Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

Tonya R. Guthrie, 65, of Batesville departed this life on February 2, 2025, at Imboden surrounded by her loved ones.

Tonya was born on May 19, 1959, to Bobby Lewis and Shirley Rood Lewis in Barstow, CA. Tonya graduated from Sloan Hendrix High School in 1977 and obtained her Bachelor of Business from ASU. She was Director...

Feb 1, 2025

Jeffrey Wayne Hurn passed away on February 1, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. Jeff was born on March 21, 1956, to Nathaniel and Mary (Johnson) Hurn.

Jeff was preceded in death by his wife Paula (Hendrix) Hurn; parents, Nathanial and Mary (Johnson) Hurn; siblings, Stan Needham, Charles Hurn, Eddie Hurn, Shirley Hill and Jean Hill.

He...

Feb 1, 2025

Gena N. Farrin, 65, of Pocahontas, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Pocahontas.

Gena was born on February 28, 1959, in O'Fallon, Missouri, to the late Frank and Rosemary Nickell. She dedicated 28 years of her life working for Pocahontas Public School, where she was known not only for her professionalism but also...

Jan 31, 2025

Billy Joe Roberts, 79, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

Billy was born June 23, 1945 in Brownsville, AL to the late Ivey and Jenny Guy Roberts.  He served for 22 years in the United States Navy where he served three tours of duty in Vietnam.  ...

Jan 31, 2025

Connie Starr Holland, 88, of Pocahontas departed this world on Friday, January 31, 2025.

She was born August 29, 1936 in Muscatine, IA to the late Elmo and Pauline Hall Starr.  Connie loved music and singing for the Lord.  She was a member of Pocahontas First Freewill Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2025

Janie Qualls, 83, of Lake City, passed away January 30, 2025, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Caraway to the late Paul and Opal Earnhart.

She was a woman of strong faith, a prayer warrior, and a spiritual mentor to many within her family, church, and Celebrate Recovery. Her greatest...

Jan 30, 2025

Marjorie Austin Glidewell, 88, went to be with the Lord Thursday January 30, 2025, at Monette Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on March 18th 1936, in Manila to the late Charles and Sallie Gray. Earlier in life she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family. She was loved dearly by family and friends and...

Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Grant Killion, an 86-year-old resident of Pocahontas, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at home after a week-long stay at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong educator, teacher, school administrator, and preacher who loved collecting watches, pens, and pocket knives. He also loved American literature and teaching students to love it, too.

Dr....

Jan 29, 2025

Audrey Faye McKuin (nee Mars), 86 years old, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born June 5, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to Delno and Gracie Mars. She was one of eleven children.

Audrey was a loving mother and dear friend with a heart of gold.  She enjoyed cooking, traveling, crocheting, spending...

Jan 28, 2025

Jonesboro-Loretta Jean Wright 91, passed away on January 28, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on April 1, 1933, in Marmaduke to the late Johnie and Grace Davis Ogles. She was a homemaker and caregiver, always taking care of her family. She loved being with her family. Loretta had a garden where she grew strawberries. She...

Jan 27, 2025

Glen Joe Badgett, 75, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Flo and Phil Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Glen was born on July 23, 1949, in Supply, Arkansas, to Herbert Badgett and Tina Crossen Badgett. Throughout his life, Glen enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially spending time with his family. But above...

Jan 26, 2025

Jonesboro-Ruby Sue Lammers 72, passed away on January 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 13, 1953, in Caraway to the late Raymond and Ruby Andrews Randel. Ruby was of the Church of Christ belief. She was a homemaker and raised her children and grandchildren for the last twenty-five years.

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Jan 25, 2025

Alvin Eugene Riney, 84, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed peacefully into his heavenly home on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born on January 9, 1941, to the late Leo Riney and Lena Doris Brown Riney in Randolph County, Alvin was a man of deep faith, a devoted family member, and...

Jan 24, 2025

Dale Gregory VanFerson, 79, passed away at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab on January 24, 2025.

Dale was born on October 10, 1945, in Porter, IN., to the late Robert and Dorothy VanFerson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Laverne and Gary VanFerson and Melodee Mcormick.

He is survived by...

Jan 23, 2025

Naoma Nunn Timms of Santa Paula, California went to her heavenly home on January 23, 2025.

She was born in Brookland, Arkansas on April 18, 1939, to Roy and Mary Nunn. Naoma spent her childhood years in Dixie, Arkansas where she worked in the cotton fields with her 5 siblings and attended Dixie School. This is where...

Jan 23, 2025

Sharon Kay Flanigan, 81, of Maynard passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas.

She was born June 18, 1943 in Shelby Township, Michigan to the late Fredrick Philoman and Ann Isabel LeFever Gowell.  She retired as a lead trainer with Intel and was a member of Maynard Methodist Church....

Jan 22, 2025

Jonesboro-Earl Clifford Baker ,88, passed away at St. Bernard's Medical Center on January 22, 2025.

He was born to the late Earl and Minnie Derrington Baker on July 29, 1936, in Jonesboro, AR.

Earl loved his horse Smokey. He worked for the Singer factory, FMC, and was a member of the Bono Church of Christ....

Jan 22, 2025

Marden Stafford Hueter, 77, of Warm Springs departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home.

Marty was born in Jonesboro to the late Charles Albert Hueter and Jo Abbott Crawford Hueter on March 1, 1947. Marty dedicated his life to service to his country serving in the United States Army and serving his community...

Jan 22, 2025

Bobby Eugene Simpson, 88, of Pocahontas departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Bob was born on October 9, 1936, in Eleven Point, AR. to the late Woodrow "Woody" and Zelma Morris Simpson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob is survived by his wife, Judie Surles Simpson; children,...

Jan 21, 2025

Jonesboro- Ronald Ervin Taylor, 72, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born on January 16, 1953, to the late William and Iris Watts Taylor. He loved his family and deer hunting with his son. Ronald loved spending time at the lake and watching his grandchildren play sports....