Obituaries

Feb 9, 2024

Betty Ann Stacy Steimel, 77, of Pocahontas went to her eternal home on February 9, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Betty was born to the late Kent and Verma Guntharp Stacy on January 19, 1947, in Pocahontas.  Betty Ann was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was loved...

Feb 9, 2024

Jonesboro - Loretta Langford Bookout, 87, of Jonesboro went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born on October 8, 1936 in Jonesboro to the late Lloyd Love Langford, Sr and Janiece Jernigan Langford.

Loretta was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State University where she earned a...

Feb 9, 2024

Monette- Tommy "Peewee" Gathright Jr., 66, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in Jonesboro.

He was born November 19, 1957 in Paragould to the late Tommy and Leona "Tootie" Gathright. He was a 1977 graduate of Monette High School. Pewee was everyone's best friend. He was as loyal as they come, and he never missed a chance...

Feb 8, 2024

Wanda "Kay" Doran 69, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home.

Wanda was born in Pocahontas to the late Clifton Lee Doran and Bonnie Looney Doran in Pocahontas on February 26, 1954. She was a graduate of Couch Missouri School. She retired from the Jonesboro Sun where she had worked for approximately 35...

Feb 8, 2024

Jonesboro- Paul Alexander French, 95, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.

He was born August 15, 1928 in Jonesboro to the late Silas and Bessie Dupwe French. He sold and moved mobile homes. While in California, he and his dad and brother ran a full service station where he was the main mechanic. He was also happy...

Feb 8, 2024

Mountain View- Laticia Baldridge Gillen, 56, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Laticia Dianne Baldridge, Richter, Odom and Gillen, these were the names given during her lifetime and each one holds special meaning. In her words, "I'm kind of a big deal. Born on December 29, 1967 to Susan Ballard Baldridge and the late Danny Baldridge Sr....

Feb 5, 2024

Arlet (Angel) A. Humes 70, of Ravenden Springs departed this life on February 5, 2024, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas.

Arlet was born to the late Syd Humes and Alta Gates Simington on October 16, 1953, in Pocahontas. He loved to hunt mushrooms, products of nature, and was a great hunter of wildlife....

Feb 5, 2024

Terry Eugene Dollahite, 52, passed away February 5, 2024, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.

He was born on June 1, 1971, to the late Mildred (Mickey) Hon and Walter Dollahite.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Phil Dollahite, his mentor and former Scoutmaster, Jerry "Captain" Sallee and fellow Eagle Scout,...

Feb 5, 2024

Trumann-Walter "Dub" Henry Smith, 85, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 5, 1938 in Harrisburg to the late Homer and Lillie Green Smith. Walter was a salesman for Hillman Fasteners for over 20 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Trumann. He liked...

Feb 4, 2024

Eunice Faye Wheeler went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2024.  Eunice was born on February 5, 1934, at O'Kean to the late Harry and Sylvia Russell Midgett.

On September 11, 1947, Eunice married the love of her life Wayland Wheeler. Eunice and Wayland were married for 55 years at the time of his passing...

Feb 4, 2024

Helen Oneida Baldridge 76, of Bono departed this life on February 4, 2024, at her home.

Helen was born in Randolph County to the late Lehman and Neva James on August 10, 1947.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a long time member of the Bono Church of Christ and loved her...

Feb 3, 2024

Jonesboro- Patricia "Pat" Duke Surbaugh, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Member of Nettleton Baptist Church for over fifty years, choir member, Sunday School Teacher, Girl Scout Leader and Pink Lady Volunteer at St Bernard's Hospital.

Survived by her husband of 70 years, George Allen Surbaugh of Jonesboro. Pat was a loving mother of two...

Feb 2, 2024

Paragould- Travis Elbert VanDon, 70, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024.

He was born July 14, 1953 in Paragould to the late Elbert and Ethel VanDon. Travis served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He has previously attended the Paragould Church of God.

He is survived by a son, Travis Isaiah VanDon (Tiffany)...

Feb 2, 2024

John David Guinn Jr, 65, of Cherokee Village passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro.

John was born July 13, 1958 in Memphis, TN to the late John David Sr and Anita Sue Blumenthal Guinn.  He worked at a homicide and special victim's investigator for the Memphis Police Department for more...

Feb 1, 2024

Robert Wayne Lewis, 34 of Pocahontas departed this life on February 1, 2024, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center.

Robert was born October 9, 1989, to Freda Mitchell Lewis in Paragould, Arkansas. He enjoyed dancing, group home parties and making people laugh. Robert also loved the Thanksgiving celebrations held at Corning.He also loved to visit with...

Jan 31, 2024

Brenda Gail Haymes 75, of Maynard departed this life on Wednesday January 31, 2024, at her home.

She was born on February 2, 1948, in Decatur, AL., to Ernest Tunstill and Kathleen Wiggins. Brenda was a CDMA certified dietary manager, momma, nanny, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.

Brenda was preceded in death by her...

Jan 31, 2024

Harrisburg, Billie Onita "Nita" Dunham, 96, passed away January 31, 2024.

She was born November 8, 1927 to the late Leighton and Edna Holmes in Paul Switch, she was the oldest of her four siblings.  She was all about her family and loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren.  She was an avid Hollywood fan and...

Jan 31, 2024

Walter Lee Ball, 85, of O'Kean passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home.

He was born November 7, 1938, in O'Kean to the late Walter and Sadie Lee Lairson Ball.  On May 25, 1959, Walter was married to Janice Fern Ricker.  Walter worked as a mechanic, a construction worker, and retired as a maintenance worker...

Jan 30, 2024

Lake City- Robert Melvin Rudder, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his home.

He was born August 26, 1936 in Lake City to the late George and Carrie Ginger Rudder. Robert graduated in 1956 from Dixie High School and also earned an Associate Degree in Accounting. He attended Refuge General Baptist Church in Lake City...

Jan 27, 2024

Trumann- Joyce Spencer Royal, 90, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born September 16, 1933 in Greenfield to the late Richard and Gladys Balcom Spencer. She and Talmadge were Explorer Scout leaders for many years. She also volunteered at the Methodist Hospital. She had been the owner and operator of the Brass...