Obituaries

Apr 19, 2016

Jonesboro- Billy Duane Mueller, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1951 in DeKalb, Illinois to the late William Otto and Vivian Josephine Wilson Mueller. He served his country proudly for twenty years as a safety tech in the United States Air Force. He also worked for the City of Jonesboro as...

Apr 18, 2016

Franklin - Donald Wayne Copeland, 73, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Horseshoe Bend. He was born October 8, 1942 in Lake City to the late Homer Earl Copeland and Imogene Kiddy. Donald was a retired City of Memphis fireman and a retired golf course superintendent at Cherokee Village. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather...

Apr 18, 2016

Mrs. Ruth Jeanette (Chisenhall) Lee of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, April 18, 2016, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 78. She was born August 11, 1937 in Lake City, AR, the daughter of the late Fred Chisenhall and Freda Walker Chisenhall. Jeanette was a graduate of Lake City High School in 1955. She married...

Apr 17, 2016

Monette- Charles Henry Mondy, 91, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Monette Manor. He was born June 4, 1924 in Hoxie to the late Josephus N. and Margie Anne Jones Mondy. Charles proudly served his country for twenty-four years in the United States Army retiring as a Master Sergeant. He enjoyed fishing, visiting with the grandchildren and loved to...

Apr 15, 2016

Southaven, Mississippi- L J Furnish, 89, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Desoto Baptist Hospital in Southaven. He was born January 8, 1927 in Lake City to the late Parker and Hattie Osburn Furnish. L J was farmer in the Trumann area, had owned a gas station and his last business was a trucking company. He loved telling stories...

Apr 14, 2016

Pocahontas- Ralph Lehman Cook, Jr., 76, passed away April 14, 2016 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. Ralph was born August 22, 1939 at Eleven Point, Arkansas, son of Ralph L Sr. and Monnie Armstrong Cook. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mona Jean Evans; and brother Jerry N. Cook. He is survived by his wife of...

Apr 12, 2016

Mr. Donald Oscar Faulkner of Harrisburg departed this life Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 71. He was born February 25, 1945 in Marked Tree, the son of the late Oscar Dee Faulkner and Ruthie Mae Underwood Faulkner. Donald owned and operated Harrisburg Body Shop for over 40 years....

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...