Obituaries

Oct 28, 2025

Rickey Sanders Giles, 76, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born September 30, 1949, in Manila, Arkansas, to the late Ralph and Elsie Johnson Giles.

Rick graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1968. He started working as a highliner...

Oct 28, 2025

Jerry V. Wells, 84, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 11, 1940, to Buell and Edna Pearl Wells in Ravenden. He graduated from Williford High School in 1958 and was the owner of Wells Realty for most of his employed life. Some of...

Oct 28, 2025

Brenda Marie Manning, 65, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on October 28, 2025. Born on April 13, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, to Dale Edward and Deloris Elaine Scheffers Runberg, Brenda lived a life marked by hard work and deep love.

Brenda was the former owner of the Sale Barn Café in Pocahontas, where her warm meals and...

Oct 27, 2025

Delores Ann Johnson, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. Born in Forrest City, on January 29, 1952, to the late Lue R and Gladys Vernia Banks Frames, Delores lived a life marked by devotion to her faith, her family, and her calling as a nurse.

She began her nursing journey by earning her...

Oct 27, 2025

Christopher (Chris) Anselm Coleman passed away Monday, October 27,2025, to join his mother and daddy in heaven. Born November 2, 1963, and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was a loyal supporter of the Nettleton Raiders and the Arkansas State University Indians/Red Wolves.

As a person born with developmental disabilities, Chris never let that limit his participation in...

Oct 25, 2025

Reva "Louise" Davis, 95, of Pocahontas, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1930, in Pocahontas, the daughter of Soula and Flora Barnett McNabb. Louise married Leo C. Davis in Pocahontas on April 19, 1947.

Louise is survived by her three sons, Kenny (Linda) of Rushville,...

Oct 22, 2025

Charlotte Mae Fendley, of Cherry Valley, departed this life Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne, at the age of 81.

She was born August 12, 1944, in Parkin, Arkansas, to the late Dolph and Almetha Nash Crouch.

Charlotte worked at factories for a short time after high school, she was a...

Oct 22, 2025

Jimmy Rogers Bradley, 96, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Hospital on October 22, 2025.  He was born on August 16, 1929, in Charlotte Arkansas, to the late Pearl and Monroe Bradley.

On August 3, 1957, he married the love of his life, the late Mary Katherine Shawver, and together they shared 67 wonderful...

Oct 21, 2025

Ashley Dawn Stallings, 33, of Ash Flat was found deceased in her home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

She was born February 1, 1992 in Jonesboro to Jason Stallings and Susan Meeks Houltzhouser.  She was a loving and devoted mother who enjoyed taking her boys fishing.  She was of the Church of Christ belief.

Ashley...

Oct 21, 2025

Nuestra Princesa Ashley Melisa Ruiz Espinoza fue a estar con el Señor el 21 de octubre de 2025 en Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Ashley nació el 19 de mayo de 2016 de Jorge Ruiz y Luisa Espinoza en Managua, Nicaragua.

Le sobreviven sus padres, una hermana y muchos otros familiares y amigos.

Our Princess...

Oct 21, 2025

Frances "Mae" Meeks, 89, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.

She was born December 29, 1935 in Bristow Township of Randolph County to the late John Burley "Burl" and Frances Damouth Gullett.  Mae was retired from Cinch and a member of WestRidge Church of Christ.

Mae was...

Oct 19, 2025

Mary Louise Beck, 91, of Salem, Missouri, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home.

Mary was born on September 28, 1934, in Ensign, Kansas, to the late Robert Atkins and Nellie (Wilson) Atkins. She worked as anadministrative assistant for the telephone company and was a devoted member of the Church of God...

Oct 18, 2025

Ann Marie Davis McQueen, 55, of Maynard passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025.

She was born October 25, 1969, in Menominee, Michigan to Billy Van and Susan Jane Husbeck Davis.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Van Davis; and by two nieces,...

Oct 18, 2025

Lake City- Shirley Ann Medlin, 81, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2025. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 7, 1944,to Charles Ray and Dorothy Erlene Hays Anderson, Shirley lived a life marked by devotion, to her family, her faith, and her community.

She dedicated 34 years of compassionate service to Lakeside Nursing Home, where...

Oct 17, 2025

Matthew Blayne Hubble, 37, of Brookland, Arkansas, passed away on October 17th 2025 doing what he loved. Born on April 17, 1988, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Matthew lived a life full of energy, laughter, and devotion to the people and passions that meant the most to him.

Matthew worked as an electrician at Steve's Electric in Paragould, where...

Oct 16, 2025

Mr. Charles Smith, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home, at the age of 78.

He was born October 12, 1947, in Trumann, Arkansas, the son of the late Alvin and Eloise Burrows Smith.

Charles began working very early in life and worked mainly in the construction field.  He...

Oct 14, 2025

Lavon "Buck" Carter, 84, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

He was born June 14, 1941, in Pocahontas to the late Tom and Beulah (Tinker) Carter. Buck enjoyed hunting, farming, and spending time outdoors. He was known for his love of good food and...

Oct 13, 2025

Cash- Gerald Ray Goza, 61, passed away on October 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born to Millard and Erma Faye Melton Goza on July 31, 1964, Gerald lived a life marked by service, faith, and devotion to those he held dear.

A proud U.S. Army veteran, Gerald continued his commitment to community as...

Oct 13, 2025

Mr. Mack Charles "Bud" VanAuken, of Harrisburg, formerly of Indiana, departed this life on Monday evening, October 13, 2025, at his home, at the age of 74.

He was born November 19, 1950, in Indiana, the son of the late Herman Mack VanAuken and Ellen Carper VanAuken.

Following high school, Mack became a truck driver...

Oct 11, 2025

Dan Webster Ellis, 93, of Pocahontas, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Randolph Home Nursing and Rehab.

Born on February 29, 1932, in Pocahontas, Dan was the son of the late James F. Ellis and Winnie James Ellis. A graduate of Pocahontas High School, he went on to work as a devoted row...