Obituaries

Jun 8, 2024

Jonesboro- Lynne Langford, 74, passed away from this Earth to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

She was born February 9, 1950 in Jonesboro. When she transferred to Little Rock with Shoney's South, Inc., she trained for other positions in the company and could have moved up but felt it necessary to be home more...

Jun 6, 2024

William Stanley "Stan" Simpson, 75, of Paragould passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024.

He was born February 17, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late George Reese and Pauline Dent Simpson.  Stan began a career selling office machines for his family's business, Simpson Office Machine while still a teenager.  Later he would manage the outlet store at Magee...

Jun 6, 2024

Cane Island- Shea Skye Curtis, 49, on the morning of June 6, 2024, Shea gained her angel wings in the arms of her husband.

She was born to Rhonda McCormick and Jim Crow on November 1, 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Shea was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church. She graduated from Buffalo Island Central High School...

Jun 6, 2024

Frances Clark Duff, 90, of Pocahontas passed from this life on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

She was born March 10, 1934 in Pocahontas to the late Harvey and Hattie Pendergrass Clark.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Hattie Clark; her husband of fifty years, J.W. Duff; five brothers, Clarence Clark, Ray...

Jun 6, 2024

Dorothy Jean Upshaw, 93, of Pocahontas departed this life on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Lawrence Hall Nursing Home in Walnut Ridge.

Dorothy was born to the late Carl Davis and Cordilla Smith Hepner on August 21, 1930, in Pocahontas.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James (Pete) Upshaw; stepfather, Abe Hepner;...

Jun 6, 2024

Michael Keith Richardson, 66, of Pocahontas departed this life on June 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 13, 1958, to Oscar Keith Richardson and Rachel Briant Richardson in Jonesboro.

Michael graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1977. He served our country proudly, joining the Army right out of high school in 1977. After...

Jun 4, 2024

Alvester Jean "Jeanie" Oaks was born June 12, 1944, to Emily Virginia Beavers, and Ralph Wimbish in Walnut Ridge Arkansas. She died on June 4, 2024, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She was one of nine children. Jeanie was preceded in death by her mother, father, and one brother.

Jean was known for her quilting, making fudge, rum cakes,...

Jun 4, 2024

Jonesboro- Judy Anne Lewis, 72, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Craighead Nursing Center.

She was born December 5, 1951 in Jonesboro to the late Bennie and Lucille Lewis. Judy was lifetime member of Otwell Christian Church. She enjoyed painting, bingo and word search puzzles and loved visiting with family and nursing home patients and staff....

Jun 3, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie Sue Massey Cox, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Monday evening, June 3, 2024, at her son's home in Braselton, GA, at the age of 80.

She was born October 27, 1943 in the family home at Bay Village, AR, the daughter of the late James Arthur Massey, Sr. and Stella Ophelia Arbuckle Massey.

Jun 3, 2024

Terrie Lynn Hogue passed on to her heavenly home on June 3, 2024, at the age of 71. She was born on February 9, 1953, to Paul and Ann Sheets and grew up in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and extravagant creativity. Terrie's life was a testament to her love for her family and...

Jun 1, 2024

Betty Jean Getson, 81, of Pocahontas passed away in her sleep on June 1, 2024 while on a trip to Hot Springs with the VFW Post 4556 Auxiliary.

She was born at home in Attica, Arkansas on September 3, 1942 to Joe and Pauline Alphin.  She was married to Thomas Getson on August 11, 1961.

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May 31, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Lorsbach, 82, of Cabot, formerly of Pocahontas passed away Friday, May 31, 2024.

She was born October 12, 1941 in St. Louis, MO on houseboat on the Mississippi River to the late Edward "Ed" and Emma Tucker Prater.

Pat enjoyed dancing, playing bingo, drinking Pepsi, and crappie fishing with her husband Donald.  ...

May 30, 2024

Cash- Charles Devan "Bo" Gossage, 87, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

Devan was born June 24, 1936 in Cash to the late William Alva and Myrtle Dunn Gossage. He was a farmer who also enjoyed gardening and fishing.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Erlene Brannen Gossage;...

May 30, 2024

Mr. Roger Dean Douglas of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2014, at his home, at the age of 65.

He was born March 16, 1959, in West Memphis, Arkansas, the son of the late Fred Douglas and Imogene Volner Douglas.

Roger was a 1976 graduate of Harrisburg High School. Following high...

May 29, 2024

Jonesboro- April Denise George Kirby, 50, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

She was born July 26, 1973 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Kenneth George and Shirley Miller George.

April was a graduate of Delta Vo-Tech with degrees in business and accounting. She was the manager at multiple convenience stores as...

May 29, 2024

Michael Chad Richardson, age 53, passed away peacefully at Norton Cancer Center in Louisville KY, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Chad was born in Pocahontas, AR and attended Pocahontas High School, class of 1988. He attended Arkansas State University.

Chad is survived by his parents, Mike and Judy Richardson of Pocahontas AR, his...

May 27, 2024

"Michael" Douglas is to be cremated. There will be no services at this time.

May 27, 2024

William Michael Douglas, 62, of Harrisburg gained his wings on Tuesday May 27th, 2024.

He was the son of the late Fred Douglas and Imogene Volner Douglas. He was of the Baptist belief. Michael served in the National Guard. He was a farmer for several years. He drove a truck all over the United States until he...

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...

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,...