Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

Kay Dawn Vaughn, 72, transitioned into her eternal rest on December 24, 2024.

Kay was born on January 10, 1952, in Pocahontas to the late Stanley Crawley and Willa Park Crawley. She was united in marriage for 50 wonderful years to the love of her life, Ronald Lee Vaughn, of the home.

Kay was preceded...

Dec 23, 2024

Debbie Diane Sexton, 64, of Pocahontas, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on December 23, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born January 13, 1960 in Pocahontas to Jerry David and Evonna Trude Herren Presley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Sexton; her father, Jerry...

Dec 23, 2024

Billy Joe Jones, 82, of Pocahontas, AR departed from his earthly home on December 23, 2024, at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Billy was born in Arkansas on September 13, 1942, to the late George Washington Jones and Pauline Southard Jones. Billy was a produce farmer for most of his life. He enjoyed being outdoors and found...

Dec 20, 2024

Dr. William George "Billy" Coates Jr, DPM, 55 of Pocahontas passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at his home.

He was born February 12, 1969 in Jim Thorpe, PA to the late William George Sr. and Lucille Elizabeth Serfass Coates.  He was a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine practicing for many years in Jonesboro.

He was...

Dec 19, 2024

Jonesboro- Caitlin Dawn Barton passed from this life on December 19, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1988, in Greenville, Mississippi to Phillip and Judi Taylor.

Caitlin enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her three precious boys.

She is survived by her best friend and husband Kipp Carter, three sons; Braxton Barton,...

Dec 19, 2024

Janice Fern Ball, 84, of O'Kean passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home.

She was born May 16, 1940 in Peach Orchard to the late Paul Henry "Ben" and Wilda Marsh Ricker.  On May 25, 1959, Janice was married to Walter Lee Ball.

Janice worked for TRW Cinch and later for Douglas Quikut.  ...

Dec 16, 2024

Helen June Bennett, 92, of Pocahontas, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Randolph County Nursing Home.

Helen was born on March 6, 1932, to the late Robert and Thelma Jackson Counts in Pocahontas. She was an active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Pocahontas. She had a distinguished career as head teller...

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Wanda Jean Biggs of Harrisburg, AR, departed this life Monday, December 16, 2024, at the NEA Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 91.

She was born August 30, 1933 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of the late Mart and Josie Collins Kloefkorn.

Following school, Wanda married Charles Preston Biggs and they enjoyed many...

Dec 15, 2024

Marbra Jean Lewallen, 89, of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family with her beloved husband holding her hand.

She was born on May 19, 1935, in Ingram, AR, to Joe Long and Pearl Linn Long. Jean worked as a transcriptionist at Randolph County Medical Center for 35 years....

Dec 11, 2024

Lila Marie Vermilye, 106, of Fenton, MO, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away on December 11, 2024, at Fieser Nursing Home in Fenton.

Born to William and Rosa Baites Stevens in Illinois, on January 17, 1918, Lila was a devout member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and quilting.

She was preceded...

Dec 10, 2024

Jonesboro-Lance Jerome McGee, 47, passed from this life on December 10, 2024. He was born to Jerome and Venida Mcgee on June 9, 1977, in Jonesboro.

Lance loved to laugh. He was a sous chef at Embassy Suites. He practiced in the culinary arts at numerous places and enjoyed gatherings, eating good food, helping his friends, but...

Dec 10, 2024

Eleanor Nell "Tootsie" Broyles, 88, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born June 21, 1936, in Malden, Missouri to the late Robert H. Ashcraft and Coralea Keel Ashcraft. She was a bank branch manager and a member of Sutton Free Will Baptist Church.

Eleanor was preceded...

Dec 9, 2024

Jonesboro- Jessie Fred Howle, 84, passed from this life December 9, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Tillatoba, MS to the late Loyce Howle and Mary (Caroline) Fly on January 21, 1940.

Jessie was in the Army National Guard as a combat engineer.  He drove for the company commander, was a...

Dec 8, 2024

Jimmy Van "PawPaw" Walker passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home in Brookland, AR.

Jimmy was born July 12,1944 in Tuckerman, AR to the late Reba and Charley Walker. He was a proud Vietnam veteran who served honorably as a Sergeant in the US Army. Upon returning home from Vietnam, he worked as a...

Dec 8, 2024

Jonesboro- Amanda Kathleen Betts departed this life Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was 48 years old and passed at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis ,TN.

Amanda was born October 4, 1976, to Milton Wright Hatcher and Deborah Ann McEntire.

Amanda earned her Master's in Communication Disorders from Arkansas State University. She was a Speech Language...

Dec 8, 2024

Monette- Karen Sue Burrell, 74, passed away on 12/08/2024.

Karen was born August 3, 1950, to the late James Leon and Berlie Taylor. She was the third child born of four, two preceded her in death. Karen was a 1968 graduate of Monette High School and went on to attend South Arkansas Community College, where she gained...

Dec 8, 2024

Jonesboro - Larry Lee Layne, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Cox Health Center South in Springfield, Missouri.

He was born December 26, 1951 to the late Clyde and Nina Layne of Black Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from Valley View High School before joining the United States Army and proudly served in the infantry...

Dec 7, 2024

Eddie Smith Cook, 83, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home in Pocahontas.

Eddie was born on November 27, 1941, in Maynard AR to Marcus H. Cook and Nova Pearl Smith. On July 2, 1959, he married the love of his life, Virginia Woods Cook, and together they built a beautiful...

Dec 6, 2024

Mary Lee Brown Cassidy, born on September 14, 1924, in Tyronza, Arkansas, peacefully transitioned on December 6, 2024, at the age of 100. She spent 42 years living in Pocahontas, with earlier years spent on a farm and ranch in Maynard. A devout Christian, Mary Lee had a deep love for church and God. She cherished her time at...

Dec 6, 2024

Mrs. Ethel Mae Farris of Bono, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on Friday evening, December 6, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 89.

She was born February 21, 1935, in Marked Tree, AR, the daughter of the late Eugene Hayes and Edna Rhinehart Culberson.

As...