Obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Glenous J Anderson of Harrisburg departed this life on April 19, 2023, at the age of 75.

He was born March 10, 1948 in Williamsburg, KY to James Anderson and Laura Howington Anderson.

Glenous was a nurse since 1976. He enjoyed art and bowling. He also wrote several songs, one sung by...

Apr 19, 2023

Billy "Chip" Deloy Stacy left this earth on April 19th, 2023 at the age of 59.

To honor Billy, the man, the myth, the legend-we are holding a visitation Friday April 21st from 5 pm-7 pm at Gregg-Langford-Bookout Funeral Home in Jonesboro.  A celebration of life will be held at the funeral home as well...

Apr 16, 2023

Ian Victor Crawford, 18, of Pocahontas passed away April 16, 2023, in Pocahontas.

Ian was born August 17, 2004, in Newport to Steven Chad Crawford and the late Charity Michelle Higginbotham Crawford. Ian enjoyed football.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Crawford; stepfather, Layton Holder; grandfather, Steven W. Crawford; great grandparents, Helen...

Apr 13, 2023

Waynesville, Betty Kathel Ratliff Lawrence, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Arkansas, she was a daughter of Garland Ratliff and Fannie Mae Franklin Ratliff.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Lawrence, who died in 2002; a sister; three brothers; and one...

Apr 13, 2023

Gary LeRoy Busch, 79, of Ravenden Springs passed away April 13, 2023, at the Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born June 18, 1943, to William Busch and LaVerne Wells Dixon in Oregon. Gary was a member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and had attended Gethsemane Bible Institute. He was an avid woodworker, veteran of the...

Apr 13, 2023

Edwina Lee Liebhaber,78, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her home.

Edwina was born June 21, 1944, to the late Richard Edwin and Genevieve Fowler Graddy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Edwin and Genevieve Fowler Graddy; husband, Joseph Edward "Bud" Liebhaber; and sister, Linda Milam.

Edwina...

Apr 11, 2023

Christina Marie Lindsey, 44, of Pocahontas passed away April 11, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Christina was born June 12, 1978, in St. Louis, Mo. to Larry James Hufford SR. and Patricia Ann Snell Hufford.

Christina is survived by her parents, Larry James and Patricia Ann Snell Hufford; husband, Drew Lindsey; children, Katlyn Lindsey,...

Apr 11, 2023

Junior Lee Nipps, 88, of Pocahontas passed away April 11, 2023, at his home.

Junior was born April 21, 1934, in Pocahontas, AR. to the late William Henry and Lillie Jane Songer Nipps. He retired from the Brown Shoe factory. Junior was a morning regular at McDonald's and a regular bench sitter at Wal-Mart. Junior was a...

Apr 8, 2023

Rebecca Jo "Becky" Needham Franks, 41 of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born March 23, 1982, to Gary Needam and Shirley Ellis Hickam in Murphysboro, IL. Becky was a devout Christian and loved the Lord.

Becky was preceded in death with her husband, James Franks, grandparents, Charles and Jean Needham.

She...

Apr 8, 2023

James William Franks, 39 of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born August 19, 1983, to Steven Franks and Tammie Blevins Hampton in Pocahontas, Arkansas. James was a devout Christian and loved the Lord.

James was preceded in death with his wife, Rebecca Franks, grandparents, Leo and Hellen Franks, Emory Blevins; niece/nephew Franks twins;...

Apr 7, 2023

Greenbrier- Aaron Dean Purtee, 88, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home. He was born into the family of William R. and Rosalie Purtee on March 2, 1935, in Jonesboro. He spent the first 20 years in Jonesboro and attended Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State College before moving to Bethany, Oklahoma. He met Iva McNabb, and...

Apr 7, 2023

Sam Franklin Manis, 84, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

He was born February 5, 1939 in Pocahontas to the late Hervil and Vedis Swinney Manis.  He married JoAnn Dust on April 16, 1961 and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage.  Sam was a retired...

Apr 6, 2023

Robert Lee (Bob) Eubank passed away on Thursday April 6, 2023. Bob was born September 27, 1932, to Elmer and Alta Eubank of Pocahontas, Arkansas.

He was inducted August 1953 into the US Army. He trained in Germany as a corporal. The war came to an end before he would be sent to Korea. He was honorably...

Apr 6, 2023

Jonesboro- Carolyn Jo Ball, 84, passed from this life Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

Jo was born September 2, 1938 in Marmaduke to the late L.E. "Pete" and Leta Ward Woodsmall. Jo graduated from Childress High School and attended Harding University. She was a member of the Southwest Church of...

Apr 4, 2023

Lake City- Loretta Marie Johnson Fry "Momma Fry", 67, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her home in Lake City with her husband by her side.

She married the love of her life, Marvin, on June 10, 1973 then moved to Florida where her sunshine girl was born in 1974. Soon after, they moved to South...

Apr 4, 2023

Braxton Lee Teague left this world on April 4, 2023 in Northeast Arkansas Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Lee was a member of the Central Community Church. Lee was born in Heafer, Arkansas and lived his entire life in Northeast Arkansas. He was a carpenter all his life. He loved to spend time playing music for his family, friends and...

Apr 3, 2023

Freda Mae Koons, 89, of Jonesboro passed away April 3, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Freda was born January 7, 1934, in Attica, AR. to the late Jim and Opal Winebaugh Waymon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Opal Winebaugh Waymon; husband, Billy James Koons; grandson, Ray Eads; siblings, Glenda...

Apr 2, 2023

Jonesboro- Christopher Aden Johnson, 63, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 6, 1960 in Jonesboro to William Aden Johnson III and Carolyn Davis Johnson. Chris was a coin and stamp collector and a member of the Genealogy Society. He enjoyed studying the history of locomotives, mapping caves, sky warn weather...

Mar 31, 2023

Jonesboro- Lezle Nan Wilson 66, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at her residence. Lezle was born September 16, 1956 to Robert and Doris Hill Rowden. She retired as a 911 dispatcher after 32 years and loved to make flower arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by father...

Mar 31, 2023

Jonesboro- Izenna Cole 88, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Hospice in St. Bernards Medical Center. Izenna was born on August 24, 1934 to Harry and Hester Kelley Evans in Bethesda. She was a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church, and she retired form Craighead Electric. She was a devote homemaker who loved cooking for everyone....