Obituaries

Dec 6, 2024

Jonesboro- Sudjai Ellis 77, passed from this life on Friday December 6, 2024. She was born on July 12, 1947 to the late Cham and Choi Thongsawat in Bangkok, Thailand.

Chai, as family and friends called her, met the love of her life November 19, 1974 in Udorn Thani, Thailand. Neither one could speak each other's language...

Dec 4, 2024

Jimmy Darrell Bates, 72, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on December 4, 2024, at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born on October 13, 1952, in Pocahontas to the late Edward J. Bates and Francis Chamberlain Bates, Jim lived a life filled with hard work, creativity, and a passion for the things he loved. He worked as a...

Dec 4, 2024

Memorial Service for Billye and Ronald Coleman Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home 300 W. Matthews Ave. Jonesboro, AR Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024 Bono United Methodist Church 202 E. College Bono, AR Private Burial Service Trinity Cemetery Bono, AR

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity...

Dec 3, 2024

Darrell "Doc" Wayne Huddleston, 70, of Pocahontas departed this life on December 3, 2024, at Flo and Phil Hospice in Jonesboro.

He was born August 16, 1954, in Pocahontas to the late Pat and Edna Huddleston. He was a long-time painter for Magee Factory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Edna...

Dec 1, 2024

Paul Ray Hawkins, age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab. He was born on November 11, 1936, in Pocahontas, to the late Harry and Pauline Edds Hawkins.

Paul was a veteran of the United States Army. Paul was a man who found great joy in the simple...

Nov 29, 2024

Glenda Mae Shelton, 89, of Mountain Home, AR, passed away in the morning of November 29, 2024. She worked as a Teacher and Guidance Counselor in Arkansas and Tennessee.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Gladys Crittendon of Pocahontas, her husband James "Pouge" Shelton of Mountain Home, her sister, Blondella McRoberts of Pocahontas...

Nov 27, 2024

Ann Patton, lifelong resident of Jonesboro, passed away in The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on Wednesday, Nov. 27th. She was an East Tennessee beauty born in Johnson City, TN - the middle of 6 brothers and 5 sisters.  In Washington D.C., she attended George Washington University while working for the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Red Cross....

Nov 26, 2024

Mildred Virginia Fuhr Smith, 92, of Yellville, passed away on November 26, 2024, at Springs of Mr. Vista Nursing and Rehab in Harrison. She was born on August 10, 1932, in Mars, Pennsylvania, to the late Herman G. Fuhr and Margaret Mae Miller Fuhr.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Floyd D. Smith,...

Nov 26, 2024

Jonesboro- Ricky D. Roach, 61, passed away from this life on November 26, 2024 at St. Bernard's Hospital.  Ricky was born January 5,1963 to the late R.V. Roach and Opal Mae Carter Roach in St. Charles, IL.

Ricky's occupation was cooking and he enjoyed bargain shopping.

Ricky was preceded in death along with his parents,...

Nov 25, 2024

Rachel Irene Richardson, 88, of Pocahontas departed this life on Monday, November 25, 2024, in Lonoke Nursing and Rehab.

Rachel was born on October 4, 1936, in New Edinburg, Arkansas to Troy Calvin Briant and Lulu Irene Harvell Briant. After graduating from high school, she went on to nursing school to become an RN. She worked several...

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...