Obituaries

Sep 18, 2024

Steven Wyatt Keech, 62, of Walnut Ridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

Born on June 30, 1962, in Aurora IL. to Freeman Wyatt and Clara Jeanette Dunham Keech.  Steven graduated from Sloan Hendrix in 1980 and was the editor and chief of Annual Staff from 1979-1980.  Steven had...

Sep 18, 2024

Charles Edgar Cox, 85, of Jonesboro passed away September 18, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born October 10, 1938 in Weiner to the late Chester William and Ethel Truitt Cox.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Ethel Cox; wife, Shirley Cox; son, Kenneth Cox; and brothers,...

Sep 18, 2024

Wanda Mae Barker, 82, of Maynard passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 26, 1942 in Essex, MO to the late William Paul and Mae Irene Jackson Eddens.  She was a hairdresser and of the Pentecostal belief.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mae Eddens;...

Sep 17, 2024

The 7th child, and eldest son of share cropping cotton farmers, William Gary "Bill" Daniel, was born July 3rd, 1947 to William Henry and Elnora Brantley Daniel, he passed peacefully from this life on September 17, 2024.

Born in Manila, Arkansas, Bill was an uncle by the time he was 2 years old. When he was big...

Sep 17, 2024

Larry Donald High, 72, of Biggers, AR, entered Heaven's gates on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Montgomery, AL, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 15, 1952, in Lafe, AR, to the late Rev. Carl and Leora Ricker High, Larry was a man of faith and dedication. He was a deacon and member of Old Reyno...

Sep 17, 2024

Charles Junior Risenhoover, 79, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, surrounded by his family.

Born on March 3, 1945, in Reyno to Johnny and Thelma Creason Risenhoover, Charles was a kind-hearted soul who touched many lives with his kindness.  He was a devoted Christian,...

Sep 16, 2024

Albert Throesch, 53, of Biggers, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Albert was born April 13, 1971, in Salinas, California, to Aloysius "Bud"  and Faye Myers Throesch.  Albert liked being on Current River and liked to fish.  He was proud of his son, daughter-in-law and grandbabies.

He was preceded in...

Sep 15, 2024

Monette-Anyllue Qualls, 85, passed away on Sept 15, 2024, at St. Bernards .Anyllue was born Oct. 6, 1938, to Guy Finley and Vista Metcalf Finley. Anyllue was a member of the Black Oak Church of Christ, she was a homemaker, she enjoyed crocheting, going to Women Bible study on Tuesdays, and she loved her children and grandchildren. She was...

Sep 14, 2024

Georgia Marie Kincade Taylor, 105, a cherished individual known for her kind, caring, and quick-witted, humorous personality, left this earth on September 14, 2024.

She was delivered at home on April 16, 1919, by Dr A. J. Henderson in Spring River, Randolph County to George and Ida Carter Kincade.

A lover of life and travel,...

Sep 13, 2024

Myrtle Ruby (Walker) Downing, born April 29, 1925, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, at St. Bernard's Villa at the age of 99. A lifelong resident of the Weiner area, Myrtle was known for her faith, humor, and dedication to family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon Warren Downing, Jr., with whom she shared...

Sep 13, 2024

Ella B. Higginbottom, 92, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born February 28, 1932 in Greene County, AR to the late Luther W. and Maggie Lairson Starling.  She was married to Burl Higginbottom on April 11, 1953.  She worked in environmental services at...

Sep 11, 2024

Glenda Irene Broadway was born to the late Edgar and Mary Clifft on August 23, 1940. Glenda passed from this earth on September 11, 2024 at Green House Cottages in Walnut Ridge, AR. She was married for 54 years to Raymond Anderson Broadway, Jr who preceded her in death in 2012.

She was also preceded in death...

Sep 11, 2024

Kama Leann Gibson, 34, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Kama lived the first part of her life in Caraway and moved to the Jonesboro area in 1999, where she attended Nettleton School- Class of 2009. She was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church and worked at Kroger...

Sep 11, 2024

Martha K. Goodwin, 80, of Maynard passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born January 30, 1944 in Ravenden Springs to the late Jed Almus and Birdie Mae Davis Rickman.  Martha graduated from beauty school and operated Shear Creations Salon at the South Y Shopping Center...

Sep 8, 2024

Velma Deloris Griffin Smith, 70, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Velma was born on April 3, 1954, in Van Buren, MO., to the late Lester Griffin and Harriete Grubb Griffin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Harriete Griffin;...

Sep 8, 2024

Peter Merrill Keyes, 66, of Jonesboro, passed away at his home in rural Jonesboro on September 8, 2024. He was born on January 28,1958, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Howard and June Marie (Shipley) Keyes. Peter proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a dedicated member of the Nettleton Masonic Lodge #657....

Sep 4, 2024

Ava Jewel Buckley Harper, age 90, passed away September 4, 2024, exactly 10 years after her beloved husband passed away.  She passed peacefully at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Julie, with family members at her side.

Born October 18, 1933, Ava Jewel was the third child of Griff and Agnes Long Buckley.  She was born...

Sep 3, 2024

Oscar Lee Redding of Monette, AR passed peacefully from his earthly life, Saturday evening, August 31, 2024 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro, AR  He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments.

Oscar was born June 30, 1942 in Arkadelphia to William Cotton Redding and Gladys Elizabeth Coleman Redding. He was the second...

Sep 2, 2024

Hannah M. Freeman, 76, passed away September 2, at her home.  She was born June 16, 1948, at home in Lake City, to Charley Jackson and Eula Pauline (Mahan) Freeman.  She was a graduate of both Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State University.

Hannah was a retired senior field auditor with the Division of Legislative Audit, State...

Sep 2, 2024

Glenn Eugene Janes, 90, of Pocahontas, formerly of Ozark Acres departed this life on September 2, 2024, at Stonebridge Senior Living.

He was born in Thayer, MO, on July 5, 1934, to the late William "Zentz" Janes and Hattie May Davis Janes. After graduating High School, in 1952 he married the love of his life of 72...