Obituaries

Apr 27, 2024

Tyler Lamar White, 18, of Biggers passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born September 16, 2005 in Newport to Casper and Michelle Gifford White.  Tyler was a senior at Pocahontas High School, was employed at Wendy's, and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.

He...

Apr 24, 2024

Neta Fay Venson, 89, of Biggers departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Pocahontas.  She was born on June 10, 1934, to the late Angel Whittington and Elsie Whittington in Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Warren Venson.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy (Donna) Venson of Pocahontas;...

Apr 24, 2024

Herschel "Jerry" Rothe, 80, of O'Kean departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center surrounded by family.

Jerry was born April 25, 1943 to the late Herschel and Lela Flanery Rothe in Greene County.  Jerry was a truck driver, and member and deacon at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.  On May 16,...

Apr 23, 2024

Patricia Geary Barthel, age 85, of Eads, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

A visitation for Patricia will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133, followed by a rosary from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Treva Labrenda Voyles, of Jacksonville, AR, departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Sherwood Nursing and Rehab Center, at the age of 83.

She was born September 27, 1940, in Dowdy, AR, the daughter of the late Andrew Abraham Latting and Mary Jeanette Ward Latting.

Treva was a homemaker and a...

Apr 18, 2024

Lois Ann Fluke, 78, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born October 25, 1945 in Doniphan, MO to the late Woodrow and Geraldine Williams Grissom.  Lois was a longtime cook for IGA and later Price Chopper grocery stores and was of the Baptist belief.

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Apr 18, 2024

Beverly Jean Long, 94, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Randolph Home.

She was born April 21, 1929 in Rockford, IL to the late Roy and Susan Feltham Foster.

Services will be announced by Advantage Funeral Home in Rockford, IL with burial in Willwood Burial Park. A complete obituary will be posted...

Apr 18, 2024

Harrisburg- Gary Wayne Moss, 80, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his home.

He was born October 10, 1943 in Jonesboro to the late Herbert and Margie McDaniel Moss. Gary proudly served in the Arkansas National Guard. He was a retired farmer. A beloved husband, father, granddad and great-granddad. Gary was strong in his Christian faith...

Apr 18, 2024

Jonesboro- Connie Jean Roberts, 68, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born September 29, 1955 in Flint, Michigan to the late Lee Roy and Dorothy Box. Connie worked as a nurse's aide and was of the Baptist faith.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Danny...

Apr 17, 2024

Joan Swindle 92, of Maynard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  She was born in Arkansas on May 28, 1931, to the late Hite Mock and Essie Pittman Mock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hite and Essie Mock and husband, Bill Swindle.

Joan is survived...

Apr 17, 2024

Marlowe Evurlee Turner of Pocahontas went to her heavenly home on April 17, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her aunt, Devyn Burton.

She is survived by her mother, Julie Kincade of Pocahontas; sisters Maybre Matthews and Mila Matthews of Pocahontas; grandparents, Jeremy Turner of Walnut Ridge and...

Apr 17, 2024

Dewie Michael Creason, 69, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mike was born March 3, 1955 in Pocahontas to the late Dewie Hansel and Jessie Ellen Gimlin Creason.

Mike is survived by his wife, Janna Brodell Creason; son, Michael (Nicole) Creason of Stuttgart; daughter, Leah (Brad)...

Apr 16, 2024

Jonesboro- Lew Steed Holland, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Jonesboro.

She was born July 19, 1927 in Anson, Texas to the late John Howard and Edna Steed Cain. She was co-owner and secretary at A Village Plumber and Gordon's Plumbing, Heating and Air in Oklahoma City for over fifty years.  Lew Steed graduated from...

Apr 15, 2024

Clifford "Gene" Cook, 57, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at his home.

He was born September 28, 1966 in Pocahontas to Mary Kathryn Gentry Lee.  After graduating from Pocahontas High School, Gene served in the Army, and later worked for 24 years in numerous managerial roles with Swenson's Restaurants, eventually becoming area manager.  After...

Apr 14, 2024

Reverend Charles Kendell Bennett, 84, of Pocahontas departed this life on Sunday April 14, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.

He was born in Myrtle, Missouri to the late Rufford Gordon Bennett and Bessie Lorine Mitchell Bennett on May 27, 1939. Charles was a Reverend for 56 years.

Charles...

Apr 13, 2024

Jonesboro- James "Jim" Colbert, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born September 29, 1926 in Des Arc to Fred and Madge Colbert. James was a 1943 graduate of Palestine High School. He attended Hendrix College in Conway, where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Zeta fraternity....

Apr 13, 2024

Thomas John Burtman 70, of Jonesboro departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home in Jonesboro.

He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas on August 7, 1953, to the late Charles Roscoe Burtman and Orpha Whitrock Burtman. He loved bowling, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Cache River Pentecostal Church. He retired...

Apr 11, 2024

Rodney Thomas Mahan of Dalton passed peacefully at home on April 11, 2024, at the age of 67.

Rodney was born June 28, 1956 in Topeka, KS to Edwin and Thelma Mahan.  The family moved to Randolph County in 1968.

He married his loving wife Judy on August 9, 1975.

He worked as...

Apr 10, 2024

Paul Ingram Kendall 75, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024, at his home.

Paul was born September 23, 1948, to the late Charles N. Kendall and Velma Stegall Kendall in Cairo, IL.  He was a construction worker before becoming a farmer. He will be so missed by his family and friends.

He was...

Apr 10, 2024

Holly Gaye Carter, 65, of Pocahontas departed this life on April 10, 2024, at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab Center.

Holly was born December 11, 1958, in Walnut Ridge to Marvene Louise Carter Lance and the late Morris Dean Lance.

She was preceded in death by her father, Morris Dean Lance, and grandson, Jeffery Clyde Carter....