresa Gabriel Deamer.  She worked as a C.N.A. and was of the Catholic belief.

Roseann was preceded in death by her parents Daley and Theresa Deamer; and...

Mar 11, 2025

NEW PALESTINE – Russell H. Dowden Jr., age 82, of New Palestine, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Woodland Terrace. He was born in Bauxite, Arkansas on January 13, 1943 to Russell H. Sr. and Donnie (Watts) Dowden. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1961 and then furthered his education at Indiana University and Arkansas State,...

Mar 11, 2025

Rita Katherine Head, 80, of Imboden, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Born on March 14, 1944, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to the late Henry Sorg and Frances Pfeffer Sorg, Katherine was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Throughout her life, she remained dedicated to her family as a devoted homemaker...

Mar 11, 2025

Batesville- Calvin Brown, 77, went to his Heavenly home on March 11, 2025 at his home. He was born December 08, 1947 to the late Stewart and Velma Brown.

Batesville- Calvin Brown, 77, went to his Heavenly home on March 11, 2025 at his home. He was born December 08, 1947 to the late Stewart and Velma...

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...