Obituaries

Aug 26, 2023

Karen Elaine Wyatt Campbell passed away August 28, 2023 at the Phil and Flo Hospice house, after a long hard battle with breast cancer.

Those left behind to keep her legacy alive is her beloved fiancé, Daniel Misak of the home; brother, Alan (Karen) Wyatt of Washington; brothers-in-law, Joseph and Robert Misak; nieces, Leslie Mills, Ally (Jeremy)...

Aug 24, 2023

Jonesboro- Marion Griffin Moore Campbell, 95, died peacefully at her home, Thursday, August 24, 2023. She lived her entire life in Jonesboro. She lived her life to the fullest.

She graduated from Valley View High School in 1947, she was class president. She attended ASU briefly and graduated from Jonesboro Business College. She retired from Lincoln Manufacturing...

Aug 23, 2023

Jonesboro- Travis Leon Cornish, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born August 3, 1943 in Monette to the late Virgil "Dick" and Edith Gipson Cornish. Leon worked for many years as a lab tech for Mid –State Toler Dental Lab. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed...

Aug 21, 2023

Mr. Johnny Lunsford of Harrisburg, AR departed this life on Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home, at the age of 66.

He was born January 25, 1957 in Jonesboro, AR, the son of the late Allison Lunsford and Monila Linville Lunsford.

Johnny was raised in Earle, where he also attended High School and played...

Aug 18, 2023

Lillian Sue Durham, 83, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born November 12, 1939 in Saffell to the late Arthur and Florene Cason Harris.  On May 18, 1957, Lillian was married to George Terry Durham with whom she enjoyed 51 years of marriage.  She was a...

Aug 18, 2023

Mr. Walter Lee Jackson of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, August 18, 2023, in Jonesboro, at the age of 79.

He was born March 2, 1944 in Marked Tree, the son of the late Albert Jackson and Hazel Ethridge Jackson.

Walter was a night watchman for many years at RazorRock Concrete and was a School...

Aug 16, 2023

Kenneth Alan Smith, 64, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 11, 1958 to the late John Carl "J.C." and Geneva Collins Smith in Tyronza, Arkansas. He was a farmer and a member of the Columbia-Jarrett Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 15, 2023

With heavy hearts, we remember Debra Louise Hudson, who graced this world with her presence for 78 years before her peaceful passing on August 15, 2023. Born on November 23, 1944, Debra's journey was marked by love, devotion and a shining spirit that will forever remain in the lives she touched.

She was preceded in death by...

Aug 15, 2023

Mr. Clifford Charles Clover of Trumann, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in Jonesboro, at the age of 86.

He was born November 25, 1936 in Braymer, MO the son of the late Harry Clover and Lena Basham Clover.

Clifford was a 1954 graduate of Fredericktown High School in Fredericktown,...

Aug 14, 2023

Eugene Dewayne Schafer 82 of Pocahontas departed this life August 14, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.  He was born February 22, 1941, to the late Ervin and Zilla Goforth Schafer in Bunker, MO.  He was an Army veteran and the Postmaster at Smithville. Eugene was a member of Sutton Free Will Baptist Church for 45 years...

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...