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....
Sarrah Evelyn Harris Chappel
May 2, 2016
Hot Springs- Sarrah Evelyn Harris Chappel, 93, formerly of Jonesboro passed away peacefully on May 2, 2016. She was born July 28, 1922 in Brooklandto the late James M. and Bessie J. Gilmer Harris. She married J.H. "Mutt" Chappel on November 13, 1943. Coming from a farming family,she was also the cook for Prospect School and then owned and operatedthe...
Vernie Eloise Hill
May 1, 2016
Trumann- Vernie Eloise Hill, 87, passed away Sunday May 1, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Place. She was born May 13, 1928 in Decatur, Alabama to the late Benjamin and Tempie Holt Russell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Pentecost. She enjoyed playing guitar, singing and writing songs to glorify God. She will be remembered as a...
Millie Collins
May 1, 2016
Illinois- Millie Collins, 84, passed away May 1, 2016. Millie was born May 9, 1931 in Russell Springs, Kentucky to George and Delona Coffee. She enjoyed quilting and canning. She was very loving, giving, kind and lived for family time. She was a great christian woman, mom, grandma, great grandma and sister. She is survived by sons: Michael (Marilyn) Collins,...
Mrs. Bettye Smith
Apr 28, 2016
Jonesboro-Mrs. Bettye Faye Smith, 78, died April 28, 2016. She was born February 28, 1938 to Arthur Conway and Marietta Stewart in McCrory. She is survived by her husband, Louis Smith of the home; her children, Scott Crider of Phoenix, AZ and Joy Stark of Minnesota; two step-sons, Lynn Smith of Jonesboro and James Smith of New Mexico; a sister...
Rachel Marie Ellington
Apr 27, 2016
Pocahontas- Rachel Marie Ellington, 49, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Rachel was born on April 7, 1967 in Pocahontas to Homer and Virginia Ellis Adams. She had perfect attendance for 12 years at Oak Ridge Central School, was an employee of Wal-Mart, and was a member of the Ravenden Springs First Baptist Church. She...
