Obituaries

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...

Mar 17, 2016

Mr. Cary Lynn Barker, of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home, at the age of 45. He was born August 3, 1970 in Newport, the son of Jimmy Don Barker and Nancy Anschultz Barker. Cary was a supervisor for many years at Asplundh in Jonesboro before becoming disabled, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing music....

Mar 15, 2016

Maynard- Debra Jean Samons, 54, passed away March 15, 2016 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Debra was born August 4, 1961 in Germany to Ava Jane Greer and Clayton Greer. She is survived by her husband of the home, Charles Owen Samons, sister Millie (Jim) Todd of Supply; brothers Richard "Peanut" Greer of Maynard and Danny Greer of Charlotte Michigan; brother-in-law...

Mar 12, 2016

Mr. Kenneth Dean Skaggs, of Harrisburg, AR, departed this life Saturday morning, March 12, 2016, at his home, at the age of 67. He was born May 18, 1948 in Clarksville, AR, the son of the late Goald Eugene Skaggs and Audrey Estelene Morrison. Kenneth was retired from Halstead's in Wynne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mar 11, 2016

Mrs. Margaret Irene Skaggs, of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, March 11, 2016, at her home, at the age of 72. She was born March 9, 1944, in Turrell, AR, the daughter of the late George McKeller and Virgie May McKeller. Margaret was the former manager of the Ray Hanna Trailer Park in Wynne and was a homemaker. She enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2016

Ravenden Springs- Vera Aldean Brown Dildine, 93, passed away March 11, 2016 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Vera was born April 12, 1922 in Pocahontas, AR to William Ed and Flora Fultner Thompson. She is survived by children: James W (Pat) Brown of Millersville, MO, Janet (Mike) Parrish of Ravenden Springs; grandchildren: Jeff Oakley, Tim Brown, Steve Brown, Curtis Brown,...