Marilyn Francis Wright
Feb 10, 2022
Lake City – Marilyn Francis Wright, 89, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her home.
She was born February 3, 1933 in Lawrence County, Missouri to the late Antone and Lulu Wolfe Schwarz. Mrs. Wright taught for many years in the Lake City School District and also taught piano and organ to many students. She enjoyed...
June Adams
Feb 9, 2022
Jonesboro- June Arlene Clark Adams, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
She was born on the farm at Otwell, September 7, 1932 to parents Herbert and Ruth Arlene Clark, and she led an extraordinary life. She loved growing up on the farm. She had many pets, and she loved spending time with her father and grandfather as...
Nita Kaye Burgess
Feb 9, 2022
Nita Kaye Cox Burgess, 63 of Maynard departed this life February 9, 2022. She was born April 7, 1958, to Leo Rodger Cox and Francis Jean Cox in Pocahontas.
Nita was preceded in death by her husband Benny Dewon Burgess; sister, Carol Lynch and grandparents, Earl E. Karr and Blanche McKinney Karr; father-in-law Zaniel "Don" "Strawberry" Burgess....
Benny Dewon Burgess
Feb 9, 2022
Benny Dewon Burgess, 58 of Maynard departed this life on February 9, 2022. He was born October 17, 1963, to Zaniel Dewon "Strawberry" Burgess and Sharon K. (Bates) Burgess in the Little Flower Clinic in Pocahontas. Benny was a loving father and husband.
Benny was preceded in death by his father, Zaniel "Don" "Strawberry" Burgess; brother, Scotty...
Martin Ray Wren
Feb 7, 2022
Martin Ray Wren, 86 of Pocahontas passed away February 7, 2022, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Martin was born March 30, 1935, in Pocahontas to the late Dan Wren and Catherine Throesch Wren.
Martin was preceded in death by his parents; brother Carl Wren, sisters Lucille Barthel, Norma Schaechtel, brothers Lloyd Wren, Chris Wren,...
Jake Alan Cruse
Feb 7, 2022
Jake Alan Cruse, 37 of Pocahontas passed away Monday February 7, 2022, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. Jake was born July 16, 1984 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro to Bobby Cruse and Dianna Lindsey Cruse. He worked for the Doni Marten center for 11 years.
Jake was preceded in death...
Mary Deleta Rice
Feb 6, 2022
Mary Deleta Rice, 91 of Pocahontas passed away February 6, 2022, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. Mary was born on October 30, 1930, to the late Homer Hamilton Higgins and Bessie Pauline Moore Higgins in Pocahontas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon William Rice, parents Homer and Bessie Higgins.
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Celia Ann Coffman-Tatum
Feb 6, 2022
Celia Ann Coffman Tatum, 83, of Pocahontas, passed away on February 6th from a broken heart, after the loss of her husband of 47 years, William J. Tatum, just days earlier. She died peaceably in her sleep, wanting nothing more than to join Bill.
Celia was born on January 2, 1939 to Etta and Cecil Johnson...
Oscar J Melton Jr.
Feb 5, 2022
Jonesboro- Oscar J. Melton Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House Saturday, February 5, 2022.
Mr. Melton was born November 14, 1943 in Jonesboro. He was the former owner of Melton Brothers, Inc., a John Deere equipment dealership. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in business administration. Mr....
Lulu Belle Pitts Pruitt
Feb 4, 2022
Monette- Lulu Belle Pitts Pruitt, 86, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
She was born September 15, 1935 in Monette to the late Robert Pitts and Nellie Davidson Pitts. Lulu Belle retired after thirty plus years at Frolic Footwear in Monette. She was heavy involved in youth softball and served as District...
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...
