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Hazel Lucille Martin

Hazel Lucille Martin

Sep 23, 2022

Hazel Lucille Martin, 94, of Pocahontas passed away September 23, 2022 at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Hazel was born December 2, 1927 in Shell Knob, MO. to the late James "Jim" Jennings and Mary Francis Manning Jennings. She was one of the first switchboard operators in Randolph County. She also worked at Pocahontas Federal...

Kellie Dawn Baney

Kellie Dawn Baney

Sep 20, 2022

Kellie Dawn Baney, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 54.

She was born January 10, 1968 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Tommy Wynn, Sr. and Sparkles Woolbright Wynn.

Kellie was a 1986 graduate of Harrisburg High School....

Jerry Dewayne Richardson

Jerry Dewayne Richardson

Sep 20, 2022

Jerry DeWayne Richardson, 71, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

He was born June 24, 1951 in Success to the late James and Exie Loveless Richardson.  He was an avid fisherman and a supervisor at Emerson Electric.

He was preceded in death by parents,...

Carolyn S Benton

Carolyn S Benton

Sep 19, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn S. Benton of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Monday, September 19,2022 at the age of 70, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born Nov. 27,1951 in Truman, Arkansas, the daughter of Evon Woodruff.

Carolyn married Almos L Benton in 1977. She was of the Baptist faith, a homemaker...

Judith Renee Rose Brooks

Judith Renee Rose Brooks

Sep 17, 2022

Jonesboro- Judith Renee Rose Brooks, 61, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her home.

She was born March 18, 1961 in Jonesboro to the late James and Alma Mahan Rose. Judith received a bachelor's degree in Nursing and had worked as a nurse at several facilities. She loved spending time with her family.

She...

Shirley Bloodworth

Shirley Bloodworth

Sep 15, 2022

Shirley Jean Bloodworth, 87, went to be with the lord September 15, 2022 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab.

Shirley was born January 17, 1935 to Harry Kammien and Lorene Bales Kammien. She was active in right to life and involved with the humane society. Shirley was a Christian

She was preceded in...

Jerry Lee Ballard

Jerry Lee Ballard

Sep 12, 2022

Jerry Lee Ballard, 75, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away September 12, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Jerry was born September 16, 1946 to the late Clifton Wade Ballard and Gladys Mae Dowdy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Rice; and niece, Sandy.

Jerry is survived...

Jeannie Kaye Clark Roberts

Jeannie Kaye Clark Roberts

Sep 8, 2022

Jeannie Kaye Clark Roberts, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 8, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Jeannie was born September 17, 1947, to the late Helen Stopher Clark and A.B. "Blue" Clark, Sr. Jeannie was a graduate of Valley View High School where she was a cheerleader and active in many clubs...

Darrel Hampton

Darrel Hampton

Sep 7, 2022

Darrel Max Hampton, 66, of Biggers, Arkansas passed away September 7, 2022 surrounded by family at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro Arkansas. Darrel was born on March 9, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Patricia Mae Hubbard. He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia Hubbard, stepfather Harry Leslie, Father-in-law James (Cicero) Jones, Mother-in-law Shelby Venson Jones,...

Earl "Deon" Reed

Earl "Deon" Reed

Sep 7, 2022

Earl "Deon" Reed, 54, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home.

He was born April 30, 1968 at the Little Flower Clinic in Pocahontas, AR to Judith Pfeiffer Reed and the late Lonnie Reed.

Deon is preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Reed; brother, Dirk Reed; grandparents, Elmer and Pearlie...

Susie Presley

Susie Presley

Sep 6, 2022

Bay- Susie Presley, 62, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born September 21, 1959 in Jonesboro to late Burnis and Wanda May Howerton Hughes. Susie was of the Church of Christ faith. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing flowers, fishing and her pets.  She loved...

Phillip "Dale" Bass

Phillip "Dale" Bass

Sep 5, 2022

Phillip "Dale" Bass, 78, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at Five Rivers Medical Center.

Phillip was born August 23, 1944 in Knobel to Stella Mae Ratliff.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Stella Mae Ratliff; brother, Ronald Bass; and sister, Brenda Bass.

Phillip is survived by his wife...

Wilburn "Willie" Dean Kimble, Jr.

Wilburn "Willie" Dean Kimble, Jr.

Sep 4, 2022

Wiburn "Willie" Dean Kimble Jr, 60, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born February 18, 1962 in Pocahontas to the late Wilburn Sr & Mary Weisenbach Kimble.  Willie was a graduate of Maynard High School, and a 38 year law enforcement veteran serving in numerous...

Elburn "Leo" Vandergriff

Elburn "Leo" Vandergriff

Sep 2, 2022

Elburn "Leo" Vandergriff, 81, of Pocahontas, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at Randolph County Nursing Home.

Leo was born June 21, 1941, in Pocahontas to Curtis and Faye White Vandergriff.

He is survived by his brothers, Leonard (Nona) Vandergriff and Roger Vandergriff;  two nephews; one niece; and many friends.

Leo was preceded...

Danny Ray Box

Danny Ray Box

Aug 31, 2022

Jonesboro- Danny Ray Box, 60, passed from this life, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Plantation Home in Trumann.

Danny was born August 25, 1962 to late Lee Roy and Bernice Box. He was of the Baptist faith, loved fishing, eating and watching wrestling.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Neal Box; two...

Wanda Ann Ewing

Wanda Ann Ewing

Aug 31, 2022

Wanda Ann Ewing, 90, of Maynard passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born December 9, 1931 in Middlebrook to the late Glenn and Clida Graham Roberts.  She was the longtime dispatcher for the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department, loved animals, hummingbirds, watching her bird feeders, was a...

Bobby Duwain Morris

Bobby Duwain Morris

Aug 29, 2022

Paragould- Bobby Duwain Morris, 88, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born September 15, 1933 in Hardy to the late Amos and Mattie Vardell Morris. Bobby was a farmer and a mechanic all of his life. He retired from Greene County. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting and...

Casie Ray Horton

Casie Ray Horton

Aug 28, 2022

Caraway- Casie Ray Horton, 44, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

Casie was born October 15, 1977 in Jonesboro to John and Victoria Fortner Sanderson. She graduated from Heber Springs High School in 1996. She enjoyed working at restaurants, sixteen years with Riverside Schools and had worked at Craighead Nursing...

Juanita Withem

Juanita Withem

Aug 27, 2022

Jonesboro- Juanita Withem, 93, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born July 3, 1929 in Walnut Ridge to the late George Washington Foster and Este Freeman Foster. She retired from Hollingworth Dry Cleaners where she worked as an alterationist.  She was happily married to Aaron Withem until his...

James Bruce Kirksey Jr.

James Bruce Kirksey Jr.

Aug 26, 2022

Jonesboro- James Bruce "Butch" Kirksey Jr., 61, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at his home.

Butch was born December 28, 1960 in Jonesboro. He was a welder and had worked at FARR and Trailmoble. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his mother, Jo Kirksey; sister, Jill Hodges (David) all of Gulfport,...

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