Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

Jonesboro-Mark Hughes, 81, passed away October 1, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Place in Jonesboro.

Mark was born to Earl and Pearline Pillow Hughes, in Walcott, AR.

Mark was formerly of Monette, AR., and of the Baptist belief, he retired from the E.C. Barton and Company, he also was an ASA Umpire in Chief for District...

Sep 30, 2024

Jonesboro-Gary Clifton Maynard, 72, passed away on September 30, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Gary was born to the late James Clarence and Avaline Cates Maynard. Gary was a U.S Army Veteran and worked at Frito Lay in maintenance for several years, retiring in2015. Gary is survived by his spouse Aurora Maynard, of the home, two daughters, Becky...

Sep 28, 2024

Jonesboro- Aelisa Ann Mckisson Darling went to her heavenly home Saturday, September 28,2024.  She was born October 12, 1951, in Blytheville to Orval and Betty Markin McKisson. Aelisa was a 1969 Graduate of Jonesboro High School and earned an Associate Degree in Education in 1980 from Mississippi County Community College (Northeast Community College today). She married her childhood sweetheart,...

Sep 28, 2024

Michael Lee Primm, 62, passed on Saturday September 28, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

He was born November 14, 1961 in Jonesboro to the late Joe Primm and Ruby Primm. Michael worked at Quad Graphics for 28 years. Michael was a dedicated St Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed spending time at Lake Norfolk, also watching his...

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Edward R. Nix of Fairfield Bay, formerly of West Memphis and Harrisburg, departed this life on Friday, September 27, 2024, at his home, at the age of 90.

He was born July 19, 1934, in Cherry Valley, the son of Johnny Clifford Nix and Ida Theresa Barnes Nix.

Edward joined the Air Force at...

Sep 27, 2024

Robert Nance "Bob" Williamson, 89, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Bob was born January 14, 1935, in Biggers to the late Robert Leon and Alma Nance Williamson.  Bob was the County Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture ASCS office, served for 12 years...

Sep 27, 2024

Jonesboro- Tara Leann Walker, 55, passed away at home Friday,  September 27, 2024. Tara was born April 3, 1969, at St. Bernards Medical Center, to Lester and Barbara Mullen of Monette. She shared the same birthday as her mother. She married the late John William "Bill" Walker in November 2002 and raised their family in Jonesboro. She was a...

Sep 24, 2024

Mrs. Earline Shurburte, of Trumann, departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 82.

She was born April 15, 1942 in Rivervale, AR, the daughter of the late Jonny Mitchell Vance and Helen Rose Pate Vance.

Earline worked for the East Area Agency on...

Sep 24, 2024

Linda Sue Baldridge, 68, of Monette, passed away peacefully at St. Bernards with her two daughters by her side on September 24, 2024. Linda was born September 12, 1956, in Paragould. Linda spent her younger years working as a Sr. Electrician and eventually settled in Craighead County in Monette, AR., for the remainder of her life. Anyone who knew...

Sep 21, 2024

JoAnn Woolbright, 93, of Richwoods, MO., passed away at her residence on September 21, 2024. JoAnn was born on March 31, 1931, in Trumann, AR., to the late John Watson and Annie Mae Sanders Moss. JoAnn lived last 10 years in Richwoods and will be truly missed by her family. JoAnn was survived by two daughters, Patricia DeClue of...

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...