Obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

Jonesboro – Martha Kaye Welch, 70, passed away on August 10, 2025, at Flo and Phil Hospice House. Born in Jonesboro to the late Leland and Martha "Toots" Hill Anderson, Kaye lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication. She was a God-fearing woman with enormous faith and read the Bible every day.

She worked as...

Aug 9, 2025

Jonesboro- Bobbie Jo Ring, 46, passed away  on August 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Batesville on July 11, 1979, to Bobby Dale Ring and Peggy Jo Powers, Bobbie Jo was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her.

Known for her radiant smile and generous heart, Bobbie Jo never hesitated...

Aug 8, 2025

Madeleine Ann (Baltz) Throesch, beloved wife of Carlton Throesch of Engelberg, Arkansas, was born to eternal life on Friday, August 8, 2025. She had recently celebrated her 86th birthday with many friends and family. She was a lifelong Catholic who devoted many hours of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the adoration chapel at St. Paul's Church in Pocahontas...

Aug 8, 2025

James "Jim" R. Adkins January 5, 1956 – August 8, 2025

James "Jim" R. Adkins, 69, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8th, in Pensacola, FL surrounded by the love of his family.

Born January 5th, 1956, in Muskegon, Michigan, at Hackley Hospital, Jim grew up with a deep sense of curiosity,...

Aug 5, 2025

Jonesboro- Robert Woodrow (Red) Stewart, 75, passed away on August 5, 2025. He was born in Memphis TN, on November 17, 1949, to the late Aubrey and Emma Green Stewart.

Robert is survived by his wife, Joy, of Jonesboro; his daughter, Tamara Stewart, of Coldwater MS; his son, Robert Jr (Holly) Stewart, of Coldwater, MS; his son,...

Aug 5, 2025

Mr. David Leon Norman, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Woodbriar Nursing Home, at the age of 79.

He was born July 17,1946, in Memphis, TN, to George Norman and Nancy Spencer Norman.

After high school graduation David served 3 years in the Army National Guard. He went to Eaton Barber...

Aug 4, 2025

Monette – Clyde Edward Bronaugh, 66, passed away on August 4, 2025. Born on October 12, 1958, he was the son of GT Bronaugh and Evelyn Isabelle Ramsey.

He was born in St. Louis Missouri and lived most of his life in Monette.

Clyde is survived by his brother, Edward Dwayne Fraser of Centennial, CO...

Aug 2, 2025

Jimmie Radcliff, 76, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Jim was born April 29, 1949 in Pocahontas to the late Herbert and Verdie Raglin Radcliff.  He was the longtime manager of IGA and a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church.

He was preceded...

Jul 30, 2025

Patricia Mae Smith, 74, of Pocahontas, peacefully departed this life on July 30, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on May 2, 1951, in Taylorville, Illinois, Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Ralph Noah Mullins and Virginia Durbin Mullins. A woman of deep compassion, strength, and devotion...

Jul 29, 2025

Gary Dean Wells, 77, of the Noland community passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born January 13, 1948 in Pocahontas to the late James and Maxine Tipton Wells.  Gary attended Crowley's Ridge College and then worked as a tool and die maker for TRW Cinch, Waterloo, and Pro-Dentec.  He enjoyed raising livestock,...

Jul 27, 2025

Albert Martin Frankenberger, 77, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 25, 1948, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Albert was the second oldest of eight children born to Eugene and Pauline Frankenberger.

A proud graduate of St. Paul's Catholic High School in Pocahontas (Class of 1966), Albert went on...

Jul 24, 2025

Emmett Ray Persful, 92, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home.

He was born November 22, 1932 in Pocahontas to the late Jasper N. and Mary E. Wheeler Persful.  He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Emmett was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Mary Persful;...

Jul 23, 2025

Mr. Jason Edward Dixon of Harrisburg, departed this life on Wednesday, July 25, 2025, at his home, at the age of 52.

He was born August 31, 1972 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Jack Edward Dixon and Mary Denton "Blackie" Dixon.

Jason worked several jobs throughout the years, but his last job was...

Jul 23, 2025

Virginia Lee Maddox Shepherd of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away July 23rd, 2025. She was born July 17th, 1926, to H.P. Maddox, Sr. and Addie Mae Scruggs Maddox in Harrisburg, Arkansas, where she spent her early life. After her graduation from Harrisburg High School, she furthered her education at Lindenwood College for Women in St. Charles, Missouri, before transferring to...

Jul 22, 2025

Mr. James "Jim" Harold Cantrell, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, 22, 2025, at Woodbriar Nursing Home, at the age of 83.

He was born January 11, 1942, in Manila, Arkansas, the son of the late Harold Edward Cantrell and Norma Lee Wheeler Cantrell.

Jim went into the Air Force and worked as a mechanic,...

Jul 20, 2025

Jonesboro- Ina Martha Hendrix Cooper, 89, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025. Born November 20, 1935, in Jonesboro to the late Tom and Laverne King Hendrix, Ina was a proud lifelong resident of her hometown. She graduated from Valley View High School in 1953, where she was known for her tenacity and skill on the basketball court.

Jul 18, 2025

James Kirby Riffel, IV, known to most as Kirby, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, attorney, and lifelong defender of the underdog, came to the close of a long and remarkable life on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

Kirby was born September 16, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late James Kirby...

Jul 17, 2025

Mr. Dale Edward Robinson of Trumann departed this life, Thursday morning, July 17, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 72.

He was born June 13, 1953, in Flint Michigan, the son of the late D.C Robinson and Helen Stuart Robinson.

Dale was a welder, worked in...

Jul 16, 2025

Michael David Crawford, 59, of Horseshoe Bend passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 10, 1965 in Pocahontas to the late Bill and Carolyn Million Crawford.  Prior to retirement he worked as an offshore crane operator and as a maintenance worker for Crown Point Resort.

David was preceded in...

Jul 13, 2025

Phyllis Tribble, 88, of Paragould, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

A woman of deep faith, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion, Phyllis lived a life marked by compassion, service, and love for others. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bishop Arvle Tribble, with whom she shared...