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Jennifer Lynn Phillips
Jun 7, 2025
Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Cheney Phillips departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the age of 53..
She was born June 21 1971 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles Wesley Cheney Sr. and Edna Elizabeth Jackson Cheney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Phillips and...
Timothy Allen Quarterman
Jun 7, 2025
Timothy Allen Quarterman, 58, of Pocahontas departed this life on June 7, 2025, at Unity Health in Searcy.
Timothy was born in Omaha, NE., to Nathaniel and Leeta Calton Quarterman on July 22, 1966. Tim loved talking to God and his faith. He also had a love for fishing, reading and computers. His greatest love of all...
R. A. Page
Jun 5, 2025
Mr. R.A. Page of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 88.
He was born March 4, 1937 in Togo, AR, the son of the late Amos Page and Ruby Jewell Page.
R.A. joined the Air Force right out of high...
Joseph James Swik
Jun 5, 2025
Joseph James Swik, 95, of Maynard departed this life on June 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born in Milwaukee, WI., to the late Joseph Michael Swik and Sadie Harrod Swik on June 23, 1929. He attended Gesu Grade School in Milwaukee until his family moved to Union Grove WI in 1941 where he...
Peggy Smith
Jun 3, 2025
Peggy Smith, age 90, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana after an unexpected illness.
She was born on September 09, 1934, in Water Valley, Arkansas, to the late Jed Rickman and Birdie Mae Davis Rickman. Peggy married Junior Smith on February 19, 1953, and together they raised...
Roy Butch Lemke
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Butch Lemke of Hot Springs, AR, departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Heth, AR, at the age of 55.
He was born on January 18, 1970, in West Memphis, AR, the son of Roy Lester Lemke and Martha Diane Luker Lemke.
Butch spent most of his life working hard and helping...
Minnie Lee Beasley
Jun 3, 2025
Minnie Lee Beasley, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home. She was born on April 21, 1935 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Clarence Raymond (C.R.) and Birdie Mae Dalton-Standefer. Minnie retired several times after working in offices of several local businesses including Jonesboro Cable T.V., Cleo C. White & Associates, and lastly as Case Manager...
Randy Junior Hively
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Randy Junior Hively of Cherry Valley, departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home at the age of 70.
He was born July 2, 1954 in Whitehall, AR, the son of the late Junior Hively and Evelyn Adams Hively.
Randy farmed all his life and worked for Thomas Hess Farms for...
Chester Eugene Burgett
Jun 2, 2025
Chester Eugene Burgett of High Ridge, Missouri, was born on October 30, 1942, in Maynard, Arkansas, to John and Dula Burgett and entered into rest on Monday, June 2, 2025, in House Springs, Missouri, at the age of 82.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Sue (Shocklee), his parents, John and...
L.E Vaughn
Jun 1, 2025
L.E. Vaughn, 90, of Bono, passed away June 1, 2025.
He was a loving son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He loved all of his family deeply. He had a host of nieces and nephews; he treasured every moment he spent with his family and friends. L.E. was born on November 10, 1934 in...
Thomas "T.J" Haney
Jun 1, 2025
Jonesboro- T.J Haney, 28, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, alongside his beloved fiancé, Willow Searcy, and their unborn child.
T.J was born on March 6, 1997, in Jonesboro, to Rhonda Baker and Tommy Haney, and spent most of his life in his hometown. He had a vibrant spirit and lived life with passion and purpose....
Daryle Gene Dodd
Jun 1, 2025
Mr. Daryle Gene Dodd of Trumann, departed this life Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 91.
He was born May 22, 1934, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of the late Floyd Dodd and Ruby Lancaster Dodd.
Daryle moved to Chicago for work as a laborer...
Barbara Steele Owens
May 30, 2025
Barbara Steele Owens, 78, passed away after a brief illness on May 30, 2025, in Marion, Arkansas. She was born in 1947 in Monette, Arkansas, a small farming community, in Craighead County and was raised on the farm by her parents alongside her five siblings. During her early years, she worked on the farm, learned to play the piano and...
Brenda Margaret Trotter
May 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and niece, Brenda Margaret Trotter, who departed this life on May 30, 2025. Her journey through life was marked by resilience, quiet strength, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Brenda faced life's many challenges with grace and courage. Though...
Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Rose
May 30, 2025
Ronald Edward Rose, 76, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith, Ronnie's life was marked by service—to his family, his community, and his church.
Born on October 20, 1948, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Ronnie was the son of Jesse Lowell Rose and Elewese...
Maudie Helen Campbell
May 29, 2025
Maudie Helen Campbell, 90, of Paragould went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould.
Helen was born on January 1, 1935, in Randolph County to the late Fred Cross and Mabel Gladys Weitkamp.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Jesse Lee...
George Raymond Gambill
May 28, 2025
Jonesboro- George "Pete" Raymond Gambill went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2025 at the age of 78, He was born to Alwin Glenn and Lela Jane Gambill on December 2, 1946. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1965 where he played football and ran track.
He married Shirley Jean Waln on March 11,...
Rosetta Jean Thompson
May 27, 2025
Rosetta Jean Thompson, age 69, of Delaplaine, passed away on May 27, 2025, at St. Bernards in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on May 24, 1956, to Floyd Haney and Francis Cox Haney. Her most treasured moments were spent with her loving family, she was a devoted mother and grandmother
Rosetta is lovingly remembered by her children:...
Bobby Howard Banks
May 27, 2025
Brookland, Bobby Howard Banks, 85, passed away on May 27, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 30, 1939, in Bay, to the late Lena and Sylivia Abbie Kimberland Banks.
Bobby was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent seven years serving in the Arkansas Army National Guard, then went on...
Janet Newberry Nolan
May 25, 2025
Janet Newberry Nolan of Harrisburg, departed this life on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home, at the age of 72.
She was born January 6, 1953 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Noel R. Newberry and Dora Alene Dement Newberry.
After high school, Janet worked at various places. She worked for the Rural...
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