Obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

Joseph "Joey" Todd Lemmons, 58 of Conway passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Conway Regional.

Joseph was born October 3, 1964, to the late Everett G. Lemmons and Loula Mae Medlin Herrington in Pocahontas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Lemmons and Lou Medlin Herrington; grandparents, Leon and Fern Lemmons; brothers,...

Jun 12, 2023

Mary Magdalene Aube, 65, of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospice.

Mary was born November 13, 1957, to Bernard and Wilma Murrell Machost in Jackson, MS.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Wilma Machost; son, Gary Aube; brother, Bernard Machost; and sister, Karen Machost.

Jun 8, 2023

Isaac Drienmij, 48, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born February 5, 1975 in the Marshall Islands to the late Drienmij Drienmij and Neita Tobey.

A visitation will be held Friday, June 30, 2023 beginning at 10 AM and continuing until Saturday, July 1,...

Jun 4, 2023

Ronnie Lee Richardson, 71, was born June 17, 1951, in Blytheville and passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center

He was raised by his father, George Richardson, and grandmother Bessie, who preceded him in death. After graduating from Arkansas State University, he went on to become a Certified Public Accountant.

Jun 2, 2023

Peggy Hill, 83, of Harrisburg passed away June 2, 2023 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after a lengthy illness.

Peggy was born April 11, 1940 in Bay to Fluty and Josie Collins.  Peggy was a beloved member of County Line Church of Christ. She was an excellent cook. Her pies, dressing and strawberry soup were...

Jun 1, 2023

Shirley Louise Griffin, 86 of Pocahontas went to her Heavenly home Wednesday, June 1, 2023.

She was born February 7, 1937, to Bill Barnes and Beaulah Jackson Barnes in Reyno Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Beaulah Jackson Barnes; husband, Sterlin Griffin; daughter, Debbie Louise Meeks; grandson Heath Lewis; brothers,...

May 31, 2023

Jesse Wright Shannon III, passed peacefully in his sleep on May 31, 2023. He was born on November 22, 1953 in Elkhart, Kansas, to Jesse Wright Shannon II and Katherine Loftis Shannon. His father died while he was still an infant. His mother later married Paul DeClerk, who adopted and raised Wright with his mother. He grew up in...

May 29, 2023

Trumann- Judy Faye Burns, 61, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born August 10, 1961 in Marked Tree to late Albert and Hazel Ethridge Jackson. Judy enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sells and loved spending time with her grandkids.

She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca...

May 29, 2023

Suzanne Deborah King, 49, of Paragould passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born August 27, 1973 in Garden City, Michigan to the late Wilbur Stanley and Deborah Smith Mann.  She was of the Christian faith and loved to laugh.

Suzanne was preceded in...

May 28, 2023

Theresa Louise Roberds, 48, of Pocahontas, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her home.

Theresa was born December 17, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois to the late William and Patricia Barber Sperandio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Patricia Sperandio.

Theresa is survived by her husband, Thomas Roberds; sons,...

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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