Obituaries

May 26, 2023

Kenneth Goodwin Clarke, Jr., 89, of Pocahontas passed away May 26, 2023 at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center.

Ken was born on June 3, 1933 in Keene, New Hampshire to the late Kenneth Goodwin Clarke Sr and Thelma Tucker Clarke.  He served as a military police officer in the Air Force during the Korea and Vietnam...

May 25, 2023

Rickey Gene Copeland, 73 of Monette, entered his eternal home on Thursday, May 25th, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones at St. Bernards Medical Center. Rickey was born on December 20, 1949 to Shirley "Nig" and Oma Prince Copeland in Manila. He was a 1967 graduate of Monette High School, and married his sweetheart, Sondra Kay "Sandy" Mangrum...

May 25, 2023

Mary Alice Cray Stormes, 83, of Pocahontas, departed this life and entered into paradise, Thursday, May 25, 2023.  She was born July 10, 1939 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas to the late Albert Lawrence Cray and Faye Imogean Holt Cray.

Mary was a member of the Pyburn Street church of Christ since moving to Pocahontas in June 2012.  ...

May 24, 2023

Jonesboro- Vivian LeBlanc Doyle, 76, passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. She was born April 1, 1947 in Jonesboro to the late Clarence and Mable Byrd.

Vivian was a Christian mother who loved her growing family, her flock, as she would call them. She was a member of First Baptist...

May 24, 2023

Cave City- Lois Inez Bowers, 91, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

She was born November 29, 1931 in Lake City to the late Fred and Ruthel George Bowers. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her brother, Norman Bowers; a nephew, Mark Bowers (Lisa); niece, Leah Christian (Joe)...

May 22, 2023

Colton Andrew Johnston, 33 of Pocahontas passed away May 22, 2023, in Memphis TN.

Colton was born September 20, 1989, to Jeffery Johnston and Carol Guilliams Alvarez in Jonesboro, AR. He loved to play video games, and loved to make people smile. He told jokes at funerals so people wouldn't be so sad. He was an amazing...

May 20, 2023

Mr. William Ray Riddle of Harrisburg, departed this life on Saturday, May 19, 2023, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 93.

He was born February 17, 1930 in Ravenden Springs, AR, the son of the late William and Rosie Riddle.

Ray married Juanita Mink on June 17, 1954 and...

May 18, 2023

JONESBORO – Gerald A. Saracini passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was 86 years old. Jerry was a devoted husband, loving father, generous grandfather, and proud great-grandfather.  He accepted life's successes and challenges with unwavering gratitude and faith.

Jerry was born on July 27, 1936, in Poplar Bluff, MO.  He was...

May 16, 2023

Marion Diane Wells, 67, passed away on May 16, 2023 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro surrounded by loved ones.

Diane was born October 18, 1955 in Imboden to Marion Kenneth and Roberta (Starr) Stephens.

She was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Stephens; mother, Roberta Stephens, brother, Donald Stephens; sister-in-law, Cricket Stephens; brother-in-law, Danny Rowsey;...

May 15, 2023

John (Jack) Earl Thielemier, 87, of Pocahontas passed away May 15, 2023 at his home.

Jack was born November 2,1935 in Engelberg to the late Benny and Anna Schaechtel Thielemier. Jack was a huge cardinal fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Thomas, and Daniel Thielemier; and sister, Joann.

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May 15, 2023

Albert Lewis Powell, 82, of Imboden passed away May 15, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Albert was born March 17, 1941, in Imboden to the late Harmon T. and Imogene Winchester Powell. He married Barbara Smith June 6, 1967. Albert served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He was owner and...

May 15, 2023

Wanatah, Indiana- Nancy Beaty, 80, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023.

She was born February 18, 1943 in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was survived by her husband, Charles Beaty of the home; two daughters and their husbands, Anita and Frank Berg of Hanna, IN and Ruby and Rick Worley of Lexington, KY; five grandchildren and four...

May 14, 2023

Judy Lynn Sirlet , age 63 of Texarkana passed from this life on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Judy was born April 28, 1960 in Bellflower, CA to Bobby and Linda Smith.

Judy worked many years at Burger King and Taco Bell. She loved to crochet and spending time with her grandchildren.

She...

May 13, 2023

Nancy Delaney, 51, of Pocahontas passed away May 13, 2023, at her home. Nancy was born June 11, 1971 to the late John and Marylin DeClerk Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents; and partner, Calvin Flanigan. Nancy is survived by her children, Joseph (Angel) Delaney, Rachael (Kasey) Manes, and Rebecca Delaney; grandchildren, Michael, Mason, Lincoln, Malakai, Magnolia,...

May 13, 2023

James Lorenza Coker's faith became sight on May 13, 2023. Surrounded by family, he passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior.

He was born on February 2, 1941 in Frisco, TX. to the late Marshall Eric Coker and Francis Ruth Tittle Coker.

James served in the Vietnam war and excelled...

May 11, 2023

Tom Steveson, 34, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 8, 1988 in Jonesboro to Steve Steveson and Twyana Smith Steveson. He was a graduate of Sloan-Hendrix High School and worked as a butcher.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Johnny Smith; and paternal...

May 11, 2023

Robert Edward Burnett of Jonesboro, departed this life Thursday at the age of 35.

He was born 12-24-1987 in Jonesboro to Chris Burnett and Julia Womble Burnett. He was a 2006 graduate of Harrisburg High School and then attended ASU in Newport getting his degree in Diesel Mechanics. Robert loved playing golf and was a...

May 8, 2023

Harold Lee Baker, age 89 of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at St. Bernard's Hospital. Harold was born January 6, 1934 on a farm near Alicia, Arkansas to Leroy and Ethyl Baker.

Harold served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was proud of his service to the...

May 8, 2023

Zachary Aaron Chappell, 27 a resident of Harrisburg passed from this life surrounded by his family and entered into Heaven escorted by angels on May 8, 2023. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 5, 1996 to Jerry and Penny Chappell. He enjoyed watching cartoons, sing-a-long videos and playing with Veggie Tales books. He was adored...

May 7, 2023

James "Pouge" Shelton, 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Hiram Shaddox Nursing and Rehab in Mountain Home.

Mr. Shelton was born November 18, 1937 in Neelyville, Missouri.

He enjoyed hearing and telling a good joke, writing poems and songs from his heart, and especially visiting, talking,...