Obituaries

Jun 11, 2025

Frances Barbara Jansen Baltz

June 1, 1927- June 11, 2025

After a life well lived, Frances Barbara Jansen Baltz of Pocahontas passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 98.

She was born in Pocahontas on June 1, 1927, to the late Martin and Josephine Ungerank Jansen.

She...

Jun 11, 2025

Sandra Chappel, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 83.

Born Sandra Sullivan on December 5, 1941 in Trumann, she spent most of her years growing up in Walcott, before moving to Jonesboro. She was an avid reader, enjoying novels of all kinds but put them away...

Jun 10, 2025

Gladen "Bubba" Wilson Dockens Jr., 81, of Imboden departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro.

Gladen was born in the Jackson County Hospital in Mississippi on March 14, 1944, to the late Gladen Wilson Dockens Sr., and Inez Gibson Dockens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladen...

Jun 9, 2025

Deborah C. "Debbie" Crawford, 69, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Debbie was born February 12, 1956 in Walnut Ridge to the late Charles and Dorothy Blackshear Tribble.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Ricky Tribble, Larry Tribble, Steven...

Jun 8, 2025

Verna Mae Poole, 84, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born on September 20, 1940, in Dalton, Arkansas, Verna was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie and Notra McCandless Brooks. She later made Pocahontas her home. Verna was known for her dedication and...

Jun 7, 2025

Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Cheney Phillips departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the age of 53..

She was born June 21 1971 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles Wesley Cheney Sr. and Edna Elizabeth Jackson Cheney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Phillips and...

Jun 7, 2025

Timothy Allen Quarterman, 58, of Pocahontas departed this life on June 7, 2025, at Unity Health in Searcy.

Timothy was born in Omaha, NE., to Nathaniel and Leeta Calton Quarterman on July 22, 1966. Tim loved talking to God and his faith. He also had a love for fishing, reading and computers. His greatest love of all...

Jun 5, 2025

Mr. R.A. Page of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 88.

He was born March 4, 1937 in Togo, AR, the son of the late Amos Page and Ruby Jewell Page.

R.A. joined the Air Force right out of high...

Jun 5, 2025

Joseph James Swik, 95, of Maynard departed this life on June 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born in Milwaukee, WI., to the late Joseph Michael Swik and Sadie Harrod Swik on June 23, 1929. He attended Gesu Grade School in Milwaukee until his family moved to Union Grove WI in 1941 where he...

Jun 3, 2025

Peggy Smith, age 90, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana after an unexpected illness.

She was born on September 09, 1934, in Water Valley, Arkansas, to the late Jed Rickman and Birdie Mae Davis Rickman. Peggy married Junior Smith on February 19, 1953, and together they raised...

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Butch Lemke of Hot Springs, AR, departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Heth, AR, at the age of 55.

He was born on January 18, 1970, in West Memphis, AR, the son of Roy Lester Lemke and Martha Diane Luker Lemke.

Butch spent most of his life working hard and helping...

Jun 3, 2025

Minnie Lee Beasley, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home.  She was born on April 21, 1935 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Clarence Raymond (C.R.) and Birdie Mae Dalton-Standefer.  Minnie retired several times after working in offices of several local businesses including Jonesboro Cable T.V., Cleo C. White & Associates, and lastly as Case Manager...

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Randy Junior Hively of Cherry Valley, departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home at the age of 70.

He was born July 2, 1954 in Whitehall, AR, the son of the late Junior Hively and Evelyn Adams Hively.

Randy farmed all his life and worked for Thomas Hess Farms for...

Jun 2, 2025

Chester Eugene Burgett of High Ridge, Missouri, was born on October 30, 1942, in Maynard, Arkansas, to John and Dula Burgett and entered into rest on Monday, June 2, 2025, in House Springs, Missouri, at the age of 82.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Sue (Shocklee), his parents, John and...

Jun 1, 2025

L.E. Vaughn, 90, of Bono, passed away June 1, 2025.

He was a loving son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He loved all of his family deeply. He had a host of nieces and nephews; he treasured every moment he spent with his family and friends. L.E. was born on November 10, 1934 in...

Jun 1, 2025

Jonesboro- T.J Haney, 28, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, alongside his beloved fiancé, Willow Searcy, and their unborn child.

T.J was born on March 6, 1997, in Jonesboro, to Rhonda Baker and Tommy Haney, and spent most of his life in his hometown. He had a vibrant spirit and lived life with passion and purpose....

Jun 1, 2025

Mr. Daryle Gene Dodd of Trumann, departed this life Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 91.

He was born May 22, 1934, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of the late Floyd Dodd and Ruby Lancaster Dodd.

Daryle moved to Chicago for work as a laborer...

May 30, 2025

Barbara Steele Owens, 78, passed away after a brief illness on May 30, 2025, in Marion, Arkansas. She was born in 1947 in Monette, Arkansas, a small farming community, in Craighead County and was raised on the farm by her parents alongside her five siblings. During her early years, she worked on the farm, learned to play the piano and...

May 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and niece, Brenda Margaret Trotter, who departed this life on May 30, 2025. Her journey through life was marked by resilience, quiet strength, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Brenda faced life's many challenges with grace and courage. Though...

May 30, 2025

Ronald Edward Rose, 76, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith, Ronnie's life was marked by service—to his family, his community, and his church.

Born on October 20, 1948, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Ronnie was the son of Jesse Lowell Rose and Elewese...