Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

James Barry Thompson, 56, of Pocahontas departed this life Thursday, October 31, 2024, at St. Bernard Five Rivers Hospital. He was born in Pocahontas on May 22, 1968, to the late James H. Thompson Jr. and Velma Virginia Kennedy Thompson.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Velma Thompson.

He is survived...

Oct 28, 2024

Dr. William "Bill" Jackson Weaver MD (99), or "Doc" as he was affectionately known by his family, friends, and community, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Dr. Weaver was born April 28, 1925, in Maynard, AR, to the late Ralph and Marguerite Weaver. As a teenager, he met the love of his life,...

Oct 28, 2024

Tyler Austin Broadway, 28, was born on May 20th, 1996. He was the precious and beloved son of Jeff Broadway (Natasha Chapman) and Beverly McNabb (Mark), Brother to Justin Broadway (Kayla), and Isaiah and Isaac Broadway passed away on Monday, October 28th, 2024, in his home in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Tyler was a full stack software engineer for...

Oct 25, 2024

Mrs. Gloria Jean White of Harrisburg departed this life on Friday, October 25 ,2024, at her home at the age of 73.

She was born October 6, 1951 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of John Volner and Betty Terrell Volner.

Gloria was a nurse and worked at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, and the Emergency...

Oct 24, 2024

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Oct 24, 2024

Tommy Gene Schales, aged 69, of Reyno, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. Born on March 19, 1955, in Newport to the late Dewey "Junior" Schales and Dora Arnold Schales, Tommy was raised in the Old Glaise Community. He was an ordained Pentecostal Minister and a dedicated farmer. Tommy had a passion...

Oct 24, 2024

Thelma Benson, aged 69, of Imboden, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on November 14, 1954, in Williford, Arkansas, Thelma was the daughter of the late Francis Collins and Minnie Fearal Dean Collins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Bill...

Oct 23, 2024

Nancy Pauline Carter, age 89, passed away peacefully on the night of October 23, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a decade long battle with Alzheimer's and dementia. Nancy loved her family, loved her pets, and loved her faith. She always had a friendly smile, a warm and loving nature, and a...

Oct 23, 2024

Mrs. Geraldine Mae Privett of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her home, at the age of 71.

She was born May 31, 1953 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Leamer Pete Privett and Rossie Esther New Privett.

Geraldine was an LPN and worked several years for St. Bernard's before beginning...

Oct 21, 2024

Martha June Hawkins, 80, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at Flo & Phil Hospice house. She was born on June 1, 1944, in Jonesboro to Stanley Earl and Mary Maxine Brown White. Martha loved her son and daughter and was a very loving and adoring grandmother and great grandmother. She was involved in all her...

Oct 21, 2024

Randy Edward Davis, 63, of Pocahontas, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center. Born on June 25, 1961, in Rockford, IL to the late Raymond Davis and Jean Pratt Davis Billips, Randy served his country by joining the Marines and later transferring to the National Guard, dedicating eight years in total to...

Oct 19, 2024

Leota "Virginia" Woods Cook, 84, of Pocahontas Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Virginia was born on August 19, 1940, in Maynard, AR to Ernest and Delma Lemons Woods. On July 2, 1959, she married the love of her life, Eddie Cook, and together they built...

Oct 16, 2024

Frankie Chastain Jr., aged 94, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully at his home on October 16, 2024. Born on August 11, 1930, to Frankie Foulks and Novella Fluke in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Frankie lived a full and accomplished life.

He dedicated his career to General Motors-Fisher Body, from which he retired, and was a proud member of the...

Oct 14, 2024

Brenda Gail Webb, 65 of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at St. Bernard's. Brenda was born to George Allen and Joyce Elouise Rook Duncan in Blytheville, AR. Brenda was a member of Center Hill Missionary Baptist Church, she loved Jesus, horses, and spending time with her family. She played the piano and was very artistic and had...

Oct 13, 2024

Freddie Earl Yarbrough, aged 60, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Born on December 12, 1963, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Freddie was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend.

Freddie is survived by his cherished daughter, Rachael, and her fiancé, Ryan Vaugh of Dallas, Texas. He leaves behind his loving mother, Judy Williams,...

Oct 13, 2024

Sadie Belle Bryant Gipson, 91, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. She was born September 25, 1933 in Jonesboro to the late William Robert and Bernice Carter Bryant. She was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University. She married her high school sweetheart, Leroy Gipson on February 14, 1953 and enjoyed almost sixty-six years together....

Oct 10, 2024

James Lee Stafford, 86, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home.

He was born August 10, 1938 in Biggers to the late Cecil Neil and Edith Lorene Reed Stafford.  James worked as a farmer, operated a road grader for the Randolph County Road Department, and worked for the Brown Shoe and Skil factories.  ...

Oct 10, 2024

Norma Charlene Henson, age 81, of Caraway, AR., went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024. She was born on November 27, 1942, to J.W. and Emma (Pierce) Montgomery. She loved Antiquing, music, cooking, and participating in local community dances. She was employed at American Greetings for 42 years and retired with 40 of those years' perfect...

Oct 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Sweat, 70, of Jonesboro passed away at St. Bernards, Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1954, in Blytheville, AR to John Thomas James and Alice Lee Stokes.

Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. After graduating High School,...

Oct 8, 2024

Linda May Brannen George, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at St. Bernards. Linda was born in Jonesboro on January 7, 1954, to W.D. Brannen and Bonnie Cook Brannen.

Linda worked as a cafeteria worker at Westside High School. In retirement, she enjoyed life by the lake, spending time hunting and fishing with her husband. She...