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Judy Lynn Sirlet

Judy Lynn Sirlet

May 14, 2023

Judy Lynn Sirlet , age 63 of Texarkana passed from this life on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Judy was born April 28, 1960 in Bellflower, CA to Bobby and Linda Smith.

Judy worked many years at Burger King and Taco Bell. She loved to crochet and spending time with her grandchildren.

She...

Nancy Delaney

Nancy Delaney

May 13, 2023

Nancy Delaney, 51, of Pocahontas passed away May 13, 2023, at her home. Nancy was born June 11, 1971 to the late John and Marylin DeClerk Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents; and partner, Calvin Flanigan. Nancy is survived by her children, Joseph (Angel) Delaney, Rachael (Kasey) Manes, and Rebecca Delaney; grandchildren, Michael, Mason, Lincoln, Malakai, Magnolia,...

James Coker

James Coker

May 13, 2023

James Lorenza Coker's faith became sight on May 13, 2023. Surrounded by family, he passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior.

He was born on February 2, 1941 in Frisco, TX. to the late Marshall Eric Coker and Francis Ruth Tittle Coker.

James served in the Vietnam war and excelled...

Tom Steveson

Tom Steveson

May 11, 2023

Tom Steveson, 34, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 8, 1988 in Jonesboro to Steve Steveson and Twyana Smith Steveson. He was a graduate of Sloan-Hendrix High School and worked as a butcher.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Johnny Smith; and paternal...

Robert Edward Burnett

Robert Edward Burnett

May 11, 2023

Robert Edward Burnett of Jonesboro, departed this life Thursday at the age of 35.

He was born 12-24-1987 in Jonesboro to Chris Burnett and Julia Womble Burnett. He was a 2006 graduate of Harrisburg High School and then attended ASU in Newport getting his degree in Diesel Mechanics. Robert loved playing golf and was a...

Harold Lee Baker

Harold Lee Baker

May 8, 2023

Harold Lee Baker, age 89 of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at St. Bernard's Hospital. Harold was born January 6, 1934 on a farm near Alicia, Arkansas to Leroy and Ethyl Baker.

Harold served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was proud of his service to the...

Zachary Aaron Chappell

Zachary Aaron Chappell

May 8, 2023

Zachary Aaron Chappell, 27 a resident of Harrisburg passed from this life surrounded by his family and entered into Heaven escorted by angels on May 8, 2023. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 5, 1996 to Jerry and Penny Chappell. He enjoyed watching cartoons, sing-a-long videos and playing with Veggie Tales books. He was adored...

James "Pouge" Shelton

James "Pouge" Shelton

May 7, 2023

James "Pouge" Shelton, 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Hiram Shaddox Nursing and Rehab in Mountain Home.

Mr. Shelton was born November 18, 1937 in Neelyville, Missouri.

He enjoyed hearing and telling a good joke, writing poems and songs from his heart, and especially visiting, talking,...

Roger Dale Reagan

Roger Dale Reagan

May 6, 2023

Roger Dale Reagan, 73, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born, December 15, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late Hubert "H.A." and Fern Pratt Reagan. He was machinist for Thomas and Betts, was an avid fisherman, and Elvis fan.

He was preceded in death...

Charlotte Elizabeth Curtis

Charlotte Elizabeth Curtis

May 5, 2023

Charlotte Elizabeth Curtis, 62, a longtime resident of Biggers, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at her home.

She was born June 9, 1960 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Charles Edward Swann and Ruth Bryant Reedmer . She was a veteran of the United States Navy, worked for...

Margaret Ann Mills

Margaret Ann Mills

May 5, 2023

Jonesboro- Margaret Ann Pace Mills, 82, entered her Heavenly home Thursday, May 5, 2023. Ann was the daughter of Jones Everett and Sarah Merle Latta Pace. Ann was born October 20, 1940 in Caraway. She graduated from Caraway High School and later moved to Memphis, Tennessee where she worked in retail sales. Ann later moved to Jonesboro. Ann...

Herbert Henry Zitzelberger

Herbert Henry Zitzelberger

May 4, 2023

Herbert Henry Zitzelberger 85, of Pocahontas, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center.

He was born February 17, 1938, to the late Joseph and Katherine Miles Zitzelberger in Engleberg. Herbert served our country in the Army and was of the Catholic faith.

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Derl Gene Echols

Derl Gene Echols

May 4, 2023

Derl Gene Echols, 92 of Maynard passed away Thursday , May 4, 2023 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Derl was born September 13, 1930, in Proctor Arkansas to the late James and Sarah Doss Echols. In his younger years, he enjoyed RV camping, going to the...

Mary Evelyn Phillips

Mary Evelyn Phillips

May 4, 2023

Mary Evelyn Phillips, 91, of Maynard passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born May 6, 1931 in Nettleton, Arkansas to the late Erbin Lee Wise and Maddie Viola Waller . She was a Marine veteran, and a postal clerk with the United...

William Grady Broadaway

William Grady Broadaway

May 4, 2023

William Grady Broadaway of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, May 4th, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Broadaway, two sisters and his parents.

Grady grew up in Hickory...

Gearald "Jerry" Michael Wetsch

Gearald "Jerry" Michael Wetsch

May 2, 2023

Gearald "Jerry" Michael Wetsch was the true definition of a family man. Always caring and loving of his wife, kids and grandkids, sister, and everyone in their circle. Gearald was born April 20, 1949 in Mandan, North Dakota to the late Michael and Rose Bullinger-Wetsch. Gearald was a watchful big brother to his younger sister, Darlene. He loved riding the...

Lois Maxine Wilson

Lois Maxine Wilson

May 2, 2023

Jonesboro- Lois Maxine Wilson, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her home.

She was born October 8, 1942 in Jonesboro to the late Ray and Jessie Fletcher White. Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and had taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, flowers and...

Peggy Jean Childers

Peggy Jean Childers

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...

Ray Dean Helms

Ray Dean Helms

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...

Rickey Vaughn Thompson

Rickey Vaughn Thompson

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...

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