Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Jerry Don Brown, 79, of Black Rock passed away July 18, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Jerry was born September 2, 1943, to the late Lloyd Brown and Eileen Martin. He was a lifelong member of the Operating Engineers Union and a member of the Teamsters. Jerry loved fishing, old cowboy movies, baseball, and...

Jul 13, 2023

Jonesboro- James Keith Gambill, 66, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023.

He was born August 16, 1956 in Jonesboro to James Edward and Mary Jeanette Tucker Gambill. Keith graduated from Brookland High School and received his bachelor degree from Arkansas State University. He worked as a letter carrier of the United States Postal Service for forty years...

Jul 12, 2023

Harrisburg- Christine Taylor, 85, passed Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Woodbriar Nursing Home.

She was born September 28, 1937 to the late Clarence and Mae Smith in Cherry Valley. Christine loved to tend to her flowers and make candies and desserts. She also loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband...

Jul 10, 2023

William George Coates Sr., 90, of Pocahontas passed away July 10, 2023, at Randolph Home Nursing Home in Pocahontas.

William was born August 20, 1932, In Beth Israel Newark, NJ. to the late William and Carrie Lenore Young Coates.  Bill Coates was a loving father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a member of the Methodist...

Jul 8, 2023

Jimmy Ray Neece, 45, of Pocahontas passed away July 8, 2023, in Pocahontas.

Jimmy was born April 18, 1978, to Jimmy Dale and Eva Lynn (Jones) Neece.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Luther and Agnes Neece, Marcella and Kopie Kopplin, Doyle and Dorothy Jones, and many aunts and uncles.

Jimmy...

Jul 6, 2023

Darrin Robert Griffith, 55, of Pocahontas, passed away July 6, 2023, after a fatal accident at his mother's home on July 4th, 2023.

Darrin was born in Randolph County December 15, 1967, to the late Robert Ted Griffith and Darlene A. Boucher Hutsell

He was preceded in death by his father, Ted Griffith.

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Jul 5, 2023

Anna Lois Chesser, 83, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Randolph Home.

She was born January 27, 1940 in Eva, Alabama to the late Earnest and Kathleen Wiggleton Tunstill.  She worked as a cook on the river boats.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Kathleen Tunstill; husband, Lehman...

Jul 3, 2023

Jonesboro- Carolyn Lucille Passmore, 77, passed Monday, July 3, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born November 11, 1945 to the late Chester and Velma Hoggard in Leachville and was a 1963 graduate of Caraway High School. Carolyn was baptized in 1956 and joined the Community of Christ Church. She was an ordained...

Jul 1, 2023

Harper Layne Thielemier, 5lbs 9.9oz., 18.5 in long was born into heaven at 6:34 AM on July 1, 2023.

Words cannot explain the heartbreak we've endured, but we find peace in knowing that our sweet baby girl is with the Lord and will never know the evil and pain of this world. She knew nothing but love....

Jun 30, 2023

Sharon Kay Cook, 71, of Pocahontas, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 in Jonesboro.

Sharon was born August 23, 1951, to Hershel Starling and Lucille Sullivan in Pocahontas, AR.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy "Frog" Cook; and parents, Hershel Starling and Lucille Sullivan.

Sharon is survived by sons, Cody...

Jun 30, 2023

Timothy Jarrod Jones, 48, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, June 30 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born May 27, 1975 in Rockford, IL to the late Charles and Ora Lee McCandless Jones.  He worked for GNC Industries

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ora Lee Jones;...

Jun 30, 2023

Jonesboro- Layne Michael Fivecoat, 36, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home.

Layne was born and lived most of his life in Jonesboro. Layne attended ASU after graduating from Jonesboro High School in 2005. Layne was a graduate of John 3:16 Ministries and was employed at Auger Dan's in Trumann.

Layne attended Central...

Jun 29, 2023

Mark Pleasant Donner, 50, of Pocahontas, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mark was born December 9, 1972, in Sardis, MS to John Joseph Jr. and Linda Cates Donner.  Mark had a love for fishing and his grandbabies.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Cates...

Jun 27, 2023

Thomas Lee Sweet 55 of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. Bernards Five Rivers in Pocahontas. He was born August 16, 1967, to the late Truman F. Sweet and Neva Waller Sweet in Rockford, IL.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Neva Sweet, brother, Douglas Sweet and sister, Martha Parsons....

Jun 27, 2023

Jonesboro- James Louis Smith, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born January 25, 1932 at White Hall to the late Woodrow and Lillian Roach Smith. In his younger years, he worked in farming and then as manager of the Harrisburg Water Department. Louis lived most of his life in...

Jun 23, 2023

Barbara Ann Stevens, 78, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.

She was born April 27, 1945, in Jonesboro to the late Alfred Frank and Martha Tippitt. She was a long-time office manager at Dreifus Jewelers before retiring as a registered nurse with St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was a member of Jonesboro Worship Center.

She...

Jun 23, 2023

Jonesboro- Martha Jean Mungle, 74, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.

She was born March 24, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late Noble and Flora Lee Wyatt Goad. She was a former school teacher and retired from Walmart. Martha also was an announcer and timekeeper for the Northeast Arkansas Horse Show Association for several years. She was...

Jun 22, 2023

Geary Wayne Barr, 64 of Pocahontas departed this life on June 22, 2023. He was born September 29, 1958 to Woodrow Barr and Ella Marie Burgin Barr in Walnut Ridge. Geary served in the National Guard, was a photographer and a forklift driver. Geary was a member of the Paragould Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in...

Jun 22, 2023

Jonesboro- Claud Lowry Smith, 92, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

He was born March 8, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to the late William and Flora McAfee Smith.  Claud served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He was a contractor in California for several years. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and...

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Johnny Hunt of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, June 21 ,2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 83.

He was born December 29, 1939 in Harrisburg, the son of Thomas Wayne Hunt and Mildred Dunn Hunt.

Johnny went to Harrisburg High School, he was a U.S. Air force and...