Maudie Elizabeth Sullinger
May 28, 2016
Pocahontas- Maudie Elizabeth Sullinger, 102, passed away on May 28, 2016. Maudie was born July 23, 1913 to the late James and Katie Williams Moore. She is survived by sons: J.W. (Dub) Sullinger (Mary), Charles "Chink" Sullinger, Lorn Sullinger (Sue), Dwight Sullinger; grandchildren: Stan Sullinger, Toni Heard (Rob), Sherry Taylor (Mike), Kathy McCloud (Rodney), Jamey Sullinger (Kara), Jima Junkersfeld (Jeff),...
C. Edward Beaird
May 27, 2016
St. Louis, Missouri- C. Edward Beaird, 84, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 in St. Louis. He was born June 13, 1931 in Monette to the late Willie and Susie Bell Poe Beaird. He is survived by a brother, Joe Davis of West Memphis; two sisters, Peggy Griffith of St. Louis and Jerrie Siman of Long Beach, Mississippi and twelve...
Christa Eva Dacus
May 22, 2016
Jonesboro-Christa Eva Dacus, 97, departed this life Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the Craighead Nursing Center. She was born December 24, 1918 in Heber Springs, the daughter of Earl and Ida Price McAnear. Eva married John "June" Dacus on January 28, 1939 and they enjoyed 56 years together before his death in October of 1995. Together, they ran the June...
William Marion Allen
May 20, 2016
Jonesboro- William Marion Allen, 73, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born September 17, 1942 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Millard and Ola King Allen. He was an owner and operator of an 18 wheeler. He drove for Atlas Asphalt for thirty-one years and sold paint at Sherwin Williams for number of...
Keith Reagan James
May 19, 2016
Bono- Keith Reagan James, 51, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his home. He was born April 17, 1965 in St Louis. Keith had a long career in Pest Control in St. Louis and worked at Harps after moving to this area. He will be remembered as a loving son and husband.
He is survived by...
Robert Allen Prater
May 19, 2016
Jonesboro- Robert Allen Prater, 78, passed away May 19, 2016. Robert was born December 18, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to Ed and Emma Tucker Prater. He served in the US Navy on the USS Borie in the Mediterranean for most of his tour. He then worked for Kings Department Store and was later hired as buyer at Magee Company....
Marguerite "Reita" Maxine Odom
May 18, 2016
Pocahontas- Marguerite "Reita" Maxine Odom, 93, passed away May 18, 2016 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab. Reita was born April 25, 1923 in Supply, AR to Cecil and Oral Hawkins Allen. She is survived by son, Kelly Odom of Jonesboro; grandchildren: Justin Soles of Maynard, Jarrod Soles of Brookland, Lacey Finnell of Little Rock and Emilee Odom of St. Louis,...
George D. Griggs
May 17, 2016
Pocahontas- George D. Griggs, 80, passed away May 17, 2016 at Five Rivers Medical Center. George was born November 3, 1935 in Warm Springs, AR to Charlie and Pearl Creason Griggs. He is survived by children: Donny (Sherry) Griggs, Tammy (Robert) Kearby, Bill (Kathy) Flannery, Joyce (Bob) Lloyd; grandchildren: Donny Joe (Sarah) Griggs, Michelle (David) Byers, Amy (Devon) Holder, Lane...
Jerry Wayne Gipson
May 16, 2016
Monette- Jerry Wayne Gipson, 72, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1944 in Bunney to the late Ralph and Emma May Cornwell Gipson. Jerry proudly served his country for twenty-one years in the Arkansas National Guard. He worked for Cameron Construction for thirty years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived...
Peter Thomas Connolly
May 15, 2016
Walnut Ridge- Peter Thomas Connolly, 55, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. He was born February 9, 1961 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was a graduate of Sand Hurst Military Academy. He was a 1st Lt in the British Army and was a Lt. Colonial with Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the United States Air Force, for 20 years. Dr....
