Obituaries

Mar 15, 2024

Jonesboro- Alene Jewell Coy, 94, entered into her Heavenly home Friday, March 15, 2024.

She was born on August 26, 1929 in Memphis to the late Walter and Laura Johnson Hall. Mrs. Coy was a longtime member of Wood Street Assembly of God Church in Jonesboro, where she enjoyed being a door greeter for many years. She...

Mar 14, 2024

Scotty (Curley) Levon Pogue, 88, of Pocahontas departed this life on March 13, 2024, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born March 28, 1935, in Oklahoma to the late Edward Pogue and Thelma Marney Pogue. Scotty served our country in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 12, 2024

Justin Keith Brown Bateson, 18, of Ravenden Springs passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in Paragould.

He was born March 10, 2006 in Newport to Bryan Edward Moore and JoAnn Marie Brown Pankey.

Justin was preceded in death by his father, Bryan Edward Moore; and by his grandfather, Rick Brown.

He is survived...

Mar 11, 2024

Jonesboro- John David Littlejohn, 61, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 in Kingman, Arizona.

He was born January 25, 1963 in Manila to the late JD and Wanda Lomax Littlejohn. John was a 1981 graduate of Monette High School and attended Arkansas State University. John was employed by Crowley's Ridge Development Center.

John enjoyed hunting...

Mar 10, 2024

Jane Vester Allen, age 85, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born July 16, 1938 to the late Alice Henrietta Peters and Kermit Adair Vester in Pocahontas, AR.

Jane grew up in the quiet town of Pocahontas, AR where she attended Saint Paul High School, graduating as salutatorian. She...

Mar 10, 2024

Carma Jean Dyer, 89, of Reyno entered her heavenly home Sunday March 10, 2024, at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Carma was born way up in the hills of Randolph County on April 2, 1934 to Willie Wilson "Bud" and Ollie Long Buckley. She lived on the Knob up by Mud Creek.

She was preceded...

Mar 9, 2024

Wanda Jean Counts, 92, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Randolph Home.

She was born February 11, 1932 in St. Louis to the late John Sanford Williams and Mamie Rhodes Williams.  She was a teacher for the Pocahontas School District and a member of the Church of Christ.

She was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2024

Virginia "Ginger" Lataine Swindle, 82, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born June 17, 1941 in Pocahontas to the late Marion Frank and Anna Lucille Reed Mathews.  Ginger worked as a land title researcher for Randolph County Abstract Company and was of the Baptist belief.

Mar 9, 2024

Myra Lou Spencer, 79, of Doniphan, MO, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Medical Center.

Myra was born December 31, 1944, in Randolph County AR to James Perry O'Dell and Lela Henderson O'Dell.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James Perry and Lela O'Dell and brother, Thomas Verlan O'Dell.

Mar 6, 2024

Mickey Todd Cooper of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, at his home , March 6, 2024, at the age of 55.

He was born September 8, 1968  in Jonesboro, the  son of Billy Ray and Sue Wilson Cooper.

Mickey enjoyed sports and was an avid Razorback fan. He also loved duck hunting. After graduation from...

Mar 5, 2024

Mary Ann Kincade entered her heavenly home Tuesday March 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Stonebridge Assisted Living in Pocahontas.

Ann, as she was known, was born on June 5, 1933, to Roy and Sylvia Pierce in Maynard, AR.  She attended school at Maynard Public Schools.

She married Willard Kincade on June 1st,...

Mar 3, 2024

Colt- Greta Jeanne Costner, 63, passed away March 3, 2024.

She was born August 26, 1960 to the late Earnest and Hazel Henderson Suthrlen in Wynne, she was a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts. Greta loved spending time with her daughter and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Modesto of Cherry Valley,...

Mar 3, 2024

Leachville- Pamela June Denison, 60, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024.

She was born June 8, 1963 in Jonesboro to Freddie and Lillie Harrison Needham. Pamela was a homemaker and loved to dance. She was a member of Huntington Mission Church.

She is survived by her children, Jessica Carter of Leachville, Becky Denison and Steven...

Mar 2, 2024

Monette- Billie Jack Richardson Layne, 97, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

She was born January 18, 1927 in Monette to the late Roy and Effie Richardson. She was a lifelong resident of Monette and a retired public school teacher. Miss Billie Jack began teaching at one room school on Upper Poplar Ridge...

Feb 29, 2024

Jonesboro- Mary Jo Pierce, 84, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024.

She was born to Curtis and Eveline Berry Leach. She had worked at Royal Pharmacy as a waitress. She was a quiet and simple lady who enjoyed dancing and holidays with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewayne Pierce on...

Feb 28, 2024

Paul William Sheets, 91, of Pocahontas departed this life on February 28, 2024, at the Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas.

Paul was born to the late Harrison Sheets and Bertha Hillis Sheets on September 30, 1932, in Mill Springs, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry, and Bertha Sheets; wife Anna...

Feb 28, 2024

Jonesboro- Bettye Beatrice Smith, 92, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in Batesville.

She was born May 15 1931 in Weona to Sam and Havanna Hatley. In her younger years she worked at the GE Plant in Jonesboro. She volunteered with Women's Auxiliary at the Methodist Hospital and at the John T. Gray School.  She was a...

Feb 28, 2024

James (Jim) L. Thielemier, 84, of Pocahontas departed this life on Wednesday February 28, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Jim was born to the late Joe Thielemier and Marie Pfeffer Thielemier on April 29, 1939, in Pocahontas. Jim was the plant manager for Magee for 34 years before retirement. Jim was...

Feb 27, 2024

Brookland –Donald Hayes, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born September 8, 1931 in Bowman to the late Leonard and Nellie Mae Tennison Hayes. Donald served his country proudly in the United States Navy during Korean Conflict.  He retired from Colson Caster Corp. and had owned and operated a small...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael David Wade, 53, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis.

He was born September 19, 1970 in Pocahontas to Billy Ralph Wade and Janice Steele Shirley. He was a Navy veteran and construction worker.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie Clinton Steele, Billie...