Obituaries

Dec 17, 2023

Joyce Ann (Kerley) Echols, 86, of Maynard passed away December 17, 2023, at Pocahontas Health & Rehab.

Joyce was born to the late Clifford and Sadie Kerley on ­­August 16, 1937, in Arkansas and was the owner/groomer of Maynard All breed pet grooming for more than 35 years. In her younger years, she spent running her grooming...

Dec 17, 2023

Monette- Alvin Glen Pittman, 94, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Monette Manor.

Curly was born December 18, 1928 in Leachville to the late James and Zula Mae Davidson Pittman. He proudly served in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he worked at Dr. Pepper for two years. He farmed in the Monette area for...

Dec 16, 2023

Harrisburg-- Jon Reeves parted this life Saturday, Dec. 16 2023 at Harrisburg at the age of 29.

He was born November 10th, 1995 in Harrisburg Arkansas to Brandon Reeves and Tammy Easter. Jon was born and raised in Harrisburg . He graduated high school in 2014. He was working at west Memphis Animal Control. Jon liked going...

Dec 15, 2023

Caraway - Berdie Louise Harris, 95, a precious, faithful, loving Christian, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, after a wonderful life of living and loving well, left this earthly home to go to her eternal home with her precious Jesus on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, Tx.

Born...

Dec 15, 2023

TOMMIE LEE NIX

September 1, 1935 - December 15, 2023

Tommie Lee Nix, 88, of Harlingen, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Tommie was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas on September 1, 1935, to Johnny and Ida Nix. He married Carolyn Keeney Nix on August 12, 1972, and...

Dec 15, 2023

Geneva Evelyn (Meeks) Leathers, 96, of Pocahontas went to be with the Lord Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Geneva was born in Pocahontas, to the late James Arthur Meeks and Stella Nora Williams on September 3, 1927.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Stella...

Dec 14, 2023

Ronnie Louis Bishop, 64, of Pocahontas, departed this life on December 14, 2023, at his home.

Ronnie was born September 21, 1959, to the late Louis Bishop and Ella Morgan Bishop in Monette, AR. Ronnie grew up in Trumann.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ella Bishop; sisters, Mildred Warren, Becky...

Dec 12, 2023

Paragould- Angelina Dale "Angie" DeFries, 72, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born May 22, 1951 in Lake City to the late Floyd and Lucille McFarlin McLaughlin. She enjoyed working in her yard, watching true crime movies and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Angie is survived by...

Dec 7, 2023

McCroy--  Mr. Terry Wade Keeton, 59, departed this life Thursday at Unity Healthcare in McCroy. He was born December 12,1963 in Wynne  the son of Forest Autho Keeton and Edna Doris Neal Keeton. He worked for Coca-Cola in Jonesboro for several years. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Mr. Keeton is...

Dec 6, 2023

James "Junior" Huitt Thompson, 77, passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Junior was born on July 9, 1946, to James Ray and Nell Haulcroft Thompson in the living quarters of the Attica Country Store. The oldest of four children, James was a farmer who enjoyed fishing in his later...

Dec 5, 2023

Needham- William Cleo Stahl, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

He was born October 17, 1935 in Trumann to the late Willie and Bea Case Stahl. He worked for Holmes Tile and Marble for over twenty years. He enjoyed fishing, raising a garden and tending to his beautiful flowers. Cleo loved spending time with his family...

Dec 3, 2023

Jerry Dean Turner, 73, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 23, 1949 in Bald Knob to the late Thomas Jefferson and Retha Lorene Cooper Turner.  He worked as a sawmiller and an iron worker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas...

Dec 2, 2023

Jonesboro – Barbara Ellain Smith, 76, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born November 3, 1947 in Jonesboro to the late Charles Vernon and Mary Elaine Smith. Barbara worked at Arkansas Glass Container Corporation, as a nurses' aide at a nursing home, at Hollingsworth Cleaners, and also at...

Nov 30, 2023

Shirley May "Estes" Schrader, 75, of Pocahontas departed this life Friday, November 30, 2023, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Shirley was born January 3, 1948, to the late Mike Estes and Eva "Lea" Kliffmiller Estes in Willow Springs, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Eva "Lea" Estes....

Nov 30, 2023

Dr. Charlotte Walters Power, 68, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born May 6, 1955 in Paris, AR to the late Alice Rebecca Moore McDaniel.  Charlotte graduated from Hartford, Michigan High School in 1973.  She attended Arkansas State University where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's...

Nov 29, 2023

Hilda Kaye Allred, 74, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

She was born January 9, 1949, in Cash, AR to the late Samie and Frances Edith Gooch Hisaw.  She worked as a C.N.A. for Randolph Home, was an accomplished crocheter, enjoyed video games, and was a member of Shannon...

Nov 29, 2023

Jonesboro- Patricia "Pat" Cornish Cook, 70, formerly of Monette passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born March 4, 1953 in Jonesboro to the late Earnest and Opal Barnett Cornish. Pat was a treasured employee for Urology Associates for over twenty years. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Nov 27, 2023

Jonesboro- Shirley Mae Nunn Roedel, 81, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.

She was born May 15, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Floyd and Jessie Swanner Nunn. She had worked at UMIC as a keypunch operator. She enjoyed traveling the world, being an ambassador at Southwind Heights and watching the Walton's and Little House...

Nov 27, 2023

Frances Sloan, of Pocahontas, AR departed this life on November 27, 2023, at her home.

She was born on July 10th, 1934, to the late Samuel Gant and Maggie Gant in Osceola, AR. She attended Kieser AR. High school.

She was preceded in death by Samuel Gant, (father), Maggie Gant, (mother), Russell Sloan, (Husband), Rusty...

Nov 26, 2023

Monette- Dixie Ann Bennett, 92, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023.

She was born January 10, 1931 in Weona to the late Homer Hal and Beaulah May Denton Bradford. Dixie managed the Osceola Shoe Company and Frolic Footwear in Monette for several years.  She owned and operated Dixie' Shop and Bepco in Monette and Crow's Nest in...