Obituaries

Nov 24, 2024

Frank Simington, 76, of Pocahontas, passed away on November 24, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1948, in Valley Chapel to the late Harvey and Vivian Peterson Simington.

Frank proudly served in the Army right after high school. He later worked for Waterloo for 20 years. Frank enjoyed the great outdoors, with a love for camping,...

Nov 22, 2024

Gloria Jean Lewis, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born January 14, 1935 in Blackton, AR to the late Jake and Josephine Henderson Johnson.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Nina Peterson and Judy Littleton both of Pocahontas; grandsons, Toby Halbert (Heather), Matt Halbert, Marty Hogan (Jillian), Michael Hogan...

Nov 22, 2024

Randy Eugene Meeks, 70, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on November 22, 2024, at his home. Randy was born on May 9, 1954, to the late Edward Eugene "Gene" Meeks and Shirley Louise Barnes Meeks in Pocahontas.

A longtime member of the Pocahontas community, Randy played football at Pocahontas High School and formed many lasting friendships throughout...

Nov 20, 2024

Jonesboro-Phyllis Jean McElhaney passed from this life on November 20, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 68.

She was born April, 28, 1956 to Oneal and Marjorie  Austin in Monette, Arkansas.

Phyllis worked at Colson and EIS in Manila for many years before opening her own dog grooming shop...

Nov 18, 2024

Donald Edwards, 71, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on December 10, 1952, in Wyoming, he was the son of the late Cecil Edwards and June Reagan Edwards. Donald had a deep passion for flying model airplanes and enjoyed spending his time fishing, activities...

Nov 18, 2024

Ronald Hubert Gibson, 74, passed Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home.

He was born March 28, 1950, in Jonesboro to the late J.D. and Maxine Asbill Gibson. Ronnie graduated in 1968 from Bay High School where he played sports and participated in FFA. He began helping on the family farm at a very young age. After...

Nov 16, 2024

Jonesboro - Mrs. Christine Summers, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024 with her loving family with her.

She was born on May 20, 1931 in Jonesboro to the late Burl and Myrtle Gulley Dorton. She lived all of her life in the Jonesboro area and was retired from General Electric and loved to cook,...

Nov 16, 2024

Janet Lynn Barnett, 65, of Maynard passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her home.

Janet was born March 16, 1959 in Pocahontas to the late Jack and Maxine McCook Thompson.  She worked as a teacher and later owned and operated the Hillbilly Junction Café in Maynard.  She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at...

Nov 15, 2024

Houston Earl Thomas, age 87, of Black Oak passed away Friday, Nov. 15th at his home. He was born and raised in Rivervale and lived in Black Oak for over 50 years. He was a truck driver, sawed timber, and after he retired he fixed and sold cars. He loved the outdoors, enjoying nature, and fishing. He and his...

Nov 14, 2024

Janet Sue Shirts, 78, of Imboden passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at her home.

She was born June 18, 1946 in Quincy, IL to the late Howard and Hazel Frohn Hull.  Janet worked as a home health aide where she was awarded Home Health Aide of the Year for outstanding care.  She also served as Pastor...

Nov 12, 2024

Rodney Glen McCloud, aged 83, of Maynard, passed away on November 12, 2024, at White River Medical Center in Batesville. Born on September 17, 1941, in Malvern, Arkansas, Rodney was the beloved son of the late Carl McCloud and Lois Slate McCloud. On January 8, 2000, he married Kathy Sullinger, and together they shared 25 wonderful years.

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Nov 11, 2024

Bono- Mr. Lawrence (Jack) Meurer, passed away on , November 11, 2024, at the age of 94 , at his home.

He was born October 06, 1930 , the son of Wilson and Vergie  Barnes Meurer, in Jonesboro.

Jack  was a retired US Army  veteran master sergent ,serving from 1949 to 1969. He served in...

Nov 11, 2024

Jonesboro - Mr. James Stephen "Steve" Wessell, 81, passed away on Veteran's Day , November 11, 2024, joining the Lord surrounded by his family, at Baptist East in Memphis TN.

He was born October 28, 1943 to Joseph and Marjorie Brothers Wessell in Paragould, Arkansas.

Steve was a proud man with a strong voice. He...

Nov 10, 2024

Dewayne T. Hogard, aged 60, of Pocahontas, passed away on November 10, 2024, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center. Born on May 20, 1964, in Germany to the late Bill and Alice Dunn Hogard, Dewayne dedicated 30 years of his life to serving as a Corrections Officer with the state of Missouri. His passion for sports was evident,...

Nov 8, 2024

Mr. Joel Harris Saddler, Jr. of Trumann, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday night, November 8, 2024, at the St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 61.

Joel was born July 18, 1963 in West Memphis, AR, the son of the late Joel Saddler and Mary Carolyn Isbell Saddler.

Joel was a...

Nov 8, 2024

Caraway- John Theodore Huskisson, 55, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born February 3rd, 1969 in Bartow, FL. to Don and Frances Milligan Huskisson.

He was a retired factory worker and a member of Refuge Baptist Church in Lake City. He loved riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar, and singing....

Nov 8, 2024

Georgia Rae Pierce, 93, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida at the home of her daughter.

Georgia was born August 10, 1931 in Supply to the late Hannas Lehman and Lois Irene Pond.  She was a homemaker.  Georgia lived in Rockford, IL for many years before she and Arkie returned...

Nov 7, 2024

Mrs. Jennifer Grigsby of Harrisburg departed this life on November 7, 2024 at her home, at the age of 50.

She was born February 6, 1974 in Wynne, Arkansas, the daughter of Glenous Anderson, Sr. and Deborah McMaster Anderson.

She was a homemaker and loved puzzles, bowling and playing cards.  She is survived by her...

Nov 7, 2024

No services are planned at this time.

Nov 6, 2024

Mr. Daniel Ray "Danny" Easley of Jonesboro, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday morning, November 6, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 77.

He was born July 30, 1947  in Harrisburg, the son of the late Roy Carmel Easley and Ruthie Mathis Easley.

Danny made...