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Willie Charlene Neighbors
May 27, 2024
Willie Charlene Neighbors, 85, of Pocahontas departed this life on May 27, 2024, at her home.
She was born December 7, 1938, in Fisher Arkansas to the late Willie Pearl and Charles Massey. She was a lifelong and charter member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. Charlene was a homemaker, Sunday School Teacher, and an avid seamstress...
Sharon Anita Cerda
May 25, 2024
Sharon Anita Cerda, 65, of Walnut Ridge departed this life on Saturday May 25, 2024, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Sharon was born on August 18, 1958, to the late William Curtis Nelson and Avie Mason Nelson in Blytheville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Avie Nelson; son,...
Willard Eric Johnson
May 25, 2024
Willard Eric Johnson, 73, of Memphis, TN, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Willard was born December 12, 1950, in Memphis, TN to Harold and Ruby (Gladney) Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Pam Edwards and sister-in-law's, Lavern Jenkins Johnson and Jill Victoria.
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Anna Carol Bruton
May 24, 2024
Anna Carol Bruton, 64, of Walnut Ridge passed away Friday May 24, 2024, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Anna was born in Randolph County to the late Darrell Bruton and Joann Thompson Bruton on April 9, 1960.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Darrell and Joann Bruton; brothers, James Ray...
Helen Juanita Poe
May 24, 2024
Monette- Helen Juanita Poe, 95, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
She was born December 10, 1928 in Leachville to the late Shiral and Hazel Wiser Austin. She was a lifelong member of Rowe's Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed the simple joys of life, including cooking and...
John Burks
May 21, 2024
John Burks, of Salisbury, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
John was born October 22, 1955, in Burley, Idaho, to George Morris Burks and Margaret May Morrison Burks. He attended Salisbury High School. During his senior year, John began working for John and Howard Ratliff and continued for several years, until he became a long haul...
Christopher Gutierrez
May 20, 2024
Christopher Gutierrez, beloved baby son of Christopher J. Gutierrez and Lacey Tanner Gutierrez was born into the arms of angels on May 20, 2024, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro weighting 5lbs 14oz and 18in long. Although Christopher was born at 35 weeks, he was very loved by his parents and sisters, Jocelyn Ortiz, Sofia Gutierrez, Savannah...
Billie "Valgena" Luter
May 18, 2024
Billie "Valgena" Luter, 94, of Batesville, formerly of Reyno passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Batesville.
Valgena was born February 17, 1930, in Clay County, AR to the late E.P. and Vera Pond Clement. Â She and her husband were longtime owner/operators of Luter's Grocery in Reyno. Â She later worked for Farmers and Merchants Bank and for...
Joyce Ann Morris
May 18, 2024
Joyce Ann Morris, 86, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Randolph Home.
She was born September 21, 1937 in Ravenden Springs to the late Jed and Birdie Davis Rickman. Â She had worked for Brown Shoe Company and was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her...
James David Moore
May 18, 2024
James David Moore, 89, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
David was born on February 27, 1935, in Jonesboro to the late Glen and Lola Moore. He graduated from Nettleton High School and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. He married the love of his life, Helen Elizabeth...
Mary Ann Foster
May 17, 2024
Jonesboro- Mary Ann Foster, 76, passed Friday, May 17, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
She was born July 31, 1947 in Jonesboro to the late Orville and Mary Thelma LaGore Tate. She was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church. Mrs. Foster was active for several years in the Dental Assistants Association at both local and...
Norma Jane Bridges Border
May 16, 2024
Jonesboro- Norma "Jane" Border, 75, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Jane was born December 19, 1948 in Jonesboro to the late James Paul and Elsie Robertson Bridges. She graduated in 1966 from Monette High School and stayed in touch with all of her classmates. She was an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. She worked...
Joey Smith
May 15, 2024
Mr. Joseph Manuel Smith of Harrisburg, departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, with family at his side, at the age of 86.
He was born December 23, 1937 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Robert Lee Smith and Alma Austin Smith.
Joey...
Betty Jean Mcnew
May 14, 2024
Betty Jean McNew, 70, of Pocahontas went to her heavenly home Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Betty was born in Lepanto to the late Virgil Brown and Clissie Church Brown on August 7, 1953. She was a factory worker and a housewife.
She loved her family with all her heart. She...
Derek Alan Rolland
May 14, 2024
Jonesboro- Derek Alan Rolland, 36, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.
Derek was born December 2, 1987 in Jonesboro to Matt and Angie Rolland. He started dating Kara in high school when they were 15 & 16 and were married for ten years. Together they have two children, Mya and Rafe, and...
Cecil Nelson "Butch" Humbard
May 12, 2024
Cecil Nelson "Butch" Humbard, 77, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born May 16, 1946 in Webb City, MO to the late Charles Nelson and Mary Kathryn Schembra Humbard. Â Butch worked for Couples Manufacturing in St. Louis for 24 years and was a United States Navy Veteran. Â He enjoyed fishing,...
Leoida Ann Thornton
May 12, 2024
Jonesboro- Leoida Ann Thornton, 83, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
She was born August 18, 1940 in Caruthersville, Missouri to the late William Lee Smith and Mary Albertine Johnson Smith. She worked at Brown Shoe Company for twenty-five years and had also worked at Arkansas State University for five years. She...
Raymond Edward Scalzitti Sr.
May 11, 2024
Raymond Edward Scalzitti Jr., 84, of Pocahontas passed away May 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Chicago, IL., on October 15, 1939, to the late Raymond E. Scalzitti Sr. and Dorothy Scalzitti.
Raymond was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. He was a wonderful man that was loved and will be missed...
Jimmy Dale Morgan
May 10, 2024
Jonesboro- Jimmy Dale Morgan, 65, passed away from this life, Friday, May 10, 2024 at his home.
Jimmy was born and raised in Piggott to the late Noel and Estal Morgan. He graduated from Piggott High School in 1977. Â He worked at Kroger Grocery Store till he retired.
He is survived by two brothers and...
Wanda Leah Mills
May 9, 2024
Mrs. Wanda Leah Mills of Harrisburg, AR, departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Tupelo, MS, at the age of 81.
She was born August 26, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Vander Fiser and Jewell Minton.
Wanda grew up in Bono with her grandparents and graduated from Jonesboro...
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