Obituaries

Aug 30, 2024

Charles "Howard" Kirkindall Sr., a man whose constant smile and warm heart touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully at the Jones Hospice House on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loving family who will forever cherish the joyful memories they shared with him.

Howard is survived by...

Aug 28, 2024

Steve Thomas Blevins, 66, of Pocahontas, departed this life on August 28, 2024, at St. Bernard Five Rivers in Pocahontas.

Steve was born in Clay County AR on February 9, 1958, to the late Othie and Pearl Miller Blevins. He was a retired Army Veteran and worked for Hydro-temp.

He was preceded in death by...

Aug 27, 2024

Bonnie Ruth Cullen Rasche 83, of Kennett passed away August 27, 2024 at St.Francis Medical Center in Cape Giradeau,MO.

Bonnie was born October 12, 1940 to  Raymond and Lorene Ray Cullen .

Bonnie was a 1962 Graduate of ASU, she was a school teacher in the Missouri School System for over 30 years which was...

Aug 26, 2024

Jonesboro- Vanessa Kay Fletcher- Reece, 68, departed this life on August 26, 2024 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Vanessa Kay was born on December 25, 1955  to her  father,  Alver Jerome Fletcher and mother,  Shelby Jean Turner.

Vanessa was survived by three sisters, Sherri Fletcher of Southhaven, MS, Rebecca (Jon) Fletcher- Moss, of Brookland, AR,...

Aug 25, 2024

Marilea Alice Maas Barnett went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 25, 2024, at the age of 76.

Marilea was born in Oregon, IL on March 4, 1948, to the late Orville and Harriett Bennett Maas.

Marilea married the love of her life on June 23, 1968. Marilea was a Christian and...

Aug 25, 2024

Gerard "Jerry" Paul Pfeffer, 74, departed this life on August 25, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 26, 1950, to the late Paul Joseph Pfeffer and Faye Clark Pfeffer in Pocahontas. He was a graduate of St. Paul High School. He was a disabled Army Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed bingo, gardening, and dirt...

Aug 24, 2024

Samuel David Peronia, 72—known to those who loved him most as Dad, Pawpaw, Grandpa, Sam, and Sammy, passed from this life on August 24th, 2024 at home after a long and bravely fought battle with Cancer and Congestive Heart Failure. He was born to Robert Lee Peronia and Opal Lee Bittle, in a small town called Bowman, Arkansas on...

Aug 23, 2024

Frances Peek, 88, of Jonesboro passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at The Springs of Jonesboro.

She was born March 25, 1936 in Etowah, AR to the late Ralph and  Nina Jane Warren. She enjoyed working in the garden and loved to be around her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her son,...

Aug 21, 2024

Michael "Mike" Gene Chesser, 64, of Imboden departed this life and went to his heavenly home on August 21, 2024, at UAMS in Little Rock.

Mike was born in Walnut Ridge on May 10, 1960, the son of Hershel Eugene Chesser and Clara Berthena Chesser.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Chesser;...

Aug 21, 2024

Max Lee Parker, 92, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on August 21st, 2024 in Jonesboro.

He is survived in death by his granddaughter, Savannah Parker, and beloved nephew, Ron Murphy, of Jonesboro.

Max was preceded in death by his wife, Nina, sons, Terry and Scott Parker, mother, Hallie (Cobb)Parker, father, Virgil Parker, twin sister, Maxine...

Aug 20, 2024

Monette- Vicki Lynn Woodsmall Hickman was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in 1952, to the late L. E. (Pete) and Leta Ward Woodsmall. She passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 71. She was raised in Delfore, Monette, and Caraway areas, attending the Childress and Monette schools before moving to Caraway, graduating there in 1970. After marrying,...

Aug 19, 2024

Stephanie "Sis" Jaeger, 62, of Pocahontas, AR, passed peacefully on Monday August 19, 2024 at 9:13 pm at St. Bernards hospital in Jonesboro, AR.

Sis was born on April 28th, 1962, in Igloo, SD. She grew up in Richfield, MN and graduated from Richfield High School.  She moved to Houston, Texas in the early 80's where she...

Aug 18, 2024

Mr. Allen Jones of Cash, departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 69.

He was born October 29, 1954, in Newport, Arkansas, the son of the late Edward Martenice Jones and Loretta Williams Jones.

Following high school, Allen worked at the Rice Mill...

Aug 16, 2024

Michael Richard "Ricky" Wells, 76, of Pocahontas, formerly of Jonesboro passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Ricky was born February 17, 1948, to Elmer Richard and Cona Jean Wells in Randolph County.  Ricky was a master electrician and later returned to school and became an LPN.  He was an...

Aug 15, 2024

Andrew Yrigollen, 77, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at his home.

He was born October 16, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA to Horico Yrigollen.  He worked as a painter and was a Christian.

He is survived by a son, Andrew Yrigollen; and two daughters, Vivian Cruz and Andrea Echeveria.

Cremation...

Aug 13, 2024

Peggy Kick Ford, 79, departed this life on August 13, 2024, at Baptist Hospice House.  She was born of March 27, 1945, to James Leo Kick and Georgia Moore Kick in Doniphan, MO.

Peggy spent many years teaching children in Sunday School, Bible Study Fellowship, Elementary School and High School. She also worked at the Baptist Children's...

Aug 13, 2024

Vernon Richard Houston  passed away Tuesday , August 13. 2024 at the age of 71.

He was born March, 26,1953 in Hardy, Arkansas to the late Claudie and Roxie Baldridge Houston. Vernon was a Farmer and a Tradesman. He was also a Entrepreneur and like to go to auctions and deal with junk. He was of the...

Aug 10, 2024

Jonesboro-Paul David Wimpy, 89, passed away Saturday August 10, 2024 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Paul was born November 2, 1934 to the late Gus and Willie Wimpy. He graduated from Valley View High School in 1953.  Farming was his profession where he raised rice and soybeans. Paul was a member of Valley View Missionary Baptist Church...

Aug 10, 2024

Willard "Will" A. Whitlock, 87, of Pocahontas went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Randolph County Nursing Home.

Will was born on January 10, 1937, to the late Reverend Jess W. Whitlock and Fannie McMackin Whitlock in Pittman, AR. Will went to work for the FBI at the age of 18 as a...

Aug 8, 2024

Rebecca Lois Severs Sutton, 88, went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2024.  Lois was born April 8, 1936, in Oxley, Missouri to the late Leslie and Opal Russell Severs.

Lois graduated from Doniphan High School in 1954 and Arkansas State University with high honors.  She was a school teacher by training.  Starting in a...