Obituaries

Jul 12, 2025

Loretta Ann (Hausman) Layton the daughter of Louis Frank and Wanda Ree (Vanwinkle) Hausman was born May 9, 1951 in Engelberg, Arkansas, and departed this life July 12, 2025 at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas, AR at the age of 74.

She is survived by her son, Ronnie Layton and wife Kim of North Carolina; and...

Jul 12, 2025

Wayne Ruben Jeffries, Jr., 82, of Powhatan passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 27, 1942 in Joplin, MO to the late Wayne R. and Audrey W. Wilkins Jeffries.  He worked as a foreman installing fiber optics and was of the Pentecostal belief.

Wayne was preceded in death by...

Jul 12, 2025

Clarence Tanner ("C.T.") Doan III closed his beautiful eyes this side of heaven on July 12, 2025 at the age of 85 years old. He then opened his eyes and cast them upon Jesus.

C.T. was born March 17, 1940, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Clarence Tanner ("Sonny") Doan and Clara Katherine (Ring) Doan. He was was the...

Jul 11, 2025

Leah Ann (Kincade) Jones, 70 of Biggers entered her heavenly home on Friday, July 11, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Leah was born July 14, 1954, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Carlene Ward and Melvin Kincade.

She is preceded in death by her father, Melvin Lee Kincade, and her husband, Lee Alfred...

Jul 8, 2025

Jonesboro- Mrs. Anita Margaret Gay Brown, 76, passed from this life on July 8, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born to the late Alvis and Ruby Prince on October 2, 1948, in Grubbs and Lone Creek Arkansas.

Anita was a dear wife, mother and member of Valley View Church...

Jul 7, 2025

Jonesboro-Stephen Sandlin, age 62, of Jonesboro passed away on July 7, 2025.  He was born on August 13, 1962, in Jackson TN to Bill and Sarah Sandlin.

Stephen was raised in Jonesboro and Pocahontas AR, while most of his adult life was spent in Alabama and Mississippi before relocating to Jonesboro in 2023 due to health issues.  ...

Jul 6, 2025

James H. Hawkins, 82, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away peacefully with his children by his side, on July 6, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

He was born to the late James W. (Red) and Lucille Hawkins in Jonesboro on August 2, 1942.

He was a graduate of Jonesboro High School. He proudly served in...

Jul 5, 2025

Cletis Rosalan Rickey Neece, a beloved wife, mother, Memaw, and devoted church member, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on July 31, 1933, in Delaplaine, Arkansas, to the late Harry and Hazel Martin Rickey.

Cletis shared a remarkable 74 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Eldridge...

Jul 5, 2025

Mr. Glenn Crawford 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday July 5th, 2025, surround by his loving family.

He was born on January 2nd, 1939, the late Lester Edward Crawford and Eula Alma Cole Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a retired carpenter and painter. He loved woodworking, gardening, hunting, and fishing. He also loved spending time...

Jul 4, 2025

Avon Neal McCamey, 81, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.  Avon was born on August 9, 1943, the son of the late George A. McCamey and Etta Viola Shocklee McCamey in the Ingram community.

Avon graduated from Maynard High School in 1961 and spent most of his life as a...

Jun 30, 2025

Jonesboro- Mary Lou Williams 79, passed from this life on Monday June 30, 2025.

She was born In Newport Arkansas on April 14,1946 to the late Charles and Theodosha Felts.

She worked preparing meals for the nursing home and was a member of the Methodist Church. She was a very giving person and would do...

Jun 30, 2025

Joshua Merrell Travis, 49 of Bradford, AR departed this life on June 30, 2025.

He was born in Paragould, AR to Joe and Charlotte Travis on June 16, 1976.  Josh enjoyed all things outdoors; he was an avid fisher and loved the river. As a veteran of the Marines and the Army, he loved his country and...

Jun 29, 2025

Linda Kay Smith Ingram, 76, of Pocahontas departed this life on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at CHI St. Vincents North in Sherwood, Arkansas. Linda was born on November 12, 1948, in Black Rock, Arkansas to the late Leonas L. Smith and Ruby Mae Waller Smith.  Linda worked for Golf Bag, Wal-Mart and Taco Casa.  She also volunteered at the...

Jun 28, 2025

Brookland- Mrs. Nelda Jeanette Milburn departed this life Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center, at the age of 76.

She was born October 29, 1948, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to James Edward Gambill and Mary Jeanette Tucker Gambill.

Nelda was a graduate of Brookland High School in 1966 and went on to obtain...

Jun 28, 2025

James Michael Hatch (Mike), born August 17, 1951 to Hershel Hatch and Frances Vaughn Hatch at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, passed to his heavenly home June 28th, 2025. Mike was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Mike farmed in his early adult life until 1985. He later went to work in construction for HB Zachary, and...

Jun 27, 2025

James "Bennie" Sanders October 16, 1949 – June 27, 2025

James "Bennie" Sanders, age 75, of Giddings, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2025.

Bennie was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois Sanders; his son, James Bennie Sanders Jr. of Giddings, Texas; his daughter, Lori...

Jun 23, 2025

Everett Lee Yancy, 81, of Biggers-Reyno, Arkansas, entered his heavenly home on Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born on March 7, 1944, in Biggers, Arkansas, Everett was the son of the late Roy Yancy and Viola Helms Yancy. He married the love of his life in 1964, Dianne Lee Cummings, and...

Jun 22, 2025

It is with great sadness the family of Mitchell Eric Little announce his passing. Eric left his earthy

body on June 22, 2025 at home with his parents and sisters at his bedside.

Eric was born on October 6, 1983 in West Memphis, AR to Keith and Carol (Dixon) Little of Weiner.

Eric...

Jun 21, 2025

Paula Charlene Tyer, 99, of Pocahontas, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born on March 2, 1926, to the late Buel Loftis and Isabel (Mock) Loftis, in Maynard. Charlene was known as "The Puzzle Master" because she loved the challenges of jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed reading, gardening,...

Jun 20, 2025

Carolyn Sue Bullock, 76, of Jonesboro, peacefully departed this life on June 20, 2025, at her home.

Born on June 25, 1948, in Pocahontas, Sue was the beloved daughter of the late Ray and Opal (Hackworth) Weitkamp. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Sue's life was marked by kindness, warmth, and dedication to those she...