Obituaries

Aug 11, 2022

Robert David Frankenberger, 74, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his home.

He was born April 6, 1948 in Pocahontas to the late Ben and Mary Bergman Frankenberger.  Robert served in the Army in Korea during the Vietnam era, was a manufacturing supervisor at TRW Cinch, and was a member of St. Paul Catholic...

Aug 10, 2022

Monette- Royal Newton Tilley, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born June 27, 1941 in Big Flat to the late Hugh and Vernie Sutterfield Tilley.  He was the oldest of five children. Royal served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserve. He retired after thirty-two years from Emerson...

Aug 9, 2022

Jonesboro- Mary Louise Roddy, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born in Bay to the late L. K. and Clara Grace Isbell Holt. She was the widow of Bill Roddy.  She enjoyed attending Nettleton Baptist Church, gardening, sewing and cooking for family. She loved her family and...

Aug 9, 2022

Bono- Joe Allen Ross, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born March 29, 1942 in Coscilla, Mississippi to the late Andrew and Doris Mullen Ross.  Joe served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He retired after thirty-three years with the United States Postal Service....

Aug 8, 2022

Georgia Ann Shoe, 71, of Delaplaine passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.

She was born June 24, 1951 in Walnut Ridge to Tom and Geneva Young Hill.  She was retired from TRW Cinch and Custom Pak and was a member of the Pocahontas First United Pentecostal Church.

She...

Aug 7, 2022

Tommy David Reed Sr., 85, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born July 3, 1937 in Pocahontas to the late Homer Neil Sr and Reva Jewel Allen Reed.  Tom was the longtime owner of Kwik-Kool Heat & Air.  He was a member of Sutton Freewill Baptist Church where he...

Aug 6, 2022

William "Billy" Caplinger of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, August 6,2022 at the age of 78. He was born August 20, 1943 in Greenfield to Clyde and Lore Mae Smith Caplinger. Billy was married to Patsy Caplinger for 56 years. He owned the No.1 club and B&T Salvage as well as B&T Auto Sales. He also worked at Harrisburg...

Aug 5, 2022

Justin Lynn Simonton of Pocahontas passed away at the age of 35.  Justin was born August 25, 1986 to Ronald and Donna Bennett Lowe in Knoxville, TN.

He graduated from Pocahontas High School and received his welding certification from Black River Technical College. Justin loved his job working on the pipeline and loved duck hunting.

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Aug 5, 2022

Linda Carrol Marrone (Cates) of Dalton, Arkansas passed away in her home on August 5, 2022 at the age of 72.

She was born on March 31, 1950 in Blytheville, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Grace Cates; and her sister, Mary Sue McClanahan.

Linda is survived by...

Aug 4, 2022

Harrisburg- Thurman Ray Nuckles passed away peacefully Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home. He was born in Caraway on September 22, 1938. Mr. Nuckles made Harrisburg his home for the last 20 years in his retirement. He attended Arkansas State University and graduated with honors in 1959.  He spent most of his working life as a sales representative...

Aug 3, 2022

Jonesboro- Matthew Scott "D-Slim" Shipman, 35, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

Scott was born May 25, 1987 in Jonesboro. D-Slim, as he was known in the Hip-Hop industry, loved working in his studio writing and making music. He had recorded many cds and performed several concerts. Scott enjoyed spending time with family and friends laughing and...

Aug 3, 2022

Caraway – Jo D. Fletcher, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born August 25, 1930 in Vilonia to the late Frank and Frances Melaski Janski. She was a lifelong Caraway resident who enjoyed camping, yard work especially flowers and gardening. Mrs. Jo retired from Basler Electric. She...

Aug 2, 2022

Katie Matilda Whitson Donaldson, 101, of Pocahontas, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home.

Katie was born July 19, 1921 in Pocahontas to James Elbert and Almeda Pearl (Moore) Whitson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Almeda Whitson; and her husband, LeRoy Merl Donaldson.

Katie is survived...

Aug 2, 2022

Jonesboro- Janet Leota Woolbright, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

She was born May 23, 1934 in Cash to the late Alba Raymond Watkins and Mildred Francis Green Watkins. She retired from being a bank clerk. She very involved in Central Baptist Church. Janet was a needlepoint artist and loved her family.

She was...

Aug 1, 2022

Infant Jerzi Mariie Gipson departed this life Monday, August 1, 2022, at the LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, at the age of 3 months in her mother's arms.

She was born May 02 , 2022, in  Memphis TN  , the daughter of Tyrin Marcelus Gipson  and Haley Brooke Ezell.

Although she lived a very short...

Jul 30, 2022

Harold Wayne Cox, Sr., 78, of Ravenden Springs passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Pioneer Therapy and Living in Melbourne.

He was born October 10, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to the late Ben and Emma Bollin Cox.  He was married to Joyce Cook on July 14, 1989.  Harold worked for the Arkansas Department of Transportation...

Jul 30, 2022

Michael Anthony Blissenbach, 24, of Pocahontas, passed away Saturday July 30, 2022. Anthony was born March 11, 1998 to the late Michael James Blissenbach and Tamara King Blissenbach.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael James Blissenbach; grandparents, James Blissenbach and Wanda Kitchen; uncle, Mark Blissenbach; and aunt, Sally King.

Anthony was survived...

Jul 29, 2022

Gerald "Doc" Michael Brunner, 81, of Engelberg AR, passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.  He was born on September 13, 1940, in Engelberg to the late Wilfred and Katherine (Peters) Brunner and was a life-long member of St. John's...

Jul 28, 2022

Horseshoe Bend-  Jarrel David Mahan, 83, formerly of Caraway, departed this life Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the White River Medical Center in Batesville.

He was born May 8, 1939 in Griffithville, the son of the late Arthur Lee Mahan and Jewel Elizabeth Brancecum. Jarrel graduated from Caraway High School and married Faye Manis and they enjoyed...

Jul 28, 2022

Manila – Delora Dillon, 85, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022.

She was born October 8, 1936 in Monette. Delora lived most of her life in Manila where she attended Manila High School. She was a member Manila First Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her church as youth leader, choir member, Sunday School teacher and many...