Johanna Christina Smith
Jul 5, 2026
Christina Smith, 69, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, surrounded by her loving family.
Christina was born on October 6, 1956, in Germany to the late Lambert and Johanna Smith. She was a devoted member of St. Paul Catholic Church and found comfort and strength in her faith...
Beatrice Virginia Sue Carter
Jul 4, 2026
Beatrice Virginia Sue Carter, 92 years and six days old, of Jonesboro, left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Saturday, July 4, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1934 in Russellville, the oldest of six children born to Earl and Georgia Metz.
Mom left a legacy of kindness to others, love for family and friends, her faithfulness to...
Charlotte Marie Patterson
Jul 4, 2026
Charlotte “Charlie” Marie Patterson, age 77, of Harrisburg, Arkansas passed away July 4, 2026 at her home. Charlotte was born to Rutha Mae Meredith and Calvin Edward Meredith on June 10, 1949, in Wynne, Arkansas. She was a loving wife, mom and Nana Charlie to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was the life of the party, loved to cook and...
Claud Earl Barnett
Jul 3, 2026
Claud Earl Barnett Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, and pillar of the Monette community passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on August 7, 1927, in Monette, Claud Earl dedicated his early life to serving his country as a proud member of the United States Navy and a World War II veteran.
After his military...
Freda Jo Akins
Jul 2, 2026
Freda Jo Akins, 91, of Jonesboro, formerly of Pocahontas, departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Freda was born on October 11, 1934, to the late James W. Grissom and Mittie Huddleston Grissom. She was a talented beautician and the proud owner and operator of her own beauty shop, where she spent many years serving her community. Freda was of...
Selma Etta Whitted
Jul 1, 2026
Selma Etta (Ford) Whitted, 75, of Pocahontas entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Born to William Howard and Lora Irene Ford on December 30, 1951, in Pocahontas. Selma was joined in marriage to James Felix Whitted on November 17, 1971. Selma spent her life pridefully caring for others as a CNA.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded...
Norma Joyce Collins
Jul 1, 2026
Norma Joyce Collins, 79, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.
She was born July 18, 1946 in Delano, California to the late Henry and Onad Davis Duncan. She devoted her life to caring for others through her work as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and...
Mamye Lucille Poindexter
Jun 29, 2026
Mamye Lucille Poindexter, 99, of Pocahontas departed this life on Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home.
Lucille was born on August 30, 1926, in Pocahontas to the late Will and Mary Keech. She attended the Lesterville Church and First Free Will Baptist Church where she met and married her husband of 42 years, Freeman Clint Poindexter. She was a devoted...
Vida Marie Doran
Jun 28, 2026
Vida Marie Doran, 106, of Pocahontas departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Randolph County Nursing Home.
She was born on June 13, 1920, to the late Pearlie Murphy Bounds and Modena Mae Bellah at Elm Store, AR. She was of Baptist Faith. She married Lehman Lee Doran on June 20, 1938, at the age of 18 in Alton,...
Ben Owens Sr.
Jun 27, 2026
Ben Edwin Owens Sr., 92, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernards. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and healthcare leader, Owens lived a life marked by faith, vision, humility and extraordinary service.
Born in Alicia, on Dec. 2, 1933, he was shaped by the values of hard work,...
Kenneth Laverne Swan
Jun 26, 2026
Kenneth Laverne Swan, 94, was born on July 3rd, 1931, in Walnut Ridge, AR to Alvie Swan and Coreen Smith Swan. He was married to Mary Lou Haynes for almost 40 years.
He passed away in Paragould, AR on June 26th, after living in Paragould for 26 years.
He is survived by Brenda Fullen, a cousin who was like a daughter to...
Victor Van Rucker, Jr.
Jun 24, 2026
Van Victor Rucker, Jr., 63, of Biggers, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.
He was born January 19, 1963 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to the late Van Rucker Sr. and Christy Johnson Stoddard. He worked as a meat cutter.
Van was preceded in death by his parents, Van Rucker Sr and Christy Stoddard.
He is survived by...
Linda Sue Roberts
Jun 23, 2026
Linda Sue Hagood Roberts, 84, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at her home.
Linda was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Ed and Irene Pitman Hagood. She was a retired schoolteacher from Westside School District in Jonesboro. She was a member of Nettleton Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed...
Mary Beth Williams
Jun 21, 2026
Jonesboro-Mary Elizabeth Williams, 83, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Monette Manor. She was born in Jonesboro on March 19, 1943 where she was raised and attended Holy Angels Academy. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Services from Arkansas State University. On March 6, 1966 she married Cecil Alvin Williams, Sr., and the couple made...
William "Bill" Bean
Jun 20, 2026
William “Bean” Dorman Bean, 67, of Imboden departed this life on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab.
Today we remember and honor a man whose life was defined not by perfection, but by perseverance, hard work, and an unwavering love for those he held dear.
He was a man who spent his life working with his hands, solving problems,...
Daisy Senteney Matthews
Jun 20, 2026
Mrs. Daisy Senteney Matthews, of Weiner, Arkansas, was born on May 19, 1940, in in Jonesboro, AR, the daughter of the late Chester and Belva Huber Senteney.
A lifelong resident of the Weiner Community, Daisy graduated from Weiner High School in 1958 before pursuing her passion for education. She attended what is now Arkansas State University, where she earned both her...
Charles Elwood Smith
Jun 19, 2026
Charles Elwood Smith, 64, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at his home.
He was born September 6, 1961 in Mt. Gilead, Illinois to the late Albert Arnold and Wanda Sue Gillihue Smith. Charles was self-employed as a welder/fabricator.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Wanda Smith; and by two brothers, Albert Smith Jr and Michael...
Lawson Dean Cagle
Jun 19, 2026
Lawson Dean Cagle passed peacefully at home in his momma’s arms, surrounded by his devoted father and best friend, Beaj on the evening of June 19, 2026. He was born on August 12, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Lawson is survived by his loving parents, Josh and Hannah Cagle of Pocahontas; his first friend, his sister, Eleanor...
Sandra Jo Kincade
Jun 16, 2026
Sandra Jo Kincade, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She is no longer in pain, and free from the sorrows of this world. She is now living in her heavenly home full of peace, joy, and comfort.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert “Bob” Shipp and Zella Pauline “Polly” Shipp; daughter, Rhonda Kincade; and...
Rena Ann Graddy
Jun 16, 2026
Rena Ann (Rogers) Graddy, 66, of Maynard passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Jonesboro.
She was born April 10, 1960, in Pocahontas to the late Robert and Erma Dean Francis Rogers. She had a Master’s Degree in Education from Arkansas State University and she was a retired teacher. She also served as a Sunday School teacher and was active in...
