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Diane J Costner

Diane J Costner

Dec 4, 2022

Jonesboro- Diane J. Costner, 76, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.

She was born October 1, 1946 in Berwyn, Illinois to the late Joseph and Mary Adrejka. Diane had worked as a court reporter. She enjoyed photography and collecting butterflies. She loved spending time with family and friends and had Bible study with groups at her home....

Kay Evelyn Stahl

Kay Evelyn Stahl

Dec 3, 2022

Jonesboro- Kay Evelyn Stahl, 64, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at St. Bernards Hospital.

She was born November 24, 1958 in Jonesboro to Tom and Goldie Gray. She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a graduate of Jonesboro High School.

Kay was a devout Christian her entire adult life and a member...

Jason "Jay" Randle Barnett

Jason "Jay" Randle Barnett

Dec 1, 2022

Jason "Jay" Randle Barnett, 45, of Warm Springs passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Regional One Trauma Center in Memphis.

Jay was born November 16, 1977 in Pocahontas to Randle and Kathy Chesser Barnett.  He worked as a sawmiller for Tucker Sawmill.

He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and...

Kreccia Gail Jones

Kreccia Gail Jones

Dec 1, 2022

Kreccia Gail Jones, 41, of Walnut Ridge passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.

She was born November 23, 1981 in Jonesboro to Herman and Jewel Adams Jones.  She was a homemaker, non-denominational minister, and a member of Center Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Justin Pegler; son, Herman Noel...

Deborah "Debbie" Anne Turner

Deborah "Debbie" Anne Turner

Nov 28, 2022

Deborah Anne Turner, 69, of El Dorado Arkansas, formerly of Pocahontas, was born September 4, 1953 in Woodbridge, Virginia. She was the proud daughter of USMC 1st. Sgt Gene A Trujillo and Maryanne Trujillo. She passed away on November 28, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock.

Debbie graduated from Woodbridge High School and began working...

Loyce Louise Rogers

Loyce Louise Rogers

Nov 26, 2022

Loyce Louise Johnson Rogers, 95, of Pocahontas passed away November 26, 2022 in Jonesboro.

Loyce was born September 1, 1927 in Maynard to the late Daily M. and Hattie Lorene Johnson. She was a retired Secretary of Biggers/Reyno School District.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Daily Odean Johnson, Col. Jesse L....

Norma Mcelroy

Norma Mcelroy

Nov 25, 2022

Jonesboro- Norma Jean McElroy, 80, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.

She was born April 19, 1942 in Monette to the late Roy and Mary Fleetwood Nettles. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church in Lake City and loved to sing at church. Norma was a beautician for twenty years. She loved to cook for her...

Betty June Sandlin

Betty June Sandlin

Nov 25, 2022

Caraway- Betty June Jones Sandlin, 88, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home.

She was born June 10, 1934 in Childress to the late Arch and Wilma Lowry Jones. Mrs. Betty worked at Basler Electric for thirty-three years. She was a homemaker, who was an avid reader, enjoyed needle work and watching game shows especially...

Charles Wyatt Heter

Charles Wyatt Heter

Nov 24, 2022

Charles Wyatt Heter was born into heaven November 24, 2022 at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center.

Wyatt was the infant son of Clayton Waid Heter and Natalie Grace King.

He is preceded in death by his great grandfather, Mac Ennis.

Wyatt is survived by his parents, Clayton Waid Heter of Shady Point,...

Shirley Ann Dodson

Shirley Ann Dodson

Nov 22, 2022

Bono- Shirley Ann Dodson, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born November 8, 1944 in Jonesboro to the late Bill and Pearl Robinson Adams. Shirley was a teacher with Westside School District for forty-two years and was a Golden Ruler Award recipient. Longtime member of the Bono City Council....

Clydene Nelson

Clydene Nelson

Nov 22, 2022

Clydene Nelson, 75, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, with her children at her side.

Born in Jonesboro in 1947, Clydene grew up in Bay, Arkansas, and obtained both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Arkansas State University. She taught Math at Brookland Public Schools before fulfilling her dream of...

Barbara Ann Matthews

Barbara Ann Matthews

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara Ann Matthews, 73, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.

She was born June 25, 1949 in Keiser to the late Charlie Harrell and Bessie Wesson Dildine.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Bessie Dildine; husband, Sonny Matthews; great granddaughter, Mila Johnson; and...

Nancy Johnson Riggs

Nancy Johnson Riggs

Nov 21, 2022

Nancy Johnson Riggs, 87, of the Attica community passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home.

Nancy was born March 12, 1935 in Henderson, Kentucky to the late J Sam and Elizabeth Ballantine Johnson.  She was a teacher, master gardener, worked with the Corning Clothes Closet, various Pro Life Groups including Pocahontas Life Chain, and was...

Mae Lee Williams

Mae Lee Williams

Nov 20, 2022

Mae Williams passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 20, 2022 at Randolph County Nursing Home.

Mae was born on January 23, 1933 to Everett "Doc" Williams and Mittie Bellah Williams.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Mose and Lola Bellah; husband, Clay Hutsell; siblings, Sherman Williams, Willis Williams, Lovis...

Bobby Gene Shoe

Bobby Gene Shoe

Nov 19, 2022

Bobby Gene Shoe, 75, of Delaplaine passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro.

He was born June 30, 1947 to the late Walter "Ben" and Martha Lucille Dowdy Shoe.  He was the longtime manager of the Lake Ashbaugh Bait Shop.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Charles Mcnary "Mac" Ennis

Charles Mcnary "Mac" Ennis

Nov 19, 2022

Mr. Charles McNary "Mac" Ennis passed away Saturday morning November 19, 2022 surrounded by his family. Mac was born on September 1, 1947 in Doniphan, MO to Hyle and Vida Ennis. Mac proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a Viet Nam veteran. Upon returning from Viet Nam, he and his family were stationed...

Lillie Lara Elizabeth Smallmon

Lillie Lara Elizabeth Smallmon

Nov 17, 2022

Lillie Lara Elizabeth Smallmon, 80, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center.

She was born December 26, 1941 in Jonesboro to the late John Wesley and Ruby Lee Brown Gibson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley and Ruby Lee Gibson; husband, Leamon Smallmon;...

Myrean Gay Brown

Myrean Gay Brown

Nov 16, 2022

Myrean Gay Brown, 89, of Rector AR. passed away at her home on November 16,

She was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. Myrean enjoyed doing anything outdoors and travelling to Florida. She was a teacher for years and worked at Waterloo for 9 years. Myrean loved getting together with her family.

Myrean was preceded...

Travis Lee Redwine

Travis Lee Redwine

Nov 14, 2022

Travis Lee Redwine, 35 of Pocahontas passed away November 14, 2022 in Pocahontas.

Travis was born to Tracy Redwine and Eugenia Riney on May 27, 1987 in Jonesboro, AR. He was a diesel mechanic at Peco Foods....

Carl Lancet Lamb

Carl Lancet Lamb

Nov 13, 2022

Carl Lancet Lamb, 79, of Reyno passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 20, 1943 in Biggers to the late Marvin and Jewell Baker Lamb.  He was a retired farmer and served in the Army National Guard.  Carl was involved in soil conservation, the Running Lake Drainage District, served on the...

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