Obituaries

Apr 10, 2016

Pocahontas- Vertia Rae Bennett, 89, passed away April 10, 2016 at Ash Flat Nursing and Rehab. Vertia was born September 2, 1926 to Virgil and Gladys Askins. She is survived by children Donna Rowl, James Bennett; grandchildren Adam Askins, Zachary Askins, Thomas Rowl, Steven Rowl, Jason Rowl, Amber Rowl, Ashley (David) Terry, Jessica (Cody) Rudsell, Cody Bennett; great-great granddaughter Alana...

Apr 6, 2016

Jonesboro- Corene Sellers, 96, passed away April 6, 2016. Corene was born on November 18, 1919 in Pocahontas, AR to Ed and Jennie Stroud Gipson. Corene is survived by children: Judy (Dale) Walker, Jean Cartwright, Ronnie (Esther) Sellers, John (Peggy) Sellers; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Apr 6, 2016

Jonesboro- Cecille Darlene Watkins, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. She was born November 12, 1932 in Caraway. She retired after twenty-six years as a dietary supervisor at Beverly Healthcare and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. Darlene enjoyed her church, crocheting, knitting and running around with Laverne Liles. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister,...

Apr 5, 2016

George E. Mills, 93, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, formerly of Kennard, passed away Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. Loving husband of the late Anna J. Baltz whom they enjoyed 60 years of marriage. George was born on December 3, 1922 in Lapel, son of the late John M. and Grace D. (Roudebush) Mills. He graduated from Lapel...

Apr 5, 2016

Jonesboro- Lois Jean Stamp, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 21, 1934 at Herget Plantation to the late Frank and Esther Morrison. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, William "Dick" Stamp; a son, Cliff Stamp of Jonesboro; a brother, sister...

Apr 3, 2016

Paragould- Phillip Wayne Blankenship, 59, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1956 in Jonesboro to the late Jim and Elizabeth Nichols Blankenship. Phillip was an electrician and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, J.J. and Whitney Blankenship of Paragould; two grandchildren, Zoe Blankenship and Burkley Blankenship both of...

Apr 1, 2016

Pocahontas- Sally Beth King, 46, passed away April 1, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Sally was an active Sloan Hendrix Livestock Show Team Mom and photographer. She loved to fish, hunt and also enjoyed spending time with her family and making them cookies every chance she got. She was a member of Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church....

Mar 31, 2016

Black Oak- Jerry Don Qualls, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born November 3, 1937 at Poplar Ridge to the late James Kenneth "J.K." and Avril Montgomery Qualls. Jerry served his country proudly in the United States Army and Army National Guard. Jerry spent his life farming. He was...

Mar 31, 2016

Mrs. Phyllis Jean Roberts, of Jonesboro, departed this life Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 68.

She was born October 26, 1947 in Marked Tree, AR, the daughter of the late Eulis Brack and Leona Coats Brack. Phyllis was a homemaker and former owner and operator of...

Mar 30, 2016

Jonesboro - Violet Clara Nettles Wilson, 90, began her heavenly life, March 30, 2016 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Violet was born April 25, 1925 in Pocahontas to the late Albert and Ida Nettles. Violet was an ordained Assembly of God minister prior to becoming a custodian at Westside High School. She is survived bya son Ronnie (Nancy)...

Mar 30, 2016

Pocahontas- Willie L. Williamson, 90, passed away March 30, 2016. Willie was born August 12, 1925 in Sedgewick, AR to Cam and Katie Hancock Helms. She is survived by husband Leonard Williamson; children: Greg (Tammy) Williamson, Joe (Tamira) Williamson; grandchildren: Grant (Rachael) Williamson, Andrew (Meg) Williamson, Rebekah (Bo) Hubbard, Rachel Williamson, Hannah Williamson, Katie (Steve) Gambill, David (Kelley) Williamson, Amy...

Mar 29, 2016

Pocahontas- Barbara Jean Camp, 82, passed away on March 29, 2016. Barbara was born May 27, 1933 in Randolph County, AR to Otis and Georgia Meredith Mock. Barbara worked for over 25 years at TRW Cinch and loved to read, work in her yard, and spend time with her family. She is survived by children: Michael and Nena Camp of...

Mar 29, 2016

Pocahontas- Judy Alphin Layton St. Cin, 59, passed away March 29, 2016. Judy was born March 1, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to Delbert and Helen Alphin. She is survived by her mother Helen Alphin of Pocahontas; husband Robert St. Cin, Sr. of the home; daughter Angie (Carllee) Tweedy of Imboden; stepsons: Michael St. Cin, Robert St. Cin Jr.both of Walnut...

Mar 28, 2016

Jonesboro- Lana CherylProvince 67, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Jack Edwin and Billie Jean Bryant. She worked for many years for Jonesboro Sun as well as an advertising executive in Memphis. A member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church since she...

Mar 28, 2016

Jonesboro- Doris J. Graham, 77, passed peacefully Monday, March 28, 2016 at her home. She was born November 7, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Cleo and Pearl Tripplett. Mrs. Doris retired after thirty-two years with Jonesboro Public Schools and a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ. She enjoyed going to church and their cabin and loved her husband,...

Mar 27, 2016

Jonesboro- Jane Leatheress Baker-Brewer, 57, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1958 in Greenfield, Tennessee. Jane had worked at Helen Keller Hospital in Alabama and was currently a supervisor at Jonesboro Human Development Center. She will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She is survived...

Mar 27, 2016

Maynard- Alyce J. James, 79, passed away March 27, 2016 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Alyce was born April 25, 1936 in Belvidere, Illinois to the late Albert and Elizabeth Simons Heuer. She is survived by children: Jesse James, Zoe (Danny) Crouch, Bonnie Blazer; grandchildren: Jesse James Jr, Justin James, Shaun James, Dane Otten, Kyle James, Brandie Wilson, Cynthia Davis,...

Mar 26, 2016

Pocahontas- Cleo Cassidy, Jr, 84, passed away March 26, 2016. Cleo was born November 13, 1931 in Walnut Ridge, AR to Thomas Cleo and Oma Picket Cassidy. He is survived by sons: Steve Cassidy, Michael Cassidy, James Cassidy; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings: Emma Weisenbach, Ted Cassidy and Leo Cassidy. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruby...

Mar 25, 2016

Charles Ray Goodwin, 88, of Pocahontas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016. He was born, December 2, 1927 to Arto and Vinnie Goodwin. He was a graduate of Maynard High School where he was voted most popular student. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents; one...

Mar 23, 2016

Jonesboro- Mrs. Ann Wilson, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born September 14, 1946 in Jonesboro to the late Bruce and Louise Stafford Jones. Ann lived most of her life in Jonesboro and had worked at Arkansas State University in the Library for many years. She enjoyed reading, history, puzzles and crafts. She was a member of...