Vida Jane Thomas Tweedy
May 15, 2016
Pocahontas- Vida Jane Thomas Tweedy, 88, departed this life on May 15, 2016 at her daughter's home. Vida was born October 11, 1927 in Ingram, AR to John and Maggie Williams Thomas. She is survived by 2 daughters: Ouida Roberts, Vicki Lassen and special friend Carol "George" Lee; son Bruce (Sandra) Tweedy all of Pocahontas; 8 grandchildren: Lucy (Bobby) Cline,...
Tom Weisenbach
May 13, 2016
Walnut Ridge- Tom Weisenbach, 51, passed away May 13, 2016. Tom was born February 24, 1965 in Pocahontas, AR to Paul and Ruth Roberts Weisenbach. Tom was a dedicated father, husband, brother and son. He was very strong in his faith, kind hearted, and talented. He loved to hunt, fish, and talk about Civil War history. He did everything wholeheartedly....
Urban Ungerank
May 13, 2016
Pocahontas- Urban Ungerank, 85, passed away May 13, 2016 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab. Urban was born February 6, 1931 in Engelberg, AR to Mike and Anna Steimel Ungerank. He has been a life long resident of Pocahontas. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 30+ years. He was a Barber for 50+ years. He was a member...
Mr. Michael Depriest Camp
May 12, 2016
Mr. Michael DePriest Camp, of Wynne, departed this life May 12, 2016 in Jonesboro, at the age of 69. He was born August 6, 1946 in Crisfield, Maryland, the son of the late Horace Camp and Francis DePriest Camp. Michael retired from the Cross County Sheriff's Office in 2000 after 30 years of service. He was a Jail Administrator and...
John "Greg"Ory Leon Bellomy
May 9, 2016
Pocahontas- John "Greg"ory Leon Bellomy, 50 yrs old, of Pocahontas, AR passed away on Monday May 9, 2016. Greg was born on November 5, 1965 in Scottsboro, AL. His parents were Bud Rebecca Chastain of Pocahontas, and father Jerry Helen Bellomy of Alabama. Greg has one sister, Wanda Adams and one brother, Jimmy Franklin (Leah) Bellomy of Michigan. He also...
Wilburn R. "Bill" Hughes
May 9, 2016
Doniphan, MO- Wilburn R. "Bill" Hughes, 88, passed away May 9, 2016 at home. Bill was born October 5, 1927 in Gatewood, MO to John William and Willie Bell Hay Hughes. He is survived by his wife Elsie Davis Hughes; sons: Wilburn L. (Charlene) Hughes of Texas, Ray (Kim) Hughes of Doniphan; 5 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; sisters:...
Eunice Marie Wimpy
May 6, 2016
Jonesboro- Eunice Marie Wimpy, 91, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 2, 1924 in Bono to the late Ezra and Clara Coleman Songer. Eunice started playing piano at age 10 at Bono Methodist Church, retired after playing piano for 67 years at Mt. Carmel United Methodist. She played at memorial...
Rufus Simpson
May 3, 2016
Pocahontas- Rufus Simpson, 100, passed away May 3, 2016 at Randolph Home. Rufus was born October 16, 1915 in the Hamil Community to the late James and Birdie Brown Simpson. He was a Jehovah Witness believer. He is survived by son Don Simpson of Mammoth Springs; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; special niece Juanita Hackworth; special...
Zachery Payden "Vandy" Vandergriff
May 3, 2016
Pocahontas- Zachery Payden "Vandy" Vandergriff, 22, was taken tragically in an ATV accident on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Zachery was born December 4, 1993 in Jonesboro, AR to Jessie Vandergriff Jr. and Rene Tunstall Vandergriff. He is survived by his mother Rene Vandergriff of Pocahontas; father Jessie Vandergriff Jr of Baldwin, IL; sister Chelsea Vandergriff of Baldwin, IL; grandparents Charles...
George Edwards
May 2, 2016
Pocahontas- George Edwards, 83, passed away May 2, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. George was born May 2, 1933 in Little Rock, AR to Benjamin and Carolyn Boullioun Edwards. George was a Pharmacist for 54 years and was the owner of City Pharmacy for 34 years. He served in the United States Army as a Pharmacist for 2 years....
