Obituaries

Dec 14, 2022

Paula DeAnne Gates, 69 of Pocahontas passed away December 14, 2022 in Jonesboro, AR.

Paula was born in Benton Harbor Michigan to Ocie Barnett and Genevieve Roach Barnett on February 3, 1953. She was a doting grandmother of four girls that she referred to as her Grace, Faith, Hope and Joy.  She was married to her husband,...

Dec 14, 2022

Wanda Lou Loggains of Newport, AR passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Unity Health Harris Medical Center in Newport at the age of 78.

She was born April 7, 1944 near Schaeffer's Eddy in Biggers, AR the eldest daughter of the late Clifford Lavon Vanderver and Lucille "Lucy" Jane Jones.

Her brothers, Charlie Jones,...

Dec 12, 2022

Burley Andrew Tyler, 90, of Pocahontas passed away December 12, 2022 at his home.

Burley was born November 11, 1932 in Pocahontas to the late Burley Ray Tyler and Mazie Patterson Tyler.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Louise Wineland Tyler; son, James Ray Tyler; daughter, Rebecca Wineland; grandson, Matthew Paul...

Dec 10, 2022

Mr. Freddie Otto Qualls of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 54.

He was born April 10, 1968 in Wynne, the son of Freddie Lee Qualls and Brenda Bennett Qualls Earl.

Freddie was a lifetime resident of Harrisburg. He graduated from...

Dec 10, 2022

Caraway- Madison "Matt" Hurst, 85, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Lakeside Nursing Center.

He was born August 16, 1937 in Biggers to Everett and Arvella Hurst. He had owned and operated the Quick Shop in Caraway for many years. He served proudly in the Arkansas National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and carpentery work....

Dec 8, 2022

Jonesboro- Loretta Gail Vincent, 66, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

She was born September 21, 1956 in St. Louis to Allen and Edith Davis Young. She graduated from Cross County High School in 1975. She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for her own trucking business and MLF Lube in Jonesboro. She...

Dec 5, 2022

Mrs. Rosie Jean Davis departed this life on Monday, December 5,2022 at St. Bernards Medical center in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 66.

She was born May 5, 1956 in Handford, CA, the daughter of Charles Langdon and Wilma Marple. Mrs. Rosie was a housewife and worked for Jordans and Betty's in Harrisburg.  She enjoyed going...

Dec 5, 2022

Brenda Sue Nash, 73, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Randolph Home.

She was born January 25, 1949 in Doniphan, MO to the late Arnold and Ruby Wright Rapert.  She worked as a nurse's aide, factory worker, and was a member of Pyburn Street Church of Christ.

Brenda was preceded in death...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...