Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

Barbara Ellen Pitcher, 83, passed away March 31, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice house.

She was born November 8, 1939, to the late John and Lena (Allen) Phillips. Barbara married her late husband, James Cleveland Pitcher on July 18, 1958. They lived in Delaplaine, AR. where they farmed up until James' death in 2001....

Mar 30, 2023

Robert Eddie Johnson, 79, passed away March 30, 2023, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.

Robert was born March 18, 1944, to the late Cecil Llyod Johnson and Etta Bates. He served in the US Navy. Robert was a carpenter building houses in the area and an OTR truck driver for many years. He was owner of...

Mar 30, 2023

Jonesboro- Michael Eugene Williams passed away March 30, 2023. He was born May 4, 1989, to George and Flora "Jena"  Williams in Jonesboro. He was a resident of Jonesboro. Michael was salutatorian of the Jonesboro High School class of 2007 and was awarded the Bodenhamer Fellowship to the University of Arkansas. Michael cared deeply for others and the environment....

Mar 27, 2023

Rita Roumilda Hurn, 92, of Pocahontas passed away March 27, 2023, at Randolph Home.

Roumilda was born July 4, 1930, to the late Joseph Sylvester Difani and Clara Elizabeth Weisenbach. She was a caregiver at Cedar Street Daycare and a long-time sales associate at Jansen's Grocery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph...

Mar 27, 2023

Our hearts are heavy to announce the passing of Imogene Massey Jones she was 96. Imogene passed away March 27, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Jessey Jones.

Mother of, Eddie (Ruth) Jones Sr. and Norman (Tina) Jones; Beloved Grandmother of, Kelley (Jacquetta) Carden, Eddie (Kelly) Jones Jr., Timothy Jones; Step-grandmother of, Jennifer (Josh) Smith, Jack...

Mar 26, 2023

Jonesboro – Lawrence Edward Lands, 95, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 3, 1927 in Walcott to Otis Cleveland and Cecil May Lands. Lawrence served his country proudly in the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith.

Lawrence grew up in a farming family and farmed...

Mar 26, 2023

Christopher Bruce Winebaugh, 46, of Pocahontas passed away March 26, 2023, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center.

Chris was born November 29, 1976, in Randolph County to the late Joan Ripley. Chris was raised by the late Russel and Gladys Winebaugh. Chris worked for Capital Quarries. He served Randolph County for 17 years as a Deputy...

Mar 25, 2023

Jonesboro – Perry Lewis Osborn, 84, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born in Jonesboro on October 19, 1938, to the late Perry G. Osborn and Laura Hopkins Moore.

Perry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judy DeClerk Osborn; children, Lisa Talley of Jonesboro, Stefanie (JB) Martindale of Conway, Jennifer (Tom) Neely...

Mar 23, 2023

Ms. Linda Joyce Shasteen, 78, of Caraway passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Ms. Shasteen was born January 8, 1945 to the late William and Betty Waters.

In early years, Linda worked for American Greetings, Caraway Elementary School, and owned the Black Oak Kwik Shop with her husband,...

Mar 22, 2023

Jonesboro- Betty Beatrice Moore, 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Betty was born on December 1, 1950 to Samuel "Bud" and Effie Spencer in Lepanto. She was an active member of the Community Fellowship Church, and a celebrated woman of faith. Everyone who met Betty was embraced by her warm affectionate smile...

Mar 21, 2023

Bay- William Eugene "Cajun" Allen Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born April 13, 1950 in Lutcher, LA. His parents were Allen B. "Sappo" Roussel and Rose "Geetie" Roussel. He served his country proudly in the United State Navy from 1970 until 1977. William was an...

Mar 20, 2023

Monette- John Richard Walker, 61, passed away March 20, 2023. He was born September 25, 1961 in Nowata, OK to the late Robert and Laree Walker.

John was a man who held many titles throughout his life: husband, brother, father, record-holder for longest ski jump on Wii Sports, and, perhaps most important, friend. To be friends with...

Mar 19, 2023

Pamela DeLoach Clayton, 62, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro.

She was born June 18, 1960, in Harrisburg to the late Ray and Robbie Sutterfield DeLoach. She worked as an LPN for about thirty years. She enjoyed attending church, bingo, reading and being active in her...

Mar 19, 2023

Enrica Rose "Bootsie" Barré, 87, of Pocahontas passed away March 19, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Bootsie was born November 16, 1935, in Memphis, TN. to the late Edmond A. "Sam" and Rosa Lee Battistelli Leone. She was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church where she served on numerous committees at the church and...

Mar 18, 2023

Willie Chastain, 72, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his home.

He was born August 10, 1950 in Pocahontas to the late George and Georgia Dixon Chastain.  He was a retired diesel mechanic and farmer.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents, George and Georgia Chastain; his wife, Nancy Chastain; and...

Mar 16, 2023

Dalmer Simmons, 64, of Maynard passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Dalmer was born September 22, 1958, to the late David Ulysses Simmons and Mildred Hilton. He loved to fish with his boys and loved spending time onthe farm. He was a member of the Maynard Cemetery Board and a charter member...

Mar 12, 2023

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Jerry Wayne Vaughn announces his peaceful, yet unexpected, passing on March 12, 2023.  Jerry was born in Caraway Arkansas on October 1, 1946.  He was a proud, life-long Caraway resident.

Jerry will be lovingly missed and remembered by his close family which includes his wife of 28 years,...

Mar 11, 2023

Monette- Valdareen Laveril Smithee, 81, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born November 6, 1941 in Swifton to the late Junie and Linnie Dell Perrin. Mrs. Val retired after twenty-eight years with Buffalo Island Central High School as study hall keeper. She enjoyed life's simple beauties and pleasures....

Mar 11, 2023

Caraway- Clara Easter Luff, 93, entered her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born March 31, 1929 to the late Robert and Minnie Anderson Duke. She retired from Basler Electric after twenty years. She loved to play guitar, gardening, cooking, bingo and spending time with her family. She loved...

Mar 11, 2023

Jonesboro- Billy Austin Miles, 88, was born on October 13th, 1934 to Otis and Tressie Floyd Miles, and peacefully passed from this life on March 11th, 2023 with his wife at his side.

Bill loved his family more than anything. You could not have a conversation without hearing how proud he was of his family.  He was...