Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Jonesboro- Patsy Ruth Hurd, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Patsy Ruth was born in Delaplaine on November 20, 1928 to Joe and Gaye Ballenger.  Patsy was a member of the Bono Church of Christ. She graduated from Corning High School where she was a representative to Girls State in Little Rock.  She attended Harding College.  ...

Oct 10, 2023

Jonesboro- Jimmy Ray Lincoln, 87, went to be with our Lord suddenly at 3:07 p.m. on October 10th, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center with his family by his side.

Jimmy was born on May 19, 1936 in Trumann to the late Raymond and Bernice Lincoln. He was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and of the...

Oct 8, 2023

Jonesboro- Ms. Willie B. House, 96, passed away, Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Manila Nursing Home.

She was born to Bertie and W.O. House in Warren. Willie was of the Baptist belief. Willie's family moved from South Arkansas to Northeast Arkansas when she was eight years old. She graduated from Dyess High School in 1945. She then...

Oct 6, 2023

David Lenn Whitlock, 55, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born July 12, 1968 in Rockford, IL to Leonard and Marlene Mein Whitlock.  He attended Southern Arkansas University Tech then became an industrial machine mechanic.  He worked for Lawrence United Shirt Company for 8 years and...

Oct 6, 2023

Robbie Nell Robinson Marshall, 75, of Biggers passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Robbie was born June 26, 1948, to the late John Robinson and Nellie Mae Robinson in Paris, Tx.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nellie Mae Robinson and...

Oct 6, 2023

Jonesboro- Sandi Hoeppner, 75, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born January 29, 1948 in Grand Island, Nebraska to the late A. C. "Bud" and Eileen Hoeppner. She was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. She loved...

Oct 6, 2023

Walnut Ridge- Edwin Wilfred Dunigan, 91, formerly of Monette passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Walnut Ridge Nursing Center.

He was born December 29, 1931 in Evening Shade to the late Edgar James and Eva Davis Dunigan. Mr. Dunigan served his country proudly as a Staff Sgt. in the United States Air Force from 1952 until...

Oct 5, 2023

Ivan Wood, 67, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center. He was born in California to the late Thomas "Jack" Wood and Bernice Curbow Wood on May 18, 1956.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Bernice Wood; Stepmother, Mary Cotton Wood; mother-in-law, Martha Clover Todd;...

Oct 5, 2023

Jonesboro- Daniel Duane Matthews, 97, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 15, 1926 in Felsenthal to the late George Arvin and Alethalcome Webb Matthews. Mr. Matthews served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a photographer and retired from DuPont Company in Jonesboro...

Oct 2, 2023

Harold John Ungerank, 82, of Maynard, passed away October 2, 2023, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Harold was born April 14, 1941, to the late Mike Ungerank and Anna Steimel Ungerank in Engelberg. After graduating from St. Paul's in 1959 Harold joined the United States Army. He was a farmer for 26 years and a...

Sep 30, 2023

Brookland- Wyveta Bryant Groves, 93, of Brookland, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born in Caraway, on November 17, 1929, to the late Roy and Deallie Summers Bryant. When she was 12 years old, she moved with her family to...

Sep 29, 2023

Jerry Charles Ogden, 88, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.

Jerry was born June 28, 1935, in O'Kean, Arkansas to the late Henry and Glennis Haynes Ogden. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Germany. Jerry married Billie Lois Campbell in O'Kean...

Sep 26, 2023

Monette- Lagatha Ann Burnett, 73, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at her home.

She was born May 31, 1950 in Luxora. Lagatha was a homemaker and mother who raised five kids and some grandkids, cooked, chopped cotton, raised a garden and loved her family and flowers.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 23, 2023

Patricia Mae Neece of Pocahontas, passed away at home on September 23, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born January 4, 1947, in Trumann, Arkansas to the late John "Bill" and Ethel Hendrickson Cook.  On July 13, 1963, she married Elisha Neece.  They were married for 60 years.  Patricia was a longtime member of Sutton...

Sep 20, 2023

Irene Marie Johnston Lindsey 106, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Randolph Homes. She was born October 1, 1916, to the late Redden and Sally Johnston. She was married to Willie Lindsey for 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Redden and Sally Johnston; husband, Willie Lindsey; brothers, Buster Johnston and...

Sep 20, 2023

Geraldine "Jerri" "Granny" (Whitney) Goodwin, 92, of Maynard, passed away September 20, 2023, at her home.  She was born Aug. 13, 1931, to the late Wesley Whitney and Alma "Verna" Schwartz Whitney in Chicago, IL. She worked at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Maynard for 13 years serving the public. In the early 80's, Jerri "granny" opened Charlies Restaurant...

Sep 19, 2023

Ida May Ann Weatherford, 90, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home.  She was born March 7, 1933 to the late Jesse B. Edwards and Mabel Little Edwards in Madison County, Il.

Upon graduating from high school in Hillview, IL, Ida May moved to St. Louis and began working at St. Anthony's Hospital...

Sep 18, 2023

On September 18, 2023, Dr. Doyle Ryburn McKinney passed away peacefully in his apartment at South Wind Heights Retirement Residence in Jonesboro.

He lived a long and productive life of nearly 93 years. He served in the United States Air Force for 32 years and another 20 years in public education administration. He was a veteran of...

Sep 12, 2023

Lake City- Von Edward Bell, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Lakeside Nursing Center.

He was born January 1, 1937 in Blytheville to C.E. and Pearl Hicks Bell. Von was a member of Caraway Church of Christ. He was a retired farmer and a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by...

Sep 12, 2023

Jonesboro- Kent C. "K.C." Brown, 94, passed away Tuesday September 12, 2023 at St Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro.

He was born July 15th, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to Lester and Jesse Brown. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was a Knights of Columbus 4th degree Knight. KC had spent 20 years in...