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Carolyn Ann Trantham

Carolyn Ann Trantham

Oct 8, 2022

Jonesboro- Carolyn Ann Trantham, 89, departed from this world on October 8, 2022 to be reunited with her dear husband, Charles Campbell Trantham, in heaven. She was born to the late Jack and Tillie Gipson, a farmer and a homemaker, in Walnut Ridge on September 19th, 1933.

She began her career at Lawrence Memorial Hospital as a...

Joey Scott Hawkins

Joey Scott Hawkins

Oct 7, 2022

Jonesboro- Joey Scott Hawkins, 59, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at his home. Scott was born September 10, 1963 in Jonesboro to Lee Roy "Sonny" and Ruby Alice Watson Hawkins.

Scott was a former truck driver and enjoyed fishing, hunting and racing. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by...

Patricia Ann Dorton

Patricia Ann Dorton

Oct 7, 2022

Jonesboro- Patricia Ann Dorton, 69, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022.

She was born April 29, 1953 in Ukiah, California to the late Grover and Leona Wellington Gent. She was a server, housekeeper, Avon Lady and had a computer company and a restaurant. She liked to travel seeing the United States and enjoyed sports, reading and loved...

Ronnie Burl Harris

Ronnie Burl Harris

Oct 7, 2022

Ronnie Burl Harris, 79, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at his home near Caraway. He was born July 14, 1943 in Caraway to the late Hubert and Bernice Sitz Harris.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patsy Davis Harris; a daughter and her husband, Tracey and Jerry Hoepfl of Lafe; a grandson, Ryan...

Eddie Vernon Flannigan

Eddie Vernon Flannigan

Oct 6, 2022

Eddie V Flannigan departed this life on October 06,2022 at the age of 76.

He was born October 23,1945 in Harrisburg, AR, the son of the late Vernon E. Flannigan and Celemon Gatewood Flannigan.

Eddie worked many, many years as a spray painter for a furniture company. He always kept his house and yard immaculate....

Franklin Joseph Coffman

Franklin Joseph Coffman

Oct 6, 2022

Franklin Joseph Coffman, 39, of Independence, KY. formerly of Maynard, AR. passed away October 6, 2022 in Kentucky.

He was born in Bad Hersfeld Germany to Franklin Mark and Dawn Lance Coffman on August 3, 1983. Frank had a special bond with his grandfather Bill. He had an athletic childhood and loved swimming and sports. Frank was...

Faye Schwarz Siebert

Faye Schwarz Siebert

Oct 4, 2022

"She always leaned to watch for us, anxious if we were late. In winter by the window and in summer by the gate. " - M. Widdemer

Our beloved mother, Faye Schwarz Siebert was called into her Heavenly home October 4, 2022. Born a cradle Catholic to Sebastian Paul Schwarz fondly called Buster and Irene Teresa Lehr...

Elvena English

Elvena English

Oct 4, 2022

Elvena English of Pocahontas, Arkansas, age 92, passed away at Randolph County Nursing Home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She was born to Forrest and Bertha Stogsdill on November 29, 1929. She was united in marriage to Ernest Cowan English on May 3, 1952. She was a member of the Westridge Church of Christ. A lifetime member of #40...

D. Max Williams Jr.

D. Max Williams Jr.

Oct 4, 2022

Jonesboro- D. Max Williams Jr, 63, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born February 4, 1959 at Redstone Arsenal Army Base at Huntsville, AL. Max was a heating and air contractor for thirty years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles and loved his mother and sister.

He...

Milladene Shatswell

Milladene Shatswell

Oct 3, 2022

Jonesboro- Milladene Shatswell, 81, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born December 19, 1940 in Coffman to the late Millard and Madeline Goza Guntharp. She was a homemaker, trucker driver, waitress and caregiver. She enjoyed sewing, painting, crocheting and working with plants. She loved her family dearly.

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Dorothy Flagg

Dorothy Flagg

Oct 2, 2022

Dorothy Gardner Flagg passed away at Randolph Home October 2, 2022 at the age of 93.

Dorothy Mae was born September 25, 1929 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She lived in the Green Forest community outside of Poplar Bluff until 1960 when her family moved to Pocahontas, Arkansas.

Dorothy was the bookkeeper for the family business...

Opal Inez Lafarlette

Opal Inez Lafarlette

Oct 1, 2022

Monette- Opal Inez LaFarlette, 83, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born October 29, 1938 in Delfore. She was a lifelong resident of Monette and a member of the Monette First Baptist Church.

Opal grew up on a farm and farmed for a good part of...

Darrell "Warren" Mathews

Darrell "Warren" Mathews

Oct 1, 2022

Darrell Warren Mathews, 83, of Pocahontas passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Darrell, better known as "Warren", was born May 6, 1939 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Anna Lucille Reed) Mathews. Warren was the oldest of three children and grew up in the Manson area. Warren retired from the Natural Gas Pipeline of America in Biggers,...

Edna Lucille Tompkins

Edna Lucille Tompkins

Sep 30, 2022

Moss Point, MS – Edna Lucille Tompkins, 91, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022.

She was born June 12, 1931 in North Little Rock to the late Gentry and Willie Tipton. She enjoyed quilting for her grandchildren, crocheting, doing puzzles and cooking for her family. Edna loved riding through the mountains especially though Gatlinburg and the Ozarks....

Kitty Burnell Smith

Kitty Burnell Smith

Sep 28, 2022

Kitty B. Smith of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, September 28 th , at her home, at the age of 58.

She was born October 01, 1963 in Hickory Ridge, AR, the daughter of the late Charles M. Long and Elouise Crouch Long.

Kitty worked for many years in Home Health. She worked with her...

Jodey Benham

Jodey Benham

Sep 28, 2022

Caraway- Jodey Benham, 53, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born May 4, 1969 in Bradenton, Florida to the late Paul and Audrey Benham. He had worked in construction and farming. Jodey enjoyed milking cows, fishing and gardening. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He was survived by his wife,...

Sonja Thielemier

Sonja Thielemier

Sep 28, 2022

Sonja Thielemer,56, of Imboden passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her home.

She was born January 6, 1966 to Kenneth "Sonny" and Bea Thompson Mathews. Sonja was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, nonnie, and friend.

Sonja was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gene and Vera Thompson, Frank...

Cheryl Dixon

Cheryl Dixon

Sep 27, 2022

Cheryl Linn Dixon,64, of Pocahontas passed away September 27, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Cheryl was born June 24, 1958 to the late Floy Cochran and Nita Samuelson Cochran.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Larry Cochran.

Cheryl is survived by her son,...

Emily Sweet

Emily Sweet

Sep 26, 2022

Emily Gerothanas Sweet, 81, of Pocahontas passed away September 26, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born November 11, 1940 to the late George and Jennie Fotes Gerothanas.

Emily was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Thomas Gerothanas; and sister, Mary Sweet.

She is survived by her...

Mickey Cissell

Mickey Cissell

Sep 25, 2022

Mickey Cissell, born July 30, 1940 in Bassett, Arkansas, passed away September 25, 2022 at home in Hot Springs. Mickey, AKA "TheToe" was a charming, witty man who never lost sight of his humble beginnings. He was an Athlete, (Arkansas Razorbacks), Farmer, FBI Agent, Public Servant, Banker, Small Business owner, Duck Hunter, Golfer and foremost, devoted to his family....

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