Obituaries

May 2, 2023

St. Charles, Missouri- Peggy Jean Childers, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her home.

She was born March 2, 1943 in Newport to the late Jewel and Lorene Tucker Bolls. She was a devout Jehovah's Witness her entire life. She enjoyed sharing her faith with others and her faith sustained her through many...

Apr 30, 2023

Ray Dean Helms, 64, of Maynard passed away April 30, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Ray was born October 4, 1958, in Pocahontas to the late Bill and Pearline Bounds Helms.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Pearline Bounds Helms. Ray was retired from ESNA and was a member of...

Apr 30, 2023

Rickey Vaughn Thompson, 71, of Imboden passed away April 30, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Rickey was born October 25, 1951, to the late Jack and Louise Cude Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Louise Cude Thompson; son, Brock Thompson; and brother, Randy Thompson.

Rickey is survived by...

Apr 29, 2023

Caraway- Beulah Estella Tyler, 88, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born September 4, 1934, in Black Oak to the late Lehman and Lily Harmon Jones. Mrs. Tyler...

Apr 29, 2023

Ella Wren Posey of Harrisburg departed this life on April 29, 2023, at the age of 8 days in Arkansas Childrens' Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born April 21, 2023 in Jonesboro, AR to Steven Posey and Kallie Chipman Posey.

Ella is survived by her parents, Steven and Kallie Posey,...

Apr 26, 2023

Weiner- Mary Ina Mae Walker, 90, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Springs of Jonesboro.

She was born May 17, 1932 in Heth to the late Eugene and Grace Daniels Mitchell. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker and a member of the Weiner United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and living on the farm....

Apr 26, 2023

Jonesboro- Judith Ann Hawkins, 90, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab.

She was born December 29, 1932 in Preston, England to the late Sidney and Ruth Ferris.  Judy raised her family in Jonesboro, loved spending time reading, knitting and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 24, 2023

William Scott Collier of Harrisburg, departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Harrisburg, at the age of 64.

He was born June 22, 1958 in Jonesboro, Arkansas the son of Miles Collier and Kay Collins Collier.

Scott was an electrician and did mechanic work. He enjoyed fishing and doing yard...

Apr 23, 2023

Billy Joe Skimahorn Jr., 57 of Pocahontas, passed away April 23, 2023 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock.

He was born November 24, 1965 in Pocahontas to Billy Joe Skimahorn Sr. and Eddie Faye Overshine.

Billy is survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Dianna Jones Skimahorn; parents, Billy Joe...

Apr 22, 2023

John Samuel Fluke II, of Pocahontas, formerly of the Noland community passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

John was born May 15, 1947 in Pocahontas to the late John Samuel and Novella Mae Chastain Fluke. He worked for golf bag, on the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico,...

Apr 20, 2023

Christopher Lee Gann, 46, was born on April 5, 1977, in Battlecreek, Michigan. His parents are Jerry Lee and Linda Watson Gann. He left this world to be with his Savior on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Chris was an automotive mechanic his whole life. He loved to fish, hunt and camp. He also...

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...