Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Thelma Louise Roy, 73, of St. Louis, MO., departed this life on November 15, 2023, at her home with her loving daughter by her side along with other family and friends.

She was born on July 7, 1950, to the late James Delbert Harris and Joyce Maxine Jones Harris in Harrisburg, AR. After graduating high school, Louise...

Nov 15, 2023

Kenneth "Sonny" Mathews, 80, of Pocahontas departed this life on November 15, 2023, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Sonny was born February 4, 1943, to the late Frank Mathews and Lucille Reed Mathews in Pocahontas. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed driving. He also enjoyed watching the news, talking about politics, and...

Nov 15, 2023

Jonesboro- Dovie Francis Groves, 81, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born August 27, 1942 in Jonesboro to the late Huey and Flora Mae Dunlap Gallion. She worked at Arkansas State University and Jr. Foods for several years. Dovie was all about her family and took care of...

Nov 12, 2023

Johnnie Maxine Scott, 86, of Imboden departed this life on November 12, 2023, at her home.

She was born July 11,1937 to Robert Leonard Rodgers and Lillian Oswell Rodgers in Collierville, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Leonard Rodgers and Lillian Oswell Rodgers; husband, Max Scott; son, David Wayne Scott.

Nov 11, 2023

Anita Mitchell parted this life Saturday, Nov. 11 2023 at Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 92.

She was born August 16th, 1931 in Lepanto Arkansas to the late Oscar and Edna Branum.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, two brothers and a granddaughter.

She is survived...

Nov 10, 2023

Monette-Clyde Waymon Williams Sr., 89, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

He was born October 29, 1934 in Monette to the late Clyde and Ella Barnum Williams. Waymon graduated from Monette High School and was a member of the Monette First Baptist Church. He was raised in Monette where he found...

Nov 9, 2023

Jonesboro/Mammoth Springs- Patrick Joseph Bednar, 77, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at White River Medical in Batesville.

He was born December 19, 1945 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late Andrew Phillip Bednar Sr. and Agnes Staudt Bednar. He proudly served in the United States Army. He graduated from Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State...

Nov 9, 2023

Thomas (T.J.) Joseph King, 43 of Maynard departed this life on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center.

T.J. was born on August 19, 1980, to the late Thomas Artie King and Roswitha Boyer in Pocahontas. He worked for Pocahontas Aluminum and was of Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 8, 2023

Virginia Lea Martin, 82, of Corning, formerly of Maynard passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at her home.

She was born July 4, 1941 in Reyno to the late James N. and Mary C. Hurst Murray. She was a homemaker and a member of New Covenant Christian Church for around 20 years. As a devoted Christian, she...

Nov 7, 2023

Ruth Ann Cox, 85, of Pocahontas went to her forever home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born December 30, 1937, in Calvert, TX to the late Joseph Cloud and Irene Knapp Cloud. Ruth Ann loved everyone she met because she only saw the good in people. She always had a smile...

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...