Obituaries

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...

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...