Obituaries

Sep 10, 2023

Jonesboro- Gaylon Duane Webb, 42, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 15, 1980 in Jonesboro to John and Brenda Duncan Webb. Gaylon was a jack of all trades, loved working side by side with his dad in the flea markets. He was an avid Superman, Dracula and the Joker fan...

Sep 7, 2023

Monette-Murelene McFarlin Walker, 60, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Murelene fought a long battle with cancer.

She was born January 21, 1963 in Monette to the late Dean and Alice McFarlin. She graduated Monette High School in 1981 and graduated from Arkansas State University.  Murelene worked in Adult Education...

Sep 6, 2023

Cherry Valley- Billy Paul Cooper, 88, passed Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 15, 1935 to the late Wallace and Lizzie Martin Cooper in Harrisburg. Billy worked for Addison Shoe Factory in Wynne, for 38 years. He served in the United States Marines during the Korean war. Billy was of the Baptist...

Sep 4, 2023

Carl Roger Dixon, 85, of Weiner passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born in Fisher on March 20, 1938 to the late Azel and Mildred Blevins Dixon. He lived a full life of love for his family and his Lord.

He was a long-time musician in which...

Sep 3, 2023

Glen Edward "Eddie" Cook, 59, of Biggers, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Eddie was born May 7, 1964 to James and Vivian Cook in Oklahoma.

He is preceded in death by his parents James Edward and Vivian Jean Barker Cook.

Eddie is survived by his son, David Cook; daughter, Sarah (Brennan) Alls;...

Sep 3, 2023

Frederick Eugene Sorg, 72, of Pocahontas, passed away September 03, 2023, in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

He was born on August 29th,1951 in Flint Michigan to the late Raymond and Bessie (McManners) Sorg.

Frederick graduated high school from Saint Paul Catholic School in Pocahontas in 1969 and was a member of the Saint Paul Catholic Church. He...

Sep 3, 2023

Wanda Lea (Martin) Phillips of Pocahontas, AR departed from this life Sunday, September 3, 2023.  She was born in Maynard, AR on March 19, 1939 to Elmer and Ruby Martin.  She was raised in Northeast Arkansas, and after marrying, Wanda and her husband of 65 years, Burnard Franklin Phillips, lived all over the world due to his commitment to...

Aug 27, 2023

Peggy Ann Williams, 84, of Walnut Ridge passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Peggy was born November 15, 1938, in Gilbert, West Virginia, to the late Roosevelt and Corda Browing. Peggy was a homemaker who later retired from Skil Manufacturing in Walnut Ridge.

Peggy was a faithful wife to her beloved husband, James Luther Williams, for 62...

Aug 26, 2023

Carl Edward Phillips was born on December 16, 1937 just outside of Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was the youngest of seven children born to David C. Phillips and Eliza (Weatherford) Phillips.

Carl went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 26, 2023, having reached the age of 85.

He proudly served in the Army as a...

Aug 26, 2023

Monette- Jerry Lynn Tipton, 85, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born July 19, 1938 in Monette to the late Clayborn and Macey Finch Tipton. As a child, he was the popcorn popper for his dad at the Tipton Theater in Monette. Jerry served his country proudly in the United States...

Aug 26, 2023

Karen Elaine Wyatt Campbell passed away August 28, 2023 at the Phil and Flo Hospice house, after a long hard battle with breast cancer.

Those left behind to keep her legacy alive is her beloved fiancé, Daniel Misak of the home; brother, Alan (Karen) Wyatt of Washington; brothers-in-law, Joseph and Robert Misak; nieces, Leslie Mills, Ally (Jeremy)...

Aug 24, 2023

Jonesboro- Marion Griffin Moore Campbell, 95, died peacefully at her home, Thursday, August 24, 2023. She lived her entire life in Jonesboro. She lived her life to the fullest.

She graduated from Valley View High School in 1947, she was class president. She attended ASU briefly and graduated from Jonesboro Business College. She retired from Lincoln Manufacturing...

Aug 23, 2023

Jonesboro- Travis Leon Cornish, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born August 3, 1943 in Monette to the late Virgil "Dick" and Edith Gipson Cornish. Leon worked for many years as a lab tech for Mid –State Toler Dental Lab. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed...

Aug 21, 2023

Mr. Johnny Lunsford of Harrisburg, AR departed this life on Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home, at the age of 66.

He was born January 25, 1957 in Jonesboro, AR, the son of the late Allison Lunsford and Monila Linville Lunsford.

Johnny was raised in Earle, where he also attended High School and played...

Aug 18, 2023

Lillian Sue Durham, 83, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born November 12, 1939 in Saffell to the late Arthur and Florene Cason Harris.  On May 18, 1957, Lillian was married to George Terry Durham with whom she enjoyed 51 years of marriage.  She was a...

Aug 18, 2023

Mr. Walter Lee Jackson of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, August 18, 2023, in Jonesboro, at the age of 79.

He was born March 2, 1944 in Marked Tree, the son of the late Albert Jackson and Hazel Ethridge Jackson.

Walter was a night watchman for many years at RazorRock Concrete and was a School...

Aug 16, 2023

Kenneth Alan Smith, 64, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 11, 1958 to the late John Carl "J.C." and Geneva Collins Smith in Tyronza, Arkansas. He was a farmer and a member of the Columbia-Jarrett Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 15, 2023

With heavy hearts, we remember Debra Louise Hudson, who graced this world with her presence for 78 years before her peaceful passing on August 15, 2023. Born on November 23, 1944, Debra's journey was marked by love, devotion and a shining spirit that will forever remain in the lives she touched.

She was preceded in death by...

Aug 15, 2023

Mr. Clifford Charles Clover of Trumann, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in Jonesboro, at the age of 86.

He was born November 25, 1936 in Braymer, MO the son of the late Harry Clover and Lena Basham Clover.

Clifford was a 1954 graduate of Fredericktown High School in Fredericktown,...

Aug 14, 2023

Eugene Dewayne Schafer 82 of Pocahontas departed this life August 14, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.  He was born February 22, 1941, to the late Ervin and Zilla Goforth Schafer in Bunker, MO.  He was an Army veteran and the Postmaster at Smithville. Eugene was a member of Sutton Free Will Baptist Church for 45 years...