Obituaries

Dec 29, 2024

Dale Lewallen, 91, of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at St. Bernard Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 19, 1933, to the late William Adolphus and Carrie Dobbs Lewallen in Alicia, Arkansas. Dale was a star basketball player at Hoxie Schools. He served in the US Navy for four...

Dec 28, 2024

William E. Foster, age 85, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

He was born on November 12, 1939, in Maynard, Arkansas, to the late Martin and Irene (Gould) Foster.

William was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Elizabeth Flanigan....

Dec 28, 2024

Bobby Joe Burnett, 82, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 4, 1942, in Caruthersville, Missouri, to the late Luther Burrell Burnett and Millie Catherine Crouch. Bobby Joe was the sixth child and fourth son in his family.

He is survived by four daughters:...

Dec 28, 2024

Jason Thomas Hicks Gardner of Harrisburg departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his home, at the age of 55.

He was born January 12, 1969, in Harrisburg, Arkansas.

Jason was a 1987 graduate of Harrisburg High School.  He met Brandy Murphy at ASU and they were married in 1999. He worked several...

Dec 28, 2024

Mrs. Janice Lee Wallace of Harrisburg departed this life Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home, at the age of 67.

She was born August 8, 1957, in Wichita, KS., the daughter of Arlend Ezray Taylor and Ruby Jewell Barrett Taylor.

Janice worked as a Certified Nurses Aid for most of her life. She enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2024

Jerry D. Allen, 81, of Biggers passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born February 15, 1943 in Sikeston, MO to the late Claude and Gladys Davis Allen.  Jerry was retired from the United States Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Gladys Allen; sisters, Mary...

Dec 24, 2024

Kay Dawn Vaughn, 72, transitioned into her eternal rest on December 24, 2024.

Kay was born on January 10, 1952, in Pocahontas to the late Stanley Crawley and Willa Park Crawley. She was united in marriage for 50 wonderful years to the love of her life, Ronald Lee Vaughn, of the home.

Kay was preceded...

Dec 23, 2024

Debbie Diane Sexton, 64, of Pocahontas, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on December 23, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born January 13, 1960 in Pocahontas to Jerry David and Evonna Trude Herren Presley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Sexton; her father, Jerry...

Dec 23, 2024

Billy Joe Jones, 82, of Pocahontas, AR departed from his earthly home on December 23, 2024, at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Billy was born in Arkansas on September 13, 1942, to the late George Washington Jones and Pauline Southard Jones. Billy was a produce farmer for most of his life. He enjoyed being outdoors and found...

Dec 20, 2024

Dr. William George "Billy" Coates Jr, DPM, 55 of Pocahontas passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at his home.

He was born February 12, 1969 in Jim Thorpe, PA to the late William George Sr. and Lucille Elizabeth Serfass Coates.  He was a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine practicing for many years in Jonesboro.

He was...

Dec 19, 2024

Jonesboro- Caitlin Dawn Barton passed from this life on December 19, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1988, in Greenville, Mississippi to Phillip and Judi Taylor.

Caitlin enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her three precious boys.

She is survived by her best friend and husband Kipp Carter, three sons; Braxton Barton,...

Dec 19, 2024

Janice Fern Ball, 84, of O'Kean passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home.

She was born May 16, 1940 in Peach Orchard to the late Paul Henry "Ben" and Wilda Marsh Ricker.  On May 25, 1959, Janice was married to Walter Lee Ball.

Janice worked for TRW Cinch and later for Douglas Quikut.  ...

Dec 16, 2024

Helen June Bennett, 92, of Pocahontas, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Randolph County Nursing Home.

Helen was born on March 6, 1932, to the late Robert and Thelma Jackson Counts in Pocahontas. She was an active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Pocahontas. She had a distinguished career as head teller...

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Wanda Jean Biggs of Harrisburg, AR, departed this life Monday, December 16, 2024, at the NEA Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 91.

She was born August 30, 1933 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of the late Mart and Josie Collins Kloefkorn.

Following school, Wanda married Charles Preston Biggs and they enjoyed many...

Dec 15, 2024

Marbra Jean Lewallen, 89, of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family with her beloved husband holding her hand.

She was born on May 19, 1935, in Ingram, AR, to Joe Long and Pearl Linn Long. Jean worked as a transcriptionist at Randolph County Medical Center for 35 years....

Dec 11, 2024

Lila Marie Vermilye, 106, of Fenton, MO, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away on December 11, 2024, at Fieser Nursing Home in Fenton.

Born to William and Rosa Baites Stevens in Illinois, on January 17, 1918, Lila was a devout member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and quilting.

She was preceded...

Dec 10, 2024

Jonesboro-Lance Jerome McGee, 47, passed from this life on December 10, 2024. He was born to Jerome and Venida Mcgee on June 9, 1977, in Jonesboro.

Lance loved to laugh. He was a sous chef at Embassy Suites. He practiced in the culinary arts at numerous places and enjoyed gatherings, eating good food, helping his friends, but...

Dec 10, 2024

Eleanor Nell "Tootsie" Broyles, 88, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born June 21, 1936, in Malden, Missouri to the late Robert H. Ashcraft and Coralea Keel Ashcraft. She was a bank branch manager and a member of Sutton Free Will Baptist Church.

Eleanor was preceded...

Dec 9, 2024

Jonesboro- Jessie Fred Howle, 84, passed from this life December 9, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Tillatoba, MS to the late Loyce Howle and Mary (Caroline) Fly on January 21, 1940.

Jessie was in the Army National Guard as a combat engineer.  He drove for the company commander, was a...

Dec 8, 2024

Jimmy Van "PawPaw" Walker passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home in Brookland, AR.

Jimmy was born July 12,1944 in Tuckerman, AR to the late Reba and Charley Walker. He was a proud Vietnam veteran who served honorably as a Sergeant in the US Army. Upon returning home from Vietnam, he worked as a...