Obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Dale Gregory VanFerson, 79, passed away at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab on January 24, 2025.

Dale was born on October 10, 1945, in Porter, IN., to the late Robert and Dorothy VanFerson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Laverne and Gary VanFerson and Melodee Mcormick.

He is survived by...

Jan 23, 2025

Naoma Nunn Timms of Santa Paula, California went to her heavenly home on January 23, 2025.

She was born in Brookland, Arkansas on April 18, 1939, to Roy and Mary Nunn. Naoma spent her childhood years in Dixie, Arkansas where she worked in the cotton fields with her 5 siblings and attended Dixie School. This is where...

Jan 23, 2025

Sharon Kay Flanigan, 81, of Maynard passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas.

She was born June 18, 1943 in Shelby Township, Michigan to the late Fredrick Philoman and Ann Isabel LeFever Gowell.  She retired as a lead trainer with Intel and was a member of Maynard Methodist Church....

Jan 22, 2025

Jonesboro-Earl Clifford Baker ,88, passed away at St. Bernard's Medical Center on January 22, 2025.

He was born to the late Earl and Minnie Derrington Baker on July 29, 1936, in Jonesboro, AR.

Earl loved his horse Smokey. He worked for the Singer factory, FMC, and was a member of the Bono Church of Christ....

Jan 22, 2025

Marden Stafford Hueter, 77, of Warm Springs departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home.

Marty was born in Jonesboro to the late Charles Albert Hueter and Jo Abbott Crawford Hueter on March 1, 1947. Marty dedicated his life to service to his country serving in the United States Army and serving his community...

Jan 22, 2025

Bobby Eugene Simpson, 88, of Pocahontas departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Bob was born on October 9, 1936, in Eleven Point, AR. to the late Woodrow "Woody" and Zelma Morris Simpson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob is survived by his wife, Judie Surles Simpson; children,...

Jan 21, 2025

Jonesboro- Ronald Ervin Taylor, 72, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born on January 16, 1953, to the late William and Iris Watts Taylor. He loved his family and deer hunting with his son. Ronald loved spending time at the lake and watching his grandchildren play sports....

Jan 19, 2025

Deborah Kay Hathcoat-Woolard, 70, of Ravenden entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Debby was born in Imboden on October 28, 1954, to the late Leslie J. Hathcoat and Alma Idell Holder Hathcoat. She was a member of Ravenden Church of Christ, on the City Council and helped...

Jan 18, 2025

Mary Francis Crismon, 88, of Attica passed away January 18, 2025. She was born November 27, 1936, and was the second of nine children born to the late Fred & Geannendle (Rose) Crismon. All of her eighty-eight years lived in the Attica and Pocahontas area.

Mary graduated from Maynard High School in 1955 and immediately went to...

Jan 17, 2025

Jonesboro-Farris Lynn Wortham, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 20252. He was seventy-seven. Born in Locust Grove, Arkansas to Harold and Sarah Wortham. Farris graduated from Cash High School in 1965. Farris grew up in Cash, Arkansas before moving to Jonesboro. After more than 30 years...

Jan 17, 2025

Janice Kay Hovis, 74, of Reyno, entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Janice was born on December 9, 1950, in Pocahontas, to the late Doyle Edward Dyer and Carma Jean Buckley Dyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry Doyle Hovis and...

Jan 16, 2025

Jonesboro-Betty Vernice Bowden "Luster", 90, of Jonesboro departed this life January 16, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Betty was born in Black Oak to the late Chester and Ruth McGavin Cook on December 14, 1934. She was a lifelong resident of Arkansas. She was loved by everyone that ever crossed her path. In...

Jan 15, 2025

Alta Nadine Cole, 91, of Warm Springs departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Nadine was born in Ingram, Arkansas to the late Virgil Otto Gilliam and Vernie Billips Gilliam Cates on September 26, 1933. She was a nurse for the Randolph County Hospital for many years.

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Jan 15, 2025

Lorenzo Valentino Levine, the 6 month old son of Gino Valentino Levine and Joyce Joann Hampton passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Pocahontas.

Lorenzo was born June 26, 2024 in Poplar Bluff, MO.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Geovanka Levine; maternal great-great grandparents, Floyd Eugene and Brenda Joyce Nixon; and...

Jan 14, 2025

Robert Lee Taylor, 78, of Pocahontas departed this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Place in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Lee was born in Jonesboro on November 10, 1946, to the late Robert Wenzel Taylor and Eunice Reynolds Taylor.  Lee was a cattle farmer and truck driver throughout his life.

Lee immensely enjoyed spending...

Jan 13, 2025

Allie Lucille Brown, 78, of Pocahontas departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Allie was born in Fifty-Six, Arkansas to the late Isaac Newton Russell and Rosetta Martin Russell Jones on January 1, 1947. She was a long-time employee of ESNA. She was a member of...

Jan 10, 2025

Jonesboro-Timothy Ryan Griffin 67, passed away on January 10, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on February 28, 1957, in Forest City to the late Iven and Vicki Griffin. Tim was Church of Christ belief. He loved the Lord and was a lifelong resident of Otwell Arkansas. Tim loved fishing and hunting with his two boys...

Jan 9, 2025

Bobby Gene Meadows  (Bob) 76 years old of Lake City, AR departed this life on January 9th, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on January 15, 1948, to E.A and Emma Meadows and raised in the Caraway, AR area.

Bobby served in the U.S....

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Jeffie Dillinger of Harrisburg, departed this life on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 92.

She was born September 28, 1932 in Williford, AR, the daughter of the late Harvey Lee Goings and Rozetta Chandler Goings.

Jeffie married Virgil Tony Dillinger on...

Jan 8, 2025

James David Stephens, age 67, passed away on January 8, 2025, at the Estates of Perryville in Perryville, Missouri.

James was born in Exeter California, on July 5,1957 to the late Clifford and Patsy Stephens. James grew up being of Pentecostal belief. He was a 1976 graduate of Fox high school in Arnold Missouri. He loved to...