Obituaries

Sep 21, 2025

Dr. Jayetta L. Slawson

December 3, 1961 - September 21, 2025

"A miracle child!" They all exclaimed in jubilation. In ecstasy. In joy. The worn wood pews were a concert in Pocahontas, Arkansas. My birth on December 3rd, 1961 was a speck in the rearview then. I was just a little girl of five when...

Sep 20, 2025

Kevin "Booner" James Wolf Jr. May 16, 1980 – September 20, 2025

Kevin "Booner" James Wolf Jr., 45, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by his devoted parents, Kevin and Ann Wolf.

Born on May 16, 1980, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro,...

Sep 18, 2025

"Mr. Jackie Dan Bethel, of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his home, at the age of 81. He was born on January 18, 1944, in Russellville, AR, the son of the late Jack Bethel and Rebecca Gutherie Bethel. Jackie was a carpenter by trade. He was a member of the Kansas Bow Hunters Association for...

Sep 17, 2025

Jason Thomas Sockwell of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 50. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 25, 1975, to Carolyn Berry Sockwell.

Jason was a skilled pistol marksman who worked at FMH Conveyors and enjoyed traveling, playing video games, and collecting movies. He was a deeply devoted husband...

Sep 16, 2025

Jonesboro- Barbara Iceal Atkins, formerly Marianna, passed away at her residence on September 16, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born in Harrisburg, on November 11, 1948, to Samuel Allen and Margaret Iceal Bedwell Shannon.

Barbara graduated from Futrall High School in 1966, became a homemaker before working at Walmart for 17 years, retiring in...

Sep 15, 2025

John Roy Malone was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on August 10, 1947, to John Riley and Mary Poyner Malone. He had made his home in Green River, Wyoming, since 1999.

A lifelong educator, he was known affectionately as "Coach John." Following his retirement from Green River High School, he was elected to the Sweetwater County School District...

Sep 14, 2025

Bono- Revia Dee Isom, 76, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Born in Jonesboro on February 15, 1949, to James Albert and Viola Marie Kirby Bonham, Revia lived a life marked by devotion, diligence, and joy.

Revia found happiness in life's simple pleasures, quilting, traveling, and sharing meals and shopping trips with loved ones. She married...

Sep 12, 2025

Travis Dewayne Moore, 52, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.

He was born June 21, 1973 in Pocahontas to the late Larry Moore and Star Hollinger Mullins.  He worked as an over the road truck driver.

Travis was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Moore and Star Hollinger Mullins.

Travis...

Sep 12, 2025

Geneva June Toy, 95, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Lawrence Hall in Walnut Ridge.

Geneva was born on January 11, 1930, to the late Carson O. Taylor and Jessie E. Campbell Taylor in Pocahontas. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing.

Geneva...

Sep 12, 2025

Wanda Louise Duncan Broadway, 78, of Pocahontas, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

Wanda was born on March 21, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Chester Rekosh and Joyce Crow. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Wanda found joy in working in her...

Sep 10, 2025

Carol Ann Bauer (nee Hagood) entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 81.

Carol was born and spent her early years in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She then moved to St. Louis and completed her high school education at Roosevelt. Not long after graduating, she met her future...

Sep 8, 2025

Bruce Maurice Risner passed away on September 8, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. Bruce was born on July 15, 1945 in Pocahontas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bascom and Mabel Guntharp Risner. Bruce served in the Army where he received the National Defense Service medal and Good Conduct Medal.

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Sep 7, 2025

James "Michael" Pitcher, 62, of Walnut Ridge passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 surrounded by family at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Michael was born on September 21, 1962, in Paragould to the late James and Barbara Pitcher.

From the age of 5 years old, Michael worked the land on his family's farm...

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. Angela Lynette Hedge departed this life Saturday, September 6, 2025, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, at the age of 55.

She was born March 21, 1970, in Leachville, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert and Linda Wagner.

Angela worked at Hytrol Conveyor for 4 years, running a forklift and the paint line. She enjoyed swimming,...

Sep 5, 2025

Tate Eugene Townsend, 63, of Maynard passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born to Marion and Elizabeth Townsend on July 28, 1962 in Pocahontas AR. He was married to Sharron Townsend on July 2, 1983. He retired from Enable MidStream as team leader after 35 years. He enjoyed...

Sep 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Hawken, 65, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025.

She was born on February 17, 1960, at Edwards Air Force Base in California to MSGT Homer Arthur Hostler and Doris Barnett Hostler. Patricia was a member of the Church of Christ. Her passion was cosmetology, and she...

Sep 3, 2025

Lannie Cornel Lynxwiler, 64, of Reyno, entered his heavenly home on September 3, 2025, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Lannie was born in Pocahontas on November 28, 1960, to the late Eddie Lynxwiler and Patricia Luter Lynxwiler. He bravely fought three battles with cancer over the past eight years, showing strength and perseverance through it...

Sep 2, 2025

Joseph Kent Poore, 68, of Corpus Christi passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He was born on December 18, 1956, at Perrin Air Force Base in Sherman, Texas to Bemiss and Doris Poore. Joe graduated from Maynard High School in 1975 and later from Arkansas State University. He served in the United...

Sep 1, 2025

Joyce Mae Kincaid Clayton, 86, of Jonesboro entered into eternal glory, on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, "Mamaw," and educator.

Joyce was born June 3, 1939, in Caraway, Arkansas, to Elmer and Birdie Kincaid and was a lifelong resident of Craighead County. She...

Sep 1, 2025

Jessica Faye Nowicki, age 40, passed away on September 1, 2025, in Florida. Born on September 16, 1984, to Greg West Sr. and Joyce Cates Totty, Jessica lived a life full of energy, kindness, and adventure.

Jessica was known for her radiant personality and her gift for making friends wherever she went. She loved meeting new people,...