Obituaries

Jan 3, 2023

Melissa Dianne Garvin-Wilson,39, of Walnut Ridge passed away January 3, 2023 in Walnut Ridge.

Melissa was born April 30, 1983 to Wendall Garvin and Teresa Heffner Blanchard.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Teresa Heffner Blanchard; sister, Amanda Garvin Cummings; and grandma Clara Slawson.

Melissa is survived by her husband, Phillip...

Jan 2, 2023

Dalton Bruce Price, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, January 1, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  D.B. was born on October 26, 1932, to Murvin Kelsie and Cordia Price in McCrory.

After graduating from McCrory High School in 1951, he proceeded to study at Arkansas State College where he joined the Pi Kappa...

Jan 1, 2023

Carolyn Sue Hill, 77, of Ravenden Springs, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her home along with her husband Rolen Lee "Bud" Hill.

Carolyn was born November 3, 1945 in Martin's Creek, AR to the late Harry and Elsie Bailey Ratliff.  She attended Williford High School, was a homemaker, and a member of Bethany Church of...

Jan 1, 2023

Rolen Lee "Bud" Hill, 81, of Ravenden Springs, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home along with his wife Carolyn Sue Ratliff Hill.

Bud was born April 10, 1941 in Tennessee, IL to the late Ralph and Maxine Davis Hill.  He was a 1962 graduate of Ravenden Springs High School and worked as a heavy...

Dec 30, 2022

Sherri Denise Echols, 53, of Maynard passed away December 30, 2022 in Pocahontas.

Sherri was born June 20, 1969 in Dallas, TX. to Derl and Joyce Kerley Echols. She enjoyed traveling and watching her favorite team the Dallas Cowboys. Sherri worked at Waterloo for 10 years. She was the owner/groomer of All Breed Pet Groomer for 35...

Dec 28, 2022

Bono- Norma Gearldean Couch, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born February 4, 1944 in Twist to the late Ruford and Nelly Larison Coursey.  She was a homemaker as well as a loving mother and wife. She was a member of the Bono First Pentecostal Church.

She...

Dec 28, 2022

Monette- Florence Mae Goodson McCallister, 88, after a courageous battle with Covid, passed peacefully on December 28, 2022 at The Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould.

Her love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Her loved ones will continue to honor her by living life to the fullest. The simplest pleasures in...

Dec 26, 2022

Allison Rose Beasley beloved daughter of Jonathan Beasley and Melanie Cogburn, was born sleeping in the arms of God on December 26, 2022 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Allison was preceded in death by her Grandfather Wayne Bateman and Grandmother Mona Palmer.

She is survived by her parents Jonathan Beasley and Melanie Cogburn;...

Dec 26, 2022

Mrs. Linda Mae Smith of Harrisburg, departed this life on Monday, December 26, 2022, at her home, at the age of 82.

She was born June 22, 1940 in Grubbs, AR the daughter of the late John Alvin Griffin and Rosa Mae Bell Griffin.

Following high school, Linda worked for many years in Data Entry...

Dec 26, 2022

William E. Spann, Jr. (Bill), 93, of Pocahontas went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2022

He was born June 14, 1929 to the late William Edgar Spann Sr. and Henrietta Gilzow Spann.

William was a Korean war veteran and received a purple heart. His life work was as an orthotist. William was...

Dec 24, 2022

Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Hamm Hays, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, John Hays, and son, Michael Hays.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Hays Taylor, and two granddaughters, Brea Hays Frantz (Paul) and Angela Hays Jones (Curtis), and two great-grandchildren, Riley Grace Jones...

Dec 24, 2022

Shirley Lucille Hall, 56 of Rector passed away December 24, 2022 at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR.

Shirley was born June 13, 1966 to Raymond Hall and Vida Wisdom Hall in Wabash, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Vida Wisdom Hall and one brother Charles Raymond McDonald....

Dec 22, 2022

Jonesboro- Jean Popejoy Floyd, 100, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Jean was a nine and half pound baby, born on Halloween night, 1922, in the tiny town of Cropsey, Illinois and named Dorothy Imogene Popejoy. She was a shy and very obedient child and loved to learn.

When Jean was in the third grade,...

Dec 22, 2022

Jonesboro- John Duane Webb, 64, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 12, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to Milton and Dorothy Rogers Webb. He worked in management at several factories. He enjoyed flea markets and camping and loved his family. He was a member of Center Hill Missionary Baptist, where...

Dec 21, 2022

Kolten Jayce Turner

12/21/22- 12/21/22

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Kolten Jayce Turner was born 12/21/22 to Shalisha and Joshua Turner. He was loved and adored by many way before his birth. He was so very handsome, adorable, and sweet just like we knew he would be when he entered...

Dec 20, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Elledge, 65, of Viola passed away December 20, 2022 at Fulton County Hospital.

Jeffrey was born December 19, 1957 in Walnut Ridge to the late Vondus Franklin Elledge and Carolyn Ann Getson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Elledge; niece, Heather Dickson; and great nephew, Austin Bailey.

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Dec 19, 2022

Sue Agnes Young, 101, of the Birdell community passed away December 19, 2022 at her home.

She was born October 13, 1921 in Birdell to the late Robert Claude "Bob" and Maudie "Maud" Hardin Johnson.  She worked as a housekeeper and was a longtime member of the Birdell Church of Christ.

In 1949, she met...

Dec 19, 2022

Jonesboro- Terry Chambers, 60, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born November 19, 1962 in Jonesboro to late John and Etta May Cole Chambers. Terry graduated from Arkansas State University with a bachelor degree in HR Management. He was the HR manager at Southworth Products in Manila. He enjoyed the outdoors, church...

Dec 18, 2022

Jonesboro- Shirley Mae Gibson, 79, passed Sunday, December 18, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born May 17, 1943 in Weona to the late J.D. and Maxine Asbill Gibson. Shirley graduated in 1962 from Bay High School where she had played sports and was on the school newspaper. She had worked for Slant & Slant...

Dec 17, 2022

Jonesboro- Charles Sylvester Riley, 79, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 12, 1943 in Fisher. Charles was a retired carpenter who made beautiful cabinets. He enjoyed gardening, country music and karaoke. He preferred cowboy boots over a good pair of shoes. Above all, he loved his family and was of...