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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...
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.
...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. ...
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