Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Caitlin Marie Bradford (33) of Pocahontas AR lost her battle with cancer on Sunday March 2, 2025, in Hospice care in Jonesboro AR. Her Mom, Dad, and brother were with her during her last living moments.

Caitlin was born in Grove OK on October 23, 1991, to Julie Rice and Jason Bradford. She later moved to Pocahontas...

Mar 2, 2025

Deacon Wayne Spradlin, son of Chase and Claudia Hulme Spradlin of Pocahontas, was born into heaven on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Deacon is survived by his parents, Chase and Claudia Spradlin; maternal grandfather, David Hulme of Gallatin, TN; paternal grandparents, Toby and Christi Spradlin of Pocahontas; great grandparents, Jim and...

Mar 2, 2025

Lake City- Barbara A. Sutterfield, 86, passed from this life on March 2, 2025 in Lake City. She was born on January 14, 1939 to Austin and Effie Qualls.

She spent most of her life in Jonesboro as a homemaker and caretaker for others. She was of the Baptist faith.

Barbara was preceded in death...

Mar 1, 2025

Jonesboro-Sharon Kay Stevenson 79, passed from this life at NEA Baptist Hospital on Saturday March 1, 2025.

She was born in Decatur IL on February 10, 1946, to the late William and Vera Carlisle Varner.

She worked at Safeway and was a great wife. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sharon was...

Mar 1, 2025

Mrs. Phoebe Mae Mills, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Saturday morning, March 1, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 97.

She was born September 3, 1927 in Payette, Idaho, the daughter of the late John Orr and Minnie Hyatt Orr.

Phoebe graduated high school in...

Feb 28, 2025

Joanna Lee Cart Freeman, age 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on February 28, 2025 Born on November 21, 1939, in Caruthersville, MO, to the late Frances Marie Wright and Raymond Eugene Cart, Joanna grew up in Jonesboro, where she attended school until moving to Weiner in 1953. She graduated from Weiner High School in 1957.

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Feb 27, 2025

Jonesboro - Anita Carol Covington (McFarlin), 86, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born March 30, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Winston and Helen McFarlin. She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1956. Anita is remembered by many Jonesboro residents for her retail business "Anita's Specialty Shop"....

Feb 26, 2025

Clenton Allen, 94, of Maynard passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Randolph Home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born July 29, 1930 in Walnut Ridge to the late Clarence Robert and Addie Elizabeth McGee Allen.  Clenton was an Army veteran, having served in Korea where he earned a purple heart.  He also worked as...

Feb 25, 2025

Monette- George Edd Holland, 77, passed on from this life on February 25,2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Holland was born on January 10,1948 to the late George Ray and Edna Bertrix Holland.

He spent forty-four years as an educator teaching science before becoming the high school principal then moving on to being superintendent of...

Feb 24, 2025

Leslie Dewayne White, 82, of Randolph County, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025.

Born on September 28, 1942, in Randolph County, Leslie was the son of the late Albert and Jay White.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Lou White, who always held a special place in his heart.

Feb 24, 2025

Catherine "Kitty" Ward, born on August 26, 1961, in Batesville, AR, passed away alongside her husband, Tim Ward, on February 24, 2025, in Sardis, Mississippi. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Kitty was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for her family.

Memorial services honoring Kitty's life will be held at the Martin...

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Lea Brown, 78 of Pocahontas entered her eternal home on February 23, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mary Lea Brown was born in Athens, Wisconsin, to Sylvester and Hattie Ellenbecker on December 8, 1946, Mary grew up in a home filled with laughter, hard work, and the deep bonds of family—values she carried...

Feb 21, 2025

Jonesboro-Daniel B. Hall Sr, 76, passed from this life on February 21,2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on September 6, 1948 to the late Henry C. and China Valentine Hall.

Mr. Hall owned a screen printing business in Paragould for several years and a maintenance shop in Salesville, before retiring from sales...

Feb 21, 2025

Norman Estle Smart, 85, of Pocahontas, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center. Norman was born in Pocahontas on April 27, 1939 to the late Clay Estle and Beulah Lee Thomas Smart. He was a longtime employee of Skyway Auto Parts and a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. Norman was preceded in...

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. James Edward George, of Jonesboro, AR, departed this life on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 85.

He was born on January 4, 1940 in Marked Tree, AR, the son of the late James Homer George and Nellie Pauline Tillery George.

James retired from...

Feb 17, 2025

Jonesboro-Freddie Hugh Heise Jr, 84, passed from this life on February 17, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born on June 28, 1940, in Monette to the late Freddie Hugh Sr and Inez Johnson Heise. His career began at Barton Lumber Company and ended with Bridgestone Firestone Company where he retired as...

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Debra Verneal Sparks of Harrisburg departed this life Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 61.

She was born July 9, 1963 in Davenport, Iowa , the daughter of D.W. Davis and Gracie Morrison Davis.

Debra married Ronnie Sparks in 1979. She worked as a CNA and...

Feb 11, 2025

Harrisburg-Marlene Moss, 83, passed from this life on February 11, 2025, at Woodbriar Nursing Home.

She was born on April 17, 1941, in Fisher to the late Ed and Ollie Hicks Caldwell. She was of Baptist belief. She had retired from the Frolic shoe factory, and she enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her sister...

Feb 9, 2025

Virginia Lee "GenLee" Rainwater Higdon Ball Hilton, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Warrenton Manor in Wright City, MO at the age of 94 years, 5 months, and 19 days.

She was born August 21, 1930 in Randolph County, AR to the late Enis Earl and Martha Ader Holloway Rainwater.  GenLee was a homemaker who greatly...

Feb 9, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Harkey of Judsonia, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home in Judsonia, at the age of 76.

She was born August 30, 1948 in Newport, AR, the daughter of the late Euil "Bo" Moldan and Lela " Jackie" Draper Moldan.

Margaret was a homemaker and loved...