Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Jerry Mitchell Priddy, 60, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on June 28, 1964, in Litchfield, Illinois, Jerry was the son of Walter Priddy and Alice Kistner Priddy. A devoted and hardworking man, Jerry dedicated 29 years of his life to ESNA, where he was...

Apr 22, 2025

Betty Jean Stanton Winebaugh, 93, of Taylors, South Carolina, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her home on April 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Jack, Alabama, on November 13, 1931, Betty was the daughter of the late James Henry and Ila Lee Leighton Stanton....

Apr 22, 2025

Trumann- Shirley Howle Minga, 82,departed this life on April 22, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1942 to the late William Sylvester and Edna Mae Howle Minga.

Mr. Minga spent most of his life as a carpenter in the construction industry. He served in the US Navy and resided in Brookland and Jonesboro for most of...

Apr 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, and Nana, Rose Ann Davis, who left us peacefully on April 20, 2025, at the age of 62.

Rose was a woman of strength, warmth, sass, and boundless love. She was a devoted mother, a proud and caring nana, and a cherished...

Apr 15, 2025

Dennis Cooper, 71, of Carthage, TX, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born June 18, 1953, in Pocahontas, AR, a son of the late Ray and Joyce Cooper.

He worked most of his life on the pipelines in Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Joyce Cooper of Pocahontas, AR; his...

Apr 14, 2025

Bay- Melvin Mink, 86, passed away April 14, 2025. He was born in Bay on March 24, 1939 to Alton and Ruby (Davis) Mink.

Melvin graduated from Bay High School in May of 1958. He married Joyce Norwood September 5, 1958. Melvin spent several years in the National Guard, had various jobs but was most known for...

Apr 14, 2025

Patsy Ann Toney Pickett was born July 19, 1936 in Dalton, Arkansas to Ralph Marvin and Lillie Mae Baker Toney.  She departed this life on April 14, 2025 at St. Bernard's Hospital In Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She graduated valedictorian of her class in 1954 at Dalton High School in Dalton, Arkansas.  She began working in Pocahontas at the...

Apr 12, 2025

Sidney Mize, 77, departed this life Saturday April 12, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.  Sid was born December 3, 1947 in Harrisburg, AR, living his early life on a farm in rural Poinsett county.  In his teen years he moved to rural Jonesboro where he helped his mother in their country store and learned carpentry from...

Apr 12, 2025

Monette-Sarah Jane Heise, 84, passed from this life on April 12, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on August 17, 1940, in Lake City to the late Jeff and Lula May Simpkins.

Her career began at the Craighead County Tax Collectors office and ended in Little Rock with the Office of Professional Programs where...

Apr 11, 2025

Monette - Wesley Erwin Williams, aged 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025. Born on March 19, 1934, to the late James Hardy and Ethel Baker Williams in Lake City, Wesley lived a life full of love, service, and dedication.

Wesley was a proud retired U.S. Army veteran, serving for over 20 years with two...

Apr 10, 2025

Monette - Johnny Wayne Houchin, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Born on June 15, 1944, to the late Paul and Freda Laverne (Vernie) Roe Houchin in Caraway, Johnny lived a life full of love and dedication.

Johnny was a devoted family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He found joy...

Apr 9, 2025

Helen Marie Gunter Mitchell, 88, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on September 20, 1936, in Alton, Missouri, to John and Minnie Grissom Gunter. A devoted member of the Imboden Church of Christ, Helen led a life rich in faith, love, and kindness....

Apr 9, 2025

William Eugene "Gene" Kincade, 68, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home.

Gene was born on May 16, 1956, to Perneica Ann Morgan Hightower and the late Glen Ray "Buck" Kincade. He was proud to have served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. A dedicated...

Apr 6, 2025

Jonesboro- Dr. John Sanford, 97, passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Springs of Jonesboro. He was born January 11, 1928 to the late R.S and Elizabeth Waddell Sanford of Searcy.

Dr. Sanford practiced dentistry in Jonesboro for 52 years during which time he formed many enduring friendships. One of his fondest pastimes was visiting with...

Apr 6, 2025

Jonesboro- Lindell Leon Stevens, 82, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025.

He was born February 23, 1943 in Pine Bluff to the late Lindell and Ola Stevens. He was a graduate of Apostolic Bible Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota, and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He was a devoted husband to his beloved Barbara Ann, with whom he...

Apr 4, 2025

Alice Mondy, 68, departed this life on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home in Cherokee Village.

Alice was born on August 27, 1956, in Imboden Arkansas to June Wineland Mondy and C. Edward Mondy. She was the 4th child and was the favorite (because she always told us so). Alice was a great person and a...

Apr 3, 2025

Jonesboro- Sandra Kaye Wixson Kellems, 77, departed this life on Thursday April 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on February 11, 1948 to Roy and Anna Wixson of Fisher.

She is survived by her husband of forty years, Randal Kellems; daughter Kristina Joy Hull and her husband Joshua; along with many special...

Apr 2, 2025

Violet Rose Gray, 5 day old daughter of Colton and Kelsea Keeling Gray passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.

She was born March 28, 2025 at UAMS in Little Rock weighing 6 lbs and 14.4 ozs.

Violet was preceded in death by her great grandfathers, Robert Phillips and...

Apr 1, 2025

Jonesboro- Michael D. Pankey, 78, passed on from this life on Tuesday April 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1946 to the late Ralph O. and Loretta Pankey.

Mr. Pankey worked at TEC Electric for fifty years. He was drill sergeant in the US Marines, and a jokester that had a nickname...

Mar 31, 2025

Juanita (Niswonger) Hackworth, 97, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Randolph County Nursing Home.

She was born, October 9, 1927 in Walnut Ridge to the late Maniel and Eusa Bates Niswonger.  She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years.  She was also a longtime...