Obituaries

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....

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,...