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Kathryn Sue Williams
Feb 4, 2022
Jonesboro- Kathryn Sue Williams passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, from a brief illness surrounding by her loving family. She was the proud mother of four beautiful children and three grandchildren. She loved the title of "Mom" and "Gigi". Her favorite things in life were when she was surrounded by her whole family, family vacations, tennis, Razorback games,...
Birlus Jerome Brunson
Feb 4, 2022
Mr. Birlus Jerome Brunson of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home, at the age of 57.
He was born June 27, 1964 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Cleophis Sproling and Cecelia Griffin.
After graduating high school, Birlus immediately joined the U.S. Marines and proudly served his country for...
Stephen Ray Mcmasters
Feb 3, 2022
Huntsville, AL – Stephen Ray McMasters, 62, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Huntsville. He was born January 27, 1960 in Jonesboro to the late Harold and Patsy McMasters.
He is survived by his children, Derek McMasters and Kyle (Janie) McMasters; grandchildren, Raegan, Mia, and Kimber; sisters, Kathy (Harlan) Pratt and Pam Baine; niece and nephews,...
Gary Robert Toombs
Feb 3, 2022
Jonesboro-Â Gary Robert Toombs, 74, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Place.
Gary was born December 30, 1947 in Paragould to E.L. and Christine Olean Kittle Toombs. He was a graduate of Arkansas State University with a degree in agriculture. He was owner of Atlas Seed and Chemical in Paragould. He served in the...
Margie Marlene Fritz Singer
Feb 3, 2022
Margie Marlene Fritz Singer, 88 of Pocahontas, passed away February 3, 2022 at Randolph Homes.
She was born on February 2, 1934 to the late William Gordon Fritz and Zena Ella Cox Fritz in Bucoda, MO.
Margie attended elementary school in Imboden and graduated from Senath, MO. She attended Harding College and University of Tennessee...
Elinor Gertrude Hall
Feb 2, 2022
Bono- Elinor Gertrude Hall, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her home.
She was born January 2, 1940 in Bono to the late Ray and Anna Jones. She was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and traveling to see the country.
She was survived by her...
Jerry Alexander Dean
Feb 2, 2022
Jerry Alexander Dean, 57, of Doniphan passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2022 at his home.
He was born December 14, 1964 in Pocahontas to the late James "Junior" Alexander and Mary Ruth Turner Dean. He was a graduate of Doniphan High School and the owner/operator of Dean's Package Store since 1999.
He was preceded in...
Shannon Christina Patterson Coburn
Feb 1, 2022
Jonesboro- Shannon Christina Patterson Coburn, 44, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at her residence.
She was born December 7, 1977 in Jonesboro to Roy and Martha Fry Patterson. Shannon was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, baking and collecting Disney memorabilia.
She is survived by her husband,...
David Paul Nelson
Jan 31, 2022
Mr. David Paul Nelson of Harrisburg, departed this life on Monday, January 31, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 83.
He was born July 7, 1938 in Wisconsin, the son of Clara Bethge. He was raised by Marshall and Clara Nelson.
David Joined the Air Force while in High School and finished his...
Mary Carolyn Saddler
Jan 27, 2022
Mrs. Mary Carolyn Saddler of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday evening, January 27, 2022, in Jonesboro, at the age of 78.
She was born September 5, 1943 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Verbil O. Isbell and Lela Wooten Isbell.
Mary married Joel Saddler on November 28, 1958 and they enjoyed 49...
Rusty Lee Chapell
Jan 27, 2022
Mr. Rusty Lee Chappell of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday evening, January 27, 2022, in Harrisburg, at the age of 53.
He was born on April 17, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee the son of Roy and Margaret McKellar Chappell.
Rusty enjoyed working with his hands. He was a brick layer and done carpenter work for...
Kristie Marlene Stevens
Jan 25, 2022
Osceola- Kristie Marlene Stevens, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Memphis.
She was born June 21, 1958 in Lexington Park, Maryland. Kristie had worked at American Greetings for several years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and really loved to read.
Kristie is survived by her husband, Bruce Stevens; her mother, Dorothy Shelden; two brothers,...
Sharon Gay Condra
Jan 25, 2022
Ms. Sharon Gay Condra of Harrisburg, departed this life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 73.
She was born December 13, 1948 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Clyde Marshall Condra and Sylvia Tillery Condra.
Sharon was a 1967 graduate of HHS. She loved...
Jeri Lynn Robinson
Jan 25, 2022
Mrs. Jeri Lynn Robinson of  Harrisburg, departed this life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the South Mississippi County Regional Hospital in Osceola, at the age of 59.
She was born May 26, 1962 in Tyronza, AR, the daughter of the late Herschel Collins, Sr. and Mildred Staten Collins.
Jeri was a 1980 graduate of...
Danny Ray Mitchell
Jan 23, 2022
Danny Ray Mitchell, loving father, husband, brother, and friend went to his heavenly home January 23, 2022. He was surrounded by his three daughters and his family.
Danny was born November 20, 1949, in Athens, Alabama to Riley Mitchell and Brooksie Brock Mitchell. He married Stella Due and served in the Army as a drill sergeant. Danny...
Patricia Anita Decker
Jan 23, 2022
Patricia Anita Decker, 68 of Ravenden passed away Sunday January 23, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 3, 1953, to Walter Lee Doan and Neta Belle Thompson Doan in Pocahontas.
Patty loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved praising the Lord. She was a homemaker for many years and...
Thurl Ray Allison
Jan 22, 2022
Thurl Ray Allison, 97 of Little Rock, AR passed away on January 22, 2022. His life on this earth is no longer but he will be rejoicing his time in heaven with his Lord. He was a devoted member of the Sandstone Drive Church of Christ.
He was born February 8, 1924, in Pocahontas (Randolph County) to...
Alice Whitney
Jan 21, 2022
Alice Whitney of Harrisburg departed this life Friday, January 21 st , 2022 at the age of 89 at Saint Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
She was born September 1 st , 1932 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the daughter of James and Lena Graham.
Alice was a perfectionist which helped her in her career as a...
Ruby Nell Spears
Jan 20, 2022
Ruby Nell (Condra) Spears departed this life in the early morning Thursday, January 20 th , 2022, at Providence Assisted Living Facility in Searcy at the age of 91. She was born December 5, 1930 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the daughter of the Late John Marshall and Sylvia (Tillery) Condra. She was a long time resident of Harrisburg, AR. She...
Alfred "Freddy" Brunson Thornton Jr.
Jan 20, 2022
Jonesboro – Alfred "Freddy" Brunson Thornton Jr., 68, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.
He was born January 1, 1954 in Walnut Ridge to Alfred and Bonnie Sue Holcomb Thornton Sr. After graduating Brookland High School in 1971, he entered the Navy where he learned his knot tying skills that he proudly bragged...
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