Obituaries

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Lea Brown, 78 of Pocahontas entered her eternal home on February 23, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mary Lea Brown was born in Athens, Wisconsin, to Sylvester and Hattie Ellenbecker on December 8, 1946, Mary grew up in a home filled with laughter, hard work, and the deep bonds of family—values she carried...

Feb 21, 2025

Jonesboro-Daniel B. Hall Sr, 76, passed from this life on February 21,2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on September 6, 1948 to the late Henry C. and China Valentine Hall.

Mr. Hall owned a screen printing business in Paragould for several years and a maintenance shop in Salesville, before retiring from sales...

Feb 21, 2025

Norman Estle Smart, 85, of Pocahontas, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center. Norman was born in Pocahontas on April 27, 1939 to the late Clay Estle and Beulah Lee Thomas Smart. He was a longtime employee of Skyway Auto Parts and a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. Norman was preceded in...

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. James Edward George, of Jonesboro, AR, departed this life on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 85.

He was born on January 4, 1940 in Marked Tree, AR, the son of the late James Homer George and Nellie Pauline Tillery George.

James retired from...

Feb 17, 2025

Jonesboro-Freddie Hugh Heise Jr, 84, passed from this life on February 17, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born on June 28, 1940, in Monette to the late Freddie Hugh Sr and Inez Johnson Heise. His career began at Barton Lumber Company and ended with Bridgestone Firestone Company where he retired as...

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Debra Verneal Sparks of Harrisburg departed this life Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 61.

She was born July 9, 1963 in Davenport, Iowa , the daughter of D.W. Davis and Gracie Morrison Davis.

Debra married Ronnie Sparks in 1979. She worked as a CNA and...

Feb 11, 2025

Harrisburg-Marlene Moss, 83, passed from this life on February 11, 2025, at Woodbriar Nursing Home.

She was born on April 17, 1941, in Fisher to the late Ed and Ollie Hicks Caldwell. She was of Baptist belief. She had retired from the Frolic shoe factory, and she enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her sister...

Feb 9, 2025

Virginia Lee "GenLee" Rainwater Higdon Ball Hilton, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Warrenton Manor in Wright City, MO at the age of 94 years, 5 months, and 19 days.

She was born August 21, 1930 in Randolph County, AR to the late Enis Earl and Martha Ader Holloway Rainwater.  GenLee was a homemaker who greatly...

Feb 9, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Harkey of Judsonia, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home in Judsonia, at the age of 76.

She was born August 30, 1948 in Newport, AR, the daughter of the late Euil "Bo" Moldan and Lela " Jackie" Draper Moldan.

Margaret was a homemaker and loved...

Feb 8, 2025

Trumann-Alfred Daniel Metheny, 80, passed from this life on February 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born on June 21, 1944, in Paragould to the late Alfred and Govia Morrow Metheny. He honorably served in the United States Air Force when he was seventeen years old and proudly served in Germany as a Firefighter during the...

Feb 7, 2025

James William Lindner, 70, of Pocahontas was found deceased at his home on Friday, February 7, 2025.

He was born August 4, 1954 in Pocahontas to the late Herman Max and Anna Marie Bergman Lindner.  He was retired from TRW Cinch and Price Chopper, and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.

James was preceded...

Feb 6, 2025

Mr. Charles Adam Buckley, of Harrisburg departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 41.

He was born February 19, 1983 in Jonesboro, AR, the son of the late James Edward Buckley and Carolyn Ann Coleman Buckley.

After high school, Charles completed a 5 year study at Electrical School through IBEW...

Feb 5, 2025

Marsha Lynn Burris, 55, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Marsha was born on October 28, 1969, in Pocahontas, to Max Earl Seamans and Norma Keel Baltz. Her compassionate spirit, immense heart, and unwavering love for her family made her a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Known for her selflessness, Marsha would...

Feb 4, 2025

Randy Dean Ellington, 62, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Lawrence Hall in Walnut Ridge, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on September 6, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois, Randy was the son of the late Charles Howard Ellington and Saluda Issis (Whitworth) Ellington. His journey through life was marked by his loving...

Feb 4, 2025

Mary Katherine Shawver Bradley, 94, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1930, in Lynn, Arkansas, to the late Arthur "Polly" Shawver and Lois Shawver.

On August 3, 1957, she married the love of her life, Jimmy Rogers Bradley, and together they...

Feb 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my beloved mother, Brenda Jane Stevens, who left us on February 3rd, 2025 at 80 years old to be with her lord and savior. She was a woman of passion, humor, and kindness.

Brenda was born to Walter Luther Cook Jr. and Essie Warine Cook on...

Feb 2, 2025

Tonya R. Guthrie, 65, of Batesville departed this life on February 2, 2025, at Imboden surrounded by her loved ones.

Tonya was born on May 19, 1959, to Bobby Lewis and Shirley Rood Lewis in Barstow, CA. Tonya graduated from Sloan Hendrix High School in 1977 and obtained her Bachelor of Business from ASU. She was Director...

Feb 1, 2025

Jeffrey Wayne Hurn passed away on February 1, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. Jeff was born on March 21, 1956, to Nathaniel and Mary (Johnson) Hurn.

Jeff was preceded in death by his wife Paula (Hendrix) Hurn; parents, Nathanial and Mary (Johnson) Hurn; siblings, Stan Needham, Charles Hurn, Eddie Hurn, Shirley Hill and Jean Hill.

He...

Feb 1, 2025

Gena N. Farrin, 65, of Pocahontas, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Pocahontas.

Gena was born on February 28, 1959, in O'Fallon, Missouri, to the late Frank and Rosemary Nickell. She dedicated 28 years of her life working for Pocahontas Public School, where she was known not only for her professionalism but also...

Jan 31, 2025

Billy Joe Roberts, 79, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.

Billy was born June 23, 1945 in Brownsville, AL to the late Ivey and Jenny Guy Roberts.  He served for 22 years in the United States Navy where he served three tours of duty in Vietnam.  ...