Obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

Trudy Carol Griffith, 70, of Pocahontas passed away on October 30, 2023. She was born to the late Cleve Wood and Aline Tilley on March 18, 1953, in Paragould, Ar.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleve and Aline Wood and her loving husband, Ronald Neil Griffith.

She is survived by her son,...

Oct 29, 2023

Carol Lynn Wuesthoff-Hrudicka, 60 of Maynard, AR passed away at her home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Born August 14, 1963, to Peggy and William Hrudicka at Chanute Air Force Base.

She is survived by her parents, Peggy & Danny McFadden; brothers, Mark, Bobby & Dan; Sister, Joann; sons, Justin, Aaron & Adam; daughters, Stephanie, Niki, &...

Oct 27, 2023

Linda Gaye Stacy, age 72, passed away October 27, 2023, in Springdale, Ar. Born on February 13, 1951, to Charles and Rowena Dickson, Linda graduated from Sloan Hendrix High School in 1968. She married Bill Stacy, her lifelong love, in June 1968 and dedicated herself to raising their sons. Linda cherished her family, finding immense joy in their company....

Oct 24, 2023

Robert Thomas Crismon, 70, of Pocahontas, AR departed this life on October 24, 2023, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Hospital. He was born to the late Billy Frank Crismon and Betty Jean Harris Crismon on September 3, 1953, at the Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, KS.

After graduating from Maynard High School in 1971, Robert joined...

Oct 24, 2023

Rivervale- Leman Walter "Buck" Huskey, 77, passed away October 24th, 2023. His final day was spent surrounded by his family.

Buck was born on June 9th, 1946 in Missouri to the late Roy and Amy Huskey. He was a lifetime resident of Rivervale. Buck and Pat were married for 54 years. During his life, he worked mostly...

Oct 24, 2023

Lura Jane Reed, 83, of Pocahontas, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Randolph Home.

She was born October 9, 1940, in Bono to the late Grady R. and Velma Byrum Burk.  She worked for Golf Bag in Walnut Ridge and was a one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was baptized on February 7, 1959,...

Oct 23, 2023

Linda Lee Parks, 71, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro.

She was born July 5, 1952, in Oelwein, Iowa to the late Paul and Betty Westcott Kruger.  In Iowa she worked as a packer in a factory, and after moving to Pocahontas she worked as a cook for...

Oct 22, 2023

Wanda Louise Ross Dail, 75, of Ravenden, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.  Wanda was born to Larry and Marie Ross in Walnut Ridge, AR on October 30, 1947.

Wanda married Jack Dail on June 17, 1967.  Wanda and Jack were happily married for 56...

Oct 21, 2023

Stephen "Steve" Allen King of Dalton, AR passed away October 21, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Pocahontas, AR.

Steve was born on September 9th, 1955, in Pocahontas to the late Glen King and Wildean Cook King.

Steve loved his kids and grandkids and enjoyed a good ole fishing trip with them when he...

Oct 20, 2023

Mary Catherine Barré, age 106, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, surrounded by family.

Born to Bartha and Rosa (Weisenbach) Baltz on January 17, 1917, in Pocahontas, AR. She was the eldest of twelve children.

Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Vitus Sebastian Barré; two sons, Dr. Vitus S. Barré and Henry Bart...

Oct 20, 2023

Jody Lee Thompson passed Friday, October 20 2023, peacefully at his home at the age of 61.

Jody was born August 20, 1962 to the late James Herbert Thompson and Barbara Coons Thompson in Chicago, Illinois. Jody graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1980. He attended ASU for 2 years and then proudly served in the Navy....

Oct 19, 2023

Linda Jean Guthrie, aged 65, gained her angel wings on October 19, 2023 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro.

Linda was born on October 24, 1957, at that same hospital, along with her twin sister, Brenda, to her parents, Eugene and Carole (Rhoderick) Hawkins. She was raised in Williford, on the beautiful Spring River, with her parents...

Oct 18, 2023

Tim Leslie Cardwell, age 61, of Pocahontas, AR, passed away on October 18, 2023, in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

Tim was born on May 29, 1962, in Albuquerque, NM, to the late Tim Cardwell and Wilma Doyle-Cardwell. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister (Tina Johnson), and brother (Anthony "Tony" Higdon).

Tim is survived...

Oct 16, 2023

Jason Everett Morris, 50, passed away October 16, 2023, at his home in Pocahontas.

Jason was born July 3, 1973, in Dayton, OH to Everett Morris and Evelyn Miller. He was a business manager.

He was preceded in death by special family friend David Davis.

Jason is survived by his parents, Everett and...

Oct 16, 2023

Vernon Lavelle Weatherford, 84, of Attica passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at his home.

Vernon was born April 9, 1939, in Attica, AR., to James Farmington Weatherford and Bessie Jane Seagraves Weatherford. Vernon had a deep devotion to his family; home was the family gathering place. He was very active in the church community, being a...

Oct 13, 2023

Jonesboro- Terry Lee Cullum, 74, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

Terry was born February 6, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late Gail and Polly Birmingham Cullum. He was a Monette High School 1966 graduate, where he was class president. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam War....

Oct 13, 2023

Leachville- Vernice Adams Halter, 79, passed Friday, October 13, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

She was born May 21, 1944 to Arthur and Ottie Adams. How does one find the words to explain 79 years well lived? Vernice was so very loved as a Mom, Grandma, Nana, sister and favorite aunt. She was the life of the...

Oct 11, 2023

Trumann- Robert Scott Salazar Sr., 59, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home.

He was born March 14, 1964 in Racine, Wisconsin.  Robert was a self-employed drywall installer. He loved to buy and fix up cars.

He is survived by his mother, Valerie Nelson of Harrisburg; two sons, Robert Salazar Jr of Racine...

Oct 11, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Dale Fowler, of Trumann, departed this life on Thursday October 11, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 79.

He was born July 9, 1944, in Weona, the son of Lilburn Fowler and Ethel Fowler. Jimmy married Linda Weaver on November 1, 1963, and they enjoyed fifty-seven...

Oct 10, 2023

Weiner- Billy Wayne Yelvington, 87, passed from this life on October 10, 2023 in Jonesboro after a brief illness.

He was born June 9, 1936 in Drew County, Arkansas to the union of his parents, Clarence Guy Yelvington and Geneva Elizabeth Daughtery Yelvington,

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenny Yelvington, Jimmy...