Obituaries

Aug 11, 2023

Anita Sue Bunch, 80, of Pocahontas passed away August 11, 2023 at her home. She was born August 3, 1943, to the late James Hiram "Hite" Smith Sr. and Ernestine Sutton Smith in Pocahontas. She was retired from the Pro Group factory and a long-time member of WestRidge Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by...

Aug 9, 2023

William Andrew "Andy" Simpson 54, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Jonesboro on August 2, 1969 to William Stanley Simpson and Cecilia Ball Simpson.

Andy was a graduate of Pocahontas High School and Arkansas State University where he earned his Ed.S in...

Aug 8, 2023

Joel Brent Wadkins Jr., 25 of Reyno passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home. He was born May 22, 1998 in Newport to Joel Wadkins and Tracy Stowers Wadkins. He was employed by Harps Food Store.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother, Christine Stills and maternal great grandfather, Raymond Stills, paternal...

Aug 7, 2023

James Jarrett McFarlin, also known as Jay Jay or J-Bird by his loved ones, 34, of Hot Springs passed away on August 7, 2023 at his home.

Jarrett was born on December 16, 1988 in Conway to Robert and Teresa Brickell McFarlin. He was the youngest of the family having two older sisters, Crystal McFarlin Marcussen and...

Aug 7, 2023

Betty Sue Ferrell, 69, of O'Kean passed away August 7, 2023 at her home. She was born to the late Sam L. Berry and Thelma King Berry in Walnut Ridge on June 28, 1954. Betty loved crafts and even won an award from HGTV. HGTV asked her for her tips and ideas.

She was preceded in death...

Aug 7, 2023

Reba Lee Hyde, 98, longtime resident of the Birdell community, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Reba was born August 13, 1924 in Dalton to the late Donald Elmer and Lena Agnes Stubblefield McCallister.  She was married to Jay Dee Hyde on September 26, 1942.  She worked for many years as...

Aug 1, 2023

On September 12, 1938, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Harold Minton Smith, Sr ("Roachie") and his wife, Leota Carr Smith, presented his mother, Margie Annice Minton Smith, with a truly remarkable birthday gift: her first grandchild, a daughter named Margie Ann after her "Mama Smith."

Margie graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1956. During her long life, she excelled...

Aug 1, 2023

Kristen Kimberly Brunner, 50 of Paragould passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Kristen was born to Kenneth Joseph Brunner and Deborah Ann Hogan Brunner in Pocahontas on April 1, 1973. She worked for Southwestern Bell, Environmental Filters and as an accountant for Pentair. Kristen was a crafter at heart...

Jul 31, 2023

Thomas Albert Luter, 80, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 2, 1943 in Biggers to the late Robert A. and Gertrude Pettigrew Luter.  Tom worked as a telephone engineer for GTE and was of the Baptist faith.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Robert...

Jul 28, 2023

Harrisburg- George " Buddy" McKellar, 76, passed Friday, July 28, 2023 at St.Bernards Medical Center.

He was born November 18, 1946 to the late George and Vergie Gather McKellar in Gilmore AR. George was a farmer, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting movies and loved farm animals. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He...

Jul 26, 2023

Bessie Arbutus Trammel 85, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Randolph County Nursing Home.  Bessie was born to the late James Hiram Smith and Nina Maude Hoober Smith in Pontiac, MI. on October 13, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Nina Smith; son, Curt Trammel; daughter Gail Valentine;...

Jul 25, 2023

Alma Jewell Dickerson, 96, of Pocahontas, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born to the late Henry Smith and Nema McLaughlin Smith on August 17, 1926, in Imboden. Alma was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 25, 2023

Weiner- Bobby Joe Davis, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Woodbriar Nursing Home.

He was born February 22, 1933 in Water Valley, Mississippi to the late A. R. and Sammie Ramsey Davis.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Bobby was a retired mechanic, he had worked at CASE-IH Company in Weiner...

Jul 25, 2023

Monette- Larry Dale Rolland, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his home.

Larry was born December 13, 1949 in Monette to the late William and Alice Pearce Rolland. He met the love of his life in high school at Monette and enjoyed forty-nine years together till Gaye's death in 2017. He missed her every day....

Jul 24, 2023

Derik Eugene Fitzgerald, 50, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem.

He was born March 23, 1973 in Piggott to the late Rex and Donna Hufstedler Fitzgerald.  He worked as a landscaper and was the greenskeeper for Rolling Hills Country Club.

Derik was preceded in death by his...

Jul 23, 2023

Former Randolph County Sheriff, Billy Almus "Bill" Rapert, 93, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Randolph Home.

Bill was born June 1, 1930 in the Glaze Creek community to the late Arnold Leroy and Ruby Jewell Wright Rapert.  On September 18, 1954, Bill was married to Emma Louise Riggs and they were blessed with 67 loving...

Jul 21, 2023

Monette- Helen Faye Couch Adams, 87, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born July 6, 1936 in Caraway to the late Clay and Bonnie Kirby Killough. Helen was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. She held several positions throughout her adulthood. She had worked on the farm, at...

Jul 19, 2023

Monette- Malda "Bubbles" Garrison, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born February 21, 1940 in Monette to the late Carlean and Eva Strickland Cullen.  Malda was a hairdresser for over thirty-five years. She was a member of the Monette Church of Christ. Malda loved and cared for...

Jul 18, 2023

Ronnie E. Bullock, 75, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy.

He was born October 29, 1947 in De Witt, AR to the late George Cornelius and Delia Virginia Bullock.  He served in combat in the Army in Vietnam in the 173rd Airborne Brigade earning the rank of...

Jul 18, 2023

Monette- Billy Gerald Hawkins, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Bill was born August 17, 1937 in Pawheen to Jason and Freda Kennedy Hawkins. Bill loved life and was loved by many. He is best remembered as being the loudest in a gymnasium. His favorite things were attending church, his family, work and being with his...