Joe Simpson Watson
Jan 19, 2022
Jonesboro- Joe Simpson Watson, 86, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Memphis.
He was born June 26, 1935 in Stanford to the late Charlie and Myrtle Morrow Watson. He was a hay and cattle farmer. Joe loved John Deere tractors, going to cattle sales, feeding the cattle and fishing.
He was survived by his...
William Aden Johnson Iii
Jan 19, 2022
Jonesboro- William Aden Johnson III, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
He was born August 8, 1939 in Jonesboro to the late William and Minnie Shultz Johnson Jr. He was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University and Mrs. Milton Business School. Aden proudly served his country...
Jennifer Kay French
Jan 18, 2022
Jennifer Kay French, 35 of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Jennifer was born December 18, 1986, to Bob and Beverly (Howell) French in Pocahontas.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her grandparents John and Bernice Howell, Joe and Phyllis French; uncle Gary Dean "Pete" French and Aunt...
Nancy Lee Ball Bowman
Jan 17, 2022
Nancy Lee Ball Bowman, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022 after a brief illness. She was blessed to live a full and active life right to the end.
She was born February 12, 1940 in Monette, Arkansas to Henry and Amanda Harrell Ball. She was the second of four children, her other sibling being...
Don "Strawberry" Burgess
Jan 17, 2022
Don "Strawberry" Burgess, 78, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home.
He was born October 30, 1943 in Pocahontas to the late Zaniel and Ulelear Patterson Burgess. He worked as a farmer, as a mechanic for the City of Pocahontas, and was a member of Northside Freewill Baptist Church.
Don was...
Joyce Prater
Jan 17, 2022
Joyce Prater, 80 of Somerville, TN formerly of Pocahontas passed away January 17, 2022. She was born July 9, 1941, to Kid and Violet Reeves in Walnut Ridge, AR.
Our precious mom loved cooking, playing cards and most of all her family. She will be missed by so many. There will never be another like her.
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Cynthia Gail Hart-Layton
Jan 16, 2022
Cynthia Gail Hart-Layton, 59, of Maynard passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Cynthia, lovingly known as Ninnie and Mrs. Tubby, was born January 30, 1962 in Pocahontas to Joseph Gary and Dorothy Jean Johnson Hart. She was a retired school teacher having taught at Doniphan, Bay, and Couch. She enjoyed...
Zendell Lynn Miller
Jan 15, 2022
Zendell Lynn Miller, 79, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home.
He was born September 22, 1942 in Tyronza to the late Jess and Sadie Strange Miller. He was a well driller where he earned the nickname "Miller The Driller."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Sadie...
Mechial Ann Garrett
Jan 14, 2022
Bono- Mechial Ann Garrett, 52, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
She was born March 15, 1969 in Trumann to Bennett and Patricia Jones Raymond.
Mechial was an amazing wife, mother and friend. She was an even better grandmother. She was hardworking and so generous and big hearted. She was...
Paul S. Osborn
Jan 12, 2022
Jonesboro - Paul S. Osborn, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2022.
He was born on October 30, 1933 in Jonesboro and lived his entire life there. He graduated from Arkansas State University and then became an officer in the Army Reserve. After his service, Paul went on to earn his CPA certification. ...
Bill Duncan
Jan 10, 2022
Jonesboro - Bill Duncan, 89, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
He was born November 23, 1932 in Jonesboro to the late Hubert and Della Goodman Duncan. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Navy for 4 years. He then served in the United States Army Reserves for 36 years....
Payton Harper Throesch
Jan 10, 2022
Payton Harper Throesch of Pocahontas passed away January 10, 2022. Payton was the unborn child of Garrett Martin Throesch and Meagan Marie Harris Throesch.
Payton is survived by her parents Garrett and Meagan Throesch of the home; sister Adalyn Jane Throesch; grandparents Melinda Jane Harris of Pocahontas and Thomas and Teresa Throesch of Pocahontas.
There...
Judy Faye Ballard
Jan 10, 2022
Judy Faye High Smith Ballard, 73 of Pocahontas passed away January 10, 2022, at her home. Judy was born November 3, 1948, to William Lester High and Melba Jean Graham High in Pocahontas. She had her cna license and was a homemaker.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband Terry Ballard; parents William Lester and Melba...
Shirley Patricia Crawford
Jan 8, 2022
Shirley Patricia Crawford of Reyno passed from this life on Saturday, January 8, 2022 surrounded by her family at the age of 82.
Shirley was born December 13,1939 in Reyno, Arkansas to the late Thomas L. and Alta Overby Cherry. She retired from Clay County Electric after forty-two years of dedicated service. She was a member of...
David Richard Logsdon
Jan 8, 2022
David Richard Logsdon, 68, of Maynard passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.
He was born December 10, 1953 in Memphis, TN to the late James Paul and Bertha Lane Cornilus Logsdon. He was a truck driver and an Army veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Ronnie Glenn Turman
Jan 7, 2022
Jonesboro- Ronnie Glenn Turman, 72, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.
He was born September 2, 1949 in Jonesboro to Raymond and Bernice Harvey Turman. Ronnie was a Valley View High School Class of 1967 graduate. He had worked at Riceland Company for fifteen years and retired as an electrician from Crane Composite...
Larry Gene Edington
Jan 6, 2022
Larry Gene Edington, 60, of Mountain Home, left us for the arms of Jesus on January 6, 2022. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.
Larry was born June 15, 1961 in Wellington, Kansas to Buddy and Joyce Edington. He is survived by his loving wife, Terry Edington; two daughters, Lisa (Robert) Russell,...
William Cook
Jan 5, 2022
Jonesboro- William Cook, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.
He was born June 11, 1933 in Bono to the late William Watson Cook and Hattie Kerr Cook. Â William served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He received a bachelor degree in Math from Arkansas State University. He was a...
Trisha Renee Davis
Jan 5, 2022
Mrs. Trisha Renee Davis of Paragould, departed this life Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her home in Paragould, at the age of 40.
She was born September 2, 1981 in Lindsey, CA, the daughter of the late Billy Robert Weaver and Margelia Cornit Weaver.
She married Charles Davis, Jr. on April 2, 2005. She was...
Tammy Alline Taylor
Jan 3, 2022
Tammy Alline Taylor, 53 of Pocahontas passed away January 3, 2022, at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center. She was born September 21, 1968, to Gene Gaither and Patsy Ellison Gaither in Aurora, IL.
Tammy was preceded in death by her parents; Gene Gaither and Patsy and Dennis Kimbro; brother Rick Gaither; sisters Sandy Schmidt and Linda...
