Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Ebel Ebel, 54, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 5, 1968 in Majuro, Marshall Islands to the late Helson Ebel and Mel Helson.  He was employed by Peco Foods until his health failed.

Ebel is survived by his wife, Hemry Hiram Ebel; mother, Mel Helson; stepchildren,...

Mar 8, 2023

Melody Rose Blocher, 45, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at The Springs in Jonesboro.

She was born in Iowa on December 6, 1977 and was adopted along with her brother by David Blocher and Marilyn Blocher Strange.

Melody was preceded in death by her parents, David and Marilyn Blocher Strange; and by...

Mar 7, 2023

Arron "Burrel" Cude, 87, of Imboden passed away March 7, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Burrel was born August 9, 1935, to the late Burrel Aaron Cude and Sue Paralee Park. Burrel was a member of the Sloan Hendrix School Board from 1978- 1982. He was also a lifelong Mason.

Burrel was preceded in...

Mar 7, 2023

Sherwood- Stephen York Strickland, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock.

He was born December 10, 1951 in Jonesboro. Steve received his Bachelor degree in Psychology and Business at Arkansas State University and a Masters in Communications at University of Arkansas in Little Rock. He retired from Danfoss in Arkadelphia...

Mar 6, 2023

Jonesboro- Ella Ethel Goodson, 85, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023.

She was born June 26, 1937 to the late H.B. and Artie Lee Moore. She had retired from MDR Trucking after several years. She was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Robert Goodson (Melissa); grandson, Blake Goodson all...

Mar 5, 2023

Bay- Freddie Dale Haner, 56, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident on February 17, 2023.

He was born November 1, 1966 to the Jerry Wayne Haner and Edna Jo Haner.Freddie spent most of his life working for pizza companies delivering pizzas....

Mar 5, 2023

Jenetta Earlene Moore 84 of Pocahontas passed away March 5, 2023, at St. Bernards in Jonesboro.

She was born December 17, 1938 to the late Joseph Homer Long and Pearl Linn Long in Pocahontas, AR. She was retired from McDonald Douglas (Boeing).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Pearl Linn Long;...

Feb 28, 2023

Heaven gained the sweetest of angels on February 28 th , 2023 when little Huxlee Edward Newman gained his wings. Born November 8 th , 2022, to Morgan Newman and Jacob Trowbridge, Huxlee was with us for such a short time but will live in our hearts forever. He leaves behind a large family to cherish his memory.

Feb 28, 2023

Brookland- Mary Samantha Williams Passmore, 95, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born June 17, 1927 Ava, Missouri to the late Andrew and Mary Becker Williams. Mary was a homemaker and loved babysitting grandkids, cooking large Sunday dinners and raking and burning leaves.  She was a member of...

Feb 28, 2023

Jackson was stillborn on February 28, 2023 at UAMS in Little Rock to Danny and Dana Ward of Harrisburg AR. He is survived by One brother, Jacob Ward of the home, his grandparents Christine and David Bernes of Etowah,TN. Tammy Epley of Harrisburg, Jerry Hill of Monette,  Bryce and Sherry Long of Harrisburg. Also several aunts , uncles and...

Feb 27, 2023

Monette- Marcie Strickland, 80, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

She was born February 15, 1943 in Black Oak to the late Fred and Lorene Whitley Mangrum. Marcie retired from Basler Electric after nearly twenty years. She was a member of the Monette Church of Christ.

She was survived by her...

Feb 27, 2023

James Earl Hoggatt, 61 of Pocahontas passed away February 27, 2023 at his home.

James was born in Winchester, IN. to Donald Earl Hoggatt and Mary Ellen Taylor Hoggatt on July 9, 1961.  James was a retired Corrections Officer from the Sheriff Department in Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald Earl...

Feb 26, 2023

Lake City- Robert C. "Bo" Ginger, 75, of Lake City died February 26, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born October 27, 1947 in Lake City to the late Mamie May Ginger. Bo was of Methodist belief and was a 1965 graduate of Dixie High School. He lived all of his life in...

Feb 26, 2023

Jonesboro- Robert Earl Walden, 64, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born September 28, 1958 in Jonesboro. Robert was a 1976 Jonesboro High School graduate and earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from University of Arkansas. He was a loyal Arkansas Razorback fan.

He is survived by...

Feb 22, 2023

Jonesboro- Scott Alan Gearhart, 56, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home.

He was born February 7, 1967 in Memphis. Scott worked as an electronic Technician and Quality Assurance Technician for Motorola for twenty years.  He enjoyed going to Beer Fests, Home Brewing and once won a gold medal for his home brew. He loved...

Feb 21, 2023

Jerry Euell Mitchell, 72, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at PHRC.

Jerry was born January 15, 1951 in Pocahontas to the late Clarence O. Mitchell and Edna Jane Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence O. Mitchell and Edna Jane Smith; grandson, Curtis Humes; brothers, Melvin, Nelson, Leo and...

Feb 20, 2023

Doris Marie Poore, 93, of Maynard passed away February 20, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by love.

Doris was born February 18,1930 in Terrell, OK. to the late William Hubbard Shaw and Opal Ester Sexton. She was a member of Witts Chapel Baptist Church. Doris had a great sense of humor. She was an excellent...

Feb 18, 2023

Vincent Wayne Burtman 72, of Pocahontas passed away February 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

Vincent was born in Pocahontas to the late Charles Roscoe Burtman and Orpha Marie Whitrock Burtman on January 12, 1951. He was retired from Prichard Furniture Store.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Vincent "Gene"...

Feb 15, 2023

Jonesboro-Shane Michael Gann 46, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at St. Bernard Medical Center. He was born on October 26, 1976 in Jonesboro to Gene and Bobbie Gann.

He is survived by his mother: Bobbie Gann; his sister, Kerri (Tommy) Gipson, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 11, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Doyle Lindsey, 52, of Pocahontas passed away February 11, 2023 at Five Rivers Medical Center.

Robert was born on August 1, 1970 in Pocahontas to the late Robert Joseph Lindsey and Mary Jane Matthews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Joseph Lindsey and Mary Jane Matthews; and sister, Mary Dawn...