Obituaries

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...

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...