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...
Margaret Iceal Shannon
Apr 22, 2016
Jonesboro- Margaret Iceal Shannon, 88, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born November 14, 1927 in Greenfield to the late Arthur and Ethel Scott Bedwell. Mrs. Shannon worked in retail but she always remembered picking cotton. She enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and spending time with her family. She will be remembered as...
Martha Jean March
Apr 22, 2016
Reyno- Martha Jean March, 48 went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2016 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Martha was born August 23, 1967 to the late Bobby Jean and Martha Lee Armstrong. She was a loving Nana of 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Donald Ray, Kenneth Allan McMillan; and sister Judy...
Timothy Richard Cates
Apr 21, 2016
Pocahontas- Timothy Richard Cates, 54, passed away April 21, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Timothy was born June 21, 1961 in Michigan to Richard and Mary Cates. He is survived by his father, Richard Cates; daughters: Samantha Fry and Ashley Cates both of Paragould, Sarah Cates of Bay; sons: Kyle Cates of Mammoth Springs, Jonathon Boyer of Pocahontas; grandchildren...
Agnes Eunita Wicker
Apr 21, 2016
Imboden- Agnes Eunita Wicker, 81, passed away on April 21, 2016 at home surrounded by family and friends. Agnes was born February 19, 1935 in Pocahontas to Herman and Zita Weisenbach Walker. She is survived by children: Rocky Wicker, Barbara Cloinger, Ralph Wicker, Sgt. Benita Ames, Randy Wicker, Russel Wicker, Ramon Wicker, Belinda Tippitt, Ronald Wicker, Ray Wicker all of...
George Wesley "G.W." Brown
Apr 20, 2016
Fisher- George Wesley "G.W." Brown, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1930 in Fisher to the late Bill and Opal Wixson Brown. He was a farmer who was known for his hard work. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his...
Patricia Ann Green
Apr 20, 2016
Pocahontas- Patricia Ann Green, 85, passed away April 20, 2016 at Randolph Home. Patricia was born May 28, 1930 in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Samuel Henry and Rosalie Theresa Ballard Graves. She is survived by children: Terry Green and wife Lynn of Elgin, IL., Walter H. "Skip" Green III and wife Cindi of Fayetteville, Dawn Brandaberry and husband...
Robert Junior Dickerson
Apr 19, 2016
Mr. Robert Junior Dickerson of Marked Tree, AR, departed this life Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 77. He was born June 18, 1938 in Tyronza, AR, the son of the late William Thomas Dickerson and Lillie Bonnie White Dickerson. Robert retired in 1991 as a factory line worker for...
Opal Pauline Smith
Apr 19, 2016
Pocahontas- Opal Pauline Smith, 88, passed away April 19, 2016 at Randolph Home. Opal was born July 11, 1927 in Randolph County, Arkansas to the late John and Mattie Thatch. She was the mother of 5 sons whom she raised after her husbands death. She was a long time resident of Randolph and Clay Counties. She worked for Brown Shoe...
