Obituaries

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...

Jan 8, 2025

Cathy Haigwood was born December 17, 1959 at Harper Clinic in Monette to Jimmy Dunigan of Black Oak, AR. She graduated from Monette High School in 1978 as Valedictorian of her class. Upon graduation she went to work for First Security Bank of Paragould. She left there and went to work for Monette State Bank in Monette, then went...

Jan 6, 2025

Mr. Lesley Wayne Hogan, 87, of Middleburg, Florida, and formerly of Harrisburg, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to complications from leukemia. Born on September 2, 1937, in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, Wayne lived a full and meaningful life, marked by service, hard work, and love for family and community.

Wayne attended Harrisburg High...

Jan 5, 2025

Stephanie Leann Wycuff, 52, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at her home.

She was born in Osceola, Arkansas to Clarence and Shirley Anderson Medlin, on March 19, 1972.

Stephanie's life was a testament to the power of faith, love, and unwavering kindness. She was a devoted wife to her beloved...

Jan 5, 2025

Shawn Ericson Brunner, 45, of Paragould passed away Sunday morning January 5, 2025, at his home in Paragould.

Shawn was born on October 14, 1979, to Kenneth Joseph Brunner and Deborah Ann Hogan Brunner in Paragould. After graduating from ASU with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, he worked for the Corp of Engineers for one summer....

Jan 5, 2025

Jimmy Lee Shepherd, 85, Pocahontas passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

He was born in Colestin, Oregon on June 7, 1939 to the late William Clark and Sadie King Shepherd.  On February 9, 1968 Jim married Mary Ann Newton in Medford, Oregon at the First United Methodist Church.

He...

Jan 4, 2025

Connie Sue Carmickle, 81, of Maynard departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Connie was born on December 19, 1943, in Rosebud, IL., to the late Lee Boyles and Pearl Hastings Boyles. Connie was a homemaker and loved all animals but above all she loved her children and grandchildren....

Jan 3, 2025

Linda Elliott Penn, 80, of Somerville, TN passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at SomerOak Senior Living in Somerville.

Linda was born May 11, 1944 in Etowah, AR to the late William Ralph and Dovie Lee Penn.  She worked as a lab technician at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and was a longtime member of First Assembly...

Jan 3, 2025

Gwelda Duella Cope, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 03, 2025, at the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Duella was born in Pleasant Ridge Township in Fulton County Arkansas, on January 04,1934 to the late Claude and Gladys Cooper Coggin. Duella was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting, painting,...

Dec 31, 2024

BURTON RAY KNOTTS, 94, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home. He was born, October 24, 1930, in the outskirts of Pocahontas to the late Burton Dee Knotts and Lily May Sago Knotts. "Burton Ray" was raised on a farm in Randolph County. He was the valedictorian of his graduating high school class. He...

Dec 30, 2024

Michael Dwayne Tyler, 69, of Pocahontas entered his eternal home on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Randolph County Nursing Home.

He was born on December 26, 1955, to Wayne and Joyce Hampton Tyler in St. Louis, MO. After high school Michael went on to get an Associate of Applied Science Business Technology degree. He became a bail...

Dec 29, 2024

Monette - Thomas Arthur McFarlin, 78, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born August 14, 1946, to the late Thomas and Hattie Paralee McFarlin. He was a member of the Westside Greers Ferry Baptist Church. Thomas also served for over 40 years with the Monette volunteer fire department where...

Dec 29, 2024

Dale Lewallen, 91, of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at St. Bernard Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 19, 1933, to the late William Adolphus and Carrie Dobbs Lewallen in Alicia, Arkansas. Dale was a star basketball player at Hoxie Schools. He served in the US Navy for four...

Dec 28, 2024

William E. Foster, age 85, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

He was born on November 12, 1939, in Maynard, Arkansas, to the late Martin and Irene (Gould) Foster.

William was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Elizabeth Flanigan....

Dec 28, 2024

Bobby Joe Burnett, 82, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 4, 1942, in Caruthersville, Missouri, to the late Luther Burrell Burnett and Millie Catherine Crouch. Bobby Joe was the sixth child and fourth son in his family.

He is survived by four daughters:...

Dec 28, 2024

Jason Thomas Hicks Gardner of Harrisburg departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his home, at the age of 55.

He was born January 12, 1969, in Harrisburg, Arkansas.

Jason was a 1987 graduate of Harrisburg High School.  He met Brandy Murphy at ASU and they were married in 1999. He worked several...

Dec 28, 2024

Mrs. Janice Lee Wallace of Harrisburg departed this life Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home, at the age of 67.

She was born August 8, 1957, in Wichita, KS., the daughter of Arlend Ezray Taylor and Ruby Jewell Barrett Taylor.

Janice worked as a Certified Nurses Aid for most of her life. She enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2024

Jerry D. Allen, 81, of Biggers passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born February 15, 1943 in Sikeston, MO to the late Claude and Gladys Davis Allen.  Jerry was retired from the United States Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Gladys Allen; sisters, Mary...