Obituaries

Feb 14, 2015

Merle Russell Young, 81 passed away February 14, following years of gradual debilitating strokes. He was born September 9, 1933 in Chipawa Township, Pennsylvania to Russell and Ruth Linzey Young. Merle is survived by his daughter Jody (Howard) Thielemier, sons Darrell and Clint (Kim) Young, step daughters Joniece (Scott) Trammell and Teri (Larry) Lewis, stepson Scott Harold. Grandchildren Benjamin Thielemier,...

Feb 13, 2015

Monette- Orrie "Tincy" Manus, 80, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. He was born September 21, 1934 in Monette to the late Luther and Beatrice Manus Sr. He was survived by his children, Rebecca Norton (Frank), Francis Gates, Libby Rojas and David Rojas; a sister, Lois Manus and nine grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be 10:00 am Thursday,...

Feb 12, 2015

Monette- Mildred Anita Gipson, 68, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at her home. She was born October 23, 1947 in Milligan Ridge to late Charlie Perry and Mildred Lois Slankerd. She worked for many years at American Greeting, Home Healthcare and School. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived by her...

Feb 11, 2015

Pocahontas- Lucille Reed, 85, passed away February 11, 2015. Lucille was born October 22, 1929 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late John and Cora Snodgrass. Lucille is survived by son Bill (Sandy) Reed, daughters Theresa (Steve) Walker, Maggie (Gary) Pratt, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a sister Marjorie Patterson. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Theodore Reed,...

Feb 11, 2015

Pocahontas- Edward Bryan Spurlock, 60, passed away February 11, 2015. Edward was born in Trumann, Arkansas March 9, 1954 to the late Glenn and Dorothy Bradley Spurlock. Edward graduated from Bay High School in 1972. He was a Army veteran 1972-1974. Member of the Bay United Methodist Church. Edward is survived by brothers John (Kala) Spurlock, Mike (Faye) Spurlock, sister...

Feb 11, 2015

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Parker of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015, in Harrisburg, at the age of 81. She was born June 15, 1933, in Cherry Valley, the daughter of Emmett Milam and Lula Pitts Milam. She was a homemaker and also owned and operated Nettleton Quilt Station for many years. She enjoyed quilting, painting, and cake...

Feb 10, 2015

Pocahontas- Alous J. Thatch, 95, was granted her angel wings February 10, 2015. Alous was born in Randolph County July 9, 1919 to the late Sular and Kate Tiner Vandergriff. Alous is survived by 3 daughters Barbara Brown and J.D., Vonda and Kenny Dickey, and Peggy Davis. Grandchildren Kim May, Bryan Brown, Stacy Smith, Terri Guy, Jamie Lemmons, 11 great-grandchildren...

Feb 8, 2015

Pocahontas- Gene A. Klossing, 75, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 surrounded by family. Gene was born March 21, 1939 in Quincy, IL to the late Jake and Addie Klossing. Gene is survived by his children Charlotte Klossing, Brenda Klossing, Sonny (Kathy) Klossing, grandchildren Crystal Galik, John Klossing, Cherish (Ryan) Nelson, Josh Klossing, Jake Klossing, great grandchildren Aiyana Galik, Lily...

Feb 6, 2015

Mrs. Evelyn "Susie" Easley Brand, of Wynne, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, February 6, 2015, at UAMS in Little Rock, at the age of 69. She was born January 18, 1946 in Tyronza, the daughter of the late Covie Easley and Gracie Mae Mathis Easley. She was a member of the Church of Christ and will be remembered...

Feb 5, 2015

Delaplaine- Sudie Evelyn Varvil, 91, passed away February 5, 2015 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, AR. Sudie was born October 9, 1923 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late D.N. and Carrie Ford Million. Sudie is survived by a daughter Kathy Johnson of Maumelle, AR., grandchildren James Varvil, of Corning, AR., Beth Varvil of Jonesboro, AR., Brittney Loftin of Honolulu,...

Feb 5, 2015

Fisher- Windford "Winkie" Sanders, 94, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at his home. He was born May 28, 1920 to Elijah Earl and Carrie Gable Sanders. Winkie spent his entire life in the Fisher area except for his time in the Navy when he was stationed in San Francisco, CA. Winkie farmed most of his life and enjoyed being active...

Feb 4, 2015

Pocahontas- Janice Carol Redus, 63 passed away at St. Bernards Hospital February 4, 2015 surrounded by her family. Janice was born November 25, 1951 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Everett and Christine Gunn Ensor. Janice is survived by her husband Delane Redus, son Christopher (Elizabeth) Tyler, daughter Brandy Redus, grandchildren Rebekah Tyler, Phillip Tyler, Trevor Tyler, Alex Tyler, sister...

Feb 4, 2015

Jonesboro- Ralph Christian, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was born March 24, 1931 in Valley View to the late W. T. "Tom" and Jessie Christian. Mr. Christian was a Valley View graduate. He retired after 47 years of farming in the Cash area and had been a longtime Lone Star employee. He is survived by his wife...

Feb 4, 2015

Pocahontas- Dianne Lee Yancy, 70, passed away February 4, 2015. Dianne was born November 9, 1944 in Glenwood, MI, to the late George and Betty Cummings. Dianne is survived by her husband Everett Yancy, sons Mike Yancy and Everett Yancy Jr., 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She is preceded in death by her parents. The family will receive...

Feb 4, 2015

Paragould- Marie Dunkerson, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1930 in Viola to the late Lessie and Pearlie Fout. She retired from American Greeting after 35 years. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed singing. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, James and Marka...

Feb 3, 2015

Mrs. Belinda Rene Wallin Smith, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 56. She was born July 26, 1958 in Lepanto, the daughter of John Thomas Wallin and Betty Isbell Wallin. Belinda married Kenny Smith on October 10, 1992 and they enjoyed 22 years together. She was...

Feb 2, 2015

Jonesboro- Reynolds Leon Gearhart, 76, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born December 26, 1938 in Reyno, Arkansas to the late Joseph Leo and Alva Kirk Gearhart. He proudly served in the United States Army. He retired after 29 years as a salesman with Frito Lay. He enjoyed drag racing, hunting and fishing...

Feb 2, 2015

Monette- Roma Wallace Lybarger Harper, 90, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. She was born September 8, 1924 at Wallace Community near Monette to the late Dutch and Gania Finley Wallace. Mrs. Roma was lifetime member of the Monette First Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Tony and Fonda Qualls Lybarger and Michael and Carol...

Feb 1, 2015

Jonesboro- George A. Siebert, 80, entered into the gates of Heaven after an unexpected and brief illness at St. Bernards Medical Center on Sunday, February 1, 2015, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 14, 1934 in Centerville, Illinois. George was a well-known businessman and horticulturalist in northeast Arkansas since 1957 and the owner of Mid-South...

Jan 31, 2015

Costa Rica- Steven Dewayne Blancett, 53, formerly of Jonesboro and Walls, Mississippi passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. Steven served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and will be remembered as a loving son, husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Tracie Blancett; his parents, Bob and Eva Blancett of Jonesboro; a son, Brandon Blancett...