Obituaries

Sep 30, 2023

Brookland- Wyveta Bryant Groves, 93, of Brookland, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born in Caraway, on November 17, 1929, to the late Roy and Deallie Summers Bryant. When she was 12 years old, she moved with her family to...

Sep 29, 2023

Jerry Charles Ogden, 88, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.

Jerry was born June 28, 1935, in O'Kean, Arkansas to the late Henry and Glennis Haynes Ogden. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Germany. Jerry married Billie Lois Campbell in O'Kean...

Sep 26, 2023

Monette- Lagatha Ann Burnett, 73, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at her home.

She was born May 31, 1950 in Luxora. Lagatha was a homemaker and mother who raised five kids and some grandkids, cooked, chopped cotton, raised a garden and loved her family and flowers.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 23, 2023

Patricia Mae Neece of Pocahontas, passed away at home on September 23, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born January 4, 1947, in Trumann, Arkansas to the late John "Bill" and Ethel Hendrickson Cook.  On July 13, 1963, she married Elisha Neece.  They were married for 60 years.  Patricia was a longtime member of Sutton...

Sep 20, 2023

Irene Marie Johnston Lindsey 106, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Randolph Homes. She was born October 1, 1916, to the late Redden and Sally Johnston. She was married to Willie Lindsey for 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Redden and Sally Johnston; husband, Willie Lindsey; brothers, Buster Johnston and...

Sep 20, 2023

Geraldine "Jerri" "Granny" (Whitney) Goodwin, 92, of Maynard, passed away September 20, 2023, at her home.  She was born Aug. 13, 1931, to the late Wesley Whitney and Alma "Verna" Schwartz Whitney in Chicago, IL. She worked at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Maynard for 13 years serving the public. In the early 80's, Jerri "granny" opened Charlies Restaurant...

Sep 19, 2023

Ida May Ann Weatherford, 90, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home.  She was born March 7, 1933 to the late Jesse B. Edwards and Mabel Little Edwards in Madison County, Il.

Upon graduating from high school in Hillview, IL, Ida May moved to St. Louis and began working at St. Anthony's Hospital...

Sep 18, 2023

On September 18, 2023, Dr. Doyle Ryburn McKinney passed away peacefully in his apartment at South Wind Heights Retirement Residence in Jonesboro.

He lived a long and productive life of nearly 93 years. He served in the United States Air Force for 32 years and another 20 years in public education administration. He was a veteran of...

Sep 12, 2023

Lake City- Von Edward Bell, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Lakeside Nursing Center.

He was born January 1, 1937 in Blytheville to C.E. and Pearl Hicks Bell. Von was a member of Caraway Church of Christ. He was a retired farmer and a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by...

Sep 12, 2023

Jonesboro- Kent C. "K.C." Brown, 94, passed away Tuesday September 12, 2023 at St Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro.

He was born July 15th, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to Lester and Jesse Brown. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was a Knights of Columbus 4th degree Knight. KC had spent 20 years in...

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...